From true crime and untold history to epic adventure, here are the must-watch stories everyone\u2019s talking about streaming this weekend.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve been scrolling endlessly through your streaming apps wondering what to watch, TheGrio\u2019s got you covered. This week\u2019s picks are stacked with new and fresh releases that mix drama, history, and hard truths. From Netflix\u2019s highly anticipated Jussie Smollett documentary to Sterling K. Brown bringing heart and Black brilliance to\u00a0Washington Black<\/em>, there\u2019s something here that will keep you seated on the couch, tuned in.<\/p>\n What it is:<\/strong>\u00a0A hard-hitting documentary (TV-MA, ~1h 26m) revisiting the controversial 2019 case, featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Smollett, investigators, legal experts, and the Osundairo brothers\u00a0Netflix+1<\/a>.\u00a0Directed by Gagan Rehill and produced by the creators behind\u00a0The Tinder Swindler<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Don\u2019t F**k With Cats<\/em>. The film doesn\u2019t tell you what to think but it gives you facts and perspectives to work with and asks, \u201cWho do\u00a0you<\/em>\u00a0think is telling the truth?\u201d Some people finished the doc saying Jussie is owed an apology, while others say he got what he deserved.<\/p>\n Where & when to watch:<\/strong>\u00a0Available to stream on Netflix starting\u00a0August 22, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n What it is:<\/strong>\u00a0Adapted from Esi Edugyan\u2019s acclaimed novel, this eight-episode period drama follows George Washington \u201cWash\u201d Black, a young enslaved boy on a Barbados plantation whose extraordinary intellect sparks a transatlantic journey toward freedom, guided by Sterling K. Brown\u2019s character, Medwin Harris\u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>Hulu Press<\/a>What to Watch<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s historical fiction with a twist, infused with emotional depth. Critics praise its rich visuals, heart, and bold genre blend and Brown\u2019s performance gives us a stirring story that underscores Black resilience and aspiration.<\/p>\n Where & when to watch:<\/strong>\u00a0All eight episodes dropped\u00a0July 23, 2025<\/strong>, and are now streaming on\u00a0Hulu (US)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Disney+ internationally<\/strong><\/p>\n What it is:<\/strong>\u00a0A gripping five-part docuseries that tracks the days before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina\u2019s landfall. Built from raw archival footage and firsthand accounts, it pulls viewers into the heart of the catastrophe and exposes the systemic failures that left thousands vulnerable. Directed by Traci A. Curry and executive produced by Ryan Coogler\u2019s Proximity Media, the series brings urgency and humanity to one of the most consequential disasters in modern history.<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t just a retelling of a storm but rather a story about survival, injustice, and resilience. The docuseries centers the voices of those too often sidelined, offering emotional truths and hard critiques of how government and society responded when Black lives were on the line.<\/p>\n Where & when to watch:<\/strong>\u00a0Released July 27 on National Geographic, with full availability on Hulu and Disney+ starting July 28.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re in the mood for an intense docuseries, a juicy drama, or an epic reimagining of Black resilience, these series and documentaries are worth your time. So grab the remote, queue them up, and let us know in the comments which one you\u2019re watching first.<\/p>\n More must-reads:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From true crime and untold history to epic adventure, here are the must-watch stories everyone\u2019s talking about streaming this weekend. If you\u2019ve been scrolling endlessly through your streaming apps wondering what to watch, TheGrio\u2019s got you covered. This week\u2019s picks are stacked with new and fresh releases that mix drama, history, and hard truths. 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Washington Black<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Hulu (and internationally via Disney+)<\/h2>\n
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