Wondering what to watch on Netflix and other streaming services this week? Despite the current shutdown of TV and film production (which is starting to wind down, with filming on The Witcher season 2 starting again this summer), it's a surprisingly great week for new TV shows. On the cinema side, Netflix gets the Eurovision movie of the Will Ferrell Contest song, but the jury is out on whether it's good or not. Below, we've rounded up the best of what you can watch on Netflix, HBO Max, and other streaming services this week. We also explain how to distribute each of the following in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of the Fire Saga (Netflix)
How could anyone make fun of the Eurovision Song Contest, of all things? This Netflix Original comedy is about an Icelandic group, made up of Lars (Will Ferrell) and Sigrit (Rachel McAdams), whose dream is to take part in a long-standing and assertive competition. As always with Will Ferrell comedies, it's a real roll of the dice to see if it ends up in the same highly watchable medium as The Other Guys, or if it's going to be a disaster in the form of Holmes and Watson. Wedding Crashers' David Dobkin takes notice, and the trailer delivers some real laughs, among other "hmm" jokes. Pierce Brosnan and Dan Stevens, both playing something of a vague European comedic accent, also play the lead. Streaming on Netflix from June 26
DarkSeason 3 (Netflix)
The German sci-fi favorite returns for its third and final season on Netflix this week. This dense, time-traveling series drew comparisons to Stranger Things when it landed in 2017, and there are only 18 episodes to date if you want to catch up before this latest series drops on Saturday. . Streaming on Netflix from June 27
The Twilight Zone season 2 (CBS All Access)
Jordan Peele's well-publicized revival of The Twilight Zone had some real masterpieces last season (``Rewind,'' ``Blurryman,'') but failed to realize the potential of a remake. Rod Serling's classic anthology. This new season, which begins in its entirety on CBS All Access this week, has one episode only written by Peele, which is a very exciting prospect. Season 2 stars include Gillian Jacobs, Morena Baccarin, Joel McHale, Damon Wayans Jr, and Jurnee Smollett-Bell. Please note that the above trailer only works in the United States. In the UK, Sky has the revival rights to The Twilight Zone, but a broadcast date on the SyFy channel has yet to be set for season 2. Definitely one to watch this week if you find your favorite shows drying up. Aired on CBS All Access from June 25. Try CBS All Access here
Doom Patrol season 2 (HBO Max)
The new HBO Max streaming service makes a compelling proposition for the price, but the lack of big originals at launch let it down. This week, however, the new all-American service is getting two worthwhile TV shows. A show that got its start on the niche, confusingly positioned streaming service DC Universe, Doom Patrol returns this week for its second season on the new streamer. Based on the DC Comics series, especially the series by legendary writer Grant Morrison, this is a superhero show about dysfunctional heroes with complicated and often painful backgrounds. At its core, it was DC's version of the X-Men, until Morrison twisted it into something more specific and weird. The first season was a cult hit, and this show features an incredible cast: Brendan Fraser, Timothy Dalton, Diane Guerrero, and Alan Tudyk, all stars. If you're looking forward to The Umbrella Academy season 2, he's a close enough relative that you'll probably enjoy it. If you want to try the first season, the first three episodes will stream for free on HBO Max, without the paywall, on June 25. In the UK, Doom Patrol will be on Starzplay via Amazon Prime Video on July 16. Streaming on HBO Max from June 25 in the US and Starzplay in the UK from July 16
Search for Party Season 3 (HBO Max)
Search Party can be classified as a hidden gem, partly because it was so hard to find for a long time (it aired on TBS in the US). Now it has a permanent broadcast room on HBO Max. With Alia Shawkat from Arrested Development, this is a Twin Peaks-y show about the search for a missing girl in New York. However, instead of this central mystery that animates the show, it focuses on the mid-twenties restlessness of its main characters, which is a much more interesting angle. The second season is about something very different, and this third follows on from that. We recommend that you don't watch the trailer above unless you've watched seasons 1 and 2, but Search Party certainly deserves to be on your watch list, especially since the episodes aren't just 22 minutes long. The complete third season hits HBO Max in the US this week, but has no UK release date yet. Streaming on HBO Max from June 25
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(Image credit: courtesy of Netflix) This unusual Netflix sports documentary isn't about your footballs and baseballs, but rather about a lesser-known set of sports, including 'voodoo wrestling in the Congo,' according to Netflix, and the Texas-based roller derby. Eight episodes arrived on Netflix this week. Streaming on Netflix from June 26