After an impressive start in August, the streaming services have inevitably slowed down this week. The only standout new original series is Disney+’s OceanXplorers. So, if you’re eagerly awaiting the next season of Only Murders in the Building or The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, you’ll have to wait until next week.
On the bright side, Peacock has scored a major win by acquiring the streaming rights to Homicide: Life on the Streets, a classic ’90s cop show that had been sidelined due to music rights issues. It’s taken years to bring this show online, but now, with 122 episodes plus Homicide: The Movie, you can binge-watch well into the fall. If you’re looking for more options, check out the best new shows to stream below.
Streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Max, Disney+, Paramount+, Peacock, and Apple TV+ have something in common—they’re pricier than ever! While we’re willing to pay more as long as new content keeps coming, it’s worth considering the ad-supported tiers, which can be a good deal if you don’t mind a few commercials.
When you’re done here, make sure to explore the best new movies to stream this week, as well as the top shows on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.
New TV Shows to Watch at a Glance:
- Homicide: Life on the Street (Peacock, 1993)
Before creating The Wire, David Simon broke all the rules of traditional cop shows with Homicide: Life on the Streets. This groundbreaking series, featuring stellar performances from Andre Braugher and Richard Belzer, finally makes its streaming debut. - Bel-Air (Peacock, 2022)
Bel-Air dives deeper into the dramatic reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, as every character navigates their personal struggles in season 3. - Mr. Throwback (Peacock, 2024)
NBA star Steph Curry showcases his comedic talents in this mockumentary series about a former teammate trying to reconnect with Curry through questionable means. - OceanXplorers (Disney+, 2024)
This National Geographic miniseries, featuring James Cameron’s narration, follows explorers aboard the OceanXplorer as they venture into the most remote corners of the ocean. - Bad Monkey (Apple TV+, 2024)
Adapted by Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence, Bad Monkey stars Vince Vaughn as an ex-cop investigating a mysterious severed arm in this dark comedy set in Florida. - Time Bandits (Apple TV+, 2024)
Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s reboot of the cult classic Time Bandits follows a group of thieves traveling through time, led by Lisa Kudrow. - Solar Opposites (Hulu, 2020)
This adult animated series returns for its fifth season, continuing the quirky adventures of a family of aliens trying to navigate life on Earth. - Marvel’s Hit-Monkey (Hulu, 2021)
The hitman-ghost duo returns to New York in season 2, facing new challenges and old enemies in this animated action series. - Industry (Max, 2020)
Industry explores the high-stakes world of a London investment bank in its third season, with new cast members adding to the drama. - Kite Man: Hell Yeah! (Max, 2024)
Spun off from the Harley Quinn series, this black comedy follows the misadventures of a down-on-his-luck Batman villain trying to make a fresh start. - The Umbrella Academy (Netflix, 2019)
The final season sees the Hargreeves family facing a world-ending crisis once again—this time without their powers. - A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (Netflix, 2024)
High schooler Pippa Fitz-Amobi is determined to solve a murder in her hometown in this mystery series, despite the danger it brings. - Cobra Kai (Netflix, 2018)
Old rivalries flare up as Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence prepare their students for the world championships of karate in season 6. - Batman: Caped Crusader (Amazon Prime Video, 2024)
This noir-inspired animated series offers a darker, more mature take on Batman, featuring standalone episodes and an overarching gang war storyline. - Sausage Party: Foodtopia (Amazon Prime Video, 2024)
In this follow-up to the 2016 movie, anthropomorphized food items struggle to create a utopia for all food in a post-human world.
