What to watch on Netflix

Murder Mystery 2

On Netflix…Murder Mystery 2Adam Sandler is back with another hilarious movie that brings people together – Murder Mystery 2. The film follows the adventures of Nick and Audrey Spitz, a married couple who have recently started their own private investigation agency. After their previous success in solving a crime, the couple is now tasked with investigating the kidnapping of a popular billionaire friend during his wedding. This sequel hopefully delivers the  laughs and thrills fans of the first film have come to expect.

The Mauritanian

The Mauritanian is a legal thriller based on the true story of Mohamedou Ould Slahi. He was detained at Guantanamo Bay for fourteen years under the suspicion of being involved in the September 11th attacks. The movie showcases the intricate legal battle between an innocent prisoner and the US government, highlighting various aspects such as the torture tactics used at Guantanamo and the country’s unthinking patriotic mindset that facilitated it.

Catch Tahar Rahim playing Slahi in The Mauritanian when it starts streaming on Saturday, April 1st. Benedict Cumberbatch represents the government while Jodie Foster and Shailene Woodley play his lawyers.

What to watch on Amazon Prime

The Power

The Power is a sci-fi drama that envisions a world where women and girls gain the power to control electricity, reversing gender boundaries and societal norms. The storyline is adapted from a best-selling novel of the same title, and it depicts the emergence of a universal matriarchal system that commences with Margot – Seattle’s mayor and a mother of three – before branching out to represent other women’s accounts from around the world.

Auli’i Cravalho, John Leguizamo, and Toheeb Jimoh take center stage in The Power. The show’s nine episodes feature an all-women writing team and exclusively female directors, demonstrating the series actually practices its message. Catch The Power on Friday, March 31st.

Bros

Despite the progress we’ve made, it’s inconceivable that the first mainstream romantic comedy featuring a gay male cast was released only last year. However, Bros does an excellent job of honoring the genre while acknowledging this significant moment. Billy Eichner, a well-known podcast activist, plays the role of a curator at a new LGBTQ museum who is publicly unattached…

What to watch on HBO Max

Lemon

For fans of the indie crime comedy Zola writer-director Janicza Bravo’s earlier film Lemon comes to streaming this week, and it’s just as offbeat. Brett Gelman stars as a struggling actor-slash-acting teacher, slumping his way through life. His girlfriend leaves him, his family is messy, and his students are becoming more successful than him — typical bleak indie comedy stuff. It’s weird, it’s unconventional, and sometimes it’s even uncomfortable, but it’s in the wheelhouse of the cast and crew, including supporting actors Michael Cera, Judy Greer, Nia Long, and Gillian Jacobs. Lemon will be available to stream starting Saturday, April 1^st.

What to watch on Apple TV+

Schmigadoon!

Next week marks the much-anticipated return of Schmigadoon! for its second season. However, this time around it promises a fresh take, shifting its focus from the classic musicals of the 1940s and 1950s to an admiration for the more provocative and daring performances of the 1960s and 1970s.

Returning for its second season, Schmigadoon! features the reprised roles of Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key, portraying a New York City couple eager to escape the monotony of their daily routines and rediscover the magic of the musical town of Schmigadoon. The ensemble cast, including Dove Cameron, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Ariana DeBose, Jane Krakowski, and Aaron Tveit, is also making a return. Tune in on Wednesday, April 5th for the premiere.