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Fra Fee stars in Unchosen Netflix

Our top 5 watches of the weekend

Looking for something to check out on the small screen this weekend? We’ve got you covered.

THE WEEKEND IS kicking off – but what should you watch?

We’ve taken a look through what’s on offer and picked out series and movies that you can check out over the next three days on streaming and the telly. 

Running Point

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Kate Hudson plays Isla Gordon, who in season one took over the basketball team the Los Angeles Waves. The franchise is rebounding after a scandal, and in season two Isla is determined to prove she’s not just lining up the role for her brother Cam (Justin Theroux). But maybe she has to watch her back as far as Cam is concerned?

Streaming on Netflix now.

Kevin

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There are a ton of great names connected with this animated series for adults – Aubrey Plaza, Jason Schwartzman, John Waters and Amy Sedaris for starters. It was co-created by Plaza and showrunner Joe Wengert, and is about a cat named Kevin who finds himself thrust into a new world when his owners split up. He ends up in a pet rescue centre in New York, getting some life advice from his peers. Looks zany.

Streaming on Prime now.

The Conjuring: Last Rites

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Want to be spooked out of your mind? Give the movie The Conjuring: Last Rites a go. This is the latest chapter in The Conjuring franchise. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who this time around are investigating an incident that’s based on the real-life Smurl haunting case.

Streaming ​​​​​​on Sky Cinema Premiere and NOW.

Criminal Record

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Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo star in the latest season of Criminal Record. They play two detectives at different stages of their career – Capaldi is Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty and Jumbo is Detective Sergeant June Lenker – who are called on to investigate crimes. This time around, the rivals are forced into an uneasy alliance after a young man is stabbed to death at a political rally.

Streaming on AppleTV+ now.

Unchosen

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Here’s a dark drama for you to get your teeth into, which stars Irish actor Fra Fee. A woman named Rosie (Molly Windsor) lives with her husband Adam (Asa Butterfield) and daughter in a Christian community, but the arrival of an escaped prisoner called Sam (Fee) disrupts her life. Sam could be her way out of her situation – or might he present even more danger?

Streaming on Netflix now.

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