‘Twisted Metal,’ ‘Chief of War,’ other titles to stream this week
‘Twisted Metal,’ ‘Chief of War,’ other titles to stream this week
There’s plenty for slasher and true crime fans to enjoy in this week’s new streaming premieres.
All of a sudden, the end of July has arrived. The year is going very fast — unless you happen to be covering the Paramount and Skydance merger hullabaloo — and Friday will mark the beginning of the year’s eighth month, which just happens to be the last full month of summer.
Whether you’ve got crisp autumn leaves on the brain, the start of the school year, or the onset of football season, August is full of promise. Is it full of great TV premieres as well? We’ve got our usual list of new titles to stream every day this week to get you to Friday and beyond.
Monday, July 28
‘Adaptive’ series premiere | Peacock
Peacock offers unparalleled coverage of the Olympics and the Paralympics, and the latter is the subject of this behind-the-scenes series. “Adaptive” is a personal and in-depth look into the lives of Paralympic athletes, who are still some of the most skilled in the world.
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.
This inaugural season captures the journey from the Tokyo 2020 to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games of four Team USA Paralympians - Ezra Frech (Para track & field), Jamal Hill (Para swimming), Courtney Ryan (Wheelchair basketball), and Josie Aslakson (Wheelchair basketball).
Tuesday, July 29
‘Hell Motel’ season finale | AMC+
Fans of the “Slasher” franchise will want to clear their calendars for Tuesday evening. The series has been offering a de facto sixth season in the form of “Hell Motel,” the Shudder original series that follows a group of misguided young adults who are in for the fight of their lives — quite literally.
The series follows six true crime-obsessed people who receive an invitation to the opening weekend of the newly renovated Cold River Motel. The motel is the site of a ritualistic mass-murder that was never solved, and when the guests start dying one by one, it appears that history is repeating itself.
Wednesday, July 30
‘Mr. & Mrs. Murder’ series premiere | Hulu
Hulu is back at it with another true crime docuseries. “Mr. & Mrs. Murder” is a four-part true crime docuseries exploring the mysterious disappearance of Tallahassee man Mike Williams. When Mike fails to return from a duck hunting trip, many assume the worst - that he drowned and fell victim to alligators.
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.”
But a few years later, Mike’s widow, Denise, marries his best friend, Brian, casting new suspicion over what was once considered a tragic accident. Determined to uncover the truth, Mike’s longtime friend Kathy goes to extraordinary lengths to reveal the dark secrets surrounding that day on Lake Seminole.
Thursday, July 31
‘Twisted Metal’ Season 2 premiere | Peacock
“Twisted Metal” is a post-apocalyptic action-comedy series that follows a pair of humans as they try to make their way in a hostile wasteland. After teaming to make a key delivery in Season 1, John Doe and Quiet are back for a new batch of twisted adventures in Season 2.
Twisted Metal
A motor-mouthed outsider with no memory of his past is offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With the help of a badass axe-wielding car thief, he’ll face savage marauders driving vehicles of destruction and other dangers of the open road, including a deranged clown who drives an all too familiar ice cream truck.
This year, the pair will join a devastatingly dangerous demolition derby tournament. Whoever wins will get a single wish granted, but the 16 other drivers participating will have plenty to say about whether or not John and Quiet will have their fondest wishes come true.
Friday, Aug. 1
‘Chief of War’ series premiere | Apple TV+
Apple TV+ has unleashed several historical dramas, but none quite like this before. Jason Momoa stars in “Chief of War,” which is set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the islands of Hawai’i. The nine-episode season makes its global debut with two episodes on Friday evening.
The nine-episode series is based on true events and follows warrior Ka’iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century. Ka’iana will face resistance from his fellow inhabitants, while others will see the threat for what it really is.
Saturday, Aug. 2
‘If I Run’ original movie premiere | Lifetime, watch with a seven-day free trial of Philo
Adapted from best-selling author Terri Blackstock’s book, “If I Run” follows Casey Cox, a woman on the run after discovering her best friend Brent has been murdered - and she is being framed for it. Not knowing who to trust, Casey flees, using her intelligence and resourcefulness to stay hidden and the signs of divine guidance to help her in her journey.
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.
Meanwhile, Dylan Roberts, a war-weary veteran and private investigator with PTSD, is hired to track her down. As Dylan digs deeper into the case, he begins to suspect that Casey might actually be innocent and that the real story is far more complex - and dangerous - than it first appeared.
Sunday, Aug. 3
‘The Yogurt Shop Murders’ series premiere | HBO Max
In 1991, four teenage girls were brutally murdered at a frozen yogurt shop in Austin, Texas. What happened that night forever shook the Austin community and continues to mystify the police and haunt the families left in the wake of unthinkable loss.
Including interviews with the investigative teams, the victims’ parents and siblings, and the two men who served time for the crime, the series explores law enforcement practices and raises complex questions about press coverage and the power of suggestion on memory.