CMFMAG TeamAre you in the mood for your next true crime documentary? Or perhaps you enjoy a bit of fantasy and adventure. Whatever your entertainment cup of tea is, streaming services are brimming with exciting new choices every week. So, sit back, relax, and grab your remote to check out something from our weekly roundup of the best streaming has to offer.
Halo | Netflix
Based on the wildly popular video game franchise, Halo is Netflix’s live-action show that follows the story of Master Chief. Master Chief is a super soldier of the Spartan program who is tasked with the fight against the alien Covenant. The second season is in the works and will be released sometime this year. Starring Pablo Schrieber, Kate Kennedy, Natasha Culzac. Now streaming on Netflix.
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Running Point | Netflix
Netflix’s new sports comedy series is sure to excite audiences whether they watch sports or not. The show follows the story of Isla, a reformed party girl unexpectedly thrust into the role of president of her family’s professional basketball team. It is now up to her to bring the franchise into its new era while making a place for herself in a male-dominated arena. Starring: Kate Hudson, Chet Hanks, Brenda Song. Now streaming on Netflix.
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The Electric State | Netflix
The Electric State is Netflix’s latest sci-fi film focusing on a young girl rebuilding her life after a robot uprising in America. She is accompanied in this new world by her robot companion, Cosmo. The story is set in an alternate 1997 as the young woman looks to find her missing brother. Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Stanley Tucci. Now streaming on Netflix.
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Full Swing | Netflix
Season three of the popular golf documentary Full Swing was released in late February. The documentary hones in on the life of professional golfers on the PGA Tour. Different golfers are featured throughout the series. Now streaming on Netflix.
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The Machine | Netflix
The Machine is a 2023 comedy movie based on the stand-up routine of Bert Kreischer of the same name. The show centres around a fictionalized version of Kreischer as he goes on a wild ride when kidnapped by Russian mobsters alongside his estranged father. Starring Bert Kreischer, Jimmy Tatro, Mark Hamill. Now streaming on Netflix.
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Chaos: the Manson Murders | Netflix
Netflix’s latest true crime documentary presents a fresh perspective on the 1969 killings of Charles Manson and his followers. The documentary is based on Tom O’Neill’s investigative book and challenges the conventional narrative, giving audiences a new angle and something to reflect on. Now streaming on Netflix.
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The Wheel of Time | Prime
Season three of The Wheel of Time just arrived on Prime. Based on the books by Robert Jordan, The Wheel of Time is a fantasy series that takes place in a world where time is cyclical. In this world, a powerful woman embarks on a quest to find the Dragon Reborn. This season continues the saga of Rand al’Thor and his internal struggles. Starring Rosamund Pike, Barney Harris, Marcus Rutherford. Now streaming on Prime.
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Here | Prime
This 2024 heartwarming and insightful film takes a closer look at the lives of a couple through the years. The film is all set in one room of the house as audiences witness their losses, love, and aging. Starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany. Now streaming on Prime.
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Elevation | Prime
This post-apocalyptic thriller is set three years after the emergence of monsters who have wreaked havoc on humanity. The story centres around a single father trying to survive this new world in the Rocky Mountains with his son. Starring Anthony Mackie, Moreno Baccarin, Maddie Hasson. Now streaming on Prime.
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Conclave | Prime
This 2024 film delves into the secretive process behind how the pope is elected. At the heart of this film is Cardinal Lawrence, who finds himself trapped in the middle of a papal conspiracy that could threaten everything he holds dear. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, Stanley Tucci. Now streaming on Prime.
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Recipes for Love and Murder | AcornTV
This South African-Scottish dark comedy mystery is based on the novels by Sally Andrews. March marked the release of Season two. The series follows the story of a food and advice columnist living in a small South African town who is thrown into a murder investigation after one of her readers is found murdered. Starring Maria Doyle Kennedy, Kylie Fisher, Arno Greef. Now streaming on Acorn TV.
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Long Bright River | CraveTV
Adapted from the Liz Moore novel of the same name, this crime drama series tells the tale of Mickey Fitzpatrick, a police officer in Philadelphia. With the backdrop of the rising opioid crisis, Fitzpatrick searches for her missing sister amid a string of murders targeting women. Starring Amanda Seyfried, Nicholas Pinnock, Ashleigh Cummings. Now streaming on Crave.
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Dope Girls | CraveTV
This six-part historical drama is set in the post-World War One world of Soho, London. The narrative follows a widowed homemaker who establishes a jazz bar alongside her sister in the wake of the city’s budding nightlife scene. Starring Umi Myers, Julianne Nicholson, Eilidh Fisher. Now streaming on Crave.
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Moana 2 | Disney+
The animated sequel to the 2016 hit Moana, Moana 2, catches up with the beloved Polynesian princess three years after the events of the first movie. Watch as Moana reunites with old friends and takes on new adventures. Starring the voices of Dwayne Johnson, Nicole Scherzinger, Rose Matafeo. Now streaming on Disney+.
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Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Frank | Disney+
Uncover the true story behind the rise and fall of Ruby Franke, a former YouTube blogger known for her “8 Passengers” that garnered her millions of subscribers. The documentary takes a closer look at how she was arrested in 2023 for child abuse and how she was able to fool millions into thinking she was the perfect parent. Now streaming on Disney+.
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