{
  "id": 11459667,
  "title": "7 new movies and TV shows to watch at home this weekend (October 2)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/7-new-movies-and-tv-shows-to-watch-at-home-this-weekend-october-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/streaming/7-new-movies-and-tv-shows-to-watch-on-netflix-prime-video-hbo-max-and-more-this-weekend-october-2"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The final three months of 2026 have brought a slew of new movies and TV shows to stream at home. From period dramas to crime thrillers, there's something for everyone.\n\nEast of Eden, a Netflix original, stars Florence Pugh in a new period adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel. The series boasts a star-studded cast and crew, promising to be a compelling watch.\n\nWar, an HBO Max original, features Sienna Miller and Dominic West in a legal drama centered around a messy divorce involving a wealthy tech entrepreneur. The show has garnered over 117 million views on YouTube, indicating a high level of interest.\n\nScrub season 2, available on Hulu and Disney+, offers fans of the beloved medical comedy-drama a chance to revisit the beloved characters and their antics. Prepare for emotional moments amidst the laughter.\n\nFor horror enthusiasts, Evil Dead Burn on HBO Max delivers plenty of blood and gore. While the film may prioritize jump scares over a strong narrative, it's an entertaining watch for those in the mood for a fright.\n\nPrime Video's Kill Jackie, starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, follows a wealthy art dealer targeted by a squad of hitmen. The show, adapted from a novel, promises a thrilling action-packed binge watch.\n\nThe Widower: Til Death Do Us Part, a Netflix true crime docufilm, delves into the mysterious deaths of Thomas Randolph's six wives. The investigation, led by Dateline's Dan Slepian, promises to be a gripping exploration of a shocking case.",
  "summary": "From Florence Pugh's new Netflix show to HBO's latest legal drama, here's what you'll want to tune into this weekend.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}