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We can’t feel our faces because it’s almost the weekend! We know that you’ve had a long week and that you deserve a break. Thankfully, your favorite streaming services know that too. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO have just added a slew of new shows and movies to ensure you make the most of your time off. But that’s not all. This week also marks new additions from specialty streaming services like Showtime, Starz, Acorn TV, and DramaFever. Really, you don’t have an excuse to be bored.
The theme of this weekend is new premieres. Netflix is starting your weekend right with the premiere of its mysterious drama, Stranger Things. If you love old Spielberg and classic kid-led Stephen King stories, then you’re going to be a big fan of this ’80s throwback series. Prefer something comedic? Hulu’s favorite fierce and gossipy best friends are back with the premiere of Difficult People Season Two. Also, this weekend marks the premiere of HBO’s new school-centered comedy, Vice Principals, which stars Danny McBride and Walton Goggins, as well as the addition of Season Three of The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret on Netflix. Love The Rock? Who doesn’t? You can now better appreciate Dwayne Johnson with new episodes of Ballers. All of this and so much more is now available for you to stream. You better start making a what to watch playlist. You’re going to be busy this weekend.
Stranger Things Series Premiere *Netflix Original
Looking for something mysterious? Netflix has you covered with its Spielberg and Stephen King-inspired series, Stranger Things. Starring Winona Ryder, this drama follows what happens in a small Indiana town when a young boy vanishes into thin air and an unknown little girl appears. Spooky right? Dig into the eight hour event this weekend.
[Where to watch Stranger Things]
Difficult People Season Two *Hulu Original
Our favorite all-hating gossipers are back, and Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner as bitter as ever. While everyone around them gets older and moves on with their lives, these two comedians would much rather make fun of the rest of the world than make an effort to fit into it. With new episodes every Tuesday, this is the bitter, self-obsessed watch we’re already obsessed with.
[Where to watch Difficult People]
Straight Outta Compton (2015)
Get ready for a history lesson about the early ’90s rap scene. F. Gary Gray’s biographical drama chronicles the rise and fall of Compton, California’s rap pioneers, N.W.A. This film is enthralling, energizing, and made even more meaningful by the fact that founding member Ice Cube’s real life son, O’Shea Jackson, Jr., portrays the young version of his father.
[Where to watch Straight Outta Compton]
NETFLIX
The Adventures of Puss in Boots: Season 3 *Netflix Original
Fighting (2009) (Available July 16)
Ghostheads (2016)
Gridlocked (2015)
Holidays (2016)
Magi: The Adventures of Sinbad: Season 1 *Netflix Original
Rebirth (2016) *Netflix Original
Rolling Papers (2015)
Stranger Things: Series Premiere *Netflix Original
Todd Margaret: Season 3
Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru (2016) *Netflix Original
HULU
Difficult People: Season 2 Premiere *Hulu Original
East Los High: Season 4 Premiere *Hulu Original
Froning (2015)
Gay for Play Game Show: Season 1
The Last Days (2013)
The Last Panthers: Season 1 (Available July 17)
Running Wild with Bear Grylls: Season 3
Running Wild with Bear Grylls and President Barack Obama: Special
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Complete Season 8
PRIME VIDEO
13 Sins (2014)
Suits: Season 5
HBO NOW
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (HBO First Look)
Ballers: Season 2 Premiere (Available July 17) *HBO Original
Straight Outta Compton (2015) (Available July 16)
Sin hijos (No Kids) (2015)
Vice Principals: Series Premiere (Available July 17) *HBO Original
OTHER STREAMING SERVICES
Power: Season Three *Starz Original
In the mood for something less than legal? 50 Cent’s crime drama about a nightclub owner by day and drug lord by night returns for its third season this weekend. Created by Courtney Kemp Agboh and starring Omari Hardwick, this watch has enough drama and steam to keep you craving more.
Jericho (Exclusive U.S. Premiere) — Acorn TV
The Secret Life of Books: Series 2 — Acorn TV
Let’s Fight Ghost (Premiere) — DramaFever
Man of the Year (Available July 16) — Showtime
21 (2008) — Starz
Concussion (2015) (Available July 16) — Starz
Power (2016): Season 3 Premiere (Available July 17) — Starz
Witness (1985) — Starz
SHOWS AND MOVIES LEAVING STREAMING
Color Crew (2010) — Leaving Netflix July 15
Serenity (2005) — Leaving Netflix July 16
