Your weekend binge list: 12 best new shows and movies to stream on Netflix, Apple TV and more (Sept. 26-28)
'Slow Horses,' 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' and 'Hotel Costiera' lead our weekend watch list

Fall has officially started, and with the falling leaves come new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Apple TV Plus and other streaming services, as well as broadcast and cable channels.
Spy fans can dive back into the world of espionage with "Slow Horses" season 5, while those craving sun-soaked intrigue might check into "Hotel Costiera" or explore the fascinating legacy of "House of Guinness." For somewhat lighter fare, FX offers "The Lowdown" starring Ethan Hawke and season 2 of "English Teacher."
Movie viewers at home can enjoy the adventurous origins of Marvel’s first family in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" or navigate matters of the heart in the romantic tale "All of You." Here are our top picks for new TV shows and movies to watch this weekend.
New TV shows
‘Slow Horses’ season 5 (Apple TV Plus)
The ragtag agents of Slough House are at it again, stumbling through their latest misadventures. This season, trouble begins when overconfident tech whiz Roddy Ho (Christopher Chung) shows up with a girlfriend who seems just a little too perfect. When a series of bizarre incidents shakes London, Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman) and his motley crew start to suspect the pair might be at the center of it all.
Based on Mick Herron’s novel "London Rules," the new season delivers the series’ signature mix of witty banter, dry humor, and spy-craft twists, reminding viewers that even MI5’s misfits can pull off the impossible.
Episode 1 streaming now on Apple TV Plus
‘House of Guinness' (Netflix)
Raise a pint to the new historical drama from "Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight. Set against the bustling streets of 1860s Dublin and New York, the series explores the ambitions, scandals, and power plays of the Guinness family after the death of brewery patriarch Sir Benjamin Guinness.
Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
His four grown children — Arthur (Anthony Boyle), Edward (Louis Partridge), Anne (Emily Fairn), and Ben (Fionn O’Shea) — must navigate the tricky business of preserving and growing the family empire, but rivalries and tempers flare as their fortunes teeter.
All 8 episodes streaming now on Netflix
‘The Lowdown’ (FX)
Sterlin Harjo, celebrated for his indigenous comedy "Reservation Dogs," teams up again with Ethan Hawke (who had a cameo in the show’s final season) for this noir thriller set in Tulsa. Hawke plays Lee Raybon, a self-styled “truthstorian” whose relentless drive to expose corruption puts him squarely in harm’s way.
From his snug rare-book shop, Lee balances digging into Tulsa’s hidden rot with raising his inquisitive daughter, all while navigating the patience-testing antics of his former partner, Samantha. When a Washberg family exposé collides with a mysterious suicide, Lee follows a tangled trail of secrets and lies to uncover the truth.
Episodes 1-2 streaming now on Hulu
‘Hotel Costiera’ (Prime Video)
Not ready to let summer slip away? This action-packed thriller delivers one last sun-soaked rush — danger included. Jesse Williams stars as Daniel “DD” De Luca, a half-Italian ex-Marine turned fixer at a glamorous Amalfi Coast hotel.
While keeping demanding VIPs in check, Daniel is on the hunt for Alice, the owner’s missing daughter, a case that quickly reveals a far darker undercurrent. With glittering luxury clashing with deadly secrets, paradise is anything but safe.
All 6 episodes streaming now on Prime Video
‘Wayward’ (Netflix)
Canadian Mae Martin may not be a household name (yet), but they’re taking a daring leap from comedy into thriller territory. Martin created and stars in this miniseries as rookie cop Alex Dempsey, who moves with his pregnant wife, Laura (Sarah Gadon), to the seemingly peaceful town of Tall Pines, only to stumble on dark secrets at a local academy for troubled teens.
Under the watchful eye of the mysterious Evelyn Wade (Toni Collette), the school hides far more than it should, and it may be up to students Abbie (Sydney Topliffe) and Leila (Alyvia Alyn Lind) to uncover the truth.
All 8 episodes streaming now on Netflix
‘Marvel Zombies’ (Disney Plus)
The Avengers are gone. The world is in ruins. And the heroes you trusted most? Now they’re zombies. Marvel’s first TV-MA animated miniseries delivers equal parts gore and dark humor, showing the MCU like you’ve never seen it before.
A ragtag group of survivors races through a devastated world, dodging superpowered undead at every turn. Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Florence Pugh, Simu Liu, Tessa Thompson and more return to voice their iconic characters, with Todd Williams stepping in as Blade.
All 4 episodes streaming now on Disney Plus
‘English Teacher’ season 2 (FX)
New school year, fresh chaos at Morrison Hensley High, and Evan Marquez (Brian Jordan Alvarez) is back to stir the pot. Season 2 tackles everything from climate change and COVID to military recruitment and phone addiction. Evan's relentless sense of justice puts him at odds with staff, students, and his complicated love life, especially with Malcolm (Jordan Firstman) still in the picture.
Fans can also expect Gwen (Stephanie Koenig), Markie (Sean Patton), Rick (Carmen Christopher), and Principal Grant Moretti (Enrico Colantoni) to navigate the madness of American public education, all while the show returns amid past sexual assault allegations against Alvarez, which FX has reviewed but declined to comment on.
All 10 episodes streaming now on Hulu
‘Alice in Borderland’ season 3 (Netflix)
The Japanese sci-fi thriller returns three years after season 2, with Arisu and Usagi finally finding peace — until Usagi disappears without a trace, thrusting Arisu back into the deadly Borderland.
This season ramps up the stakes with new players, inventive games and a mysterious Joker stage packed with life-or-death challenges. Split across different teams, Arisu and Usagi must face flaming-arrow shrines, dice-driven traps, and ruthless competitors, all while confronting the ghosts of their past.
All 6 episodes streaming now on Netflix
New movies
‘The Fantastic Four: The First Steps’ (PVOD)
Marvel’s First Family finally gets the treatment it deserves in this franchise reboot. Ditching the tired origin story, the film drops us straight into a 1960s-inspired world where Reed (Pedro Pascal), Sue (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny (Joseph Quinn) and Ben (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) already have their powers and the baggage that comes with them.
Their latest fight is a planet-sized showdown with Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his silver-skinned herald (Julia Garner). But the real gut-punch comes when the cosmic threat threatens Reed and Sue’s child, turning flashy spectacle into something unexpectedly human.
Streaming now with purchase on Amazon or Apple
‘All of You’ (Apple TV Plus)
Looking for a love story that’ll hit you right in the chest? Prepare to be knocked back by this romantic drama. Brett Goldstein ditches the Roy Kent scowl for something softer, playing Simon, who’s spent years quietly in love with his best friend Laura (Imogen Poots).
When she takes a soulmate test that points her elsewhere, their lives drift apart, only for fate to keep pulling them back together. Do they play it safe or finally take the leap? Love is the biggest risk of all.
Streaming now on Apple TV Plus
‘Ruth and Boaz’ (Netflix)
Producers Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin put a modern spin on the classic biblical romance. Rising Atlanta rapper Ruth (Serayah) leaves the music scene behind and moves to rural Tennessee to care for Naomi (Phylicia Rashad), the mother she never had. While working at a local vineyard, she meets Bo “Boaz” Astra (Tyler Lepley), and sparks fly.
As Ruth navigates new love and the shadows of her past, she discovers that starting over isn’t just about a fresh start, it’s about finding the people who make it feel like home.
Streaming now on Netflix
‘Karate Kid: Legends’ (Netflix)
The sixth movie in the “Karate Kid” franchise isn’t subtle about what it’s selling: nostalgia. Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio finally share the screen to help teen Li Fong (Ben Wang) navigate Manhattan’s mean streets, family baggage and a karate rivalry straight out of ‘80s canon.
There’s a pizzeria in peril, mob debts, underground boxing and enough franchise callbacks to make your head spin. Still, when Chan and Macchio start training the kid for his big fight, it’s hard not to cheer.
Streaming now on Netflix
Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!
More from Tom's Guide
- Disney Plus is getting another price hike — here's how much you'll pay
- Ready to finally cut the cord? Here’s what I did to finally stop wasting money on cable
- Best live TV streaming services, tested and rated

Kelly is the managing editor of streaming for Tom’s Guide, so basically, she watches TV for a living. Previously, she was a freelance entertainment writer for Yahoo, Vulture, TV Guide and other outlets. When she’s not watching TV and movies for work, she’s watching them for fun, seeing live music, writing songs, knitting and gardening.
You must confirm your public display name before commenting
Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.