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16 Shows and Movies to Watch This Weekend, Recommended by Our Editors

From 'Ginny & Georgia' to 'The Survivors'

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With all the streaming services out there and everyone hyping up the latest releases, it's like info overload. And just because something's trending or on lists like Netflix’s most-viewed titles doesn't mean it's always worth a view. So, how do you sift through it all?

Don't worry, I've got your back! I've scoured through the chaos to find the shows and movies that are worth your time this week. Whether you're into binge-worthy series, tween shows or killer films, these picks will definitely keep you entertained. Say goodbye to the scroll fatigue of the past with these selections on Netflix (Eva Lasting), Apple TV+ (Stick) and more.

From Adults to Nine Perfect Strangers, here’s what to watch this weekend.

1. Ginny & Georgia

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 3

Season three of Ginny & Georgia picks up right where we left off—with Georgia getting arrested at her wedding, and everything spiraling from there. As the Millers deal with the fallout, Ginny is left to untangle her mom’s dark past while navigating messy family dynamics with Paul, Zion and the unexpected return of Austin’s dad, Gil.

2. Ballerina

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 125 minutes

Ana de Armas steps into the John Wick universe in this action-packed spin-off, set between Chapter 3 and Chapter 4. She plays Eve Macarro, a fierce new lead who begins her brutal training with the Ruska Roma assassin syndicate. Let’s just say she’s not here to play.

*Only in theaters

3. Stick

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 1

Owen Wilson stars in this feel-good sports comedy as a once-great pro golfer who's past his prime. Desperate for a comeback, he teams up with a rising young star—and chaos, comedy and a shot at redemption follow. The first episode is available now, with new episodes dropping every Thursday.

4. Straw

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 105 minutes

From Tyler Perry comes Straw, a gripping drama starring Taraji P. Henson, Teyana Taylor, Sherri Shepherd, Sinbad and more. The story follows Janiyah (Henson), a single mother doing her best to care for her sick daughter—until one day takes a turn for the worst, pushing her into a whirlwind of escalating events and impossible choices.

5. The Survivors

  • Rating: TV-15+
  • Number of seasons: 1

When a young woman is found dead in the close-knit seaside town of Evelyn Bay, the community starts to crack as the investigation digs up deep, long-buried secrets. Based on Jane Harper’s novel, The Survivors premieres June 6.

6. Love Island USA

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 7

Love Island USA is back with a new batch of singles, a dreamy tropical villa, and one rule: couple up or get sent home. With $100K on the line, the drama heats up fast. Hosted by Ariana Madix and hilariously narrated by Iain Stirling, it airs every night (except Wednesdays) at 9 p.m. ET.

7. Presence

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 84 minutes

Starring Lucy Liu and Chris Sullivan, Presence follows a family who begins to suspect they’re not alone in their seemingly perfect new suburban home. What starts as a fresh start quickly turns into something far more chilling.

8. Eva Lasting

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 3

In their senior year, the gang faces the highs and lows of wrapping up high school and stepping into adulthood. Camilo is adjusting to life as a new dad while figuring things out with Eva, and Luisa’s got her own set of struggles to handle. Growing up? Definitely not easy.

9. Nine Perfect Strangers

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 2

Season two of Nine Perfect Strangers is here, and the mysterious Masha (Nicole Kidman) welcomes nine new guests to a wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps, despite being under investigation for her controversial psychedelic practices. Expect plenty of twists and suspense.

10. The Better Sister

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 1

The Better Sister is an eight-episode thriller full of twists, secrets and seriously messy family vibes. Jessica Biel plays Chloe, whose perfect life unravels after her husband is murdered—and her estranged sister (Elizabeth Banks) shows up. Everyone’s a suspect, and trust me, you’ll be side-eyeing everyone, just like I was after watching episode one.

11. Ocean with David Attenborough

  • Rating: TV-PG
  • Runtime: 95 minutes

This docuseries dives deep into the magic of the ocean—celebrating its beauty while shedding light on the challenges it faces. Catch it on Disney+ Sunday, June 8.

12. Mountainhead

  • Rating: 13+
  • Runtime: 108 minutes

Jesse Armstrong (yep, the creator of Succession) makes his directorial debut with this sharp, satirical comedy-drama starring Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith and Ramy Youssef. Four billionaires head to a luxe mountain retreat for a chill weekend—until a global crisis turns their getaway into total chaos.

13. A Widow's Game

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Runtime: 122 minutes

Based on a true story, this film follows the mysterious death of a man and the intense investigation that follows. Suspicion falls on his widow—shocking everyone who never thought she could be capable of such a brutal act.

14. Overcompensating

  • Rating: 18+
  • Number of seasons: 1

Overcompensating follows Benny (aka Benny Drama), a closeted queer college student who hides his true self by going all-in on over-the-top masculinity. It’s been killing it in Prime’s Top 10 and the hype is totally deserved.

15. Dept. Q

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 1

Matthew Goode stars as DCI Carl Morck, a sharp but stubborn detective leading a cold case unit that digs into the crimes everyone else forgot—but that won’t stay buried for long.

16. Adults

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 1

FX’s Adults follows a messy, hilarious crew of twenty-somethings in NYC just trying (and mostly failing) to get their lives together. Samir, Billie, Paul, Issa and Anton share everything—from meals to meltdowns to the occasional toothbrush—as they fumble their way through eight episodes of real-life responsibility.

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