This Week in Streaming: New Movies, Music, Series, and Games (September 15-21)
This week, streaming platforms are set to deliver a diverse array of new content, promising to captivate audiences across film, music, television, and video games. From long-awaited musical comebacks to compelling biographical dramas and the return of popular series, the period between September 15 and 21 is packed with notable releases.
New Movies to Stream
Hulu presents a compelling biographical drama, “Swiped,” on Friday, September 19. The film stars Lily James as Whitney Wolfe Herd, the visionary founder of the popular dating app Bumble. “Swiped” chronicles Wolfe Herd’s remarkable journey, from co-founding Tinder in 2012 to launching Bumble just two years later in 2014, a move that eventually led her to become the youngest self-made female billionaire. The film, which garnered attention at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, also features performances from Dan Stevens and Myha’la from “Industry.”
For those seeking a different kind of excitement, Netflix offers the action-packed “Ice Road: Vengeance” on Monday. Liam Neeson returns as an ice-road truck driver whose solemn mission to scatter his brother’s ashes on Mount Everest is interrupted by a confrontation with mercenaries. Despite receiving mixed reviews during its theatrical release this summer, the film promises a dose of high-octane entertainment.
New Music to Stream
Fans have eagerly awaited this moment: Cardi B is set to release her sophomore LP, “Am I the Drama?” on Friday. This album marks a significant return, arriving seven years after her groundbreaking debut, 2018’s “Invasion of Privacy.” Early releases and teasers, including the empowering anthems “Up” and the Megan Thee Stallion collaboration “WAP,” alongside new tracks like “Outside” and “Imaginary Playerz,” suggest an album rich with her signature freedom and bravado.
Philadelphia’s Golden Apples, led by singer-songwriter Russell Edling, will also unveil their new album, “Shooting Star,” on Friday, September 19. Known for their jangly guitar tones and power pop sound, the album is described as addictive, with “Noonday Demon” highlighted as a surprisingly cheerful track about depression.
Delving into music history, Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ will premiere “Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery” on Sunday, September 21. This new documentary explores the radical music festival founded by Sarah McLachlan, which ran from 1997 through 1999. Lilith Fair championed women musicians, featuring a formidable lineup that included McLachlan herself, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu, Natalie Merchant, Mýa, Jewel, Indigo Girls, Emmylou Harris, Brandi Carlile, and its influence reaching artists like Olivia Rodrigo.
New Series to Stream
“Dancing with the Stars” returns for its 34th season on Tuesday, airing on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming available on Hulu and Disney+. This season features a diverse cast of contestants, including Olympian Jordan Chiles, Hilaria Baldwin, actor Corey Feldman, comedian Andy Richter, Robert Irwin (son of the late wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin), former NBA star Baron Davis, and reality TV personalities Whitney Leavitt and Jen Affleck. Jan Ravnik, a dancer from Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour,” joins the professional roster.
Peacock brings back fan-favorite Islanders from across the globe with “Love Island Games,” premiering Tuesday. Hosted by Ariana Madix, the show offers a second chance at love and features competitions, welcoming back familiar faces such as Chris Seeley, Andreina Santos, and Charlie Georgiou from season 7, alongside Kendall Washington and Andrea Carmona from season 6 of “Love Island USA.”
Apple TV+ will launch the fourth season of “The Morning Show” on Wednesday. Starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon as TV news anchors at the fictional UBN, this season tackles highly topical themes, including the complexities of AI, deepfakes, and contemporary conspiracy theories within media. The ensemble cast includes returning regulars Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Karen Pittman, and Nicole Beharie, alongside new additions Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Aaron Pierre, and William Jackson Harper.
Hulu’s legal drama “Reasonable Doubt” is back for its third season on Thursday. Emayatzy Corinealdi reprises her role as Jax Stewart, a high-profile criminal defense lawyer in Los Angeles. The new episodes see Jax defending a former child actor accused of murder, while her standing at her prestigious law firm is challenged by a determined new hire.
Starz introduces a new season of its steamy drama, “The Couple Next Door,” on Friday, September 19. This season features a fresh cast including Sam Palladio (“Nashville”), Annabel Scholey (“The Split”), and Sendhil Ramamurthy (“Never Have I Ever”). The story follows Charlotte and Jacob, a seemingly stable couple whose marriage is tested by the arrival of a new colleague, leading to a complex web of relationships.
New Video Games to Play
Annapurna Interactive unveils “Lego Voyagers,” a cooperative video game launching Monday on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch, and PC. This innovative title features players as simple 1×1 Lego bricks—one red, one blue—who must collaborate by attaching to other pieces to construct bridges, vehicles, and devices. Together, Red and Blue solve puzzles on a mission to rescue an abandoned spaceship, offering an engaging experience particularly suited for parents and young children.
