Watch ‘Andor’ finale, ‘Secret Lives’ premiere, more this week
Watch ‘Andor’ finale, ‘Secret Lives’ premiere, more this week
Is the weather heating up in your neck of the woods, yet? Summer is right around the corner, and that means streamers will be fighting extra hard to keep your attention as you start planning your next outdoor adventure. Remember, just because the weather is getting nicer doesn’t mean that streamers will stop releasing great TV shows and movies.
So, what’s on the schedule of new releases this week? The Streamable has done its usual thorough job of combing through listings to find the best titles coming to streaming services this week to help lead you to something new, or bid farewell to an old favorite!
Monday, May 12
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Game 4 | ESPN, stream with a three-day free trial of Hulu + Live TV
The defending NBA champions are on the brink of being down three games to one in their series against the Knicks, a franchise that has been desperate for a return to relevancy in the NBA postseason for years. That’s why Monday night’s game at Madison Square Garden is so crucial.
Hulu Live TV
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Jayson Tatum and company will have their work cut out for them. Jalen Brunson and the Knicks have made two epic comebacks so far in the series, and that has them feeling confident enough to take it to anyone at any time. Will the Celtics be able to tie the series at two games apiece, or will this feel like an abject catastrophe for Boston by the end of Monday night?
Tuesday, May 13
‘Andor’ series finale | Disney+
The heart-pounding second season of “Andor” will be the show’s final episodes, and thus far, it has been a masterclass in storytelling. The show follows Cassian Andor, an agent of the Rebellion whose assignments take him across the galaxy to disrupt the sinister plans of the Empire.
The series has shifted time frames more than once in Season 2. Each three-episode drop has taken viewers one year closer to the events of the Battle of Yavin, and the final three episodes on Tuesday night will lead directly into “Rogue One,” where fans were first introduced to Andor’s character.
Wednesday, May 14
‘American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden’ series premiere | Netflix
The September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center altered the course of global history. The attacks drove a new era of American imperialism in the Middle East, and have shifted foreign policy discussions in ways none could have foreseen at the time. At the center of American actions over the course of the early 2000s was the hunt for Osama bin Laden, the man responsible for the 9/11 attacks.
Netflix
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Featuring rare footage and interviews with CIA insiders, this edge-of-your-seat documentary series traces the epic hunt for bin Laden. Even the most news-attentive viewers who lived through these events will want to make sure they don’t miss this jaw-dropping tale.
Thursday, May 15
‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Season 2 premiere | Hulu
One of the hottest reality shows in recent memory returns with its second season on Thursday night. “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” features a group of Mormon mom influencers whose circle was shaken to its core when a swinging sex scandal featuring members of the group made international headlines.
In Season 2, the scandalous world of Mormon #MomTok is back and bigger than ever! When an original swinger from their infamous sex scandal makes a surprise return, friendships threaten to unravel as secrets, lies, and allegations explode. In a battle for the soul of #MomTok, will betrayal shatter the sisterhood, or will the truth set them free?
Friday, May 16
‘The Brutalist’ streaming premiere | Max
One of the best movies of 2024 is finally ready to make its streaming debut. “The Brutalist” stars Adrien Brody, Guy Pearce, and Felicity Jones, and won three Academy Awards at this year’s Oscars: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Music, and Best Cinematography.
“The Brutalist” tells the story of László Toth, a Holocaust survivor and highly skilled architect. After being forcibly separated from his wife and immigrating to the United States, Toth comes under the sway of a mysterious benefactor who pours money into his projects and helps reunite him with his wife.
Saturday, May 17
Eurovision 2025 Grand Final | Peacock
Since 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest has delighted audiences the world over by exposing them to original works created by amateur songwriters. The contest is a true testament to the power of community, and some winners have gone on to careers of widespread fame and acclaim.
Peacock
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This year, the competition will see participants from 37 countries around the world try to take home the crown. Semifinal rounds on Tuesday and Thursday will lead up to Saturday’s Grand Final, and viewers in the United States will be able to cast their vote to help their favorite act win it all!
Sunday, May 18
‘The Chi’ Season 7 premiere | Paramount+ with SHOWTIME
On Chicago’s South Side, an average day finds kids prepping for school as their parents head off to work, young adults trying to make a living, and the elders keeping an eye on things from their front porches, but in this tough neighborhood, real dangers daily threaten to squelch dreams, and the simplest decisions can have life or death consequences.
This season of “The Chi” will see the women of the South Side rise up to reclaim their power. Loyalties will be tested and new rivalries stoked with Alicia at the helm, and the clearer it becomes that there’s only one crown to go around, the more plain it becomes that whoever wins it will have to pay a heavy price.