Streaming this week: "Love Is Blind," "Chad Powers," "Play Dirty"
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Here's what's new on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV+ and HBO Max.
What we're watching: Denver singles try to find a spouse on "Love Is Blind," a new series based on an ESPN gag, premiering along with a crime caper about a scrappy team of thieves.
"Love Is Blind" Season 9 available now on Netflix
State of play: Singles from Denver, including a single dad and a woman with a blinding eye condition, are front and center.
What to expect: The reality series is airing more behind-the-scenes footage this season.
- For example, when an engaged contestant has second thoughts about moving forward, we see a scene where she awkwardly tries to break up with her fiancé.
"Chad Powers" available now on Hulu
Zoom in: Glen Powell plays a quarterback trying to resurrect his career by disguising himself as a walk-on to a struggling college football program.
Catch up quick: This series was inspired by an episode of "Eli's Places," where former New York Giants star Eli Manning disguised himself as the "Chad Powers" character.
"Play Dirty" available now on Prime Video
Behind the scenes: Shane Black ("Iron-Man 3") directs this action thriller about an experienced crew of thieves who go up against the New York mob.
The intrigue: The star-studded cast is led by Mark Wahlberg, LaKeith Stanfield, Rosa Salazar and Keegan-Michael Key.
More titles
"Abbott Elementary" Season 5 on Hulu
- The four-time Emmy-winning sitcom returns with Luke Tennie ("Shrinking") set to join the cast in a recurring role. Available now
"Monster: The Ed Gein Story" on Netflix
- The third iteration of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's anthology series focuses on Ed Gein — the serial killer who inspired fictional characters like Buffalo Bill and Norman Bates. Available Friday
- Warning: Gein's crimes were very gruesome in nature, and depictions may be triggering for some viewers.
"The Sisters Grimm" on Apple TV+
- Ariel Winter ("Modern Family") stars in this animated fantasy series based on Michael Buckley's New York Times bestselling book series. Available Friday
"Prime Minister" on HBO Max
- This award-winning documentary chronicles the journey of New Zealand's 40th prime minister, Jacinda Ardern. Available now
