Some weeks are about catching up—this one is about choosing sides. From a reimagined Beef that trades road rage for country club warfare to a sci‑fi spectacle built for IMAX, the lineup leans into tension, ambition, and a little chaos. If you’re deciding what deserves your hours, start here.

Beef season 2

Netflix’s Beef returns with a bold reset. Creator Lee Sung Jin shifts to an anthology format, introducing a new feud—this time between two couples entangled in power, class, and control at an elite country club.

When employees Austin (Charles Melton) and Ashley (Cailee Spaeny) capture a compromising video of manager Josh (Oscar Isaac) and his wife Lindsay (Carey Mulligan), a blackmail scheme ignites. What follows is a tense spiral of shifting alliances, manipulation, and fallout that reaches the club’s billionaire owner, Chairwoman Park (Youn Yuh-jung).

It doesn’t quite top the lightning-in-a-bottle of Season 1, but the central quartet delivers: sharp, volatile, and consistently compelling.

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, Youn Yuh-jung

Where to watch: Netflix

Balls up

Peter Farrelly’s latest comedy aims for outrageous but lands unevenly. The premise—two marketers pitching a World Cup condom campaign before a scandal sends them running through Brazil—leans heavily on crude humor.

There are a few laughs, but the film struggles to balance tone and often feels more juvenile than sharp. Best approached with low expectations.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Reminders of him

Another Colleen Hoover adaptation, Reminders of Him follows Kenna (Maika Monroe), a woman trying to rebuild her life after prison and reconnect with the daughter she left behind.

The emotional core is clear, but the film leans on familiar melodrama. A complicated romance—tied to her past—adds tension, even if it doesn’t fully convince. Strong performances keep it watchable, though it rarely rises above its formula.

Where to watch: Apple TV, Prime Video, and VOD platforms

Margo’s got money troubles

Elle Fanning leads this warm, offbeat series as a struggling single mother who turns to OnlyFans to stay afloat. What follows is a mix of financial survival, identity, and messy family dynamics.

Backed by a strong ensemble (Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman), the show is engaging and heartfelt—even when it plays things a bit safe.

Where to watch: Apple TV+

Fake Profile

Netflix’s Colombian thriller wraps up with its final season, continuing its mix of romance, deception, and high-stakes twists.

It’s pulpy, addictive, and fully aware of its appeal—perfect for viewers who enjoy suspense with a soapy edge.

Starring: Carolina Miranda, Rodolfo Salas

Where to watch: Netflix

Big mistakes

From the creator of Schitt’s Creek, this chaotic crime comedy follows two siblings whose small misstep snowballs into criminal trouble.

Driven by awkward humor and strong chemistry, it thrives on dysfunction and fast-paced escalation. Messy, but fun.

Starring: Dan Levy, Laurie Metcalf

Where to watch: Netflix

If there’s a theme this week, it’s escalation—stories that start small and spiral fast. Beef Season 2 refines conflict with a fresh cast and sharp performances, while Project Hail Mary goes big in all the right ways.

Elsewhere, there’s comfort in chaos (Big Mistakes), addictive twists (Fake Profile), and a few releases that don’t quite stick the landing.

Start with what fits your mood—but if you’re choosing highlights, go where the ambition is clearest. This week, that means conflict done right and spectacle done big.