There’s a lot of stuff to stream nowadays. In hopes of helping you watch more good movies and TV, we compile some of the most exciting titles streaming across all platforms in our weekly column, What To Watch.
The Body (Netflix)
Netflix's newest young adult TV show is half "Girls Gone Wild," half "Jennifer's Body." Developed by Quinn Shephard, "The Body" follows a dance team at a Catholic high school who, after a drug-induced dance initiation ceremony gone wrong, accidentally turn an unexpected tragedy into a mass hysteria event that spreads to the entire town.
The Rings of Power (Prime Video)
The third season of "The Rings of Power" is back, depicting an era of Middle-Earth that has never been depicted before. The series follows Sauron as he begins to rise in power, Gandalf's rise as one of the most powerful wizards, and Galadriel's relationship with her husband, Celeborn.
The Good Daughter (Peacock)
"The Good Daughter" is now available on Peacock, following two estranged sisters at the heart of a mystery and a tragedy. Played by Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy, the siblings parted ways after a dramatic event in their childhoods. They're forced to reconnect after a shooting could be connected to their past.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County (Hulu)
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" has found immense success. The franchise is taking a page from one of the forebears of reality TV, Real Housewives, and adapting the same reality concept to a new area. This time around, the series is following Mormon wives in Orange County.
Being Heumann (Apple TV)
"Being Heumann" is set in the late '70s and follows the real story of disability activist Judy Heumann. The film follows a group of activists and a lengthy and complicated protest that resulted in key legislation that made it illegal for federal institutions to discriminate against people with disabilities.
Heartland (Netflix)
Jessica Chastain's new film follows her as a jaded country music star who returns to Nashville to investigate the disappearance of her niece, who is also a country music star. The film is a mystery with some country musical moments.
Smile (Netflix)
Lastly, "Smile," one of the creepiest horror movies in recent years, is now available on Netflix. The movie has inspired a pretty great sequel, but the original is still worth revisiting, following a stressed-out psychiatrist who witnesses a traumatic death and starts to be followed by a malignant entity. Cue the creepy smiling.
