New on streaming: "The Continental" and "Love Is Blind"
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Colin Woodell as Winston Scott in "The Continental." Photo: Katalin Vermes/Starz Entertainment
Catch the Keanu-less prequel of the "John Wick" franchise and watch a new group of singles try to find soul mates without meeting IRL.
- Here's what's new on streaming this weekend.
"The Continental: From the World of John Wick" available Friday on Peacock
What's happening: In this three-part series, viewers will learn about the origin of Winston Scott, Charon and The Continental, the famous hotel for assassins.
Details: The series will be available on Peacock over the next three Fridays: part one on Sept. 22, part two on Sept. 29 and part three on Oct. 6.
Fun facts:
- The series is set in 1970s New York City, but was filmed in Budapest and Los Angeles.
- Mel Gibson — who stars as Cormac, kingpin and manager of The Continental — had never seen any of the "John Wick" films before production, according to director and executive producer Albert Hughes.
What they're saying: During a press event, we asked executive producer Erica Lee if fans should see the "John Wick" movies before watching this series.
- "It's really fun if you have seen the (John Wick) movies because there are so many Easter eggs. There's deep investment in the Winston/Charon relationship, so watching the blossoming of that is really compelling, but the show completely stands alone," Lee says..
"Love Is Blind," available Friday on Netflix
What's happening: The fifth season of this reality dating show brings men and women from Houston who are looking for love into the pods.
What they're saying: We asked the cast how they prepared to go on reality television and find love.
"I (have been) focused on finding a husband for years, so I was ready for the experiment. I didn't think about (being a public figure) — I strictly went into it for a husband," says Taylor Rue, a 26 year-old teacher.
"It's very intimidating knowing that you're going to be talking about your life experiences and trauma in front of your potential wife and the world. You have to be brave and a little bit crazy," says Chris Fox, a 28-year-old project manager.
Quick takes: They say everything is bigger in Texas, and some of the personalities in this cast are among the biggest we've seen on "Love Is Blind." Get ready for some major plot twists and unhinged behavior.
"Kountry Wayne: A Woman's Prayer" available now on Netflix
The intrigue: Wayne Colley (Kountry Wayne) has gained notoriety with viral online skits alongside Desi Banks and Druski. However, the Atlanta-based comic is one of the first of his peers to land a comedy special on a major streaming service.
What they're saying: A promoter of clean comedy, Kountry Wayne spoke to Axios about how he keeps his stand-up act relatable.
- "I might be clean but I'm not perfect. I think by telling my truth, people can see where I come from and tell where I'm at. Everyone has a past and if everyone told their truth, then we'd all be relatable," Colley says.
"Sansón and Me" on PBS
- Filmmaker Rodrigo Reyes uses dramatic reenactments and family interviews to tell the story of Sansón Noe Andrade, a Mexican immigrant serving a life sentence for murder. Available now.
"American Horror Story: Delicate" on Hulu
- Emma Roberts and Kim Kardashian star in the 12th installment of this Emmy-winning anthology series. Available now.
"The Super Models" on Apple TV+
- This documentary covers the intersecting careers of Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington and Cindy Crawford — women who defined the term "supermodel" and chose to be friends instead of rivals. Available now.
"The D'Amelio Show" on Hulu
- TikTok superstar Charli D'Amelio and her family return in season three, focusing on Dixie's love life and the family's emotional journey dealing with fame and success. Available now.
"Young Love" on Max
- Scott Mescudi (Kid Cudi) and Issa Rae star in this spinoff of Matthew A. Cherry's Academy Award-winning "Hair Love" short. Available now.
"Sex Education" on Netflix
- Dan Levy guest-stars in the fourth and final season of this comedy series.
- What they're saying: In an interview with Netflix, series creator Laurie Nunn says this season will cover themes like failure, identity, acceptance and the importance of mental health. Available now.
"Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court" on Paramount+
- This four-part documentary examines the Supreme Court's role in the country's political climate from the early 20th century until now. Available now.
- Of note: A Showtime subscription is required to stream "Deadlocked" on either platform.
"Cassandro" on Prime Video
- Bad Bunny guest-stars in this film based on the life of openly gay luchador Saúl Armendáriz, known in the ring as Cassandro. Available now.
"Still Up" on Apple TV+
- This British romantic comedy series follows a pair of insomniacs and their zany adventures that eventually lead to them falling for each other. Available tomorrow.
"No One Will Save You" on Hulu
- Kaitlyn Dever ("Booksmart") stars in this thriller about a young woman who's forced to return to the home she grew up in and face an extraterrestrial threat while confronting her past. Available tomorrow.
"Spy Kids: Armageddon" on Netflix
- The intrigue: The "Spy Kids" franchise returns with the original trilogy's director, Robert Rodriguez, at the helm. The film is a standalone, but Rodriguez says there are some references to the films from the early 2000s.
- What's happening: Patty and Tony Tango-Torrez are the children of the best spies in the world (played by Gina Rodriguez and Zachary Levi). The siblings must become spies themselves and save the world after they accidentally give an evil game developer control of all the world's technology. Available now.
