6 New Movies and TV Shows to Watch this Weekend on Netflix, Disney Plus and more

6 New Movies and TV Shows to Watch this Weekend on Netflix, Disney Plus and more

This weekend, "Ted Rathbone Season 2" premieres on streaming services. When you're not watching the Tokyo Olympics, fire up Netflix, Apple TV Plus, or Disney Plus and enjoy these six gems.

Genres range from the hilarious comedies "Ted Lasso" and "Turner and Hooch" to the revenge action thrillers "Jolt" and "Kingdom: Asin of the North." If sultry romance is your thing, there's also the star-studded "Last Letter from a Lover. Fans of nostalgia and animation may be excited by the return of He-Man, Masters of the Universe, directed by Kevin Smith: Revelation.

And that's not all: there are plenty of new TV shows and specials on broadcast and cable TV. If you've turned off cable TV, sign up for one of the best cable TV alternatives to access your favorite channels.

Here are our picks for new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend.

Season 2 Premiere | Episode 1 (TV-MA) | How to Watch "Ted Russo" Season 2 BELIEVE THIS: Ted Russo is back (again) to ease the pain of the pandemic. Last year, this show came out of nowhere and became the sweet treat we sorely needed. Ted Rasso's sunny optimism and joviality charmed us like his homemade cookies warmed his icy boss. By the end of his first season, Ted (Jason Sudeikis) had earned the respect of the players and owner Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham). Unfortunately, AFC Richmond was relegated from the Premier League after losing in the previous season's finale. In Season 2, Ted and his team attempt to make a comeback, but after a series of draws and a loss of confidence, they hire a sports psychologist. Meanwhile, Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) struggles with retirement and his relationship with Keely (Juno Temple), a dating app marketer.

Movie | 1 hr 31 min (R) | Watch Now Watching Kate Beckinsale kick ass and Stanley Tucci's wry twang is not a bad way to spend an hour and a half. The revenge thriller stars a woman named Lindy (Beckinsale) who has suffered her entire life from "intermittent explosive disorder," which causes extremely violent fits of rage. She controls her symptoms with the help of a therapist (Tucci) and a special electroshock device. One day, however, the man she was dating is murdered, and Lindy goes on a rampage to avenge his death. The woman's resentment does not abate.

Movie | 1 hr 50 min (TV-MA) | Watch nowThis dreamy romantic drama has shades of "The Notebook": in 1960s London, married socialite Jennifer Starling (Shailene Woodley) suffers amnesia from the after-effects of an accident. She finds a bundle of love letters. She finds a bundle of love letters and learns that she had an affair with Anthony O'Hare (Callum Turner), real name Boots. Meanwhile, in present-day London, journalist Ellie Haworth (Felicity Jones) also finds the letters and is determined to uncover the lovers' true identities. With the help of newspaper archivist Rory (Nabhan Rizwan), Ellie finds herself romantically involved.

Movie | 1 hr 33 min (TV-MA) | Watch Now The Korean zombie drama series has become a Netflix smash hit thanks to its epic, spine-chilling action scenes. Ashin of the North is a cinematic spin-off that serves as a prequel to the mysterious character introduced at the end of Season 2 (available March 2020). Ashin (Jun Ji-hyun) is a member of the Jurchen tribe that has settled in the Korean kingdom. While searching for wild ginseng, Ashin discovers a reviving plant that can bring people back to life. Grief-stricken after his family is slaughtered, Ashin hones his fighting skills before embarking on a journey of revenge. As Kingdom fans know, the plant, Sacred Grass, turns people into zombies. Asin's story is the key to unlocking the secret of the plague and may be the way to reverse it.

Series Premiere | Episode 1 (TV-PG)| Watch Now Disney Plus is certainly not holding back on its IP. Turner and Hooch" was a hit comedy starring Tom Hanks in 1989, and now comes a sequel series featuring the son of the original lead character. Scott Turner Jr. is a deputy sheriff who has inherited a dog named Hooch. At first, this unruly giant canine seems to destroy Scott's apartment, career, and life. However, Hooch may turn out to be the partner Scott needs, especially to tie up the loose ends left behind by his father.

Series premiere|Episodes 1-5|Watch Now Indie writer/director Kevin Smith puts a fresh, modern spin on the classic animated He-Man, which ran from 1983 to 1985. Although "Revelation" is billed as a direct sequel (ignoring the 1987 film and 2002 TV show), there is not much of a plot to remember or follow. All you need to know is that Prince Adam of Eternia (Chris Wood) uses a power sword to transform himself into He-Man and fight Skeletor (Mark Hamill) for the Grayskull throne. The Apocalypse gives nuance to the characters and humanizes both heroes and villains. It also shifts the focus to He-Man's love interest, Teela (Sarah Michelle Gellar), and Skeletor's second-in-command, Evil-Lynn (Lena Headey). This is the story of He-Man you loved as a child, but can truly enjoy now as an adult.

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