Mishall RehmanIt seems that many across Canada are still looking at a lingering and brutal winter. And although it may seem like a bummer. However, it does bring with it some advantages, like curling up on the couch and diving into a new show. So, throw those spring thoughts out the door, grab a blanket and check out our weekly roundup of the best streaming has to offer.
Zero Day | Netflix
Netflix’s new political thriller centres around a former U.S. president tasked with investigating a catastrophic global cyberattack. Critics claim the series blends elements of 24, House of Cards and Designated Survivor. Starring: Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Lizzy Caplan, Connie Britton.
Watch trailer here.
American Murder: Gabby Petito | Netflix
The story of Gabby Petito grabbed headlines internationally in 2021. Now, get an up-close look at the life and death of this young woman through the eyes of her loved ones in this gripping documentary.
Watch trailer here.
Trial by Fire | Netflix
This 2018 biographical film, based on a 2009 New Yorker article, tells the story of Cameron Todd. Todd, a Texas native, was convicted and executed for arson and murder but was, in fact, innocent. Starring: Jack O’Connell, Laura Dern, Emily Meade, Jeff Perry.
Watch trailer here.
Sweet Magnolias | Netflix
In the fourth season of Sweet Magnolias, audiences will see the heartfelt friendship of Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen continue to blossom as they navigate their personal and professional challenges. Starring: JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley.
Watch trailer here.
Ted 2 | Netflix
Following up on the 2012 comedy Ted, Ted 2 picks up with the foul-mouthed living teddy bear Ted as he legally fights to adopt a child with his wife. Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Seth Macfarlane, Amanda Seyfried.
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The Gorge | AppleTV+
This romantic action film delves into the world of two elite snipers tasked with guarding opposite sides of a mysterious gorge. As something sinister begins to emerge from the gorge, the two must work together to survive and ensure the future of their people. Starring Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, Sigourney Weaver.
Watch trailer here.
White Lotus | Crave HBO
Season three of the wildly popular series White Lotus just hit HBO. This season takes place in Thailand. Though the location may differ each season, the intriguing drama of the hotel’s guests is back with all its fervour this season. Starring: Jennifer Coolidge, Walton Goggins, Natasha Rothwell, Patrick Schwarzenegger.
Watch trailer here.
The Couple Next Door | Crave Starz
This six-part psychological drama follows a young couple moving to an idyllic neighbourhood with friendly neighbours. However, as their friendship continues to grow, it begins to take unexpected and even sinister turns. Starring Sam Heughan, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica De Gouw.
Watch trailer here.
Playing Nice | Crave
This suspenseful psychological thriller explores the question of what happens when two infants are switched at birth. When a couple is approached by the biological parents of their son, they attempt to find an amicable way forward, but things quickly take a dangerous and dark turn. Starring: James Norton, Niamh Algar, James McArdle, Jessica Brown Findlay.
Watch trailer here.
Good Cop/Bad Cop | Crave
This crime drama tells the tale of siblings who serve as detectives on a small-town police force. Their journey is fraught with their strained relationship, the quirky locals and limited resources. Starring: Leighton Meester, Luke Cook, and Clancy Brown.
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Darby and Joan | Acorn TV
Travelling the Australian outback in a camper van, Jack Darby, a retired detective, and Joan Kirkhope, an English nurse, solve all kinds of mysteries. This Australian crime drama weaves together intriguing criminal mysteries with the heartwarming relationship of the two main characters. Starring: Bryan Brown and Greta Scacchi. Season two of this show was released in December.
Watch trailer here.
Paradise | Disney+
Secret Service agent Xavier Collins instigates the murder of the former president in this latest political thriller series. Set in an idyllic community, the journey to learn the truth takes him down a road of power, deception and intrigues of politics. Starring: Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson.
Watch trailer here.
A Thousand Blow | Disney+
Hulu’s British period drama series centres around Hezekiah Moscow and Alec Munroe, two Jamaican immigrants who become entangled in the city’s underground bare-knuckle boxing scene. Starring: Malachi Kirby, Stephen Graham, and Erin Doherty.
Watch trailer here.
Reacher | Prime Video
Season three of the action-packed crime drama series based on Lee Child’s best-selling Jack Reacher novels returned to streaming this February. Continue to follow Reacher as he infiltrates a dangerous criminal organization to protect an undercover DEA agent. Starring: Alan Ritchson, Willa Fitzgerald, Serinda Swan.
Watch trailer here.
Mad About The Boy Brigette Jones | Prime Video
Calling all Bridget Jones fans, the latest instalment in this beloved romantic tale is now available for your viewing pleasure. In this film, audiences follow Bridget as she navigates life as a widow and mother of two while trying to re-enter the dating scene. Starring: Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Leo Woodall, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Watch trailer here.
