Sitting in front of your TV and sifting through various streaming apps to find something to watch is not only time-consuming but also daunting as hell. We know that better than anyone, so we’ve made it easier for you. We’ve compiled a short What to Watch list of the latest TV shows and movies that dropped this week to narrow down your options ahead of the weekend. Some of the most-anticipated new drops of 2022 are arriving this week, as well as some projects you might not know about that might also be worth checking out.
For those who grew up watching Jackass on MTV, and the spinoff shows and five movies that followed, Jackass Forever is hitting theaters on Friday, Feb. 4. If you want a refresher of the mayhem and madness that Johnny Knoxville and crew became famous for before heading to the theater, the rest of the films are available for streaming on Paramount +. Hulu’s highly awaited Pam & Tommy drama miniseries about Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s chaotic marriage and their infamous 1995 sex tape also dropped this week. After more than two years, Netflix is sharing Season 2 of their sci-fi superhero show Raising Dion, while Apple TV+ is debuting their latest thriller show Suspicion, starring Uma Thurman. By the looks of it, February is off to a solid start and next week’s releases are looking even more promising. Check out this week’s options below and check back in next week for more.
'Jackass Forever'
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When: Feb. 4
Where: In theaters
Twenty years ago, the first Jackass film hit theaters. It was a time before YouTube, before Instagram prank accounts, before everyone having cameras and being able to record the wild shit they dream up. And yet, the Jackass crew lives on. You already know what happens; elaborate pranks and stuns are set up and the crew—as well as famous homies like Machine Gun Kelly, Tyler, the Creator, and more—beat themselves up for our enjoyment. Even if you can see this over WiFi in the comfort of your home from any number of outlets, there’s something about seeing grown ass men willingly get their asses handed to them on a silver screen. It’s either that or Moonfall. —khal
'Pam & Tommy'
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When: Feb. 2
Where: Hulu
If you weren’t around for it, that Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson era was a whirlwind of scandal, sex, and how much the media would feed off of one scandalous sex tape. Pamela Anderson has been vocal about not being involved in the production of this Hulu series, yet for many, giving a fresh set of eyes to one of the more truly fucked up moments in pop culture insanity is warranted. It’s also the only place you’re going to get Seth Rogen in a whole mullet. If you’re intrigued, Hulu’s released three episodes of the series. You should know by the end of Episode 3 if you’re not interested. —khal
'Suspicion'
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When: Feb. 4
Where: Apple TV+
Five British people, three men and two women, have their lives drastically changed after being identified by London police as suspects in the kidnapping and disappearance of the son of a prominent United States media mogul and CEO named Katherine Newman, played by Uma Thurman. The five strangers have seemingly nothing in common or any connection to the kidnapping except that they are British and that they were in New York at the time of the kidnapping. They now have to work together to prove their innocence and show that they were set up, but viewers will have to wait and see if they are telling the truth or not. The ensemble cast also includes The Big Bang Theory’s Kunal Nayyar, The American’s Noah Emmerich, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star. Elizabeth Henstridge. The new Apple TV+ series is based on the Israeli thriller TV show False Flag and the first two episodes are premiering on the streaming service on Friday, Feb. 4. New episodes will be available weekly, every Friday through March 18. —Karla Rodriguez
'Raising Dion' (Season 2)
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When: Feb. 1
Where: Netflix
Netflix kicked off Black History Month by delivering Raising Dion’s Season 2 on Feb. 1. The TV series premiered in October 2019 and introduced us to a widowed mom named Nicole (Alisha Wainwright) who has to hide her young son Dion’s superpowers to protect him from exploitation while trying to find the answers behind her husband’s mysterious death. Michael B. Jordan makes a cameo as her husband, Mark Warren, and the adorable mini superhero is played by rising star Ja’Siah Young. Sure, the show veers on the side of being a little predictable and too cutesy at times but you still can’t help but root for young Dion as he figures out a way to control his superpowers enough to keep himself and his mother out of trouble, while also taking out the bad guys. The show is based on the 2015 comic book by Dennis Liu and a short film of the same name, and if you like sci-fi and superhero shows this is a lighthearted version that you can binge through in a single weekend. The show also stars Jason Ritter, Sammi Haney, and Rome Flynn. Seasons 1 and 2 are now available for streaming on Netflix. —Karla Rodriguez
