Stream ‘YAGA,’ ‘A Course Called Ireland,’ more this week
Stream ‘YAGA,’ ‘A Course Called Ireland,’ more this week
What do we recommend streaming most as the week goes along? Find out here!
Monday has arrived yet again! The week ahead will be one of mounting pressure for those who have fallen behind on their Halloween planning. There’s still time left before the 31st, but the days are ticking off slowly, and time is running out to assemble your Halloween movie playlist. If you’ve already got your Halloween plans straightened out, or if you’re ready to procrastinate for another week, read on! There are plenty of new TV show and movie premieres to stay distracted with this season. See our favorite for each day of the week to come below.
Something to stream every day this week
Monday, Oct. 19
Love in Disguise series premiere | Prime Video
Is “Love in Disguise” destined to be the next great K-drama? The new Prime Video series is based on the hit web novel “Why Don’t You Know It’s a Girl?” and follows police detective Kang Jae-hee as he investigates Yoon Yi-jun, the heir to a powerful multinational conglomerate.
To uncover the truth behind a shocking murder, the detective disguises herself as a man to infiltrate his security team. But her true identity is soon revealed, forcing the two of them to confront fears of betrayal, the anxiety of vulnerability, and the great and terrible aspects of love itself.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
NBA opening night | NBC and Peacock
The NBA season returns on Tuesday, Oct. 20, with a trio of high-profile matchups featuring stars like Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, and more in action to help get things rolling in style.
Peacock
Peacock is a subscription video streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes original shows, blockbuster movies, and classic television series. Peacock is home to “Yellowstone,” “The Office,” and original hits like “Poker Face” and “Bel-Air.” You can also watch live sports and NBC programming, including the NFL, MLB, WWE, the Olympics, the Premier League, NASCAR, the French Open, college football and basketball, and the PGA Tour. Premium Plus subscribers can stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.
The first game of the day will see the Boston Celtics take on the Detroit Pistons at 3 p.m. ET, followed by the Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks showdown at 7 p.m. In the nightcap game at 9:30 p.m., the Oklahoma City Thunder travel to face the San Antonio Spurs. All of the action will air live on NBC and stream on Peacock.
Wednesday, Oct. 21
‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 finale | Apple TV
Wednesday is a big day of premieres, with the streaming debuts of the live-action “Moana,” the second season of “Terminal List” and the fifth season of “All the Queen's Men” arriving. But my eyes will be firmly glued to the Season 6 finale of “Slow Horses” on Apple TV before my attention is drawn to anything else.
Diana Taverner has her back against the wall, with the Russians closing in on one side and her own government on the other. Will Jackson Lamb and his Slow Horses help her escape a jam once again? And will they be able to save themselves after being wrapped up in a plot of revenge with Taverner and Sidonie Baker at its center?
Thursday, Oct. 22
‘Swipe Right on the Devil’ series premiere | Hulu
This new true crime docuseries from Hulu follows 24-year-old Sydney Loofe, whose disappearance after a Tinder date soon devolves into a sprawling mystery. Investigators are soon drawn into the world of dark magic, mind control, and disturbing revelation after disturbing revelation.
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.”
With every answer raising new questions, Sydney’s story becomes a cautionary tale about trust, vulnerability, and the hidden dangers that can lurk behind seemingly ordinary encounters, culminating in a chilling case that remains as perplexing as it is unforgettable.
Friday. Oct. 23
‘YAGA’ series premiere | AMC+
This spooky series is based on the hit play by Kat Sandler, who serves as writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Noah Reid stars in the series as Rapp, a private investigator who is called to a tiny coastal town to investigate the disappearance of a powerful local fishery.
He soon finds himself at cross purposes with a skittish local detective and a charming university professor with a taste for younger men. Soon, Rapp is entangled in a web of enigmatic suspects, secret lives, and ancient magic.
Saturday, Oct. 24
‘Secrets of Mercy Hospital’ original movie premiere | Lifetime, watch with a subscription to Philo
Major Kendra Williams (Judy Reyes) returns to the working-class town she fled as a teenager for her estranged mother’s funeral. After helping deliver a baby during a roadside emergency, Kendra is drawn into the understaffed maternity and neonatal units at Mercy Hospital, where she is forced to confront the long-buried secret of the daughter she gave birth to and left behind at 18.
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.
As she works alongside her former best friend, now married to Kendra’s first love, Vaughn Maddox (Tahmoh Penikett), she must face the pain, guilt, and unanswered questions that have shaped her life. Her journey ultimately leads her toward healing, forgiveness, and the possibility of a second chance.
Sunday, Oct. 25
‘A Course Called Ireland’ series premiere | Paramount+
Bill Murray hits the links in this six-part documentary series from Paramount+. In “A Course Called Ireland,” Murray and author Tom Coyne play their way through some of Ireland’s most storied and revered golf courses, known to players around the world.
What was supposed to be a golf outing, however, turns into an exploration of the soul of Ireland and the people who comprise it. It offers an unexpected portrait of the nation and of Murray himself, who uses the trip as a journey of self-discovery.