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Searching for a fresh series to binge this week? You're in luck. I've explored the latest lineups on Netflix, Prime, Max, Hulu, and other leading streaming platforms to bring you the most exciting and noteworthy shows available right now.
Running Point
Kate Hudson shines in this basketball-themed comedy series, crafted by the brilliant Mindy Kaling. Hudson portrays Isla Gordon, a woman whose family owns the legendary LA Waves basketball team. When her brother steps down as president, Isla steps up, navigating the challenges of a male-dominated world. Can she win over doubtful players, fans, investors, and even her own brothers? With sports betting now legal in the U.S., my money's on "yes."
Where to stream: Netflix
House of David
Regardless of your views on the divine, the Bible is filled with captivating tales, such as the story of David, who, much like Madonna, requires no surname. House of David is a faith-inspired series that begins with the downfall of King Saul and the rise of David, a teenage outsider seemingly unfit for royalty. Through a journey of self-discovery, David eventually becomes Israel's greatest king. As the saying goes, divine plans are often beyond human understanding.
Where to stream: Prime
Grosse Pointe Garden Society
Dark comedies centered around wealthy individuals engaging in criminal activities are often brilliant, and Grosse Pointe Garden Society is no exception. Its creators, Bill Krebs and Jenna Bans, are known for Good Girls. The titular suburban "garden society" includes a real estate agent, a socialite, a high school teacher, and a single dad, all bound by a dark secret: a body hidden beneath the hydrangeas. While they’ve sworn to silence, it’s only a matter of time before someone cracks.
Where to stream: Peacock
Shoresey, season 4
I must admit, I hadn’t heard of Shoresey until now, and I’m kicking myself for missing out. This Canadian sports comedy is absolutely brilliant, earning its 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The show follows Shoresy, a foul-mouthed, beloved hockey player for the Sudbury Bulldogs in Ontario, notorious as the dirtiest player in the league. Hockey comedy hasn’t been this hilarious since the classic Slap Shot!
Where to stream: Hulu
Last week's top picks
Zero Day
Marking Robert De Niro's debut in a TV series, Netflix delivers a high-stakes political thriller with Zero Day. The show explores the chaos following a devastating cyberattack. De Niro portrays George Mullen, a former U.S. President tasked with leading an investigation into the attack that claimed thousands of lives. As Mullen delves into a web of tech billionaires, political schemers, and his own history, he must stop an even more catastrophic cyber threat.
Where to stream: Netflix
The White Lotus, Season 3
Mike White's Emmy-winning series The White Lotus stands in a league of its own. Combining sharp critiques of wealth and privilege, complex (yet often detestable) characters, and dark humor, it’s a truly unique TV experience. Season 3 introduces a fresh set of affluent Americans checking into a White Lotus resort in Thailand. While they expect relaxation, they’re likely to face chaos instead. Natasha Rothwell reprises her role as the spa manager from Season 1, one of the few likable characters in the series. The new season also stars Walton Goggins (from Prime's Fallout), Carrie Coon, Scott Glenn, Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan, and Parker Posey.
Where to stream: Max
1923, Season 2
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren reprise their roles in the second and final season of the critically acclaimed drama 1923, a series as grand as its legendary stars. Serving as a prequel to Yellowstone, the show follows Jacob and Cara Dutton as they navigate droughts, pandemics, and wars while defending their Montana ranch from ruthless tycoons. Expect epic storytelling and high-stakes drama.
Where to stream: Paramount+
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, season 12
A new season of Last Week Tonight kicks off this month, and John Oliver is sure to have plenty of material to dissect in 2025 America. Expect Oliver to tackle burning questions like, "Has there ever been a presidential kiss?" and "Did Tucker Carlson’s mom really leave him just $1 in her will?" (Yes, she did.) If you enjoy sharp political satire, don’t miss it—who knows how long such humor will stay permissible.
Where to stream: Max
A Thousand Blows
From Steven Knight, the mastermind behind Peaky Blinders, comes this gritty Victorian-era boxing drama. Set in 1880s London, A Thousand Blows follows Hezekiah (Malachi Kirby) and Alec (Francis Lovehall), two Jamaican immigrants struggling to survive in the crime-infested East End. Their lives collide with Sugar Goodson (Stephen Graham), a ruthless crime lord and boxer, and Mary Carr (Erin Doherty), leader of the Forty Elephants, an all-female shoplifting ring.
Where to stream: Hulu
Reacher, season 3
The highly acclaimed action series Reacher is back for its third season. Adapted from Lee Child’s seventh novel, Persuader, this season follows Jack Reacher as he infiltrates the DEA in New England. He crosses paths with Olivier Ritchers, a towering bodybuilder known as “the Dutch Giant,” and Anthony Michael Hall, who plays Zachary Beck, a character as memorable as his role in 16 Candles.
Where to stream: Prime
