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- Untold: Mr. T — Netflix’s deep dive into an icon
- A Killer Story — HBO Max true crime with a long investigation
- Moana — Disney’s live-action remake available to buy or rent
- Call My Agent! The Movie — Netflix returns to ASK agency drama
- One Night Only — starry-listed drama available to buy or rent
- Crew Girl — Netflix’s new YA rowing romance
- DANG! — A new grown-up animated family comedy on Netflix
- Fan Level Midnight: Devoted to The Office — Peacock’s fandom doc
- Minions & Monsters — A cinematic send-up with 1920s Hollywood flair
- The Paper Season 2 — Peacock continues The Office spin-off
- Last Seen — Apple TV+’s tense Australian mystery
- Supergirl — DC’s darker space-set outing on HBO Max
- Colin From Accounts Season 3 — Final season now on Paramount+
- Maddie’s Secret — A comedic indie now available to rent or buy
This week’s streaming roundup brings a mix of documentaries, comedies, thrillers and franchise fare across Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Peacock, Paramount+ and more. Whether you want true crime, animated antics, or a fresh season of a beloved series, there’s plenty to queue up. Below are the standout new and returning titles you shouldn’t miss, with quick takes, cast highlights, and where to stream them.
Untold: Mr. T — Netflix’s deep dive into an icon
What it covers
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The Netflix documentary traces Laurence Tureaud’s rise from Chicago to fame. It follows his wrestling days, the Clubber Lang role in Rocky III, and his time as B.A. Baracus on The A-Team.
Reaction and controversy
Interviews are plentiful, but Mr. T himself has publicly criticized the film. He says key parts of his life were omitted and that the portrayal skews the story.
- Starring/Featured: Mr. T and a range of contemporaries and commentators.
- Where to watch: Now streaming on Netflix.
A Killer Story — HBO Max true crime with a long investigation
Why it matters
This HBO series revisits the 2002 double murder case involving Dana Chandler in Topeka, Kansas. The show highlights years of amateur sleuthing and journalism.
Series approach
Filmed over several years, the series follows citizen investigators and a veteran journalist as they reevaluate evidence and courtroom moments.
- Creators: Directed by Matthew Galkin.
- Release: Streaming on HBO Max from Sept. 10.
Moana — Disney’s live-action remake available to buy or rent
What to expect
Disney adapts the animated hit into a live-action feature. The film aims to honor the original while reimagining its visuals and performances.
Reception snapshot
Critics note faithful moments but also point to heavy CGI and a tonal shift. Some find the cast’s energy closer to TV variety than to heartfelt cinema.
- Cast: Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui, Frankie Adams, Rena Owen.
- How to watch: Available to rent or buy now.
Call My Agent! The Movie — Netflix returns to ASK agency drama
Film premise
The French ensemble reunites to follow Andréa directing her first feature and Noémie producing reality television. Old tensions and new crises collide at the agency.
- Cast: Camille Cottin, Laure Calamy, Thibault de Montalembert, and more.
- Where to stream: Now on Netflix.
One Night Only — starry-listed drama available to buy or rent
This ensemble film brings a mix of well-known and rising faces in a single-night story of intersecting lives.
- Cast: Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner, Molly Ringwald, LeVar Burton, Maya Hawke, and others.
- How to watch: Available to rent or buy.
Crew Girl — Netflix’s new YA rowing romance
Premise
Teagan Tao arrives at a new prep school after a family scandal. With no women’s crew, she becomes coxswain for the men’s team and navigates competition and romance.
- Genre: YA romance, sports drama.
- Cast: Miku Martineau, Kyle Clark, Jessica Paré, Thomas Cadrot, Sam Braun.
- Where to watch: Now streaming on Netflix.
DANG! — A new grown-up animated family comedy on Netflix
Created by Andrew Law, this adult animated series profiles three siblings forced to confront family tensions when the high-powered sister moves to town.
- Voices: Stephanie Hsu, Poppy Liu, Andrew Law.
- How to watch: Streaming now on Netflix.
Fan Level Midnight: Devoted to The Office — Peacock’s fandom doc
Why fans will care
This docuseries explores the enduring fandom of The Office. It mixes perspectives from cast members with fan stories and cultural impact moments.
- Featured: Interviews with original cast members and superfans.
- Where to stream: Now on Peacock.
Minions & Monsters — A cinematic send-up with 1920s Hollywood flair
The Minions head to early Hollywood in search of monsters to star in their own movie. Expect slapstick, pop-culture nods, and a parade of guest voices.
- Cast: Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg and more.
- How to watch: Available to rent or buy.
The Paper Season 2 — Peacock continues The Office spin-off
Story direction
Season 2 focuses heavily on editor Ned and reporter Mare’s budding romance. The show keeps its satirical take on small newsrooms.
Critic notes
Reviewers praise the central relationship but say some supporting characters are underused this season.
- Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Chelsea Frei, Ramona Young, Gbemisola Ikumelo and others.
- Watch on: Peacock, streaming now.
Last Seen — Apple TV+’s tense Australian mystery
Plot in brief
Dispatch operator Ian Ridley receives a shocking call 11 years after his daughter vanished. The call reignites a desperate search and unravels secrets.
- Lead: Patrick Brammall.
- Where to watch: First two episodes streaming on Apple TV+. New episodes weekly.
Supergirl — DC’s darker space-set outing on HBO Max
Milly Alcock stars in a gritty take inspired by Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. The story sends Kara after a brutal cosmic villain with shades of revenge and survival.
- Notable: Jason Momoa appears as Lobo.
- Cast: Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, Jason Momoa.
- How to stream: Now on HBO Max.
Colin From Accounts Season 3 — Final season now on Paramount+
The Australian rom-com wraps its run with the last episodes of Gordon and Ashley’s offbeat love story. The show remains character-first and quietly funny.
- Creators/Stars: Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer.
- Where to watch: Streaming on Paramount+.
Maddie’s Secret — A comedic indie now available to rent or buy
John Early directs and stars in a stylized ode to melodrama. The film blends sharp comedy with surprising heart and a roster of comedic talent.
- Cast: John Early, Kate Berlant, Kristen Johnston, Claudia O’Doherty, Vanessa Bayer.
- How to watch: Now available to rent or buy.
