The 7 best things to stream this weekend, from an Elizabeth Taylor documentary to the 'House of the Dragon' finale
Caralynn Matassa
- The new documentary "Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes" is out now.
- "Futurama" just premiered a new season.
If you need a break from the Olympics, there are plenty of new, non-sports movies and shows to check out this weekend.
The most anticipated release is the "House of the Dragon" season two finale, airing on Sunday. But if fire-breathing beasts aren't your thing, there are other TV offerings like a new season of "Futurama" and Netflix's new small-town murder mystery "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder."
On the movie front, there's an Elizabeth Taylor documentary on Max. "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," the latest in the long-running film franchise, is also newly streaming.
Here's a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you're looking for.
Looking for a documentary? Check out "Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes."
Nanette Burstein directs this revealing documentary about the Hollywood legend. It features newly uncovered audio tapes of Taylor herself that provide insight into her life and career.
Streaming on: Max
Or "Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa."
This Netflix doc focuses on Lhakpa Sherpa, a Nepalese climber who holds the female record for the most Mount Everest summits. It details how she overcame domestic abuse and other obstacles to achieve her climbing dreams.
Streaming on: Netflix
For a good old-fashioned mystery, watch "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder."
"Wednesday" fan-favorite Emma Myers (who played the title character's werewolf bestie in the hit YA show) steps into the spotlight in this adaptation of Holly Jackson's mystery novel. Myers plays Pip Fitz-Amobi, a 17-year-old investigating the murder of a popular high-school student five years prior.
Streaming on: Netflix
The "House of the Dragon" season finale airs this weekend.
Will Rhaenyra take King's Landing now that she's got a few more dragons under her belt? Will Daemon finally make his way out of spooky Harrenhal to actually do something? And most importantly, can Criston Cole just die already?
Hopefully, the finale answers these questions (and more) before we're left waiting another 2-plus years for "House of the Dragon" season three.
Streaming on: Max
If you're looking for something light and funny, watch "Futurama."
A new season of the uncancellable hit animated series from "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening returned this week. The first, Bender-centric episode is now streaming.
Streaming on: Hulu
Want sci-fi action? "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is streaming now.
The latest film in the long-running, twice-rebooted franchise was released in theaters earlier this year. It picks up 300 years after the events of the previous film (2017's "War for the Planet of the Apes"), long after Caesar's reign.
Streaming on: Hulu
True crime fans should watch "Unsolved Mysteries."
The long-running docuseries exploring cold cases and alleged paranormal phenomena was rebooted on Netflix back in 2020.
"Volume 4," the latest batch of five episodes, includes a new look back at Jack the Ripper, one of history's most iconic unidentified serial killers, as well as a Mothman-focused episode.
Streaming on: Netflix
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