What to watch and stream this weekend

There is a lot of great TV shows and movies on TV and streaming services this weekend.

From the Eurovision Song Contest final to a new season of Netflix’s hit reality show Bling Empire, there is something for everyone to watch.

Take a look at our top picks to watch and stream in the coming days:

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 on Netflix. In David E. Kelley’s adaptation of Michael Connelly’s 2008 novel The Brass Verdict, an LA defence attorney works out of a chauffeur-driven Lincoln Town Car.
Senior Year on Netflix. Rebel Wilson stars in this comedy as a former high school cheerleader who wakes up from a coma after 20 years and is desperate to return to high school to reclaim her status and become prom queen.
Bling Empire (Season 2) on Netflix. This show follows the lives of a group of wealthy Asian-Americans living in Los Angeles.
The Kids in the Hall Season 1 on Amazon Prime Video. The Canadian comedy sketch show is revived after nearly three decades – with Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald, Bruce McCulloch, Scott Thompson, and Mark McKinney returning for more skits.

The Late Late Show on RTÉ 1 at 9:35pm. Ryan Tubridy hosts the light entertainment show, featuring a mix of celebrity guests, music, in-depth interviews and discussions on the stories that have the nation talking.
I Feel Pretty on RTÉ 2 at 10pm. An insecure woman wakes from a fall believing she is the world’s most beautiful and capable woman. Comedy, starring Amy Schumer and Michelle Williams.
The Zookeeper’s Wife on RTÉ 1 at 11:15pm. A Warsaw animal lover risks her life by helping to shield hundreds of Jews from the Nazis. True-life drama, starring Jessica Chastain.

Home Advantage on RTÉ 1 at 7:10 pm. Quiz hosted by Jennifer Zamparelli in which one player from each of three teams is present in the studio while their families support from home.
Britain’s Got Talent on Virgin Media One at 8pm. Ant and Dec host as more awe-inspiring and showstopping performers take to the stage to try to impress the judges and secure their place in the live semi-finals.
Eurovision Song Contest 2022 on RTÉ 1 at 8pm. Marty Whelan coomentates on coverage of the 66th staging of the competition, hosted by Alessandro Cattelan, Laura Pausini and Mika at the PalaOlimpico in Turin.

Kingsman: The Secret Service on RTÉ 2 at 9pm. A streetwise teenager is given the opportunity to work with a super-secret spy organisation. Action comedy based on a comic book, starring Colin Firth and Taron Egerton.
Sleepless on Virgin Media Two at 9pm. A Las Vegas cop steals a shipment of cocaine from a casino boss, whose associates kidnap his son in retaliation. Action thriller, with Jamie Foxx and Michelle Monaghan.
The Games: The Final on Virgin Media One at 9:20 pm. Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff present the finals from Crystal Palace, with Alex Scott trackside.

For Your Eyes Only on RTÉ 2 at 6:05 pm. James Bond has to locate a missing weapons system before it falls into the wrong hands, but a woman out for revenge threatens his mission. Spy thriller, with Roger Moore and Topol.
The Making of The Mating Game – Behind the Scenes on RTÉ 2 at 8:30 pm. A look at how the nature documentary narrated by David Attenborough was created.
Official Secrets on RTÉ 1 at 9:30 pm. Fact-based drama about the publication of a leaked GCHQ memo in the run-up to the Iraq war and the devastating consequences for the whistleblower. Keira Knightley stars.
Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney on Virgin Media One at 10:15pm. In a world exclusive, two of the biggest names in entertainment come together for a very special one-off show, as the music icon is interviewed by the Golden Globe-winning actor.

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