New movies and shows to watch this week on Apple TV+, Netflix and Max
Add Axios as your preferred source to
see more of our stories on Google.
"Women in Blue." Photo: Courtesy of Apple TV+
Here's what's new on Apple TV+, Netflix and Max.
What we're watching: The story of Mexico's first women police officers, a new season of "Unsolved Mysteries" and a movie starring SpongeBob's favorite squirrel.
Worthy of your time: Use Axios' streaming optimizer to save money without missing your favorite shows.
"Women in Blue" available now on Apple TV+
Driving the news: Set in the '70s, this series is inspired by the true story of the women who joined Mexico's first female police force.
What they're saying: "The creation of the female police group was sort of a publicity stunt to distract people from all the violence that had been going on between the government and the people," co-creator and director Fernando Rovzar told Axios.
- Rovzar said the officers weren't issued guns and couldn't arrest people or investigate crimes. "Thank God they decided to stay, continue the fight and change the system from within."
"Unsolved Mysteries" season 4 available now on Netflix
What to expect: A wide variety of stories, including an unidentified severed head, a mysterious flying creature in Chicago and a deep dive into the infamous case of Jack the Ripper.
"Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie" available Friday on Netflix
The intrigue: SpongeBob SquarePants and Bikini Bottom's resident squirrel venture to the latter's home state of Texas to save the citizens of the underwater city from the villainous Sue Nahmee (Wanda Sykes).
"Cowboy Cartel" on Apple TV+
- The executive producers of "Narcos" are behind this documentary about Scott Lawson, a rookie FBI agent who took down one of Mexico's deadliest cartels and the money laundering operation they ran through America's horse racing industry. Available now
"Rebel Moon: Director's Cut" Part 1 and Part 2 on Netflix
- Zack Snyder's cut of his sci-fi saga is longer than the original and includes more violence and sex. Available Friday
- Trailer
"Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes" on Max
- As told by Taylor herself through newly discovered interviews, this HBO documentary revisits the life and career of one of the last stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. Available Saturday
"Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa" on Netflix
- The story of the first Nepali woman to summit and survive Mount Everest is told in this documentary that also chronicles her journey back to the mountain to inspire her daughters. Available now
"Unstable" season 2 on Netflix
- Lamorne Morris ("New Girl") and Iris Apatow ("The Bubble") join the cast this season as Ellis (Rob Lowe) lays out a series of challenges for Jackson (John Owen Lowe) to see if he has what it takes to succeed him as the head of Dragon. Available now
