6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime, Disney Plus, and more (Nov 15-17)
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The countdown to Thanksgiving and Christmas has started, but while you still have time to relax before you frantically begin stuffing turkeys, why not put your feet up and enjoy this weekend’s streaming highlights? There are plenty of new movies and shows to get stuck into this mid-November on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video,DisneyPlus, Max, and Apple TV. And the good news is, we have narrowed down the best bits ready for you to start streaming right now.
There’s a whole bundle of new content across thebest streaming services, including the Selena Gomez starrer Emilia Pérez fresh out of theaters, to the biggest superhero movie of the year finally making its streaming debut. Not to mention Apple TV Plus’ sci-fi series Silo, and spin-off Dune: Prophecy which may just fill the HBO-shaped hole left in your heart after one of thebest shows on Max, The Penguin, came to a close last week.
Emilia Pérez (Netflix)
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Starring Selena Gomez, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Avatar’s Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez tells the story of four remarkable but very different women through song, dance, and bold visuals. The story, set in Mexico, is based around a lawyer who comes to work for a notorious female cartel boss who wants out of the mob world to seek a normal life. Before the movie hit screens, GamesRadar+ spoke to director Jacques Audiard who told us how his film isan empowering tale of women taking control of their own lives. For more, see our spoiler-freeEmilia Pérez review.
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Following a tense and thrilling first season, one of thebest shows on Apple TV Plusis back for a second season. Silo season 2 follows Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson) as she continues the hunt for the truth about the massive underground silo she lives in, and the seemingly apocalyptic world outside. Speaking with GamesRadar+, the cast and showrunner gave us the lowdown on the second season, which ups the ante with anew mystery characterandunderwater stunts. If that’s not enough to perk your interest, check out ourSilo season 2 review, or see ourSilo season 2 release schedulefor exactly when episodes are dropping.
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Created by Robocop writer Josh Zetumer, Say Nothing follows various Irish Republican Army members over four decades after a single mother of ten is abducted in 1972 and never seen again. The show explores the extremes people will go to in the name of their beliefs, but the most shocking part? It is based on a true story from a period of conflict in Northern Ireland known as The Troubles. Say Nothing stars Lola Petticrew, Hazel Doupe, Anthony Boyle, Josh Finan, and Maxine Peake.
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Are you a fan of Denis Villeneuve’s smash hit Dune? If so, we have a treat for you. Set 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides, spin-off show Dune: Prophecy follows the women behind the powerful and political sisterhood we now know as the Bene Gesserit. The six-episode series is inspired by the novel Sisterhood of Dune written by Brian Herbert, the same author Villeneuve based his epics Dune and Dune 2 on. If you haven’t seen the movies, don’t worry, as showrunners confirmed toSFX Magazinethat you don’t need to watch the flicks to enjoy the show. Make sure to check out ourDune: Prophecy review.
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The first season of a show that is being compared toReacherhas just landed on Prime Video, and this one is perfect for all of you action-seeking crime junkies. Starring Black Adam actor Aldis Hodge, Cross follows Washington D.C. homicide detective Alex Cross as he struggles to balance his career and personal struggles following the sudden death of his wife. Now, he and a forensic psychologist must team up to face Cross’ biggest challenge yet, a sadistic serial killer. The show is based on the bestselling book series of the same name by James Patterson.
Looking for something else to watch? Check out our list of thebest Netflix shows, or one of thebest movies on Disney Plus.
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