What to Watch this Week

Summer is an action-packed time for both the big and small screen. With so many blockbuster hits coming out, it takes time to sift through all the titles and pick the perfect fit. Luckily, we’ve got you covered, from riveting new releases to binge-worthy series. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the best streaming.

Presumed Innocent | Apple TV

Jake Gyllenhaal takes to the small screen in this newly released movie-turned-television series. Presumed Innocentcentres around Rusty Sabich, a prosecutor suspected of a horrific crime in Chicago. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Peter Sarsgaard.

Watch trailer here.

Lady in the Lake | Apple TV

This drama thriller miniseries is based on the novel of the same name by Laura Lippman. Lady in the Lake follows the story of an investigative journalist who seeks to find answers to the unsolved murders of two Baltimore women in the 1960s. Starring Natalie Portman, Moses Ingram, Y’lan Noel.

Watch trailer here.

Planet of the Apes

The entire Planet of the Apes series is available for streaming on Disney+, including the recently released film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The latest in this timeless saga takes audiences to a time far into Caesar’s reign when a young ape goes on a journey that will unravel everything, the careful balance between man and ape. Starring an assorted cast.

Watch trailer here.

What We Do in Shadows | Disney+

If you want a laugh, binge on all five What We Do in Shadows seasons. The sixth and final season will be released in October, just in time for the haunting season. This comedy-horror mockumentary series gives an up-close, hilarious glimpse of the lives of four vampires, one being an energy vampire, living on Staten Island, New York, in a documentary-style setting. Starring Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Kayvan Novak.

Watch trailer here.

Poker Face | CBC Gem

If you’re looking for a crime show with a unique edge, look no further than Poker Face. Follow the story of Charlie Cale, a young woman with an “extraordinary” ability to spot a liar. With this talent under her belt, she goes on the road to solve strange crimes she encounters. Starring Natasha Lyonne, Benjamin Bratt, Adrien Brody, Dascha Polanco.

Watch trailer here.

Unsolved Mysteries | Netflix

True crime fans rejoice—a new season of the beloved Unsolved Mysteries is back. Audiences can now enjoy five new episodes following the most bizarre and unusual crimes that remain unsolved to this day.

Watch trailer here.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder | Netflix

Fans of everyday people solving extraordinary crimes need A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder on their must-see list. The show centres around Pip Fitz-Amobi, the brilliant girl next door. She goes on the hunt to find the real killer of a 17-year-old girl that took place five years ago. Starring Emma Myers, Zain Iqbal, Asha Banks.

Watch trailer here.

The Umbrella Academy | Netflix

The latest and final season of The Umbrella Academy just dropped, and it’s just as action-packed as ever. Across three seasons, The Umbrella Academy follows the ups and downs of a pack of estranged siblings with extraordinary powers that reunite under grave circumstances to learn of their true origins. Starring Aidan Gallagher, Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, Ritu Arya.

Watch trailer here.

Arthur the King | Prime Video

If you’re looking for a feel-good family movie, Arthur the King might be your answer. Based on a true story, Arthur the King follows the extraordinary events of an adventure racing team that befriends a wounded dog as they trek through 435 miles of the Dominican Republic in an endurance race. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Simu LIu, Juliet Rylance.

Watch trailer here.

Jackpot | Prime Video

In a futuristic world, a Grand Lottery enables citizens to claim millions of dollars if they kill the winner of the original ticket by sundown. When Katie Kim accidentally finds herself with the winning ticket, she teams up with a lottery protection agent to survive the day. Starring Awkwafina, John Cena, Ayden Mayeri.

Watch trailer here.

The Boys | Prime Video

Catch up on all seasons of The Boys, including this year’s latest release. This satirical superhero show rethinks what a world with superheroes really would mean and portrays, not only their heroic adventures, but also their darker side and abuses of power. Starring Antony Starr, Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty.

Watch trailer here.

The 1% Club | Prime Video

An exciting new-age gameshow, the 1% Club surveys the nation’s real intelligence by asking questions that test brainpower, not school knowledge. Catch some laughs, and maybe some knowledge.

Watch trailer here.

Population 11 | Paramount

Inspired by true events, Population 11 is about a man who goes missing from a tiny outback town of only 12 residents. When Andy Pruden, a suburban bank teller from the U.S. pulls into the tiny outback town to visit his long-lost father, he’s alarmed to discover that Hugo has vanished. In his quest to find him, another outsider Cassie comes to Andy’s aid and they find themselves in increasing danger as they delve into the secrets of this tiny outback town, where everyone is a suspect. Starring Ben Feldman, Perry Mooney, Rick Donald.

Watch trailer here.

The Serpent Queen | Starz (Crave)

Historical fiction enthusiasts will undoubtedly enjoy Starz’s The Serpent Queen, which follows the life of Catherine de Medici, once the reigning monarch of France in the 16th century. Starring Samantha Morton, Amrita Acharia, Barry Atsma.

Watch trailer here.

Veep | HBO (Crave)

If politics and comedy are your thing, then Veep is a must-watch. This Emmy winning, historical and witty comedy follows Senator Selina Meyer’s journey as Vice President of the United States and the kerfuffles she and her team seem to find themselves in. Starring Julia Louis Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Reid Scott, Tony Hale.

Watch trailer here.