Watch new true crime series, a ‘Real Housewives’ reunion, more this week
Watch new true crime series, a ‘Real Housewives’ reunion, more this week
Our weekly list of the best new TV and streaming premieres is waiting you below!
Finale season can be bittersweet. On the one hand, it means that your favorite primetime TV shows will be offering some of their best episodes of the season as they set up the offseason break, and give fans a small tease of what’s to come in the fall.
But of course, if your favorite show is going off the air, that means you need something to replace it! See our list of the best new TV and movie premieres bound for top streaming services this week below, and discover something new to devour while your linear favorites are on hiatus.
Something to stream every day this week
Monday, April 27
Disney Animation’s ‘Songs in Sign Language’ premiere | Disney+
In a celebration of accessibility, Disney+ will roll out Disney Animation’s “Songs in Sign Language,” three animated musical sequences from recent Walt Disney Animation Studios features, newly reimagined and animated in American Sign Language (ASL). Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are “The Next Right Thing” (from “Frozen 2”, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” (from “Encanto”), and “Beyond” (from “Moana 2”).
Disney+
Disney+ is a video streaming service with over 13,000 series and films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Muppets, and more. It is available in 61 countries and 21 languages. It is notable for its popular original series like “The Mandalorian,” “Ms. Marvel,” “Loki,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor.”
Osmond, along with producers Heather Blodget and Christina Chen, worked in collaboration with DJ Kurs (artistic director) and the team at Los Angeles’ Tony Award-winning Deaf West Theatre to create the new versions of these beloved songs. A special behind-the-scenes featurette will accompany the songs, taking viewers into the collaboration that made these reimagined songs possible.
Tuesday, April 28
‘The Cult of NatureBoy’ limited series premiere | Hulu
It started innocently enough, but it soon turned into something far more nefarious. It all started in 2016 when a rising social media star nicknamed “NatureBoy” used his platform to recruit followers to Carbon Nation, a self-proclaimed Black utopia.
Hulu
Hulu is a video streaming service that gives access to thousands of full seasons of exclusive series, hit movies, kids shows, and Hulu Originals like “Only Murders in the Building,” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
In this four-part docuseries, investigators will explore what happened to those who abandoned their families at NatureBoy’s call. It offers a rare and unfiltered look inside a modern cult operating in plain sight, told through the firsthand testimony of former members and victims and insights from online investigators who tracked them in real time.
Wednesday, April 29
‘Should I Marry a Murderer?’ series premiere | Netflix
If the person you were destined to marry were carrying a dark secret that you could help expose, how far would you go to help bring them to justice? That’s the question one woman must ask herself in the new true crime docuseries “Should I Marry a Murderer?”
When a fiancée learns that the man she is engaged to is accused of murder, she refuses to run away. Instead, she stays with him, all the while gathering the evidence needed to put him away for good. It’s a tale of heroism in the face of certain danger, which no true crime fan will want to miss.
Thursday, April 30
‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ reunion, part 2 | Bravo, watch with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV
Things are just heating up for the ladies of Beverly Hills. The stars of “Real Housewives” Season 15 are back together for what has started out as a sizzling-hot reunion episode. Some of the ladies are seeking resolution, while others remain in doubt after an emotionally charged season.
So far, the reunion has explored Erika’s new relationship, while Rachel faces questions about a special friend who might not be all they seem. Dorit has faced hard questions about her financial situation, while Bozoma has confronted Amanda over comments made about her business in the press. What will happen in the second part of the reunion special?
Friday, May 1
‘Wuthering Heights’ streaming premiere | HBO Max
Make sure you put the kids to bed for this one — this adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel isn’t appropriate for viewers of all ages. The film is a passionate, steamy version of the tale of Catherine and Heathcliff.
“Wuthering Heights”
Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England.
The film takes place in the damp and dramatic landscape of 18th-century England. There, the lives of Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff intertwine, though their turbulent connection is not destined for longevity. It’s a story of love lost, families torn apart, and the power of obsession above all.
Saturday, May 2
‘Kentucky Roses’ original movie premiere | Hallmark Channel, watch with a subscription to Philo
The Hallmark Channel heads to the iconic Churchill Downs racetrack for the new original movie Kentucky Roses.” It stars Andrew Walker and Odette Annable in the lead of a large ensemble cast, and celebrates the pageantry of the Kentucky Derby.
The movie stars Walker and Annable as two people who might never have met, were it not for a shared passion for horse racing. They come from different worlds, but can their shared loves overcome their differences — and open their hearts to each other?
Sunday, May 3
‘Somebody’s Watching Me’ original movie premiere | Lifetime, watch with a subscription to Frndly TV
After a friend’s bachelorette weekend, Lori receives a flash drive with footage from a hidden camera at their AirBnb. The footage is of her sleeping, and then a masked stranger entering the room and watching her. All with no clear motive. The police are no help, and she’s about to let it go as a frightening one-time occurrence.
Frndly TV
Frndly TV is a budget-friendly live TV streaming service in the United States that focuses on family-friendly and lifestyle programming. Launched in 2019, the service offers a curated lineup of channels that includes Hallmark Channel, UPtv, Lifetime, MeTV, INSP, The Weather Channel, Game Show Network, and dozens more. It’s designed for viewers who want wholesome content without the’ high cost or complexity of larger streaming bundles.
But then she begins receiving similar footage… this time, from inside her home. Lori is under attack in her own home, and if she wants to fight back, she’s going to have to take matters into her own hands. Will it be too little, too late for her life?