Stay entertained and beat the heat with our curated list of shows and movies perfect for weekend streaming.
The summer heatwave is in full swing, and with temperatures soaring, there’s no better time to retreat indoors and enjoy some air-conditioned entertainment. This weekend offers a diverse lineup of new and classic streaming options, perfect for escaping the sweltering August sun. Whether you’re in the mood for a new release, a classic comedy, or a steamy reality competition, there’s something to help you keep cool.
What’s New on Netflix This Weekend?
Netflix is rolling out several new titles this weekend, ensuring you have plenty of fresh content to choose from. One of the most anticipated new films is My Oxford Year. Inspired by the novel by Julia Whelan, this romantic comedy stars Sofia Carson as an American student who finds herself falling for a charming British local, played by Corey Mylchreest, while studying at Oxford. The film, which promises a dose of classic rom-com charm, premiered on August 1st.
For true crime enthusiasts, director Joe Berlinger returns with his latest installment in the Conversations with a Killer collection. The new docuseries, The Son of Sam Tapes, examines the notorious case of serial killer David Berkowitz, offering a gripping look into the events that terrorized New York City in the 1970s.
If you’re looking for a laugh, check out the new sitcom Leanne, co-created by and starring comedian Leanne Morgan. The show follows a Southern matriarch who must start over after her husband of 33 years leaves her. With the help of her “wacky family,” she navigates this new chapter with humor and heart.
Classic Entertainment for a Lazy Afternoon
If the heat has you feeling a little disoriented, the perfect cinematic cure might be a dose of pure absurdity. Adam McKay’s 2004 comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is a quintessential summer film that operates on a similar level of fever-dream logic. Starring Will Ferrell as the titular news anchor whose life is turned upside down by a new, more competent female colleague (Christina Applegate), the film is a masterclass in hilarious, nonsensical comedy. It’s the ideal stream for a hazy afternoon.
Sink Your Teeth Into a Full-Day Binge
For those with a whole day to spare, you can immerse yourself in the world of vampires with Anne Rice’s gothic horror series, Interview with the Vampire. The acclaimed first season, developed by Rolin Jones, stars Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid as the immortal vampires Louis de Pointe du Lac and Lestat de Lioncourt. Set against the sultry backdrop of New Orleans, the series delivers hot drama and a compelling, cold-blooded narrative, making it a perfect binge-watch to forget about the heat outside.
A Weekend of Sizzling Reality TV
If you have the entire weekend free and want to test your tolerance for drama, look no further than Too Hot to Handle. The dating reality competition brings together a group of commitment-phobic singles who must abstain from any sexual contact to win a cash prize. As they navigate various exercises to build genuine connections, the stakes get higher with every rule break. You can now catch up on season six, which concluded with the couple Bri Balram and Demari Davis winning $100,000, and Gianna Pettus taking home an additional $25,000. It’s the perfect show to turn up the heat on screen while you stay cool on the couch.
And for one last chance to catch a classic, be sure to stream all five seasons of the early-aughts sitcom My Wife and Kids, which is set to leave the service soon.