Now that the calendar has turned to April, streaming services are rolling out new and returning shows every week. These next two months are always a crowded time for television because the eligibility period for the 2026 Emmys ends on May 31, 2026. The fifth and final season of an HBO Max comedy show will certainly be vying to take home awards this fall.
Prime Video is also saying goodbye to one of its most popular shows. The ambitious superhero series is ending after its fifth season. As for our top selection, it’s unknown if this third season will be its last. With an A-list cast, it will be difficult to bring them back for another season, which could mean the end of the road for HBO’s landmark teen drama. Add these five shows to your streaming list for the weekend.
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Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair
Malcolm and his crazy family are back
It’s been nearly 20 years since Frankie Muniz last starred in Malcolm in the Middle, the beloved Fox sitcom that ran for seven seasons from 2000 to 2006. Like many of you, I’m cautious when I read about potential reboots and revivals of old television shows. Because I enjoyed Malcolm in the Middle during its initial run, I held out hope that most of the original cast would be returning. Besides Dewey, the OG cast is back for the revival, so I’m looking forward to its return.
In Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, things look a little different for the titular Malcolm (Muniz). He has a daughter (Keeley Karsten) and a girlfriend (Kiana Madeira). Most notably, he’s distanced himself from his family. That’s about to change as Hal (Bryan Cranston) and Lois (Jane Kaczmarek) order Malcolm to attend their 40th anniversary party. Sorry, Malcolm, but the chaos you escaped for two decades will soon return. Life really is unfair.
Stream all four episodes of Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair on April 10, 2026, on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair
Release Date
2026 – 2026-00-00
Network
Disney+, Hulu
Directors
Ken Kwapis
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Big Mistakes
Dan Levy’s comedic spin on family drama
It’s been six years since Schitt’s Creek wrapped up its six-season run, with the final season sweeping the seven major comedy awards at the Emmys. Since the end of Schitt’s Creek, Dan Levy has not created a scripted series. That changes with Big Mistakes, a new twist on a family crime dramedy.
Nicky (Levy) and Morgan (Taylor Ortega) head to a trinket store owned by Yusuf (Boran Kuzum) in search of a necklace for their grandmother. When Yusuf won’t sell the duo one of his necklaces, Morgan steals it. As the title suggests, the theft is a big mistake, as Nicky and Morgan go toe-to-toe with Russian gangsters. Levy created Big Mistakes with Rachel Sennott, a budding star in her own right, so I’m interested to see how their comedic tastes mesh for this intriguing series.
Big Mistakes is now streaming on Netflix in the U.S.
Big Mistakes
Release Date
April 9, 2026
Network
Netflix
Showrunner
Dan Levy
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Hacks season 5
One last hurrah for Deborah Vance
All funny things must come to an end. Hacks, HBO Max’s Emmy-winning comedy, will wrap up after season 5. In the season 4 finale, the tabloids mistakenly reported that Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) had died. Clearly, that’s not true, but the unflattering obituary opened Deborah’s eyes to her legacy. In season 5, a motivated Deborah and Ava (Hannah Einbinder) are heading to Sin City to resurrect their comedic careers.
Hacks has been an overwhelming success for HBO Max. The chemistry between Smart and Einbinder is so good that I hope they will work together on another project in the future. From an Emmy perspective, Smart is pitching a perfect game in the Emmy category for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. For playing Deborah Vance, Smart has won four Emmys, one for each season. Can she make it five?
Hacks season 5 premiered on April 9. Episodes will debut weekly, with two new episodes on April 30 and May 7. The series finale will air on May 28. Stream on HBO Max.
Hacks
Release Date
2021 – 2026-00-00
Network
HBO Max
Showrunner
Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky
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The Boys season 5
Will the Supes prevail?
After four seasons, the battle between the Supers and the Boys will come to an end in The Boys’ final season. All eyes will be on the impending showdown between Homelander (Antony Starr) and Butcher (Karl Urban). Homelander might go down as one of the defining TV characters of the last 10 years. The evil Supe sends a chill down my spine whenever he’s onscreen, a credit to Starr’s magnificent performance.
If you thought The Boys would save surprises until the end, think again. I won’t spoil the character’s name, but a familiar face dies in the opening episode this season. This leads me to believe that more death is on the way, which would be fitting for a ruthless show like this. Considering how many shows are afraid to kill off main characters, I respect The Boys’ decision to go against the grain.
The first two episodes of The Boys season 5 are now streaming on Prime Video. New episodes will be released weekly through the finale on May 20.
The Boys
Release Date
2019 – 2026-00-00
Showrunner
Eric Kripke
Directors
Erin Moriarty, Karen Fukuhara, Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Eric Kripke
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Euphoria season 3
HBO’s hit drama returns for an explosive season
Remember Euphoria? It feels like ages ago that Sam Levinson’s polarizing drama was on HBO’s airwaves. It’s been over four years, to be exact, since the Euphoria season 2 finale. Since then, Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney have become massive superstars. However, the trio returns to television this weekend with the premiere of Euphoria season 3.
Because of the aging cast, Euphoria is no longer set in high school. The characters are now in their 20s after the time jump. Rue (Zendaya) is a drug runner; Nate (Eloridi) works in real estate; and Cassie (Sweeney), now married to Nate, becomes an OnlyFans model. I wouldn’t expect anything less from Euphoria, a show that loves to be controversial. I don’t expect a fourth season, so enjoy the chaotic ride the rest of the way.
Euphoria season 3 premieres on April 12 on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
Euphoria
Release Date
2019 – 2026-00-00
Network
HBO
Showrunner
Sam Levinson
More new content to stream this weekend
The list of new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend is excellent. Several movies are set to hit streaming services in the coming days that have caught my attention. Netflix’s Thrash is a shark thriller that will definitely be on my list of movies to stream.
