September is here which means that tons of shows are returning with new seasons, including some of your favorites like Slow Horses, Selling Sunset, and Tell Me Lies. Check out everything coming to your streaming platforms this week.
PRIME
The Good Half
The Good Half will be available to buy or rent on Prime beginning September 6. The film tells the story of a man who returns home to Cleveland after his mother passes away where he must reconnect with his estranged family members and deal with his grief. The movie stars Nick Jonas, Brittany Snow, David Arquette, Alexandra Shipp, Matt Walsh, and Elisabeth Shue.
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HULU
English Teacher
English Teacher is a brand-new series coming to FX on September 2 and available to stream on Hulu on September 3. It tells the story of an English teacher in Austin, Texas, who has to deal with the personal, professional, and political aspects of working at a high school in the present day. The show stars Brian Jordan Alvarez and Stephanie Koening.
Tell Me Lies – Season 2
Tell Me Lies is back for a second season which will premiere on Hulu on September 4. This season will follow Lucy and Stephen as they return to Baird College after breaking up at the end of season 1. The series stars Grace Van Patten and Jackson White.
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MAX
The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron will be available to stream on Max beginning September 6. This movie won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature this past year. It tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who struggles to settle into a new town after the death of his mother, until he meets a talking heron who tells him that his mother is still alive, leading him on a journey to find her.
APPLE TV+
Slow Horses – Season 4
Slow Horses is back for a 4th season which will premiere on Apple TV+ on September 4. This season opens up with a bombing that reveals secrets of the MI5 with Jackson Lamb digging into the mystery. The series stars Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Olivia Cooke, Jonathan Pryce, and Hugo Weaving.
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PEACOCK
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist is a new show coming to Peacock on September 5. The show is based on the acclaimed iHeart true-crime podcast and follows the true story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight changed one man’s life and ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.” It stars Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Don Cheadle, Lori Harvey, and Chloe Bailey.
Watch Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
NETFLIX
I Used to be Funny
I Used to be Funny will be available to stream on Netflix beginning September 5. It tells the story of a standup comedian who is struggling with PTSD after the girl she used to nanny goes missing, leading her to decide to join in the search to find her. The film stars Rachel Sennott, Olga Petsa, Jason Jones, Sabrina Jalees, Ennis Esmer, and Caleb Hearon.
Rebel Ridge
Rebel Ridge is a new movie coming to Netflix on September 5. It tells the story of a former Marine who confronts corruption in a small town when local law enforcement unjustly seizes the bag of cash he needs to post his cousin’s bail. The film stars Aaron Pierre, AnnaSophia Robb, Don Johnson, and David Denman.
The Perfect Couple
The Perfect Couple is a new series based on the book of the same name coming to Netflix on September 5. It tells the story of a woman who is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families in Nantucket when a sudden death derails the wedding plans and makes everyone a suspect. The show stars Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Ishaan Khattar, Billy Howle, Dakota Fanning, and Jack Reynor.
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Selling Sunset – Season 8
Selling Sunset is back for an 8th season which will premiere on Netflix on September 6. This season will once again follow the agents of The O Group as they must work extra hard to sell those homes at a time when few people are buying. The cast will include Chrishell Stause, Mary Fitzgerald, Emma Hernan, Amanza Smith, Chelsea Lazkani, Bre Tiesi, Nicole Young, Jason and Brett Oppenheim, and newcomer Alanna Gold.
Watch Selling Sunset – Season 8
Deals:
Deals Get a 30-day Free Amazon Prime trial Simply use the free 30-day Amazon Prime trial and remember to cancel if you don’t plan to keep it. You can get the same deals with free shipping offers during the free trial. Sign up here. Students: get 6 months of Amazon Prime free If you’re a student, you can click this link to get 6 months free of Amazon Prime for students. Students will need to verify by providing their .edu email address. Sign up here. Medicaid or EBT: Cheaper Amazon Prime If you’ve got a Medicaid or EBT card, you can sign up for an Amazon Prime membership for $6.99 – almost half the cost of a typical membership. Sign up here.
Kurt’s key takeaways
From tearjerkers like The Good Half to action-packed thrillers like Rebel Ridge, this week is jam-packed with new movies and TV shows to binge. Comment below and let us know which one ends up being your favorite.
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