New Shows and Movies to Stream This Memorial Day Weekend

LOS ANGELES, CA — Memorial Day weekend has arrived, bringing a fresh array of shows and movies to stream. This year features notable releases such as the second season of ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ and the debut of ‘Sirens.’

Nicole Kidman returns as Masha in ‘Nine Perfect Strangers,’ which premiered its second season on Hulu. This season, the plot revolves around nine guests at a wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps, all dealing with their hidden traumas. The cast includes Mark Strong and Annie Murphy, and the show has garnered a mixed reception from critics, holding a 59% score from season one.

Another highlight is ‘Sirens,’ a dark comedy that follows Meghann Fahy’s character, Devon, as she navigates her sister’s complicated relationship with a wealthy socialite played by Julianne Moore. The series explores sibling dynamics and the unsettling influence of wealth during a tense weekend intervention.

Netflix adds to the weekend’s offerings with ‘Fear Street: Prom Queen,’ which returns to the horror franchise and is set against the backdrop of Shadyside High’s prom season in 1988. Critics have rated it at 44%, indicating mixed expectations.

Fans of sci-fi can look forward to ‘Mickey 17,’ directed by Bong Joon-ho, featuring Robert Pattinson as a cloned worker on a harsh planet. The stakes rise when the newest incarnation of Mickey survives an accident, leading to a clash between two versions of the same character.

The holiday weekend promises an exciting mix of series, spanning various genres from thrillers to comedies, perfect for those looking to relax at home.