5 new shows to watch this weekend across Netflix, Prime Video, and more (July 17-19)

Published Jul 16, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT After graduating from Marist University with a degree in communications and journalism, Dan Girolamo has over 10 years of experience writing about entertainment and sports. Dan's work can be seen in various publications, including Digital Trends, SportsCasting, and Tom's Guide. Throughout his career, Dan has interviewed several high-profile filmmakers and creatives, including Brendan Fraser, Jamie Lee Curtis, Caitriona Balfe, Frank Grillo, Miranda Cosgrove, Jai Courtney, Chris Columbus and James Cameron. Dan joins How-To Geek as a Senior Editor. When he's not writing about entertainment, Dan is either watching a movie or praying for the New York Knicks to win a championship. We've reached the point in the summer when all anyone can talk about is The Odyssey or Christopher Nolan's best movies. However, the streaming services have been releasing new shows to serve as counterprogramming for Nolan's epic movie. For me, the top show this week is a new Apple TV crime thriller starring Anya Taylor-Joy. Many comedy fans will be happy to see that Will Ferrell has a Netflix show set in the world of golf. Other shows to watch this weekend include a Prime Video buddy comedy, an NFL docuseries, and a wild documentary about the man who inspired a Martin Scorsese movie. All five shows are available to stream in the U.S. 5 The Real Wolf of Wall Street The story behind the real wolf in Martin Scorsese's movie In 2013, Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street starred Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, the cunning stockbroker who illegally built a Wall Street empire before watching it crumble. DiCaprio based his performance on the real-life Belfort, who was known for his debauchery, excessive spending, and rambunctious attitude. Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your KnowledgeSummer 2026's hottest new documentariesTrivia challenge From Wall Street scandals to pop legends — how much do you know about this summer's must-watch docs? True CrimeMusicSportsHollywoodFinance Begin Paramount+'s The Real Wolf of Wall Street focuses on which convicted fraudster at the center of the Stratton Oakmont scandal? ABernie MadoffBJordan BelfortCIvan BoeskyDFrank DiPascali Correct! Jordan Belfort, the self-styled 'Wolf of Wall Street,' ran Stratton Oakmont and was convicted of fraud and money laundering. The Paramount+ documentary revisits his story beyond what was depicted in Martin Scorsese's famous 2013 film. Not quite. The documentary centers on Jordan Belfort, the notorious stockbroker whose Stratton Oakmont firm bilked investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars. Bernie Madoff and Ivan Boesky were separate high-profile Wall Street criminals. Continue In The Real Wolf of Wall Street, Stratton Oakmont was notorious for using which illegal sales practice to inflate stock prices? AInsider tradingBPonzi schemingCPump and dumpDFront running Correct! Stratton Oakmont used a classic pump-and-dump scheme, artificially inflating the price of penny stocks through aggressive sales tactics before selling their own shares at the peak, leaving investors with near-worthless holdings. Not quite. The firm's signature crime was the pump-and-dump scheme, in which brokers hyped up cheap penny stocks to unsuspecting investors, drove the price up, then sold their own shares for enormous profit. Ponzi schemes and insider trading are distinct types of securities fraud. Continue The Real Wolf of Wall Street documentary on Paramount+ includes testimony from which type of key sources to help reexamine the Stratton Oakmont story? AFictional dramatizations and actorsBSurviving victims, former brokers, and investigatorsCOnly journalists and academicsDExclusively Jordan Belfort himself Correct! The documentary draws on accounts from surviving victims of the fraud, former Stratton Oakmont brokers, and law enforcement investigators, giving a fuller and more grounded picture of the scheme than Belfort's own self-promotional memoir. Not quite. The film incorporates perspectives from victims who lost money, former brokers who worked at the firm, and the investigators who brought it down — offering a counterpoint to the glamorized version of events that Belfort himself has often promoted. Continue HBO Max's Marc by Sofia is a documentary about fashion designer Marc Jacobs directed by which filmmaker? ASofia CoppolaBSofia VergaraCSofia AlaouiDSofia Bohdanowicz Correct! Sofia Coppola, the acclaimed director behind films like Lost in Translation and The Virgin Suicides, directed Marc by Sofia, offering an intimate portrait of her longtime friend and fashion icon Marc Jacobs. Not quite. The documentary is directed by Sofia Coppola, the Oscar-winning filmmaker known for her visually lyrical style. Her personal friendship with Marc Jacobs gave the film an unusually candid, behind-the-scenes quality. Continue Marc by Sofia on HBO Max primarily explores Marc Jacobs through which lens? AA courtroom drama about his legal battlesBAn intimate portrait of his creative process and personal evolutionCA financial history of his fashion empireDA retrospective narrated entirely by celebrity clients Correct! The documentary offers an intimate look at Marc Jacobs' creative process and personal journey, including his struggles with addiction and recovery, his identity, and what drives his singular artistic vision in fashion. Not quite. Rather than focusing on business or legal matters, Marc by Sofia takes a deeply personal approach, exploring Jacobs' inner world, his sobriety journey, and the emotional fuel behind his influential career in fashion. Continue Netflix's Chris & Martina: The Final Set documents the legendary rivalry between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. How many times did the two face each other in their careers? A37 timesB60 timesC80 timesD53 times Correct! Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova faced each other an extraordinary 80 times over their careers, making it one of the greatest rivalries in tennis history. The Netflix documentary revisits their competitive and personal relationship as both faced serious health challenges. Not quite. The two icons met a remarkable 80 times in their careers, with Navratilova holding the edge in their head-to-head record. The Netflix doc frames their rivalry through the lens of friendship and mutual support as both women confronted cancer diagnoses. Continue Netflix's Michael Jackson: The Verdict examines public and legal reactions to the allegations against Jackson. What major legal moment does the documentary reference as a turning point in his legacy? AHis 1993 civil settlementBHis 2005 criminal trial acquittalCThe posthumous 2019 release of Leaving NeverlandDA 2001 congressional inquiry into his finances Correct! Jackson's 2005 criminal trial, in which he was acquitted on all counts of child molestation, is a central legal moment the documentary examines. The film explores how that verdict shaped public perception and the ongoing debate about his legacy. Not quite. The documentary focuses heavily on the 2005 criminal trial acquittal as a defining legal moment, while also weighing it against the renewed allegations brought by the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland and the court of public opinion. Continue Peacock's documentary Lorne is a profile of which legendary television producer? ALorne GreeneBLorne MichaelsCLorne BalfeDLorne Cardinal Correct! Lorne Michaels, the Canadian producer who created Saturday Night Live in 1975 and has shepherded it for nearly five decades, is the subject of Peacock's documentary simply titled Lorne. The film digs into the enigmatic figure behind one of TV's most enduring institutions. Not quite. The Peacock documentary profiles Lorne Michaels, the famously private and influential creator of Saturday Night Live. Despite shaping American comedy for generations, Michaels has rarely spoken openly about himself — making this documentary a rare glimpse behind the curtain. See My Score Challenge CompleteYour Score / 8 Thanks for playing! Try Again Now, Belfort shares his side of the story at Stratton Oakmont in The Real Wolf of Wall Street, a new three-part documentary on Paramount+. The series chronicles how Belfort and his team executed the "pump and dump" scheme, which led to exorbitant profits. Like the movie, Belfort's firm loved to indulge in affairs, parties, and illegal activities. Watch the documentary to fill in the missing pieces the movie left out. All three episodes of The Real Wolf of Wall Street are now streaming on Paramount+. The Real Wolf of Wall Street Release Date 2026 - 2026-00-00 4 Quarterback season 3 Step under center with some NFL QBs Is the quarterback the most important position in professional sports? I would argue yes, especially in the United States. The quarterback's significant value to an NFL team makes them the perfect subject for a Netflix documentary. Quarterback is a behind-the-scenes look at some of the league's top signal-callers. In season 3, the titular quarterbacks are Cam Ward, Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, and Joe Flacco. Each quarterback is at a different stage in his career: rookie, emerging star, veteran, and journeyman. I appreciate the access these quarterbacks grant the camera crews. It's captivating to relive the previous season and see which quarterbacks overcome the many challenges thrown their way. Plus, it's the perfect NFL appetizer to hold you over before the regular season in September.​​​​​​​ All seven episodes of Quarterback season 3 are streaming on Netflix. 3 ​​​​​​​Ride or Die How well do you really know your friend? ​​​​​​​ What do you get when you combine an Oscar-winning dramatic actress with an Emmy-winning comedic actress? An adventure show with action and laughs. Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer and Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham headline Ride or Die, a new buddy comedy show on Prime Video. Debbie Claybourne (Spencer) and Judith Burton (Waddingham) have been best friends for over 20 years. You would assume they have no secrets, but in the end, everyone is hiding something. In Judith's case, she's a professional assassin who kills bad people. Now, the mob is after Debbie, springing Judith into action to protect her best friend. Ride or Die feels like a light-hearted take on True Lies crossed with Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Ride or Die is the type of lighthearted and easy-to-watch show to finish in one weekend.​​​​​​​ All eight episodes of Ride or Die are now streaming on Prime Video. Ride or Die Release Date July 15, 2026 2 The Hawk The game of golf gets a comedic injection We're far removed from the days when Will Ferrell could headline an original R-rated comedy in theaters. If going to Netflix and creating a new show is what it takes for Ferrell to make raunchy comedies, then I'll take it. Ferrell brings a Talladega Nights-style storyline to golf in The Hawk. Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins used to dominate pro golf in 2004 before it all went downhill. Now, Lonnie wants another shot at capturing the career Grand Slam. However, his professional golfer son, Lance (Jimmy Tatro), and former rival, Golden Fisk (Luke Wilson), stand in the way of his plans. I'm most excited to witness the reunion between Ferrell and Molly Shannon, who became one of Saturday Night Live's best duos in the 1990s. All 10 episodes of The Hawk are now streaming on Netflix. The Hawk Release Date July 16, 2026 Network Netflix Directors Jonathan Watson 1 Lucky Another star-driven crime thriller at Apple TV Apple TV continues to be the streaming service that leans heavily on star power to persuade audiences to watch its shows. The latest addition is Lucky, an Apple TV crime thriller starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Timothy Olyphant, Drew Starkey, and Annette Bening. Based on Marissa Stapley's novel of the same name, Lucky follows Luciana "Lucky" Armstrong (Taylor-Joy), the titular character who finds herself in a world of trouble after a botched heist. After Lucky's husband (Drew Starkey) disappears, his mother and mob boss Priscilla (Annette Bening) wants her son and money back. The FBI also has some questions about the heist. The trailer promises chaos as Lucky attempts to complete one seemingly impossible task: finding a way out of this madness. ​​​​​​​ The first two episodes of Lucky are now streaming on Apple TV. Lucky Release Date July 15, 2026 What else is on tap for streaming this weekend? If you're looking for more streaming recommendations, then you've come to the right place. For the cinephiles, the list of new movies on streaming includes Heartstopper Forever on Netflix and Obsession on Peacock. If you want something from the past, you can always stream classic shows like The Wire and Arrested Development. Use a streaming device like a Roku to access your shows and movies. Roku Ultra $81.95 $99 Save $17.05 Connectivity luetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi