New movies and shows this week on Hulu, Netflix and Prime Video
What we're watching: The revival of a beloved adult-animated series, a new season of "Wednesday," and a new Eddie Murphy-led comedy.
" King of The Hill" season 14 available now on Hulu
Catch up quick: After a 15-year hiatus, Mike Judge's sitcom about North Texas suburbia returns.
My thought bubble: Unlike most animated shows where characters remain frozen in time, this reboot gives us a rare glimpse into how Hank, Peggy, Bobby and their friends have aged and adapted to a world that keeps moving forward.
" Wednesday" season 2, part 1 available now on Netflix
The intrigue: Lady Gaga is set to guest star this season along with Steve Buscemi, Christopher Lloyd, Thandiwe Newton and Haley Joel Osment.
Fun fact: The drama is Netflix's all-time most popular English-language series.
What's next: Part 2 of this season will stream Sept. 3.
" The Pickup" available now on Prime Video
State of play: Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer star in this action-comedy about two armored truck drivers who get robbed by a criminal organization.
" Platonic" season 2 on Apple TV+
"Saturday Night Live" alumni Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney and Beck Bennett guest star during this season of the buddy comedy series. Available now
" Hard Knocks" on HBO Max
Due to a rule change by the NFL, the Buffalo Bills will be the first team since the 2013 Cincinnati Bengals to appear in this sports doc after making the playoffs the previous season. Available now
" Stolen: Heist of the Century" on Netflix
This documentary explains how the thieves pulled off the improbable 2003 Antwerp diamond heist. Available Friday
" Peripheral" on BET+
This psychological sci-fi thriller follows a grieving, former photographer in a remote Arizona town who confronts shocking secrets while searching for her husband, who vanishes under mysterious circumstances. Available now
" Necaxa" on Hulu
Eva Longoria enlists the help of fellow soccer owners, Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds, to return one of Mexico's oldest clubs to glory. Available now
" The Yogurt Shop Murders" on HBO Max
This docuseries examines the 1991 murders of four teenage girls at an Austin, Texas, frozen yogurt shop and the lasting effects the crime had on the community. Available now
" Ralph Barbosa: Planet Bosa" on Hulu
"Demascus" on Tubi
This sci-fi comedy series follows a man who goes on a journey of self-discovery by experimenting with technology that allows him to live in different realities. Available now
" Ted Bundy: Dialogue With The Devil" on Hulu
Never-before-heard audio tapes and interviews are unearthed in this documentary that chronicles the time that Bundy assisted investigator Robert Keppel in capturing the Green River Killer. Available now
" The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder" season 3 on Disney+
Janelle James, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Kirk Franklin, and Bubba Wallace are among the guest stars this season. Available now
The latest: The series has already been renewed for a fourth season.
" Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge" on Hulu
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