The 7 Best Movies and Shows to Watch This Week

The mood is a bit erratic this week, what with this month’s Hunter’s supermoon triggering chaos and the devastating news of Liam Payne’s passing. If you need a break from it all, there’s no better time for some new content to consume.

Here are some of the best TV series, documentaries, and films to stream now.

Anatomy of Lies

Earlier this week, we dove into the story behind Anatomy of Lies, which covers TV writer Elisabeth Finch who faked cancer and other devastating adversities for attention. This docuseries details the Grey’s Anatomy writer and her commitment to a shocking web of lies. From feigning puke breaks on set to using her own wife’s traumatic stories as her own, the details of this case will undoubtedly disturb you.

Streaming on Peacock.

Lonely Planet

It’s every novelist’s dream to attend a luxurious writer’s retreat and fall head-over-heels for a young, gorgeous man who’s actually interested in her craft. And since most of us won’t experience this type of intoxicating romance in our lifetime (and rightfully so, considering it seemingly involves an affair), we can all live vicariously through the movie Lonely Planet. Starring Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth, the film explores the arts of both writing and connection.

Streaming on Netflix.

Teacup

Inspired by the New York Times bestselling novel Stinger by Robert McCammon, Teacup starts as what appears to be a heartwarming movie, following an odd yet endearing group of people in rural Georgia. However, when a mysterious, evil threat rattles the community, they all must do whatever it takes to survive. 

Streaming on Peacock.

Love Is Blind (Season 7, New Episodes)

The third set of Love Is Blind Season 7 episodes were released on Wednesday, and we’re one step closer to the weddings—or lack thereof. Which couples are on thin ice, and which will stand the test of time?

Streaming on Netflix.

MaXXXine

Set in the 1980s, MaXXXine follows an adult film star and aspiring actress who is attempting to make her break in Hollywood. Maxine Minx is just creating a name for herself in the industry when the infamous serial killer, the Night Stalker, begins to haunt Los Angeles—and ultimately shedding light on the actress’s dark past.

Streaming on Max.

Hysteria!

After a popular varsity quarterback goes missing in a small town, the community spirals into a “Satanic Panic”—with one high school heavy metal band capitalizing on the hysteria. However, while using Satanic material to draw in their audience, things go a little too far when mysterious murders and kidnappings begin occurring.

Streaming on Peacock.

Rivals

The new TV series Rivals takes place in 1986 and features power-hungry social elites who are as ruthless as they are ambitious. Dive into the sex-filled, money-driven, luxurious world where competition is fierce and every man is out for himself. 

Streaming on Max.