A new season of ‘Hacks’ and more to stream this week
A new season of ‘Hacks’ and more to stream this week
There’s a great lineup of new programming to enjoy on your favorite streamers this week.
Some weeks, finding a new title to stream every day is quite the challenge. Streaming may have put an end to the seasonality that used to accompany traditional TV, but there are still some weeks where there just isn’t a lot to recommend in the way of new releases.
Then, there are weeks like this one. There are some hugely popular — not to mention award-winning — series returning to TV this week, and we’ll give you our recommendations for what ti watch every day to help you make it through the weekend!
Monday, April 7
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament championship game, Florida Gators vs. Houston Cougars | CBS, watch with a seven-day free trial of Paramount+ with SHOWTIME
It’s all been leading up to this. March Madness started with 68 teams, but the competitors have been whittled down to just two: the Florida Gators and the Houston Cougars. There are plenty of ways to watch the national championship game, but we prefer streaming on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME because it costs just $13 per month after a free trial.
Paramount Plus
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Paramount+ includes “1883,” “Tulsa King,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “PAW Patrol.” Subscribers can watch the NFL, college football, The Masters, college basketball, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Serie A, and NWSL. The service also offers the option to watch your live CBS affiliate. The upgraded ad-free package includes premium movies and shows from Showtime.
Three-point shooting could make the difference for both teams. Florida is led by Walter Clayton Jr., who averages 3.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Gators. L.J. Cryer averages the same number of made threes per game for Houston, and if either team is cold from beyond the arc, it could mean the difference between victory and defeat.
Tuesday, April 8
‘The Handmaid's Tale’ Season 6 premiere | Hulu
“The Handmaid’s Tale” is the critically-acclaimed adaptation of the novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood. Set in an alternate future where women are forced to live as concubines in a theocratic dictatorship, “The Handmaid’s Tale” follows the stories of women who choose to fight back against repression.
Season 6 will show the last chapter of June’s journey. She’s determined to take down the oppression of Gilead, and her fellow Handmaids will resort to violence to bring it all down once and for all. Will they be successful, or will the armed might of Gilead put down the rebellion?
Wednesday, April 9
‘The Dad Quest’ premiere | Netflix
“The Dad Quest” follows the story of Gallo, a television producer whose life goes sideways after a significant loss. He’s got a promise to keep, and to do it he embarks across Mexico on a quest with his sone Benito and an old family friend named Diana.
Netflix
Netflix is a leading subscription-based video streaming service that offers on-demand access to an extensive library of over 3,000 movies, 2,000+ TV shows, and a growing collection of acclaimed Netflix originals. Renowned for producing groundbreaking content, Netflix has become a cultural powerhouse with hit originals like “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” “Bridgerton,” “The Witcher,” and “Black Mirror.”
Although they’ll have plenty of laughs along the way, Gallo, Benito, and Diana have an important question to answer: is Gallo really Benito’s father? They’ll discover much more about themselves as they strive for an answer, and the value of the relationship they have. Heads up for viewers, this movie is originally presented in Spanish language.
Thursday, April 10
‘Hacks’ Season 4 premiere | Max
“Hacks” follows the story of Deborah Vance, a Las Vegas comedian with decades of experience, and Ava, a comedy writer who has been canceled for comments made on social media. Deborah and Ava have settled into an uneasy mentorship arrangement, but both keep their eye on the prize: success.
In Season 4, Ava is now the runner of Deborah’s late-night talk show. The arrangement is going about as well as fans of the show might expect, and to make the relationship between Deborah and Ava even more prickly, Ava is aware of Deborah’s affair with a network executive — and she’s not afraid to flaunt that knowledge for her own gain.
Friday, April 11
‘The Great American Baking Show’ Season 3 premiere | The Roku Channel
Need a little old-fashioned escapism this week? “The Great American Baking Show” should be just what you need. Each week, the show sees amateur bakers from around the country compete in a series of three challenges designed to test their skills and know-how.
Returning to the tent this year are judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, along with hosts Zach Cherry and Casey Wilson. Who will cook up the tastiest treats of the season this year? You’ll just have to watch and find out what kind of sweet culinary creations are concocted.
Saturday, April 12
‘Hearts Around the Table: Kiki’s Fourth Ingredient’ original movie premiere | Hallmark Channel, stream with a seven-day free trial of Philo
Kathryn Davis stars in this charming Hallmark original movie as Kiki, who gets one of the most important jobs of her life when she’s enlisted to cater a huge wedding. But, as things so often do at gigantic weddings, the job quickly spirals out of control.
Philo
Philo is a live TV streaming service designed for entertainment lovers, offering flexible ways to watch without the high price of traditional TV bundles. The service now features two paid plans — Essential and Bundle+ — alongside its existing free streaming offering, giving customers a range of options depending on how much live and premium content they want.
Quickly overwhelmed with the task facing her, Kiki turns to Clay (Torrance Combs), the owner of a local restaurant named Seven Basil for help. As they grow closer and collaborate on the menu together, Kiki and Clay begin to realize that maybe love really is the best ingredient after all.
Sunday, April 13
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 premiere | Max
“The Last of Us” takes place in a post-apocalyptic future, in which a highly infectious fungus has devastated the population of Earth. In Season 1, a man named Joel was tasked with delivering a young woman named Ellie across what’s left of the United States, as many believe she could be the key to curing the fungus.
Five years later, Joel has to deal with the consequences of not allowing Ellie to be killed, tormented with the idea that he prevented a cure from being found. Now, he and Ellie will face a conflict with each other, and a world that has only grown more dangerous.