If you’re not going fishing Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse in theaters this weekend, Netflix, Prime Video and Max have plenty of entertainment from the comfort of your own home.
The header of the latest arrivals collection is Crowded room on Apple TV Plus, a new psychological thriller series hosted by Marvel movie star Tom Holland. Elsewhere, Kaley Cuoco’s new drama Based on a true story lands on Peacock, while perennial It’s always sunny in Philadelphia begins its sixteenth (sixteenth!) season on Hulu.
Below, we’ve rounded up seven of the biggest new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend in June.
Crowded Room (Apple TV Plus)
Tom Holland trades Marvel Cinematic Universe glamor for interrogation room pressure in new Apple TV Plus detective drama Crowded room.
Loosely inspired by Daniel Keyes’ 1981 non-fiction book The minds of Billy Milliganthis 10-episode series – which it comes from Beautiful Mind writer Akiva Goldsman – follows the interrogation of a seemingly harmless young man (Netherlands) who is arrested for a shocking crime in Manhattan in 1979.
The cast also includes Amanda Seyfried, Emmy Rossum and Jason Isaacs Crowded room, which critics criticized for its pacing but praised for its final payoff. It may be one of the best Apple TV Plus performances 2023? You gotta watch to find out.
Now available to stream on Apple TV Plus worldwide.
Based on a True Story (Peacock)
Flight assistant star Kaley Cuoco joins forces boys producer Craig Rosenberg this weekend in Based on a true story on Peacock.
Based on – you guessed it! This dark comedy thriller tells the story of a real estate agent, former tennis star and plumber who tries to capitalize on America’s obsession with true crime after a gruesome murder in Los Angeles. Chris Messina, Tom Bateman and Stranger things Alumnus Natalia Dyer also stars.
View judgments for Based on a true story ranged from “vilely twisted” to “unforgettable”, so we suggest you try this show for yourself if you like murder mystery satires.
Now available to stream on Peacock.
Flamin’ Hot (Hulu, Disney Plus)
Premiering simultaneously on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus worldwide this weekend Flamin’ Hotdirected by an experienced TV actress and producer (incl John Wickamong others) Ewa Longoria.
This true-to-life snack drama tells the story of Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia), a janitor at the Frito-Lay factory, who comes up with a crazy new snack idea: Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. But is 90s America ready for spicy fries? If you walk into the grocery store right now, you’ll know the answer.
Critics called Flamin’ Hot “a cute and funny story from rags to riches”, although it is worth noting that the veracity of Montañez’s story has been hotly (sorry) debated.
Now available to stream on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus worldwide.
The Lake Season 2 (Prime Video)
Prime Video’s Unseen Comedy Series Lake returns for a second appearance on the streamer this weekend.
Once again led by 10 things I hate about you Julia Stiles, this next season picks up directly after the events of the season one finale where (spoilers!) the family boathouse caught fire, Justin and Riley got into a fight, and Maisy-May’s mother returned to town.
All eight episodes Lake Season 2 are now available to stream on Prime Video.
Now available to stream on Prime Video.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 16 (Hulu)
The record-breaking sixteenth season of the megapopular sitcom It’s always sunny in Philadelphia is now available to stream on Hulu in the US.
The usual crew of Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson and Danny DeVito will appear in the new episodes of the series, which will also feature famous guest stars including Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul.
New episodes from It’s always sunny Season 16 will debut weekly on Hulu every Thursday, though we don’t yet know when the series will be available to stream in the UK. Historically, the series premiered on Netflix UK just weeks after its US debut, but Disney Plus may have secured the rights to the season 16 premiere overseas this time around.
Now available to stream on Hulu in the US.
Weight of proof (max.)
The first of two documentaries this week is Burden of proof to max.
This four-part crime drama series – now available in its entirety – chronicles Stephen Mandos’s decades-long quest to find out what happened to his sister after she went missing as a 15-year-old teenager in 1987. As HBO notes, “Stephen’s investigation into this case threatens to destroy his family as he firmly believes that both of his parents are involved in the crime.” Talk about the story!
Now available to stream on Max in the US.
Arnold (Netflix)
If last month FUBAR series has left you craving for more Arnie content, then look no further Arnold on Netflix.
This three-part documentary series explores the life and legacy of Arnold Schwarzenegger, tracing the Hollywood icon’s journey from rural Austria to bodybuilding star, action hero, and political player. Combining never-before-seen footage with commentary from Arnie himself, Arnold exposes the turmoil in the actor’s family life and celebrates his countless successes.
Now available to stream on Netflix worldwide.
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