What to Watch This Weekend

Jenae Thompson |

Apr 30, 2021

Things Heard and Seen

Watch on Netflix

All of those New Yorkers who moved upstate this past year may rethink their decision after this one! Amanda Seyfried stars in this new thriller about a woman who trades her Manhattan lifestyle for a tiny town in the Hudson Valley after her husband accepts a job at a nearby college. She soon begins to sense sinister darkness lurking in both her new home and her marriage. Part domestic drama, part horror film, part thriller- this is one you’re not gonna want to miss. (Maybe just don’t watch it right before bed…)

The Mosquito Coast

Watch on Apple TV

It’s all in the family! Justin Theroux stars in this adaptation of his uncle Paul Theroux’s novel about a family fleeing America. Theroux plays Allie Fox, an idealistic inventor, who moves his family from the U.S. to Honduras to run from his mysterious past working for the government. And run they do! This 7 episode series finds the Fox family narrowly escaping federal agents, drug cartels, and militia members. If you were a fan of Breaking Bad this is definitely one you’re going to want to check out.

Big Shot with Bethenny

Watch on HBO Max

If you’re going to take a shot at this B, you better not miss. Self-made mogul, Bethenny Frankel, comes full circle with this HBO Max reality competition. While most know Frankel from the Real Housewives, she actually got her start on the Martha Stewart version of The Apprentice. Now she’s back on TV in what is essentially her own version of that very show as she looks for a VP of Operations for her company. Say what you will about Frankel, but she is a master of the art of reality television and we can only imagine the chaos and craziness in-store!

Honorable Mentions

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 (Watch on Hulu)

This dystopian series based on Margaret Atwood’s novel is back for a new season and so far critics have been saying it’s the best the show has been since Season 1!

Without Remorse (Watch on Amazon Prime Video)

Starring Michael B. Jordan, this movie is the origin story of action hero John Clark. (From Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan universe) The story follows a Navy SEAL who sets out on a path to avenge the murder of his pregnant wife, only to uncover an international conspiracy.