New movies and shows this week on Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Hulu
Here's what's new on Prime Video, Apple TV +, Hulu, Netflix and Max this week.
What we're watching: A racing docuseries that follows three women during the Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship, a doc about past and present Black movie stars, and a new sitcom from the creators of "Will & Grace."
" First to the Finish" available now on Prime Video
State of play: The docuseries follows three women who compete in the male-dominated motorsports industry.
What they're saying: "I want to prove people wrong and prove that I belong," driver Heather Hadley told Axios. "Just because we're girls and like to look pretty and do our nails, we can still drive the car."
💭 Analis' thought bubble: I am interested to see what sponsorship deals these women will land as a result of this series compared to their male teammates.
" Number One on the Call Sheet" available Friday on Apple TV+
Zoom in: Movie stars from Denzel Washington to Angela Bassett discuss the history of leading Black men and women in Hollywood in this two episode documentary.
What they're saying: Reginald Hudlin, director of the first episode, described the progress for Black talent in Hollywood over the last 25 years.
" We've had more success, a greater range of films, bigger budgets, global success ... but it doesn't mean that we're done," Hudlin tells Axios. "It doesn't mean that we've achieved all we can achieve, but it's very important to acknowledge that things are better."
" Mid-Century Modern" available Friday on Hulu
The intrigue: This sitcom from the creators of "Will & Grace" follows three best friends — Bunny, Jerry and Arthur — who decide to live together in Palm Springs with Bunny's mother.
" Million Dollar Secret" available now on Netflix
How it works: In this competition series, one of 12 players is gifted $1 million in the beginning of the game.
To stay in the game, the competitor must keep their status a secret while others try to identify the millionaire to get the money for themselves.
" Paul American" on Max
Internet stars Jake and Logan Paul front this reality show featuring their parents and fiancées Jutta Leerdam and Nina Agdal. Available now
" Bosch: Legacy" season 3 on Prime Video
The final season of this police procedural is based on Michael Connelly's best-selling novels " Desert Star" and " The Black Ice." Available now
" Chelsea Handler: The Feeling" on Netflix
In her third comedy special with Netflix, Handler 's topics include her upbringing, unexpected encounters, adolescent business ventures and her gripes with pickleball. Available now
" The Studio" on Apple TV+
This Hollywood parody series created by and starring Seth Rogen packs a star-studded cast as well as cameos, including Anthony Mackie, Charlize Theron, Dave Franco, Ice Cube, Martin Scorsese, Quinta Brunson and Zoë Kravitz. Available now
" Survival of the Thickest" season 2 on Netflix
Anderson .Paak, Deon Cole and Tika Sumpter are among the guest stars in this season of Michelle Buteau's romantic comedy series. Available now
" Side Quest" on Apple TV+
This four-episode anthology series follows the lives of people who are affected by "Mythic Quest," the video game at the center of the show of the same name. Available now
" Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure" on Netflix
This documentary follows a group of people who risked everything to search for a treasure chest filled with gold and jewels hidden in the Rocky Mountains by an 80-year-old art dealer. Available now
" Holland" on Prime Video
Nicole Kidman stars in this thriller about two small-town teachers who uncover secrets that threaten to unravel their picture perfect community. Available now
" Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series" on Apple TV+
" Soul of a Sister" on BET+
Eric Bellinger and Veronika Bozeman star in this film that follows a singer trying to make a career comeback while battling addiction and depression. Available now
" The Life List" on Netflix
A mother sends her young daughter on a journey to complete her childhood bucket list in this movie based on the book of the same name by Lori Nelson Spielman. Available Friday
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