“The definition of captivating TV”
 | April 18, 2025 | | |
| | First things first: They finally cast the adults in the new Harry Potter TV series. Now, let’s get to this weekend, which has everything you could want: comedy, tortured romance, and two Michael B. Jordans. (Who saw our wish list?!) Plus, Nathan Fielder is back with more deadpan comedy in The Rehearsal (after wowing us in The Curse). Just in time for 4/20? Now that’s timing. Happy viewing! | Quick links: | |
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| | | | Sunday is April 20—and we’re betting that if you take special notice of that date, you are likely not in a position to make any decisions. So sit back, take a deep breath, and let us guide you through the weeds with some perfect viewing options. Munchies not included. |
| | | | Pride & Prejudice | Can you believe it’s been 20 years since the hand flex? Now is your chance to swoon over Mr. Darcy on the big screen as the 2005 Jane Austen adaptation starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen is re-released in theaters this weekend. | Get tickets! |
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| | The Narrow Road to the Deep North | Jacob Elordi ends up in a POW camp during WWII, sustained only by memories of an affair with his uncle’s wife—an affair that still haunts him decades later, when Ciaran Hinds takes over the role. All five episodes are now streaming on Prime Video. | More details |
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| | The Wedding Banquet | Two queer besties agree to a marriage of convenience for his green card and her IVF—until his family takes it way too seriously and throws an extravagant party. The remake of the Ang Lee movie starring Bowen Yang and Lily Gladstone is now playing in theaters. | More details |
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| | Sinners | Michael B. Jordan stars as twins in 1932 Mississippi, confronting jazz music and vampires over a single day (though he only fights one of those two). Ryan Coogler directs a cast that also includes Delroy Lindo, Hailee Steinfeld, and Wunmi Mosaku. Now playing in theaters. | More details |
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| | The Rehearsal | Almost three years have passed since Season 1 of the Nathan Fielder series premiered, but that has only whetted our appetites for more of Fielder helping regular people rehearse difficult conversations. Season 2 premieres on Max April 20. | More details |
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| | | | Hotel Spotlight | |  |
| | | The Vibe: A step back in time
The Location: Seattle, WA
Luxury Accommodations: At Hotel Sorrento, one of Seattle’s oldest hotels, storied pasts and classic style thrive. Choose from 76 rooms in the heart of Seattle, each designed and decorated differently, featuring carved wood moldings, vintage furnishings, and white marble baths.
Instaworthy Activities: Seattle in the spring and summer is truly unbeatable. Start your day with a coffee from the very first Starbucks at historic Pike Place Market before heading down to the waterfront for a ride on The Great Wheel. When you get back to Hotel Sorrento, you might arrive just in time for a silent reading party in the hotel lounge! | 
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| | | Find out which shows and movies Likewisers are loving this week. Want to add these to your watchlist? Download the Likewise App to rate, review, and save new titles for your next couch sesh. | | | |
| | | | The Roses | Benedict Cumberbatch & Olivia Colman are a couple entering a heated divorce battle in The Roses. The dark comedy—which also stars Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Ncuti Gatwa, Kate McKinnon, Sunita Mani, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao and Belinda Bromilow—is set to premiere Aug. 29. | View trailer |
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