‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ blasts onto streaming this week; what else to watch
‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ blasts onto streaming this week; what else to watch
A finale episode from Taylor Sheridan and a new ‘Hard Knocks’ highlight the other options coming to streaming this week!
As we pick our way through the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers and stir ourselves from food comas, the unpleasant reality of another Monday awaits. December has arrived, which is a sneaky good month for streaming premieres and live sports events, since programmers know many audience members have time off at this time of year.
There are some truly eyebrow-raising premieres this week — special shoutout to “Days of Our Lives,” which isn’t on the list, but is airing its 15,000th episode on Peacock Monday morning. What’s grabbing our attention at The Streamable? Keep reading and see for yourself!
Monday, Dec. 2
‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ series premiere | 9 p.m. ET on Disney+
The latest live-action Star Wars series follows the tale of four young children who make a startling discovery on their seemingly sleepy planet: a starship. While exploring the vessel, they accidentally blast themselves off into the galaxy and begin an epic quest to return home once again.
Streaming exclusive series from the Star Wars universe have seen hit-or-miss reactions from audiences of late, so there’s a lot riding on the success of “Skeleton Crew.” There’s no doubt Disney would love to get the franchise back on track with more releases, but it’s got to keep audiences engaged with its newest offering.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
‘Hard Knocks In Season: With The AFC North’ series premiere | Max
NFL Films and HBO cameras are embedding themselves not with a single team, but an entire division for an in-season edition of “Hard Knocks” this year. The AFC North is notorious for being one of the toughest divisions in the NFL, and this year has been packed with storylines from every team.
The Baltimore Ravens have seen quarterback Lamar Jackson put up MVP numbers this year, but will it pay off in the postseason? The Pittsburgh Steelers have seen the rebirth of Russell Wilson as an effective quarterback, while the Cincinnati Bengals have seen one of the best quarterback seasons in franchise history from Joe Burrow go largely to waste. The Cleveland Browns have watched Deshaun Watson disintegrate on the field before their very eyes, and it will all play out for the audience on “Hard Knocks.”
Wednesday, Dec. 4
‘Pop Culture Jeopardy’ series premiere | Prime Video
“Pop Culture Jeopardy!” is a brand-new twist on the classic quiz show’s “answer-and-question” format that combines the academic rigor of Jeopardy! with the excitement and unpredictability of pop culture. Hosted by Colin Jost, the show will challenge players in the studio (as well as those following at home) with questions designed to stump even the biggest pop culture fans.
Contestants, playing in teams of three, will need to be experts in categories from Alternative Rock to The Avengers; Broadway to MMA; Gen Z to Zendaya as they compete in a tournament-style event for the grand prize of $300,000 and ultimate bragging rights.
Thursday, Dec. 5
‘Hell's Kitchen’ Season 23 fall finale | Fox, watch with a three-day free trial of Hulu + Live TV
For the first time in Hell’s Kitchen history, 18 aspiring chefs from across the country who are 23 years old or younger at the start of the competition challenge Lady Luck in the hope of winning big. Each week, the competition gets more intense, as these “Young Guns” are put through rigorous culinary challenges — reaping high-stakes rewards and punishments, all with a Sin City flare.
This week, the chefs take a walk down memory lane before the one iconic challenge that returns year after year, the blind taste test! Each chef will either correctly guest the ingredient they are tasting or find themselves in a sticky situation! Then, in a special dinner service, both teams must prove they have what it takes to stay in the competition and only one team will come out on top.
Friday, Dec. 6
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ streaming premiere | Max
After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic, and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.
With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem. But he’s got some scores to settle above and below, and it’s less clear than ever what the so-called “bio-exorcist” will do next!
Saturday, Dec. 7
‘Sugarplummed’ original movie premiere | Hallmark Channel watch with a seven-day free trial of Philo
Emily (Maggie Lawson) has always dreamed of creating the perfect Christmas, meticulously planning every detail year after year, only to feel like she’s falling short. Hoping to bring her family closer together, she makes a wish for a holiday as picture-perfect as the ones she sees in a made-for-TV holiday movie.
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To her shock, Sugarplum (Janel Parrish), the film’s relentlessly optimistic main character, magically steps off the screen to make Emily’s wish come true - whether she’s ready for it or not. As Sugarplum applies her movie-world rules to real life, Emily gets caught up in the possibility of finally achieving a flawless family Christmas. But when Sugarplum’s magical fixes start to backfire one by one, Emily begins to question what an ideal holiday really is.
Sunday, Dec. 8
‘Lioness’ Season 2 finale | Paramount+
The CIA’s fight against terror has moved closer and closer to home, forcing Joe, Kaitlyn, and Byron to enlist a new Lioness operative to infiltrate a previously unknown threat. With pressure mounting from all sides, Joe has been forced to confront the profound personal sacrifices she has made as the leader of the Lioness program.
Lioness
Cruz Manuelos, a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine, is recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program, is tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives.
This series is yet another of the many titles available on Paramount+ from the pen of Taylor Sheridan. He’s well-known for delivering explosive finale episodes, and the way things have been trending on “Lioness” so far this season, fans could well be in for another Sheridan special in that regard.