10 streaming TV shows to binge-watch this weekend
"Altered Carbon" (Netflix): This gritty sci-fi murder mystery takes place in the distant future, where consciousness can be downloaded and people can switch bodies to live forever — if they can afford it. Action-packed and twisty, "Altered Carbon" is a great 10-episode mystery to work through on your days off.
"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (Amazon Prime): Amazon's period comedy about a housewife turned stand-up comedian took home Golden Globes this year for best comedy TV series and best actress in a comedy series for star Rachel Brosnahan. The funny, expertly cast comedy boasts eight hourlong episodes to keep you busy for a couple of days.
"The Runaways" (Hulu): The first Marvel show to make it to Hulu is a refreshing change from the Netflix takes. It follows a group of teenagers as they realize not only that they're special, but that their conspiratorial parents are not to be trusted. At 10 episodes, it's a quick watch and an interesting take on superhero TV shows.
"Wormwood" (Netflix): Directed by legendary documentarian Errol Morris, this hybrid docudrama miniseries digs into the story of a man's death, reportedly as part of a CIA experiment in the 1950s. But as files are declassified and more information comes to light, "Wormwood" tells the story of a possible Cold War conspiracy, re-enacted by some top Hollywood talent. If you're looking for a new true crime obsession, the six-part miniseries is perfect.
"The Punisher" (Netflix): The latest of the Marvel Netflix series follows a former Marine who takes down criminals — and finds himself unwittingly at the center of a conspiracy. "The Punisher" might be the best of the Marvel series so far, balancing the Punisher taking down bad guys and dealing with his own personal demons.
"Luke Cage" (Netflix): Spinning off from "Jessica Jones," this show takes superheroes to Harlem with a different tone from Netflix's other Marvel series. The complete first season is a contained story that expands the Marvel universe with perspective that's especially poignant in the current American political climate. "Luke Cage" returns June 22, so catch up now.
"The Night Of" (HBO Go, HBO Now): HBO's short miniseries starts with an accusation and a murder, and spirals from there. Naz is a Muslim kid arrested for a murder he can't remember if he committed, and even before his trial, the situation ripples out to affect everyone even remotely related to him or the crime. It's a dark and dramatic look into the criminal justice system that goes beyond the usual police procedural.
"The OA" (Netflix): This one dives deep into the "strange and mysterious serialized show" category with the tale of a kidnapped blind woman who returns to her hometown with the ability to see. The series gets even weirder after that, constantly posing mysterious questions about the woman's powers and her kidnapping. The strangeness only escalates, so binge now for a mystery to solve ahead of the show's second season.
