This weekend offers a curated selection of new and returning shows across major streaming platforms, including Netflix, HBO, and Hulu. Viewers can look forward to the second season of the anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the continued romance in Nobody Wants This, and the return of Chris Pratt in The Terminal List.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
The second season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners transports viewers back to the visually striking world of Night City. The anime follows a new cast of characters whose lives intertwine, exploring themes of redemption, rebellion, and the preservation of art in a technologically saturated future. A Polygon review praised the season for its spectacular portrayal of corporate cruelty and dangerous technology, noting that the relationships developed among its members made the return to Night City richer and more rewarding.
Nobody Wants This
Nobody Wants This continues its run, focusing on the relationship between Joanne, a sex podcaster, and Noah, a rabbi. The third season sees the couple moving in together, with Joanne contemplating a conversion to Judaism. The series has become a notable hit, leveraging the nostalgia of its lead actors.
Yaga
Inspired by the Slavic myth of Baba Yaga, this Canadian thriller begins with a detective investigating the disappearance of an heir. The investigation leads him to a university professor with a peculiar interest. The series stars Hudson Williams, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Noah Reid.
Lupin
The fourth season of Lupin arrives, continuing the story of Assane Diop, a master of disguise inspired by the classic literary character. Picking up after his release from prison, Diop intends to leave his life of crime behind.
The Terminal List
Chris Pratt returns in the second season of The Terminal List. The action series follows James Reece, a Navy SEAL embroiled in a larger conspiracy that takes him across the globe as a CIA operative.
Phony
This comedy-mystery centers on Sonny, a high school student who, after waking from a coma, becomes convinced that his mother has been replaced by an impostor. His mother, Ellen, is played by Connie Britton.
Newlyweds
Newlyweds, a sitcom filmed in front of a live audience, follows a newly married couple with contrasting personalities. The series explores how the free-spirited wife and her buttoned-up husband navigate their relationship.
Orphan Black
The acclaimed sci-fi series Orphan Black is now available on HBO Max. The show stars Tatiana Maslany as Sarah Manning, an ex-con whose life is upended when she discovers she is one of many clones. A Polygon recommendation highlighted Maslany's performance, noting that her portrayal of 17 distinct clones across five seasons remains magical and unique.