15 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from season 2 of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' to a new sci-fi thriller
From season two of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" to the series premiere of "Murderbot," here's what to watch on Hulu and other streaming services.
May 16, 2025 - 21:20
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Hulu's hit reality TV series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" is back for season two.
The series finale of the "Star Wars" spin-off "Andor" aired this week on Disney+.
"Murderbot" and "Overcompensating" are among the shows that are new to streamers.
MomTok has survived for season two.
Hulu's hit reality TV series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" returned this week, once again addressing the group's infamous 2022 "soft swinging" scandal while also chronicling friendship and relationship fractures within the group.
If reality TV isn't your cup of tea, there's plenty more to check out on streamers, like the R-rated action movie "Novocaine," the college-set coming-of-age series "Overcompensating," and the series finale of the "Star Wars" spin-off "Andor."
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.
Jack Quaid plays an average guy with an uncanny ability to not feel pain in "Novocaine."
Jack Quaid in "Novocaine."
Paramount Pictures
Jack Quaid, known for playing an unlikely vigilante in the superhero satire series "The Boys," portrays a different kind of action star in "Novocaine."
In the 2025 film, Quaid stars as Nathan Caine, an introverted everyman who works at a trust credit union. When his coworker, whom he has a crush on, gets kidnapped, Nathan uses his inability to feel pain to fight and try to rescue her.
Streaming on: Paramount+
The '70s-set drama series "Duster" follows a getaway driver and a rookie FBI agent.
Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson in "Duster."
Ursula Coyote/Max
"Lost" star Josh Holloway plays Jim, a getaway car driver who teams up with Nina (Rachel Hilson), the first Black female FBI agent, to take down a crime syndicate in the Southwest.
The eight-episode series is co-created by J.J. Abrams, and new episodes release weekly, leading to the finale on July 3.
Streaming on: Max
"Better Man" offers a fresh take on the typical biopic.
Robbie Williams is portrayed as a CGI monkey in "Better Man."
Paramount Pictures
The 2024 musical film follows the highs and lows of UK pop star Robbie Williams' life with a twist — he's portrayed by a CGI monkey.
Streaming on: MGM+
See Adrien Brody's Oscar-winning performance in "The Brutalist."
Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones in "The Brutalist."
A24
If the lengthy runtime and intermission deterred you from seeing "The Brutalist" in theaters, you can now watch the film at home.
The movie stars Adrien Brody as László Tóth, a Hungarian-Jewish Holocaust survivor and accomplished architect who immigrates to America post-WWII to rebuild his life.
Streaming on: Max
For a coming-of-age comedy series, check out "Overcompensating."
Benito Skinner as Benny in "Overcompensating."
Sabrina Lantos/Prime Video
Actor and comedian Benito Skinner, known for his internet persona Benny Drama, brings his humor to Hollywood as the creator and writer of Prime Video's raunchy college series "Overcompensating."
In the show, he plays Benny Scanlon, a closeted freshman trying to keep up appearances while also figuring out who he really is.
The eight-episode first season dropped all at once this week, featuring cameos from celebrities like Charli XCX and Megan Fox.
Streaming on: Prime Video
Watch "Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Special" for more laughs.
Matteo Lane in his comedy special, "Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Special."
Christopher Willard/Disney
Comedian and cookbook author Matteo Lane jokes about conversations with white women, Uber etiquette, and more in his stand-up special.
Streaming on: Hulu
"Andor" came to an end this week.
Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in season two of "Andor."
Lucasfilm
The final three episodes of "Andor" were released this week, concluding Cassian Andor's pre-"Rogue One" storyline.
Streaming on: Disney+
Alexander Skarsgård stars as a rogue robot with free will in "Murderbot."
Alexander Skarsgård in "Murderbot."
Apple TV+
The Apple TV+ series adaptation of Martha Wells' bestselling book series "The Murderbot Diaries" fuses comedy and thrills as it follows a security construct with an artificial body.
After hacking his system and gaining free will, Muderbot (Alexander Skarsgård) tries to maintain his cover while on assignment with a team of researchers when really, he'd rather just watch soap operas.
Streaming on: Apple TV+
Season two of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" brings more drama.
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" stars Miranda, Whitney, Layla, and Mikayla during season two.
Natalie Cass/Disney
The new season kicks off with the surprise arrival of Miranda McWhorter, the former best friend of star Taylor Frankie Paul and one of the original MomTok members. After distancing herself from the group amid the swinging scandal, McWhorter is back to repair her friendships and possibly rejoin MomTok.
All 10 episodes are streaming now.
Streaming on: Hulu
"Untold: The Liver King" chronicles the rise and fall of a health influencer.
Brian Johnson in "Untold: The Liver King,"
Netflix
Remember the raw organ-eating influencer who touted an "ancestral lifestyle" and unconventional health practices? Netflix's new documentary "Untold: The Liver King" unpacks the life of the disgraced internet star known as Liver King, aka Brian Johnson, and the steroid scandal that caused backlash.
Streaming on: Netflix
True crime fans can check out "Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story."
A framed photo of Fred and Rose West in "Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story."
Netflix
The three-episode limited series tells the story of married couple Fred and Rose West, notorious UK serial killers who committed horrific crimes against their own kids and other young women and children.
Streaming on: Netflix
Season seven of the scripted sports drama series "All American" is now streaming.
Antonio J. Bell as Khalil in season seven of "All American."
Troy Harvey/The CW
The rivalry between the Beverly Hills and Crenshaw crews intensifies in season seven of "All American."
After recently airing its season seven finale on The CW, all 13 episodes are available to stream online.
Streaming on: Netflix
For unscripted sports, watch the new season of "Welcome to Wrexham."
Rob McElhenney and Tom Brady in season four of "Welcome to Wrexham."
FX
Season four of "Welcome to Wrexham" continues to document the journey of Wrexham AFC, the oldest English football club in Wales that made waves when it was purchased by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney a few years ago.
Streaming on: Hulu
Or "Vini Jr."
Vini Jr. in his new Netflix documentary.
Netflix
Netflix's latest sports documentary focuses on Brazilian soccer star Vinícius Júnior, aka Vini Jr., and how the sport changed his life.
Streaming on: Netflix
Season 50 of "Saturday Night Live" ends this weekend.
Scarlett Johansson at Studio 8H.
Rosalind O' Connor/NBC
Scarlett Johansson returns to host "SNL" for a seventh time and will be joined by musical guest Bad Bunny.