At a Glance
- Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart returns to Netflix, revisiting a 25-year-old kidnapping case.
- The Beauty premieres on Hulu, blending satire with horror.
- The weekend also brings new releases on Prime, HBO Max, and Paramount+.
- Why it matters: A storm of new content keeps viewers glued to screens despite a blizzard.
The weekend is packed with fresh releases across streaming platforms, from true-crime documentaries to horror-comedy mashups, all set to keep audiences entertained while they bundle up against a severe blizzard.
Netflix Highlights
Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart chronicles the 14-year-old’s abduction in 1999 and her nine-month ordeal. The documentary features the now-mother of three sharing new details about the kidnapping and the role her younger sister’s memory played in locating the kidnappers. It streams on Netflix and is a return to the platform’s true-crime lineup.
Queer Eye season 10 marks the end of a decade-long journey. The Fab Five tour Washington, D.C., and each host bids a heartfelt goodbye as the series wraps up.
Hulu, Prime, HBO Max, Paramount+ Picks
| Show | Platform | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| The Beauty | Hulu | Ashton Kutcher stars as a corporation that creates a beauty-enhancing drug, while Evan Peters plays an FBI agent. The first three episodes explore the drug’s deadly side effects and the FBI’s involvement. |
| Steal | Prime Video | A multi-million-dollar heist unfolds as Zara, played by Sophie Turner, is forced to transfer funds to robbers. The series follows her hidden motives and the twists that keep viewers guessing. |
| Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man | HBO Max | Judd Apatow directs a biographical look at the legendary comedian, featuring anecdotes from peers such as Ben Stiller and Conan O’Brien. |
| Handsome Devil: Charming Killer | Paramount+ | A documentary series about Wade Wilson, a Florida man who murdered two women. The film explores how his charming persona attracted women who later attended his trial. |
Memory of a Killer
Patrick Dempsey stars as Angelo, a family man who becomes a New York City assassin. The two-night premiere airs on Fox at 10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 25, and at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 27, with streaming on Hulu the following day.
The lineup showcases a mix of genres-from true crime to horror to biographical documentaries-ensuring there’s something for every taste. Whether you’re a fan of gripping documentaries or light-hearted satire, this weekend’s releases promise plenty of binge-worthy content.
Key Takeaways
- True-crime fans can revisit Elizabeth Smart’s story with Netflix’s latest documentary.
- Hulu’s new horror-comedy series offers a fresh take on the beauty-drug trope.
- Prime Video, HBO Max, and Paramount+ each deliver original stories that blend suspense, humor, and drama.
- The blizzard across the Midwest to the East Coast may keep viewers indoors, making streaming a perfect escape.
Enjoy the weekend’s new releases and stay warm while you dive into these compelling stories.
