7 New Movies and Shows to Watch This Weekend on Netflix, Apple and More (Jan. 26-28)

7 New Movies and Shows to Watch This Weekend on Netflix, Apple and More (Jan. 26-28)

There's no party like a binge party, and Netflix, Apple TV Plus, and other streaming services have you covered with this weekend's new movies and shows. Relax with a drink and snack in hand, press play, and escape to globe-trotting stunts, wartime dogfights, and gritty crime scenes from 1970s Miami and 1990s London.

This weekend's lineup includes the World War II epic "Masters of the Air," from producers Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, and Tom Cruise's Paramount Plus debut, "Mission: Impossible: Ghosts of the Dead." Click here for a guide to the films you should see this weekend. For more recommendations, check out the top 5 miniseries to see this weekend at Max.

This World War II saga complements the compelling stories of "Band of Brothers" (2001) and "The Pacific" (2010). Masters of the Air, adapted from Donald L. Miller's book of the same title, recounts the harrowing ordeal of the 100th Bombardment Group, better known as the "Bloody Hundred," as they undertake a dangerous bombing mission over Nazi Germany. Their heroic feats occur in freezing conditions, oxygen deprivation, and the horrors of combat taking place at the tremendous altitude of 25,000 feet above the ground. Be sure to read our review of the first two episodes before watching.

Now available on Apple TV Plus

Lulu Wang, acclaimed for her indie film "The Farewell," adapts Janice Y.K. Lee's best-selling novel "The Expatriates" into this limited series drama. Against the backdrop of turbulent 2014 Hong Kong, the lives of three women are woven together. Margaret (Nicole Kidman) is a renowned American architect working on an ambitious and challenging skyscraper project. Hilary (Sarayu Blue), a British expatriate, navigates the complexities of wanting children in her unstable marriage. Meanwhile, Korean-American college graduate Marcy (Yoo Ji-young) tries to escape her past, but finds herself embroiled in a scandal.

Available on Prime Video

Sofia Vergara shows her versatility as well as playing a goofy housewife in Modern Family. In this limited series inspired by the life of Griselda Blanco, Vergara takes on a darker role as the shrewd and ambitious founder of one of the most fearsome cartels in history. set in Miami in the 1970s and 1980s, Blanco's unexpected brutality and deadly charm blend allows her to deftly navigate the realms of business and family, earning her the infamous "godmother" moniker.

Available on Netflix

Zach Woods, best known for "Silicon Valley," is not only the co-creator but also the voice actor for this animated comedy. He hopes to make it clear that they deeply value public radio. The show is a humorous, satirical, yet affectionate portrait of NPR culture, with NPR's third most popular host, Lauren Caspian. Each episode revolves around Lauren and his team, who produce "In the Know," featuring guest interviews with real-life figures such as Mike Tyson, Norah Jones, Ken Burns, Jonathan Van Ness, etc. [A prequel series that explores the complex relationship behind Gal Dove (James McArdle) and Don Logan (Emun Elliott) in this 2000 British cult gangster film, set in the 1990s amidst the seductive chaos of London's underworld, the two best friends and small-town thieves and successful gangster Teddy Bass (Stephen Moyer) attract the attention of the gang. But their bond is put to the test when Gal becomes romantically involved with adult film star Dee Dee Harrison (Sarah Greene).

Available on Paramount Plus

The beloved cast of five lifestyle experts returns in the latest installment of the hit series. Burke comes to New Orleans for the second installment of his life-changing makeover, and cultural guide Karamo Brown, fashion pro Tan France, food advisor Antoni Polowski, and grooming guru Jonathan Van Ness are back, work their magic to energize deserving locals. The lucky recipients range from a traditional jazz clarinetist to a former nun-turned-social justice lawyer to a football coach at the Louisiana School for the Deaf.

Available on Netflix

Tom Cruise saved the 2022 theater experience with his jet-setting "Top Gun: Maverick." While he couldn't pull off the same feat with last year's "The Guts of the Dead" (which was done by "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer"), Cruise is still one of the last great movie stars. In this latest stunt-packed epic, super-spy Ethan Hunt has a new mission. In the wrong hands, the Entity could destroy the world. Fortunately, Ethan and his team (Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames), and Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg)) are on the case.

Available on Paramount Plus

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