New movies and shows this week on Apple TV+, Peacock and Netflix
What we're watching: A new sports comedy series starring Owen Wilson and new seasons of "Love Island USA" and "Ginny & Georgia."
" Stick" available now on Apple TV+
State of play: Owen Wilson stars as a washed-up, ex-pro golfer who gets a new lease on life by mentoring a troubled, teenage golf prodigy (played by Peter Dager).
What they're saying: "I've seen golf explode since COVID. We've seen a more diverse group of people playing. I've been super interested and happy about that. All these things coalesced into [the main character], the show and the story," creator Jason Keller tells Axios.
Behind the scenes: The series will feature guest appearances from golf stars including Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley, Max Homa and Wyndham Clark.
" Love Island USA" season 7 available now on Peacock
Friction point: Ten new islanders have entered the villa and will have the burden of following the record-setting sixth season.
Driving the news: A spinoff starring the cast of season 6 is set to air this summer.
Ginny & Georgia" season 3 available now on Netflix
Catch up quick: This season picks up after Georgia (played by Brianne Howey) is arrested for murder during her wedding.
The latest: This dramedy will be coming back for a fourth season.
" Phineas and Ferb" season 5 on Disney+
After a 10-year hiatus, one of Disney's hottest cartoons has been revived with the original voice cast in tow. Available Friday
" Tires" season 2 on Netflix
Vince Vaughn, Thomas Haden Church and Jon Lovitz will be guest stars during this season of Shane Gillis' workplace comedy. Available now
" Predator: Killer of Killers" on Hulu
Set in the "Predator" universe, this animated film follows three fierce warriors at different stages in human history who battle against the titular alien. Available Friday
" Straw" on Netflix
Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor and Sinbad star in Tyler Perry's newest thriller about a struggling single mother who robs a bank to get money for her daughter's medicine. Available Friday
" Ocean with David Attenborough" on Disney+ and Hulu
Attenborough narrates this documentary that zeroes in on humanity's impact on oceans — from destructive fishing methods to their ripple effects on marine life, coastal communities and the climate. Available Sunday
"House on Fire" on BET+
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