What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (May 18–24)

This week’s “What To Watch” picks include the final season of a beloved drama (“The Chi”), the premiere of a new mystery-thriller (“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed”), a new spooky Duffer Brothers project (“The Boroughs”), and a new comedy special from Daily Show correspondent Josh Johnson.

Plus, look forward to the streaming premiere of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” on video-on-demand (VOD). Let’s hit the couch!

“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” | Apple TV | Comedy, thriller

Series premiere, Wednesday, May 20: “Orphan Black” fans rejoice, because Tatiana Maslany is back investigating another mystery that’ll put her right in the middle of a dangerous conspiracy. When she witnesses a brutal kidnapping via webcam, a newly divorced mom named Paula has to decide whether she wants to get involved (assuming she’s not already).

“The Boroughs” | Netflix | Drama, science fiction, horror

Series premiere, Monday, May 11: Did it seem like the Duffer Brothers’ attention was split during the final season of “Stranger Things?” It may be because they were thinking about their next spooky project: a new, supernatural mystery set in an unsettlingly quiet retirement community. Rather than kids on bikes, the heroes of this science-fiction drama are retirees, with an ensemble cast led by Alfred Molina (Doc Ock!)

“The Chi” | Paramount+ | Drama

Season 8 premiere, Friday, May 22: Lena Waithe’s critically acclaimed coming-of-age drama returns for its final season this week. If you’re not already invested in the lives of the South Side’s young residents, you can catch up on the past seven seasons on Paramount+.

“Rick and Morty” | Adult Swim | Animation, comedy, science fiction

Season 9 premiere, Sunday, May 24, 11 p.m. ET: Follow eccentric scientist Rick Sanchez and his anxious grandson as they explore space and time and—real talk guys, I totally thought this show had already ended. But it turns out the show’s been renewed through at least Season 12. So we’re stuck with “Pickle Rick” jokes for a few more years. Possibly forever?

“Josh Johnson: Symphony” | HBO, HBO Max | Comedy

Special, Friday, May 22: The Daily Show’s Josh Johnson is releasing a brand new comedy special this Friday. If you want to get a feel for his laid-back comedy style, you can also check out his YouTube channel, where he posts standup clips focused on current events. Rather than repeating the same jokes over and over, each touring performance is unique with a focus on hot topics from politics to culture.

“Ladies First” | Netflix | Comedy

Movie, Friday, May 22: Ever looked at what the Underdark has going on in Dungeons & Dragons and thought wow, sign me up? In this quirky comedy, Sacha Baron Cohen’s character hits his head and gets isekai’d to another world where women are in charge and men are reduced to sex objects. Just watching the trailer is a little cathartic for this feminist writer.