Best movies and TV to stream this week: ‘Barbarian,’ ‘American Horror Story’ and more

With Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Apple TV+ and so many other streaming platforms offering must-watch titles, there’s no shortage of great movies and TV to watch this week. But knowing where to find a great new TV show or movie can feel overwhelming, especially given all the hot new titles available like HBO’s “House of the Dragon” and Disney’s “Andor.”

To help you stop scrolling and start streaming, Essentials has rounded up some of the best series and movies to watch this week, including brand-new TV shows and big-box-office films you might have missed in theaters. 

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Here’s our roundup of the best TV shows and movies to stream this week

From new episodes of “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Abbott Elementary” to the chilling new horror film “Barbarian,” we’ve got your watchlist covered this week.

‘God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty’ 

Giancarlo Granda, a former pool attendant at the Fontainebleau Hotel, shares the intimate details of his seven-year relationship with a powerful Evangelical couple in this scathing new documentary. Directed by Billy Corben, “God Forbid” explores Granda’s escapades with Becki Falwell and her husband, Jerry Falwell Jr., plus the affair’s grander political influence. This shocking film premieres Nov. 1 on Hulu. 

“God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty,” streaming Nov. 1 on Hulu

‘Barbarian’

When Tess finds out her rental home is double booked, she chalks it up to a glitch and goes through with her stay, sharing the space with a friendly stranger. As her night goes on, Tess learns there’s something far worse than an unexpected house guest occupying her space. This terrifying new film stars Bill Skarsgård, Georgina Campbell and Justin Long. “Barbarian” is out now on HBO Max.

“Barbarian,” now streaming on HBO Max

‘American Horror Story: NYC’

The 11th season of this award-winning anthology series takes place in 1981 and follows a serial killer targeting gay men in Manhattan. The first two episodes of “American Horror Story: NYC” are now streaming on Hulu.

“American Horror Story: NYC,” now streaming on Hulu

‘Inside Amy Schumer’ 

After a six-year hiatus, Amy Schumer’s Emmy-winning series is back for a brand new season of sketch comedy. “Inside Amy Schumer” Season 5 will consist of just five episodes, two of which are out now, exclusively on Paramount+.

“Inside Amy Schumer,” now streaming on Paramount+ 

‘One of Us Is Lying’

When a high school student winds up dead during detention, his four classmates become the main suspects — and detectives — in the case. Season 2 of this dark teen mystery is out now in its entirety on Peacock. 

“One of Us Is Lying” Season 2, now streaming on Peacock

‘House of the Dragon’ (season finale)

“House of the Dragon” is totally on fire with its audience. Set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” the spin-off series follows the bloody reign of House Targaryen. Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy and Paddy Considine star in Season 1 of “House of the Dragon.”

“House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max

‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’

Starring Zac Efron, “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” follows a well-meaning civilian who embarks on a dangerous journey to bring all his old army buddies beer over in Vietnam. Russel Crowe and Bill Murray also star in this biographical war dramedy, out now on Apple TV+.

“The Greatest Beer Run Ever,” now streaming on Apple TV+

‘Survivor’

Season 43 of this Emmy Award-winning series has kicked off into high gear, complete with a diverse and dynamic cast, Survivor blindsides, new twists, secret advantages and … not-so-secret advantages. At the end, only one castaway will earn the title of “Sole Survivor” and the grand-prize of $1 million.

You can stream all 43 seasons of “Survivor” on Paramount+.

“Survivor,” now streaming on Paramount+

‘Jennifer’s Body’

Despite their differences in popularity, Jennifer and Needy are best friends. That is, until Jennifer becomes possessed by an evil, murderous force. Now, Needy is the only thing standing between her bloodthirsty BFF and the entirety of their high school’s male population. Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried star in this cult classic horror film, now available to stream on Paramount+.

“Jennifer’s Body,” now streaming on Paramount+

‘Hocus Pocus 2’ 

Three wicked witches are returning to Salem 29 years after they were defeated by Max, Dani, Allison and Binx. The Sanderson sisters are resurrected and ready for revenge in this haunting sequel to the 1993 cult classic starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy.

“Hocus Pocus 2,” now streaming on Disney+

‘Ghosts’ 

A couple inherits a dream home, only to discover that it is riddled with eclectic, outspoken ghosts. Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar star in this American adaptation of the BBC hit series of the same name. 

“Ghosts,” now streaming on Paramount+

‘Abbott Elementary’ (Season 2)

This critically acclaimed mockumentary series follows the teachers and administrators of a public school in Philadelphia. With a lot of heart (and very little help from the school district), the public servants of Abbott Elementary work hard to give their students a great education. New episodes of the show’s highly anticipated second season premiere Wednesdays on ABC and will stream the following day on Hulu.

“Abbott Elementary,” now streaming on Hulu

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ (Season 5)

In Gilead, a theocracy consisting of much of the former United States, patriarchy rules and women are barred from owning property, making their own decisions or even reading. Elisabeth Moss stars as one of the few fertile individuals left in a totalitarian society obsessed with producing children in this adaptation of the best-selling novel by Margaret Atwood.

Following a brutal cliffhanger, the new episodes of Season 5 of “The Handmaid’s Tale” are streaming weekly on Hulu. 

“The Handmaid’s Tale” Season 5, now streaming on Hulu 

‘The Kardashians’ (Season 2)

Reality TV’s favorite family is back for Season 2 of their streaming-exclusive show. With Kris, Kim, Kourtney and Khloé at the executive-producing helm, “The Kardashians” provides an intimate look into the Kardashian-Jenner clan’s lives. 

The new season covers Kourtney and Travis’ wedding, Kim’s Variety interview controversy, new additions to the family and much more. 

“The Kardashians” Season 2, now streaming on Hulu

‘Andor’ 

Set five years before the events of “Rogue One,” the newest “Star Wars” series stars Diego Luna reprising his role as rebel spy Cassian Andor. 

“Andor,” now streaming on Disney+

‘Atlanta’

The fourth — and final — season of Donald Glover’s “Atlanta” is here. Following last season’s European escapades, the final chapter of this Emmy-winning FX series returns to its roots: Atlanta. LaKeith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz and Brian Tyree Henry all return alongside Glover for the series’ final chapter, now streaming on Hulu.

“Atlanta” Season 4, now streaming on Hulu

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

When Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale) begins, well, butchering gods, Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) and Dr. Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) team up to stop him. “Thor: Love and Thunder” is now streaming on Disney+. 

“Thor: Love and Thunder,” now streaming on Disney+

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ 

More than 20 years after the first chapter of Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy premiered, fans are getting a prequel. “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” explores the legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle Earth’s history, thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.” This long-awaited fantasy series is now streaming. 

“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” now streaming on Prime Video

‘Wedding Season’ 

No, not the Netflix movie that dropped last month. 

When Stefan objects in the middle of Katie’s wedding, he expects a whirlwind romance to follow. Instead, eight people wind up dead, and Stefan finds himself in the center of a murder investigation. Hulu’s genre-bending whodunnit series is out now.

“Wedding Season,” now streaming on Hulu

‘Nope’ (Now available to rent on Amazon)

Jordan Peele’s latest blockbuster follows two siblings struggling to run their family’s horse ranch in Southern California. When the pair discovers a UFO lurking just above their land, a dangerous opportunity presents itself. Starring “Get Out” actor Daniel Kaluuya, Steven Yeun from “The Walking Dead” and former Nickelodeon star Keke Palmer, “Nope” is now available to rent through Prime Video.

“Nope,” $20 on Amazon

‘The Patient’ 

A serial killer holds his therapist hostage until he helps him curb his homicidal urges. Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson star in this thrilling new FX miniseries about a very peculiar doctor-patient relationship. “The Patient” is now streaming on Hulu.

“The Patient,” now streaming on Hulu

‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ (Season 3)

“Star Trek: Lower Decks” follows the support crew working on the USS Cerritos — one of Starfleet’s least important ships. New episodes of this beloved animated “Star Trek” spin-off series are now streaming weekly. 

“Star Trek: Lower Decks” Season 3, now streaming on Paramount+

‘Orphan: First Kill’ 

More than 10 years since the twisted horror film “Orphan” made its chilling debut, Esther returns in a highly anticipated prequel. Rossif Sutherland and Julia Stiles star alongside Isabelle Fuhrman in “Orphan: First Kill,” playing in select theaters and streaming on Paramount+. 

“Orphan: First Kill,” now streaming on Paramount+

‘She-Hulk: Attorney At Law’ 

Jennifer Walters is a super attorney, and a 6-foot-7-inch super-powered hulk. Tatiana Maslany and Mark Ruffalo star in this new Marvel comedy series, now streaming on Disney+. 

“She-Hulk: Attorney At Law,” now streaming on Disney+

‘A League of Their Own’

Set in 1943, “A League of Their Own” follows a group of female athletes playing for the Rockford Peaches in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The series stars Abbi Jacobson, Chanté Adams and D’Arcy Carden. All episodes of Amazon Prime Video’s series adaptation of this cult classic 1992 film are now streaming on Prime Video.

“A League of Their Own,” now streaming on Prime Video

‘Secret Headquarters’

After discovering a high-tech secret headquarters for a superhero, Charlie (played by “The Adam Project” actor Walker Scobell) starts to question what his withdrawn dad (played by Owen Wilson) does for work. This action-packed superhero movie also stars Jesse Williams, Keith L. Williams, Momona Tamada, Abby James Witherspoon and Michael Peña.

“Secret Headquarters,” now streaming on Paramount+ 

‘Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head’

Following the success of Beavis and Butt-Head’s return in “Beavis & Butthead Do The Universe,” the boys are back in an all new season of the iconically crass cartoon. 

“Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head,” now streaming on Paramount+

‘Reservation Dogs’ 

This critically acclaimed comedy series comes from the minds of Taika Waititi and Sterlin Harjo. “Reservation Dogs” follows a tight knit group of indigenous teens who are willing to do (almost) anything to get to the dreamy faraway land of California.

“Reservation Dogs,” now streaming on Hulu

‘Honor Society’

Honor is in her senior year of high school and focused solely on getting into Harvard. When her guidance counselor suggests another student might be getting recommended for admission over her, Honor enacts a plan to sabotage her competition. Angourie Rice stars opposite “Stranger Things” actor Gaten Matarazzo in this twisted romantic comedy, now streaming on Paramount+. 

“Honor Society,” now streaming on Paramount+

‘Loot’ 

When billionaire Molly Novak (played by Maya Rudolph) is betrayed by her husband, she begins a public spiral towards rock bottom. But when Molly discovers she has a charity foundation in her name, she decides to focus on giving back, rather than giving up. Joel Kim Booster, Nat Faxon and Mj Rodriguez also star in this lighthearted comedy series, now streaming on Apple TV+. 

“Loot,” now streaming on Apple TV+

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’

Isabel “Belly” Conklin’s family spends every summer at her mom’s lifelong friend Susannah’s beach house. But this summer is different. At sixteen, Belly isn’t a kid anymore. And Susannah’s handsome teenage sons, Conrad and Jeremiah, have definitely noticed.

From the author of “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before,” this new coming-of-age romance has already been renewed for a Season 2.

“The Summer I Turned Pretty,” now streaming on Prime Video

‘Jerry & Marge Go Large’ 

Inspired by real events, “Jerry & Marge Go Large” tells the story of retired math whiz Jerry Selbee, who, with the help of his wife, uses a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery to win millions. Bryan Cranston, Annette Bening and Rainn Wilson star in this wacky PG-13 comedy.

“Jerry & Marge Go Large,” now streaming on Paramount+

‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’

Recent college grad Andrew is living with his parents, feeling aimless and working as a professional party starter for bar and bat mitzvahs. But when he strikes up a friendship with a mom and her autistic daughter, he begins to understand what he wants his future to look like. Cooper Raiff writes, directs and stars alongside Dakota Johnson in this unique dramedy, which brought home the Audience Award at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. 

“Cha Cha Real Smooth,” now streaming on Apple TV+

‘Fire Island’

This retelling of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” follows a group of queer best friends as they set out on their annual trip to Fire Island. Joel Kim Booster stars alongside Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho, Conrad Ricamora and James Scully in this tender rom-com, now streaming on Hulu. 

“Fire Island,” now streaming on Hulu

More great shows you should be streaming

Looking for more recommendations for what to watch this weekend? Be sure to check out our guides on everything new coming to Paramount+, Apple TV+, Disney+ and more this month. Or learn more about the best Hulu original shows you can stream right now, and find some family-friendly TV show and movie suggestions.

The best TVs and TV deals right now  

If you find yourself forgoing the movie theater in favor of streaming the best new movies and TV shows at home, it might be time to upgrade your TV setup. Keep reading to check out the best 4K TVs and TV accessories.

Samsung’s ‘The Frame’ QLED 4K smart TV 2022

The latest edition of “The Frame” uses a matte, anti-reflection display. The 1-inch-thick screen can stream all your favorite TV shows and movies in 4K resolution, and seamlessly transition to Art Mode to display your favorite paintings and photographs. 

65″ Samsung ‘The Frame’ QLED 4K TV 2022, $1,600 (reduced from $2,000)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

Amazon’s in-house streaming platform is Fire TV. This 4K device comes with an Alexa voice remote, and supports Dolby Atmos Audio. 

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, $50

2022 Chromecast with Google TV

For Google loyalists, the new 2022 Chromecast with Google TV can, ahem, streamline your streaming experience. Get personal recommendations based on your subscriptions, viewing history and purchase history. 

2022 Chromecast with Google TV, $49

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