Trying to figure out what to watch this week without wasting time scrolling? I’ve got you.
This week’s watchlist is stacked with finales, binge-worthy premieres, and a few titles that might completely take over your weekend.
So before you lose another 20 minutes searching, start here.
What To Watch This Week: What To Know Before You Press Play
- “Citadel” Season 2 is back and ready to take over your weekend
- “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” returns with fresh chaos
- Network TV finales are about to shake things up
- A new “Lord of the Flies” adaptation lands on Netflix
- There’s something for every mood in this week’s watchlist
Monday, May 4
- “Lord of the Flies” (Netflix, binge)
- “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” Season 1 finale (Disney+, 3 a.m. ET)
- “The Rookie” Season 8 finale — 10 p.m. ET (ABC)
Tuesday, May 5
- “A Taste for Murder” finale (BritBox, midnight ET)
- “Will Trent” Season 4 finale — 8 p.m. ET (ABC)
- “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2 finale — 9 p.m. ET (Disney+)
- “Funny AF With Kevin Hart” finale — 9 p.m. ET window (Netflix)
- “NCIS: Origins” Season 2 finale — 9 p.m. ET (CBS)
- “Road Wars” Season 7 finale — 9:30 p.m. ET (A&E)
- “Customer Wars” Season 8 finale — 10:30 p.m. ET (A&E)
- “The Ozu Diaries” — 8 p.m. ET (TCM)
Wednesday, May 6
- “Citadel” Season 2 (Prime Video, 3 a.m. ET binge)
- “The Other Bennet Sister” (BritBox, midnight ET)
- “Worst Ex Ever” Season 2 (Netflix, binge)
- “Love Island: Beyond the Villa” finale — 9 p.m. ET (Peacock)
- “Countdown: Rousey vs. Carano” (Netflix documentary)
If you’re still deciding what to watch this week, this is where the lineup really starts to heat up.
Thursday, May 7
- “Legends” (Netflix, binge)
- “M.I.A.” (Peacock, 3 a.m. ET binge)
- “The Terror” Season 3 (AMC+ / Shudder)
- “9-1-1” Season 9 finale — 8 p.m. ET (ABC)
- “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” final season — 8 p.m. ET (MTV)
- “9-1-1: Nashville” Season 1 finale — 9 p.m. ET (ABC)
- “Grey’s Anatomy” Season 22 finale — 10 p.m. ET (ABC)
- “The Hunting Party” Season 2 finale — 10 p.m. ET (NBC)
- “Send Help” (Hulu)
Friday, May 8
- “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 11 (Paramount+, early drop)
- “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked” (Paramount+)
- “Deadliest Catch” Season 22 — 8 p.m. ET (Discovery Channel)
- “Amadeus” — 9 p.m. ET (Starz)
- “Remarkably Bright Creatures” (Netflix)
- “Greenland 2: Migration” (HBO Max)
- “Broad Trip” (The Roku Channel)
- “Unconditional” (Apple TV)
- “Mortal Kombat II” (Theaters)
- “Couples Weekend” (Theaters)
- “The Sheep Detectives” (Theaters)
Saturday, May 9
- WWE Backlash — 6:30 p.m. ET (ESPN App)
- “K-Everything” — 8 p.m. ET (CNN)
- “Storage Wars” Season 17 finale — 9 p.m. ET (A&E)
- “Duck Dynasty: The Revival” Season 2 finale — 10 p.m. ET (A&E)
- “All’s Fair In Love & Mahjong” — 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark)
Sunday, May 10
- “A Plan to Kill” Season 2 finale — 7 p.m. ET (Oxygen)
- “Call the Midwife” Season 15 finale — 8 p.m. ET (PBS)
- “90 Day Fiancé” Season 12 — 8 p.m. ET (TLC)
- “Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown” — 9 p.m. ET (CNN)
- “The Count of Monte Cristo” finale — 10 p.m. ET (PBS)
- “Rooster” Season 1 finale — 10 p.m. ET (HBO)
- “The Comeback” series finale — 10:30 p.m. ET (HBO)
- “The Roast of Kevin Hart” — 8 p.m. ET (Netflix)
What To Watch This Week First
If you don’t have time to watch everything, start here:
- “Citadel” Season 2
- “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 11
- “Remarkably Bright Creatures”
That’s your mix of action, reality TV, and something with heart.
If you’re looking for even more recommendations beyond what to watch this week, be sure to check out my latest streaming guides on Netflix, HBO Max, and Prime Video.
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Will You Be Watching?
So… what’s making your weekly watchlist?
Are you locking in for the finales, or are you diving straight into “Citadel”?
Drop down in the comments and let me know what you’re watching this week. And send this to a Fren who stays asking for recommendations.
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