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This is a dated guide to ten television and film picks for September 5–7, 2025. The list includes new premieres, episodes and seasons already streaming, plus films available through streaming or digital purchase at the time. Platform details below reflect Tom’s Guide’s roundup published September 5, 2025—not current availability.
TV premieres and new episodes
Task (HBO/HBO Max)
Tom’s Guide reported that episode one of this limited crime series was scheduled for Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET. Mark Ruffalo leads the cast, alongside Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones, Thuso Mbedu and Raúl Castillo. Tom’s Guide’s September 5 roundup listed HBO/HBO Max as the viewing destination.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 (AMC)
The season premiere was scheduled for Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET. The roundup named AMC, AMC+ and streaming bundles Sling or Fubo as viewing routes for the series. These are the options it reported for that weekend, not confirmation of present-day availability.
The Great British Baking Show collection 13 (Netflix)
Episode one was scheduled to arrive Friday, September 5, 2025, at 3 a.m. ET. The new collection follows twelve amateur bakers as they compete in the tent.
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Seasons and episodes already streaming
The Paper (Peacock)
All ten episodes were streaming when the roundup appeared. Greg Daniels created the series, which stars Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore; Oscar Nuñez returns as Oscar Martinez.
NCIS: Tony and Ziva (Paramount+)
The first three episodes were streaming at publication. The sequel follows Tony and Ziva in Paris with their daughter.
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Wednesday season 2, part 2 (Netflix)
All four episodes of part 2 were streaming at publication. The roundup also noted a cameo by Lady Gaga and a new song.
The Runarounds (Prime Video)
All eight episodes were streaming at publication. The series follows teenagers in Wilmington pursuing rock stardom.
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Movies to watch
Highest 2 Lowest (Apple TV+)
Spike Lee reimagines Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low in this film starring Denzel Washington as a music mogul.
The Naked Gun (digital purchase)
The roundup reported that the film was available to purchase through Amazon or Apple. That refers to digital purchase, not a physical release.
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Friendship (HBO Max)
This dark comedy stars Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd.
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The dates and service names are a snapshot from September 5–7, 2025. Streaming catalogs change, and this roundup does not establish where any title is available now or in every region. Check the relevant service or digital storefront for current access.
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