The 13 best things to stream this weekend, from the season 1 finale of 'Daredevil: Born Again' to the horror-comedy 'Companion'
From the season finales of "Daredevil: Born Again" and "Abbott Elementary" to the sci-fi horror movie "Companion," here's what to stream this weekend.
Apr 18, 2025 - 17:19
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"Daredevil: Born Again" and "Abbott Elementary" released their season finales this week.
Netflix's new show "Ransom Canyon" offers a Western-set story for fans of "Yellowstone."
"Companion," starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid, is a love story with a horror twist.
The latest seasons of "Daredevil: Born Again" and "Abbott Elementary" ended this week, but there are plenty of new additions to discover on streamers.
If you're a fan of shows like "Yellowstone" and "Virgin River," Netflix's new Western series "Ransom Canyon" might be your speed. For a different kind of love story, watch the 2025 sci-fi movie "Companion," starring "Yellowjackets" actor Sophie Thatcher and "The Boys" favorite Jack Quaid.
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.
Season one of "Daredevil: Born Again" ended this week.
Charlie Cox in "Daredevil: Born Again."
Giovanni Rufino/Marvel Studios/Disney
Seven years after Netflix canceled the Marvel series "Daredevil," lawyer-vigilante Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) returned in the Disney+ series "Daredevil: Born Again," much to the delight of fervent fans who rallied for the show to be saved.
The nine-episode season concluded on Tuesday, but the titular character's feud with the mob boss turned mayor Wilson Fisk/Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio) is far from over and will continue when the show returns for season two.
Streaming on: Disney+
"Abbott Elementary" aired its season four finale.
Lisa Ann Walter, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Quinta Brunson, Chris Perfetti, and Janelle James in season four of "Abbott Elementary."
Gilles Mingasson/Disney
Like past seasons, the season four finale of "Abbott Elementary" centers on the teachers taking the students on an end-of-year field trip. This time, they visit Philadelphia's Please Touch Museum, where Janine (Quinta Brunson) meets and bonds with someone close to Gregory (Tyler James Williams).
Streaming on: Hulu
Season three of the fantasy series "The Wheel of Time" also wrapped up this week.
Josha Stradowski as Rand al'Thor in season three of "The Wheel of Time."
Prime Video
The latest season of "The Wheel of Time" ended with an action-packed finale that featured some characters meeting untimely deaths, while Rand al'Thor (Josha Stradowski) finally chose between good and evil.
Streaming on: Prime Video
For a mind-bending series, watch Rami Malek in the psychological thriller "Mr. Robot."
Rami Malek in "Mr. Robot."
USA
Before his Oscar-winning performance as Queen front man Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody," Rami Malek earned critical acclaim for his role as cybersecurity engineer Elliot Alderson, who gets recruited by a hacktivist group to help take down corporate corruption. The four-season show ran on USA from 2014 to 2019 but you can stream it for free in its entirety on Tubi.
Streaming on: Tubi
The '60s-set comedy "Government Cheese" is equal parts grounded and absurd.
David Oyelowo in "Government Cheese."
Apple TV+
"Selma" star David Oyelowo plays Hampton Chambers, a man who's released from prison after two years. Eager to get a second chance and set his family on a path to success, he devises a self-sharpening drill that he hopes to sell to an aerospace company — but his plan is derailed by a debt he owes to a crime family.
Streaming on: Apple TV+
Ramy Youssef brings his comedic style to "#1 Happy Family USA."
Ramy Youssef as Rumi Hussein in the animated series "#1 Happy Family USA."
Prime Video
Comedian and show cocreator Ramy Youssef tackles what it means to be a patriotic Muslim family in post-9/11 America in the early 2000s in this new eight-episode animated series packed with heart and humor.
Streaming on: Prime Video
Crime-fighting duo Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson reunite in season five of "Law & Order: Organized Crime."
Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson in season five of "Law & Order: Organized Crime."
Virginia Sherwood/Peacock
Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay reprised their roles as Elliot and Olivia in the two-episode premiere of season five of "Law & Order: Organized Crime." New episodes are released weekly and tackle everything from domestic terrorism to cross-border smuggling.
Streaming on: Peacock
"Vanderpump Rules" spinoff "The Valley" is back this week.
The cast of season two of "The Valley" in a promotional image for season two.
Bravo
Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright, and the rest of the show's reality TV stars are back for more suburban drama and memorable moments, like Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick's engagement and the aftermath of Taylor and Cartwright's separation after 10 years together.
Expect appearances from "Vanderpump Rules" alums Lala Kent, Tom Schwartz, Scheana Shay, and Brock Davies, too.
Streaming on: Peacock
For a romantic drama, watch the Western series "Ransom Canyon."
The Texas-set show stars Josh Duhamel as Staten Kirkland, a rancher fighting to protect his land, and Minka Kelly as Quinn O'Grady, a longtime friend of Staten's who returns home after living in New York. Expect plenty of romance and horseback riding in the 10-episode season.
Streaming on: Netflix
"Companion" offers a gorier love story.
Sophie Thatcher as Iris and Jack Quaid as Josh in "Companion."
Warner Bros. Pictures
Hailed as "a wily, well-oiled scary movie machine" with a 94% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, "Companion" centers on Josh (Jack Quaid) and Iris (Sophie Thatcher), his made-to-order, programmable AI companion who goes rogue on a weekend getaway to a remote cabin.
Streaming on: Max
"Euphoria" and "Saltburn" actor Jacob Elordi stars in the new drama series "Narrow Road to the Deep North."
Jacob Elordi in "Narrow Road to the Deep North."
Ingvar Kenne/Curio/Sony Pictures Television
The five-part limited series based on Richard Flanagan's novel of the same name follows WWII hero Dorrigo Evans (Jacob Elordi) as he recalls being held captive in a Japanese prisoner of war camp, his passionate affair with a woman named Amy (Odessa Young), and his time spent as a surgeon.
Streaming on: Prime Video
"The Carters: Hurts to Love You" explores the tumultuous lives of late singer Aaron Carter, Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, and their family dynamic.
Angel Carter Conrad and Aaron Carter in "The Carters."
Carter Family Archive/CBS/Paramount+
The two-part documentary chronicles Aaron and Nick Carter's ascents to stardom and how fame, money, addiction, and mental health issues affected the Carter family.
"The Carters: Hurts to Love You" features never-before-seen home videos, family photos, and interviews with the two surviving siblings of the original five, Nick Carter and Angel Carter Conrad.
Streaming on: Paramount+
After almost three years, the docu-comedy series "The Rehearsal" is back for season two.
Nathan Fielder in season two of "The Rehearsal."
John P. Johnson/HBO
The HBO show centers on actor and comedian Nathan Fielder, who helps regular people prepare for big life moments by putting them in eccentric "rehearsal" scenarios and simulations that he designed.
In a premise that feels weirdly eerie given recent aviation-related disasters, the six-episode second season of "The Rehearsal" focuses on the underlying causes of plane crashes.
