Weekly Watch List

Hi there, and welcome to the Weekly Watch List edition of Substream! Your go-to source for honest, unpretentious streaming news, reviews, and recommendations—so you can spend more time streaming and less time scrolling.

In this edition:

• The most notable series & films to stream this week

• Series spotlight

• Industry news and announcements

NEW THIS WEEK
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Sunday, July 26

• House of the Dragon (HBO — season 3, episode 6)

• The Westies (MGM+ — season 1, episode 3)

Monday, July 27

• Furious (Hulu — new crime thriller series, episodes 1-3)

Wednesday, July 29

• Lucky (Apple TV — season 1, episode 4)

• The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Disney+/Hulu — streaming release)

Thursday, July 30

• The Man Will Burn (HBO — Burning Man docuseries, episode 4)

• Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (HBO — season 1, episode 2)

Friday, July 31

• Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Theatrical release — fourth standalone film in the series with Tom Holland as Peter Parker)

• The Drama (HBO — streaming release of the dark comedy starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson)

• Adults (Hulu — standalone prequel episode ahead of season 2 premiere 8/27)

• Silo (Apple TV — season 3, episode 5)

• Sugar (Apple TV — season 2, episode 7)

• Cape Fear (Apple TV — thriller miniseries, finale)

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SERIES SPOTLIGHT
Ride or Die

I went into this one with pretty low expectations because I assumed the premise would feel a little too over-the-top, but it ended up being a genuinely fun watch. The script is sharper than I expected, and while the story itself isn't particularly groundbreaking, the cast elevates every scene. There really isn't a weak link, and the chemistry between Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer is pitch-perfect.

As someone who loved Waddingham in Ted Lasso, it was especially fun to watch her trade Rebecca Welton's power suits for the role of an international assassin. She clearly has a blast with it, and it's a reminder of just how much range she has.

I also have to give Prime Video credit for trying something that feels a little different. Female-led action comedies are definitely rare, and what I appreciated most is that Ride or Die never lets romance overshadow its central story. The characters' love interests exist, but they're never the driving force—in fact, they often become obstacles that the women have to overcome rather than people who rescue or define them. At its heart, this is a story about friendship, and the series is stronger because it never loses sight of that.

The finale leaves plenty of room for a second season, and I'd definitely tune in if Prime Video decides to renew it. It's not a must-watch, but it's an entertaining, breezy binge with enough charm and personality to make it worth the ride.

TOP STORIES
In Case You Missed It

RENEWALS, CANCELATIONS & PREMIERES

• ‘Ted Lasso’ returns Wednesday, August 5 with the long-awaited season 4 premiere. Read more from The Hollywood Reporter on how the new season came to be. (more)

• ‘The Morning Show’ will end with season 5 at Apple TV+. (more)

TV NEWS & DEVELOPMENTS

• Zosia Mamet joins HBO’s ‘Industry’ for season 5. (more)

• ‘Robocop’ is coming to TV with an eight-episode series at Prime Video. (more)

• Josh Lucas has joined Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning in legal drama, ‘Discretion,’ at Paramount+. (more)

FILM NEWS & DEVELOPMENTS

• Anne Hathaway shares ‘Princess Diaries 3’ update after years in development. (more)

• Coleman Domingo is in talks to co-write a live-action Princess Tiana movie inspired by ‘The Princess and the Frog.’ (more)

• Ryan Reynolds confirms the next ‘Deadpool’ movie is in the works. (more)

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