7 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video and more (Aug. 14-16)
Tom's Guide • • entertainment
Key Points:
- New streaming releases this weekend offer a variety of genres, including superhero drama, action thriller, comedy-drama, period romance, musical teen drama, workplace comedy, and crime thriller.
- HBO Max premieres "Lanterns," a DC superhero drama featuring Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart investigating a murder linked to an extraterrestrial conspiracy, praised for its moody mystery and strong performances.
- Prime Video continues "Reacher" season 4 with a high-octane action thriller based on Lee Child’s "Gone Tomorrow," and also offers the comedy-drama film "The Invite," which explores marital tension with sharp writing and strong acting.
- Netflix debuts several titles, including the period romantic drama series "My Brilliant Career," the musical teen drama film "Don’t Say Good Luck," and season 3 of the workplace comedy "Tires," each noted for compelling characters and engaging storylines.
- Apple TV releases season 2 of "Women in Blue," a crime thriller drama focusing on female cops confronting institutional corruption and a historical conspiracy tied to Mexico’s 1968 student massacre.
