September’s first weekend brings a varied streaming line-up for Australian viewers, from Guy Ritchie’s latest crime drama and a football comedy starring Glen Powell to returning favourites and newly available series.
For a relaxed viewing setup, pair your weekend watchlist with a comfortable arcade machine, or browse the RETROCADE arcade blog for more gaming ideas.
1. The Gentlemen
- Available on: Netflix
- Genre: Action
- Episode count: 8 per season
- Cast: Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Ray Winstone
The second season of The Gentlemen continues the story of Eddie Horniman, played by Theo James, as his illegal cannabis empire grows. The series is based on Guy Ritchie’s 2019 film and follows a British soldier who unexpectedly inherits a vast estate and becomes the Duke of Halstead. He soon discovers that the property conceals a large cannabis operation.
The season delivers lavish locations, elaborate costumes, energetic chases and chaotic shootouts. Its frequent close-up shots of characters addressing the camera may be less effective, but the production remains visually striking.
2. Chad Powers
- Available on: Hulu
- Genre: Sports comedy
- Episode count: 6 per season
- Cast: Glen Powell, Steve Zahn, Toby Huss
Glen Powell returns as Russ Holliday, a star quarterback whose career collapses after he makes a foolish mistake on the field and punches a fan during a live broadcast. To get back into football, he adopts the identity of Chad Powers and joins a struggling team. His disguise relies on prosthetics, a cheap wig and plenty of improvisation.
3. The Varnell Hill Show
- Available on: Paramount Plus
- Genre: Comedy
- Episode count: 8 per season
- Cast: Tommy Davidson, Judy Gold, Chris Williams
First introduced 30 years ago in Martin, Varnell Hill is known for his memorable theme song. This spin-off reimagines the character as a late-night host who crosses paths with a range of personalities.
4. Earle Meets World
- Available on: Netflix
- Genre: Reality TV
- Episode count: 8 per season
- Cast: Alix Earle, Ashtin Earle, TJ and Ashley Earle
Earle Meets World follows influencer Alix Earle and her family across an eight-episode reality series. Its format recalls the family-focused style of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
5. Lovesick
- Available on: Netflix
- Genre: Romance
- Episode count: 7 per season
- Cast: Renata Vaca, Juan Pablo Fuentes, Iván Amozurrutia
This Mexican period drama centres on Emilia, a determined woman who dreams of studying medicine. Her life becomes tangled in a love triangle involving two men, each representing a different important part of her world.
6. The Sex Lives of College Girls
- Available on: Netflix
- Genre: Comedy
- Episode count: 30 total
- Cast: Pauline Chalamet, Renee Rapp, Amrit Kaur, Alyah Chanelle Scott
Created by Mindy Kaling, this HBO Max series is now streaming on Netflix. It follows four roommates at Essex College in Vermont as they balance friendship, personal difficulties, dating and demanding academic lives.
7. Heartland
- Available on: Netflix
- Genre: Drama
- Episode count: 279 total
- Cast: Amber Marshall, Michelle Morgan, Shaun Johnston
The 19th season of Heartland is available on Netflix, extending the long-running story of a family and its cattle ranch in Heartland, Alberta. With 279 episodes listed in total, the Canadian series remains the country’s longest-running one-hour scripted drama.
8. American Classic
- Available on: Prime Video
- Genre: Comedy-drama
- Episode count: 8 per season
- Cast: Kevin Kline, Jon Tenney, Laura Linney
After premiering on MGM Plus earlier this year, American Classic arrives on Prime Video. Kevin Kline plays a self-absorbed Broadway star whose public meltdown follows a confrontation with a theatre critic. The viral embarrassment sends him back to his Pennsylvania hometown, where he attempts to help his family rescue a struggling diner.
Choose your weekend watch
Whether you prefer action, sport, romance, reality television or a long-running family drama, this week’s list covers several different moods. If you want to keep the gaming nearby between episodes, explore compact bartop arcades, virtual pinball machines or the arcade machine buying guide.
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