From superheroes taking unexpected turns to high-society romance and deeply human comedy, this week’s streaming slate offers a little something for every kind of viewer. Whether you’re looking for escapism, emotion, or sharp self-awareness, these are the shows worth putting on your radar right now.
Wonder Man
Marvel’s Wonder Man might be its most self-aware swing in years. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, the series blends superhero mythology with sharp Hollywood satire, following an actor with real superpowers who’s more interested in making it in the entertainment industry than saving the world. Ben Kingsley returns as Trevor Slattery, bringing chaotic, scene-stealing energy to a story that skewers fame, ego, and the machinery that manufactures heroes both on-screen and off.
What makes Wonder Man stand out is its intentionally lighter, weirder tone. This isn’t about multiverse stakes or franchise sprawl — it’s about character, ambition, and identity, wrapped in a Marvel package that feels refreshingly off the beaten path. As the MCU continues to recalibrate, Wonder Man feels like a reminder that superhero stories can still be.
Wonder Man streams on Disney+.
Bridgerton
Netflix’s crown jewel returns with Bridgerton turning its attention to Benedict Bridgerton, played by Luke Thompson, finally stepping into the romantic spotlight. This season adapts An Offer from a Gentleman, pairing Benedict with Yerin Ha as Sophie, a young woman living a double life that leads to a Cinderella-style romance sparked at a lavish masquerade ball. The familiar ensemble remains in orbit, but this is very much Benedict’s story.
As ever, Bridgerton thrives on its balance of escapism and emotional honesty. The series continues to wrap modern themes — power, desire, identity, and agency — in lavish Regency-era aesthetics, delivering glossy comfort viewing that still resonates culturally. Its return feels less like a simple season drop and more like a pop-culture event, reminding viewers why Bridgerton remains one of streaming’s most reliable conversation-starters.
Bridgerton streams on Netflix.
Shrinking — Season 3
One of television’s most quietly affecting series returns with Shrinking Season 3, led by Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, whose unlikely on-screen partnership continues to anchor the show’s emotional core. The series follows a group of therapists, friends, and family members navigating grief, healing, and change, with strong and focused sense of humor. Season 3 deepens those themes, focusing on what it actually means to move forward and it features a new cast member, Michael J. Fox.
What sets Shrinking apart is its refusal to offer easy answers. Growth is messy, relationships are complicated, and healing takes time. Yet the show never loses its warmth, finding humor in pain and connection in shared struggle. With its ensemble cast firing on all cylinders and its emotional stakes grounded in everyday life, Shrinking remains one of Apple TV’s most rewarding watches — a series that sneaks up on you and stays with you after the episode ends.
Shrinking streams on Apple TV.
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