Something to Stream Every Day This Week; ‘Shōgun’ Finale, ‘Velma’ and ‘The Big Door Prize’ Season 2 Premieres, More
Fans usually have their most-anticipated TV premieres of the year circled on the calendar for months ahead of time. But the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes have shaken up the release schedule for all Hollywood studios, and these days customers have to struggle a bit to find a new TV series or movie premiering as production houses try to get their content back on the air.
The Streamable has been keeping audiences appraised of the best new titles coming to streaming platforms each week for years, and this week is no exception! We’ve got you covered on the best live and on-demand shows and movies coming to your TV screen each day of this week, so you can stay entertained not just for the work week but throughout the weekend as well.
Monday, April 22
‘Tiger’ Documentary Film Premiere | Disney+
Narrated by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Disneynature’s “Tiger” lifts the veil on our planet’s most revered and charismatic animal, inviting viewers to journey alongside Ambar, a young tigress raising her cubs in the fabled forests of India, which have been nearly impenetrable to documentarians until now.
Curious, rambunctious, and at times a bit clumsy, the cubs have a lot to learn from their savvy mother who will do all she can to keep them safe from pythons, bears, and marauding male tigers. The series will provide dramatic and sometimes adorable looks into the lives of this family, allowing audiences an intimate look at one of the most delicate relationships in nature.
Tuesday, April 23
‘Shōgun’ Series Finale | Hulu
Based on James Clavell’s novel, “Shōgun” is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.
The series has drawn rave reviews from critics and fans, and audiences who have been following its compelling narrative won’t want to miss the final episode of the series. After a death that shakes him to his core, Blackthorne is forced to finally confront the true nature of Toranaga’s plan, and his place within it.
Wednesday, April 24
‘The Big Door Prize’ Season 2 Premiere | Apple TV+
A small town is forever changed when a mysterious machine appears, promising to reveal everyone’s true potential. Soon residents start changing jobs, rethinking relationships, and questioning long-held beliefs—all in pursuit of a better future.
In Season 2, audiences will learn more about Morpho, the life-altering machine that has become such an important part of their existence overnight. Relationships will continue to change as residents try to live up to their true potential, but the repercussions of so much change will creep into their lives in ways they never imagined.
Thursday, April 25
‘Velma’ Season 2 Premiere | Max
Jinkies! This raucous reimagining of the Scooby-Doo franchise unravels the mysterious origins of Mystery, Inc. - as seen through the eyes of the gang’s beloved bespectacled detective Velma. Watch as Velma unravels mystery after mystery as only she can, and cracks a few jokes along the way.
The first season of “Velma” on Max was received incredibly poorly by fans. With more than 76,000 votes, the series has built a rating of just 1.6 out of a possible 10 stars on IMDb, and it appears Max is leaning fully into the hate. Will enough audiences watch the second season out of pure loathing to ensure it gets a third season?
Friday, April 26
‘Knuckles’ Series Premiere | Paramount+
“Sonic the Hedgehog” fans who are eagerly awaiting the next movie in the live-action franchise will be pleased to know that they can re-enter the fast-paced world of heroic hedgehogs and diabolical doctors this week with a brand-new original series from Paramount+.
The new live-action event series follows the anti-hero Knuckles (Idris Elba) on an uproarious and action-packed adventure of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his greatest student, in order to show him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
Saturday, April 27
NFL Draft Day 3 | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network; watch with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV STREAM
The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft will start on Thursday, April 25, which is when all the names that NFL fans will recognize most will be selected. Much of the glory, pomp, and circumstance of the NFL Draft will play out on its first night as far as audiences are concerned, but true fans know that the bulk of NFL rosters are built with Day 3 picks.
NFL legends like Andre Reed, Jared Allen, Tom Brady, and many others were drafted in round four or later of the draft, so there are plenty of opportunities for players selected on Day 3 to become NFL superstars. Viewers will just have to watch and find out if the players they see taken this weekend will eventually be on their way to the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton someday!
Sunday, April 28
‘The Replacement Daughter’ Premiere | Lifetime, stream with a free trial of Philo
When Liza gets mysteriously struck by a hit-and-run driver, her teenage daughter Jessica finds herself faced with a situation that no adolescent should have to go through, a life alone and with no one to look after her. Liza and Jessica may not have always gotten along perfectly, but they were still family.
As Liza convalesces in a coma, Jessica is forced to look for other caretakers. When wealthy Eva offers to take care of her, Jessica can’t help but be seduced by Eva’s world. However, nothing is what it seems, and Jessica now must come up with a plan to save herself…and her comatose mother.