New movies and shows this week on Netflix, Hulu and Disney+
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Here's what's new on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Peacock, HBO Max and PBS.
What we're watching: The finale of "Squid Game," a new season of "The Bear" and the TV debut of comic book hero "Ironheart."
"Squid Game" season 3 available Friday on Netflix
State of play: The third and final season picks up with Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) determined to put an end to the game after losing his best friend and finding out that The Front Man (played by Lee Byung-hun) hid his true identity to infiltrate and sabotage his plan.
Fun fact: The first two seasons rank first and third among Netflix's most popular shows of all time.
💭 My thought bubble: "Squid Game" may be a short series, but its cultural impact is undeniable.
"The Bear" season 4 available now on Hulu
Dig in: We might see Carmy (played by Jeremy Allen White) address the fractured relationship with his mother, Donna (played by Jamie Lee Curtis).
Flashback: Liza Colón-Zayas became the first Latina to win an Emmy for best supporting actress in a comedy for her role as sous chef "Tina," following the show's third season.
"Ironheart" available now on Disney+
The vibe: Dominique Thorne stars as Riri Williams — a young, ambitious inventor from Chicago who builds her own suits.
- Trying to make a name for herself, Williams finds herself wrapped up with a mysterious foe known as "The Hood" (played by Anthony Ramos).
Catch up quick: Audiences were introduced to the hero in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
More titles
"The Ultimatum: Queer Love" season 2 on Netflix
- This season follows six couples from Miami who will put their relationships at risk to find out if they're with the right person. Available now
"Smoke" on Apple TV+
- Inspired by true events, Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett star in this new series that follows a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator and their pursuit of two serial arsonists. Available Friday
"Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together " on Peacock
- Superstar music couple Nelly and Ashanti Haynes star in this unscripted series that follows their lives as newlyweds and new parents. Available now
"Enigma" on HBO Max
- Filmmaker Zackary Drucker ("The Stroll") explores transgender identity through the stories of models and '70's icons April Ashley and Amanda Lear. Available now
"Trainwreck: Poop Cruise" on Netflix
- The third chapter of Netflix's "Trainwreck" series revisits the 2013 Carnival Triumph engine room fire that left the cruise ship stranded and its passengers without electricity, A/C and flushing toilets. Available now
"My Mom Jayne" on HBO Max
- In her feature film directorial debut, "Law & Order: SVU" star Mariska Hargitay investigates the life and legacy of her mother — Hollywood legend Jayne Mansfield — who died when Hargitay was 3 years old. Available Friday
"Countdown" on Prime Video
- Jensen Ackles ("The Boys"), Eric Dane ("Grey's Anatomy") and Jessica Camacho ("The Flash") star in this drama series about an LAPD detective recruited to a secret task force to hunt a killer who has a plan to harm millions of people. Available now
"Steph Tolev: Filth Queen" on Netflix
- Bill Burr produced Tolev's debut special on Netflix where the Canadian comedian and actress shares confessions and dating stories in front of fans at Boston's Paradise Rock Club. Available now
"Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything" on Hulu
- This documentary about the life and career of Barbara Walters features personal anecdotes and commentary from fellow media personalities including Joy Behar, Connie Chung, Andy Cohen, Katie Couric and Oprah Winfrey. Available now
"Human Footprint" season 2 on PBS
- Biologist and Princeton University professor Shane Campbell-Staton returns to examine how fashion has impacted the planet, the effects of "biocontrol" and the thousands of bee species facing extinction. Available now
