Something to Stream Every Day This Week; WNBA Draft, ‘Late Night With the Devil’ Streaming Premiere, More
There’s much more than just basketball to watch this week, and viewers will want to check this list for the best new shows and movies available.
There’s no way around it: this week will be a big one for basketball. The 2023-24 NBA play-in games are slated to start on Tuesday, April 16, ahead of the beginning of the playoffs proper on Saturday, April 20. Before that action starts, however, the 2024 WNBA Draft will see former Iowa Hawkeye sensation Caitlin Clark be drafted No. 1 overall.
The Streamable will be keeping basketball fans apprised of the best sources for watching basketball content all week long, but for those viewers who don’t follow the sport, there are a wide range of programs coming to streaming this week! We’ll break down the best options among them below.
Monday, April 15
WNBA Draft | ESPN, stream with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV STREAM
The rise in ratings for other women’s sports suggests that Caitlin Clark is not the only reason the WNBA’s viewership will rise this year. But Clark’s presence in the league will be an undoubted plus, and she’s the prohibitive favorite to go first overall to the Indiana Fever in Monday’s draft, which starts at 7:30 p.m. ET.
In anticipation of Clark’s arrival, WNBA schedule-makers have ensured that the vast majority of Fever games will be available to watch on nationally-available TV channels and streaming services. League executives are banking on Clark’s first year in the league being must-see TV, and that journey starts this week when she’s drafted!
Tuesday, April 16
‘An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th’ Premiere | Max
On April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh carried out the deadliest domestic terrorist attacks in the history of the United States. McVeigh struck the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City with a truck bomb, killing 168 people and injuring nearly 700 more victims.
An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th examines the details of that day, the experiences of the people there, the hunt for the perpetrators, the pivotal moments of the trials, and its effects still felt in an age where the neo-fascist movement is still highly active.
Wednesday, April 17
‘Under the Bridge’ Series Premiere | Hulu
“Under the Bridge” is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year old Reena Virk. Virk was in many ways a typical teen, until she ventured out to a friend’s party one night and never returned, touching off a case that captured national attention.
This new Hulu limited series takes viewers into the hidden world of the teenagers accused of the savage murder, revealing startling truths about the unlikely killer. Six female perpetrators and one male were eventually arrested for the crime, which touched off important conversations about violence among teens, particularly against girls.
Thursday, April 18
‘Going Home with Tyler Cameron’ Series Premiere | Prime Video
“Going Home with Tyler Cameron” stars reality TV star and former “Bachelorette” heartthrob Tyler Cameron as he follows his dream of starting his own construction and home renovation company. After the sudden loss of his mother, Tyler moved back to his hometown, Jupiter, Florida, to reunite with his family and finally achieve his goal of launching his business, Image One.
With the help of his team members - house-flipping expert, Robb Ritch, and Miami-based interior designer, Jessica Quintero - Tyler builds his company from the ground up, exceeding his clients’ expectations one home renovation at a time. He may not have been able to accompany a bachelorette home during his time in reality TV, but now Cameron wants to help others make their own dreams of home come true!
Friday, April 19
‘Late Night with the Devil’ Streaming Premiere | Shudder
The beginning of April means there’s just six more months until Halloween! To celebrate, Shudder is importing new horror content all month long, and this week it gets to roll out “Late Night With the Devil” for devotees of all things spooky.
October 31, 1977. Jack Delroy’s syndicated talk show ‘Night Owls’ has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country, but a year on from the tragic death of Jack’s wife, ratings have plummeted. Desperate to turn his fortunes around, Jack plans a Halloween special like no other, unaware he is about to unleash evil into the living rooms of America.
Saturday, April 20
‘High Hopes’ Series Premiere | Hulu
“High Hopes” is a workplace reality series following Belarus-born brothers Slava and Mishka, and their stoned crew through the trials and tribulations of taking their cannabis business MMD to new heights. There’s no better day on the calendar for a release of this potency!
As one of the oldest cannabis dispensaries in Hollywood, MMD attracts a wild mix of weed-loving customers and is a home away from home for their OG employees who work hard and smoke harder! This season builds to their biggest day of the year - April 20 (4/20) - as the gang attempts to expand nationwide and release their own top-shelf cannabis brand.
Sunday, April 21
‘The Jinx’ Season 2 Premiere | Max
One of the most shocking TV series of the last decade returns with new episodes. “The Jinx” first debuted in 2015, giving viewers an inside look at the life of Robert Durst, an elusive billionaire who at that time had never been charged with murder, despite suspicions that he was involved in the deaths of three women.
Thanks to evidence uncovered in the first season of “The Jinx,” Durst was convicted of the murder of Susan Berman in 2021 and sentenced to life in prison. He died in 2022, and the new season will cover the years between the airing of Season 1 and his death. It will include Durst’s calls from prison, as well as interviews with law enforcement officials and those closest to the cases.