Streaming this week: "Rooster," "Ted," and "Vladimir"
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Here's what's new on HBO Max, Peacock, Netflix, Paramount+, Tubi, Prime Video and Hulu.
What we're watching: A Steve Carell-led comedy series, a new season of "Ted," and a show about a tumultuous workplace infatuation.
"Rooster" — available Sunday on HBO Max
What's inside: An author takes a teaching job at the college where his estranged daughter works, in an effort to reconnect with her.
The intrigue: The star studded cast includes Carell, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster and John C. McGinley.
"Ted" — Season 2 available now on Peacock
The vibe: The foul-mouthed teddy bear and his best friend John Bennett take on senior year of high school.
What's next: Peacock is expanding the "Ted" universe with an upcoming animated series which will pick up where the films left off and include Mark Wahlberg and Amanda Seyfried among the voice cast.
"Vladimir" — available now on Netflix
State of play: Based on the novel by Julia May Jonas, a married English professor (Rachel Weisz) becomes infatuated by her new colleague (Leo Woodall).
What they're saying: "[Vladimir] explores what women feel like they're allowed to desire, and how they're allowed to desire," Jonas said in a statement.
More titles
"DTF St. Louis" — available now on HBO Max
- A romantic entanglement ultimately results in a death in the dark comedy starring Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Linda Cardellini and Chris Perfetti.
"Young Sherlock" — available now on Prime Video
- Guy Ritchie, who directed 2009's "Sherlock Holmes" starring Robert Downey Jr., guides this new show that charts the detective's origin story.
"Ice Gold: A Journey from Worst to First" — available now on Peacock
- The story of the team who defied expectations to win the first gold medal for the U.S. in sled hockey at the 2002 Salt Lake City Paralympic Winter Games is told.
"The Dinosaurs" — available Friday on Netflix
- Produced by Steven Spielberg and narrated by Morgan Freeman, the 165-million-year life cycle of Earth's dinosaurs is covered in four parts.
"Gonzaga: The Slipper Still Fits" — available Friday on Tubi
- Interviews from alumni including Chet Holmgren, Jalen Suggs, Adam Morrison and John Stockton help tell the history of Gonzaga University's perennially successful basketball program.
"Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese" — available Friday on Hulu
- The investigation into the disappearance and murder case of West Virginia teenager Skylar Neese is shared in three parts.
"The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs & Who Has Control" — available Friday on Paramount+
- This doc follows the advocates who pushed for FDA approval of a treatment for women's sexual desire called "Addyi."
"War Machine" — available Friday on Netflix
- Alan Ritchson and Dennis Quaid star in this sci-fi action film about an army ranger unit who goes up against a giant killing machine.
"Full Speed: The Daytona 500" — Season 3 available now on Prime Video
- Drivers Kyle Busch, Connor Zilisch, Brad Keselowski and Noah Gragson are spotlighted in the show's first season on Prime Video (after two on Netflix).
"Harry Styles. One Night in Manchester" — available 3pm Sunday on Netflix
- The Grammy-winning pop star will perform his new album "Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally" from the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England.
