Your Weekend Watchlist: Sirens To The Better Sister, Top 10 New Series To Stream
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Settle in for the weekend with new streaming releases packed with mystery, action and unforgettable drama.
Ready to kick back and escape into a new world this weekend? From sizzling seaside secrets and pulse-pounding thrillers to sweeping period dramas, this week's streaming releases promise plenty of reasons to stay in. With Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+ and other top platforms dropping exciting new titles, there's no shortage of options — whether you're in the mood to binge or savour each episode slowly. Crime, romance, nostalgia — whatever you crave, here are 10 standout series to stream this weekend.
Ginny & Georgia – Season 3 (Netflix): The hit mother-daughter saga returns with Georgia (Brianne Howey) standing trial for murder. As the family faces a media storm, Ginny (Antonia Gentry) grapples with heartbreak and the harsh glare of the spotlight.
We Were Liars (Prime Video): Based on E. Lockhart's bestselling YA novel, this mystery follows Cadence (Emily Alyn Lind) as she tries to piece together lost memories with the help of her childhood friends. Set against the dreamy backdrop of a beach estate, it's a potent mix of suspense, romance and long-buried secrets.
The Waterfront (Netflix): Kevin Williamson delivers a gripping tale of small-town politics, crime and fractured family ties. Holt McCallany stars as Harlan Buckley, whose heart attack sparks a spiral of dangerous choices. Maria Bello plays his determined wife Belle, while Jake Weary portrays their son Cane, forced into an uneasy alliance with a criminal to protect their livelihood. Topher Grace ups the stakes as the menacing Grady.
The Better Sister (Prime Video): Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks lead this intense thriller about two sisters who reconnect under tragic circumstances when one's husband is found dead. As suspicions grow, their fragile bond is pushed to the limit.
Sirens (Netflix): Meghann Fahy and Milly Alcock star as sisters drawn into the web of a wealthy and enigmatic woman (Julianne Moore) on a secluded island. Brimming with secrets and psychological twists, this series keeps you guessing.
Call Her Alex (Hulu): This revealing two-part docuseries chronicles the life of Alex Cooper, the voice behind the Call Her Daddy podcast. From painful childhood experiences to fame and reinvention, it's a raw, honest look at her personal and professional journey.
FUBAR – Season 2 (Netflix): Arnold Schwarzenegger and Monica Barbaro are back as a father-daughter spy duo trying to navigate life after their cover is blown. With new threats and fresh faces — including Carrie-Anne Moss — this action-comedy promises plenty of thrills.
Duster (HBO Max): Set in the gritty 1970s, this crime drama follows FBI agent Nina Hayes (Rachel Hilson) who teams up with a getaway driver to take down a ruthless crime boss. Josh Holloway leads the cast in this tense, high-stakes ride.
Tires – Season 2 (Netflix): Shane Gillis returns with more deadpan laughs in this workplace comedy set in a chaotic auto-repair shop. With new faces like Thomas Haden Church joining the crew, expect even sharper humour.
Dept. Q (Netflix): Matthew Goode stars as a brooding detective assigned to crack long-forgotten cases. Atmospheric and quietly intense, this noir-inspired series is perfect for those who love slow-burn mysteries.
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