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What to watch: 7 movies & shows to stream this week - Aug 19

From HBO’s “House of the Dragon” to Disney’s “She-Hulk: Attorney At Law.”


Maria Loreto
Senior Writer
AUGUST 19, 2022 6:09 PM EDT

There’s a lot of stuff to stream nowadays. In hopes of helping you watch more good movies and TV, we sum up some of the most exciting titles streaming across all platforms every week. Today we recommend a mix of new releases and newly available titles, from movies and shows, all available to stream on the most popular platforms.

House of the Dragon (HBO Max)

House of the Dragon | Official Trailer | Max

Fans of “Game of Thrones” rejoice. Westeros is back, this time with more dragons. “House of the Dragon” follows the Targaryen family -- way long before the timeline of “Thrones” -- and the Dance of the Dragons, a civil war that pitted family members against family members.

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (Disney+)

Official Trailer | She-Hulk: Attorney at Law | Disney+

“She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” brings Tatiana Maslany back to the small screen as Jennifer Walters, who juggles her responsibilities as a lawyer, a single woman in her 30s, and the occasional transformation into a giant green hulk.

Making the Cut (Prime Video)

Making The Cut Season 3 - Official Trailer | Prime Video

“Making the Cut” is back for its third season, bringing hosts Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn as they meet a new batch of talented designers and provide them with the life-altering opportunity of launching their careers as a global fashion brand.

Reservation Dogs (Hulu)

“Reservation Dogs” is back with a second season. The beloved series continues to share the stories of four indigenous teens in Oklahoma as they try their hardest to leave their city and move to California.

Orphan: First Kill (Paramount Plus)

ORPHAN: FIRST KILL | Official Trailer | Paramount Movies

“Orphan: First Kill” is the sequel to “Orphan,” a 2009 cult classic that follows Esther, a little girl who’s adopted into a family only for them to learn that she’s a 30-year-old woman with hypopituitarism, a rare condition that stunts physical growth and helps her look like a child.

The sequel is a prequel and shows one of Esther’s first victims, bringing back Isabelle Fuhrman, the original actress who’s reprising the role.

Bad Sisters (Apple TV)

Bad Sisters — Official Trailer | Apple TV+

“Bad Sisters” is an Irish comedy and murder mystery that follows four sisters and their involvement in the murder of John Paul, their brother-in-law.

Beauty and The Beast: Sing-Along Version (Disney+)

Beauty and the Beast (1991) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

Lastly, if you feel like crying and singing, “Beauty and The Beast: Sing-Along” is available on Disney+. Is there a better way to spend your weekend? I don’t think so.