This list is a dated guide to 11 movies and shows highlighted for the weekend of September 6–8, 2024. It includes seven series or specials and four films across Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Peacock, Hulu, Max and Starz. The service pairings below reflect Kelly Woo’s Tom’s Guide article, last updated September 7, 2024—not confirmed streaming availability today or in every region. Read the original September 2024 guide.
Series and specials
Slow Horses season 4 — Apple TV Plus
A bombing at MI5 brings secrets about agent River Cartwright’s grandfather, David Cartwright, into the open. Jackson Lamb also faces a dangerous new antagonist, Frank Harkness. The spy thriller stars Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Jonathan Pryce and Hugo Weaving. Woo singled it out as the top pick in her September guide.
![The Hunger Games: 4-Movie Collection [Blu-ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zW0jkzAWL._SL160_.jpg)
The Perfect Couple — Netflix
A wealthy Nantucket wedding turns into a mystery when a body is found on the beach. Nicole Kidman plays novelist Greer Garrison Winbury, while Eve Hewson plays the bride-to-be, Amelia Sacks.
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist — Peacock
This heist miniseries is set around Muhammad Ali’s 1970 return to boxing. A robbery at an Atlanta after-party drives the story; Kevin Hart and Don Cheadle are among the cast named in the guide.
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English Teacher — Hulu / FX
Brian Jordan Alvarez stars as Evan Marquez, an Austin high-school teacher, in this workplace comedy he created. The September 2024 guide listed the series as streaming on Hulu, with episodes airing Mondays on FX at that time.
Tell Me Lies season 2 — Hulu
Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco return to Baird College after a breakup, where new partners and their wider circle draw them into further relationship drama.
Selling Sunset season 8 — Netflix
The reality series follows agents at the O Group as they pursue luxury-home listings in Los Angeles amid a softer market. The season adds agent Alanna Gold.
Rank #2
![Planet of the Apes 4-movie Collection 2011-2024 (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes + War for the Planet of the Apes + Dawn of the Planet of the Apes + Rise of the Planet of the Apes) [Blu-ray] [Region Free]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NLDJBGlrL._SL160_.jpg)
- Planet of the Apes 4-movie Collection 2011-2024 (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes + War for the Planet of the Apes + Dawn of the Planet of the Apes + Rise of the Planet of the Apes) [Blu-ray] [Region Free]
- Includes 4 Films (2011-2024) – Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, War for the Planet of the Apes, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
- Region-Free Blu-ray – Playable worldwide, no restrictions
- Stunning HD Quality – Experience breathtaking cinematography and intense action sequences in high definition
- Immersive Audio – Enhanced sound for a cinematic experience
Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef — Netflix
This is an on-demand recording of the Labor Day live hot-dog-eating contest rematch between Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi, rather than a scripted series.
Movies
The Boy and the Heron — Max
Hayao Miyazaki’s coming-of-age fantasy follows Mahito, who moves to the countryside after his mother’s death. An old tower leads him into an otherworldly realm.
Rebel Ridge — Netflix
In Jeremy Saulnier’s action thriller, ex-Marine Terry Richmond arrives in Shelby Springs to post bail for his cousin. When corrupt local police take his savings, he joins forces with court clerk Summer McBride.
Rank #3
![Flow (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EL6AUypOL._SL160_.jpg)
- Genre: Family; Animation
- Number of Discs: 2
- Number of Tracks: 0
- Playback Duration: 85
- Rating: PG
Sonic the Hedgehog — Netflix
This family adventure follows Sonic as he hides on Earth, attracting the attention of the government and Dr. Robotnik. The guide presented it as an option for family viewing and franchise fans.
Imaginary — Starz
Blumhouse’s supernatural horror film centers on Jessica, who returns to her childhood home and discovers a sinister side to Chauncey, the bear who was once her imaginary friend.
How to use this list
The lineup ranges from espionage and relationship drama to animation, action, family adventure and horror. Woo’s guide framed Slow Horses season 4 and The Perfect Couple as its lead picks, with Fight Night also highlighted as a debut.
These platform labels are historical: the cited article reported them for its September 2024 weekend. It does not establish current catalog status, regional rights, prices or subscription requirements. Check the title directly with the relevant service in your country before planning to watch.
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