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It's the start of the week and that means another guide to the best new shows and movies! We're here to bring you a range of recommendations for what to watch across some of the most popular streaming services.
It's the end of April and the start of May – and that means the streamers are starting to roll out some really great stuff. This week we have the debut of a new animated movie with a starry cast, the streaming launch of Emerald Fennell's controversial take on "Wuthering Heights", and an exciting new thriller series based on a classic novel.
Man on Fire
Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix
If the name of this new thriller sounds familiar that's because it's based on a novel by A. J. Quinnell that was previously made into a film starring Denzel Washington. Netflix's new take on the story stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen ll as John Creasy, an ex-Special Forces soldier suffering from PTSD and looking for a new start in life. He befriends a young woman named Poe Rayburn (Billie Boullet), but when her life is endangered, Creasy comes to the rescue.
Hot on the heels of his fine turn in Marvel's Wonder Man, Yahya Abdul-Mateen ll is having a great TV year. This looks tough, explosive, and exciting. Man on Fire turns up the heat on April 30, when the seven-episode season becomes available to stream in full.
See what else we recommend with our guide to the best shows on Netflix.
"Wuthering Heights"
Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max
Saltburn director Emerald Fennell presents a fresh version of Emily Brontë's iconic novel. Margot Robbie stars as Cathy Earnshaw, a young woman caught up in a tumultuous love affair with Jacob Elordi's handsome, brooding outcast Heathcliff. Their tempestuous relationship soon becomes twisted, however, leading to a spiral of obsession and revenge that may end up destroying both of them.
Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" (and yes, the quote marks are very much intentional) has been controversial in some quarters, but she is undoubtedly an interesting director who brings a distinct and edgy new vision to this iconic story.
Find more great film with our guide to the best HBO Max movies.
Swapped
Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix
Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple star in this cute and funny new animated comedy. Swapped follows a Pookoo (a mythical sort of sea otter) named Ollie (Jordan) who is body-swapped with his arch enemy – a bird name Ivy (Temple). The two embark on a magical adventure to get back into their own bodies. Being forced to work together is good for them, it turns out, and it's not long before these foes become firm friends.
Yes, this sounds like Freaky Friday but with talking animals – and that sounds like a pretty fun concept to us! Also along for the adventure is Tracy Morgan as a fish called Boogle. Swapped debuts on Netflix on May 1, just in time for the weekend.
Browse our list of the best Netflix movies for hits new and old.
The Boss (El Encargado) season 2
Available: US
Where to watch: Hulu
This Spanish-language drama follows Eliseo Basurto (Guillermo Francella), the superintendent of a high-end apartment complex in Buenos Aires. In the first season Eliseo manipulated the residents around him, pitting the tenants against each other to get his own way. In season 2, however, his schemes are threatened by the arrival of Lucila Morris (María Abadi), a high-profile NGO director who starts to destabilize life in the building.
The Boss has been a huge hit in Argentina and it's easy to see why: it's a darkly witty show, full of twists, turns and memorable characters. If you've not seen it yet, now is a great time to jump on board.
This guide to the best Hulu shows will help you make the most of the streamer.
Should I Marry A Murderer?
Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix
If you've already wizzed through Netflix's recent cult documentary Trust Me: The False Prophet and are in the mood for more true crime then this two-episode series may be one for you. It tells the story of forensic pathologist Dr. Caroline Muirhead, who fell in love with Alexander "Sandy" McKellar after meeting him on a dating app. Sandy eventually proposed to Caroline, but in doing so revealed a terrible secret – one that puts her in the awful position of having to choose whether to stick with the man she loved or report him to the police.
She chose the latter, gathering evidence in the process that later led to McKellar's arrest. A fascinating true story.
Find more great TV with our guide to the best Netflix shows.
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Available: US
Where to watch: Prime Video
The most recent instalment in The Conjuring franchise puts paranormal investigators Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) through their toughest mission yet. It's the 1980s and the Smurl family has moved into a new house. It's not long, however, before strange and terrifying events start to plague them. The Warrens are called in, but even they may be tested by this one – a haunting that links back to the beginnings of their careers.
Despite the finality of the title, The Conjuring: Last Rites was a huge success and a prequel movie is already in the works. It's easy to see why: The Conjuring movies may not be hugely frightening films but they are good, spooky, crowd-pleasing fun.
Find out more in our The Conjuring: Last Rites review.
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