Reel Review Mom

Happy almost-weekend, everyone! After a week that felt like three in one, I am beyond ready to kick back, hit the couch, and dive into some new TV and film premieres. Streaming platforms are really showing off right now, and I’ve already got my watchlist set. So let’s talk about what I’ll be watching (and probably obsessing over) this weekend.

First up: House of Guinness on Netflix. All eight episodes are available right now, which is honestly my favorite thing about Netflix—give me the whole season so I can binge at my own pace (a.k.a. two days, max). From what I’ve seen so far, this looks like it’s going to be a juicy, layered drama with all the power plays, family secrets, and history-steeped tension you could ask for. If you’re into shows that feel cinematic but still totally bingeable, this one should already be queued up.

Next on my list is Wayward, also dropping on Netflix this weekend. And listen, you had me at Toni Collette. She’s one of those actresses who never misses—whether she’s giving us Hereditary-level chills or a quirky, heartfelt role, she always feels 100% believable. One of her most memorable performances in my opinion was in the TV series, The United States of Tara, in which her character had multiple personality disorder – she was amazing! Anyway, I digress….from early buzz, Tony Colette’s character in Wayward is supposed to be really fascinating, and I can’t wait to see what she does with it. This one looks like a perfect weekend-long escape into a slightly strange, but definitely intriguing world.

Over on Apple TV, I’ll be checking out the new sci-fi film All of You. Apple has quietly been building one of the strongest sci-fi collections out there (my fav genre), so I’m hopeful this one will deliver on big ideas and gorgeous visuals. I love mixing in a movie with my weekend show lineup—it gives the binge-watching brain a reset before I jump back into series mode.

And while it’s not dropping just yet, I have to mention what’s coming up: the next installment of Netflix’s Monster series, premiering October 3rd. This time the focus is on Ed Gein, one of the most infamous figures in true crime history. If the last season was any indication, we’re in for something dark, unsettling, and completely gripping.

So that’s the plan: Guinness, Wayward, and a little Apple TV sci-fi on deck, with a true crime storm brewing for next week. What’s on your weekend watchlist?