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If you, like me, have been feeling a little extra sluggish this week as we settle into fall, a couch-rotting session may be just what you need to make it to the weekend. Luckily, there are plenty of new shows and movies to keep you company.
Keep reading to discover the best mid-week premieres, a trailer for the next big cooking show, and more.
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John
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The Reviews Are In
Critics have spoken—can you guess which movies and shows earned their praise?
The biggest risk of Tom Cruise’s career. But it pays off brilliantly.
—Consequence
One of the year’s best performances.
—The Hollywood Reporter
A resounding success backed up by a banger soundtrack and sufficient teen angst.
—TheWrap
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Up Next: Biggest Mid-Week Premieres
From the halls of our favorite Philadelphia public school to the treacherous waters of Newfoundland, these are the new and returning shows worth watching this week.
Abbott Elementary
Season 6 streaming Oct. 8 on Hulu
The dedicated teachers of Abbott are back for another year of doing more with less at their underfunded Philadelphia public school. After narrowly avoiding closure last season, the gang returns with Gregory stepping into his new role as assistant principal while navigating his newly rekindled romance with Janine.
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Below
Season 1 streaming Oct. 8 on Netflix
Another picturesque seaside town getting terrorized by a mysterious creature? It looks like Widow’s Bay has started a trend. When something dangerous emerges from the waters of a remote Newfoundland town, a hard-bitten fisherman and his family must fight to protect their close-knit community.
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Trailer of the Day
Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook
Despite growing up in a restaurant family, Awkwafina (The Farewell) can’t cook to save her life. That’s about to change as she embarks on a cross-country culinary journey to explore Asian American cuisine, master the kitchen, and reconnect with her family history before attempting to revive her family’s beloved Chinese restaurant. Premieres November 6 on Apple TV.
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Hidden Gem Spotlight: Scaredy-Cat Edition
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil
Spooky season is in full swing, so whether you’re a self-proclaimed chicken trying to push yourself out of your comfort zone or you’re looking for a spooky flick that your horror-averse partner will watch with you, we highly recommend Tucker & Dale vs. Evil. It’s a hilarious slasher spoof that delivers all the blood and backwoods horror tropes of the real thing, but trades most of the scares for laughs. For even more not-so-scary horror picks, check out Meredith’s latest Worth the Chat!
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Coming Soon
🎬 Kylie Jenner has landed her first leading role as an actor.
🧠 Watch the trailer for Season 2 of The Institute, based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel.
⚔️ See the first photos of Prime Video’s Norse saga, Bloodaxe.
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