New releases on Prime Video: 3 shows and movies you need to watch this week (Oct. 27-Nov. 2)

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Did you know we're just about to head into November? Yeah, believe it. Prime Video is closing out October with a stacked week, bringing a major movie, a true-crime shocker and the return of its biggest animated hit.

First, on Oct. 29, the long-awaited second season of "Hazbin Hotel" premieres with its first two episodes. Following the battle with Heaven, Charlie's hotel is rebuilt and booming, but she now faces a new problem: sinners are checking in to gain power, not redemption, while the sinister Vees' plot to capitalize on how crazy everything is.

Also dropping the same day is the enigmatic "Hedda," a reimagining of the classic Ibsen play starring Tessa Thompson as the rebellious title character. Then, just in time for Halloween, the Brazilian true-crime docuseries "Tremembé" takes viewers inside the infamous São Paulo prison that houses some of Brazil's most notorious and high-profile criminals.

New on Prime Video this week

'Hazbin Hotel' season 2

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The vulgar but hilarious adult animated musical from creator Vivienne Medrano is finally back. Releasing new episodes weekly through November, the second season picks up with Charlie (Erika Henningsen), the princess of Hell, as she struggles with the sudden success of her rehabilitation hotel. Following their victory against Heaven, the hotel is overflowing with new residents, but Charlie quickly learns most are looking to earn more power, not redemption.

With tensions between the realms at a breaking point, the overlord trio "the Vees" prepare to make a move and seize control of Hell and Heaven alike. And as usual, there's gonna be much more singing this season.

Stream "Hazbin Hotel" season 2 on Prime Video

'Hedda'

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Tessa Thompson takes on the title role in "Hedda," director Nia DaCosta's reimagining of Henrik Ibsen's classic play. It follows the newlywed Hedda (Thompson), already trapped in a marriage she can't stand to a dull academic (Tom Bateman) and yearning for a life her husband can't provide.

When her former lover Eileen Lövborg (Nina Hoss) reappears as a rival, Hedda sets off a dangerous game of manipulation during one seriously decadent party. Set against a reimagined historical backdrop, we see Hedda challenging the conventions of her past to move forward.

Stream "Hedda" on Prime Video on October 29

'Tremembé'

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Step inside the walls of Brazil's notorious Tremembé Penitentiary Complex with this five-part docuseries. Known for housing the country's most infamous and high-profile criminals whose cases shocked the nation, "Tremembé" explores the bizarre reality within the prison itself.

The series delves into the unlikely alliances, intense rivalries, shocking intrigues and complex psychological dynamics that unfold when notorious figures live side-by-side under extreme conditions.

Stream "Tremembé" on Prime Video on October 31


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Brittany Vincent has been covering video games and tech for over 13 years for publications including Tom's Guide, MTV, Rolling Stone, CNN, Popular Science, Playboy, IGN, GamesRadar, Polygon, Kotaku, Maxim, and more. She's also appeared as a panelist at video game conventions like PAX East and PAX West and has coordinated social media for companies like CNET. When she's not writing or gaming, she's looking for the next great visual novel in the vein of Saya no Uta. You can follow her on Twitter @MolotovCupcake.

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