New Streaming Options This Week: BTS Returns, Peaky Blinders Movie, More

This week brings exciting new streaming content including BTS's highly anticipated comeback album after military service, a new Peaky Blinders movie on Netflix, and fresh shows starring Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington. Entertainment options also include new music from Luke Combs and the launch of spring's most buzzed-about video game.

A star-studded psychological thriller featuring Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara is launching on Apple TV under the title “Imperfect Women,” while fresh musical releases from both BTS and Luke Combs highlight this week’s new entertainment arrivals across streaming platforms.

Additional noteworthy content hitting your screens includes a brand new “Peaky Blinders” film titled “The Immortal Man,” the season’s most anticipated video game release called Crimson Desert, and Bradley Cooper’s latest directorial effort “Is This Thing On?” featuring Will Arnett and Laura Dern.

Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in “The Immortal Man,” the latest “Peaky Blinders” installment arriving on Netflix Friday, March 20. Series originator Steven Knight penned the screenplay while Tom Harper took the director’s chair, with Rebecca Ferguson and Barry Keoghan joining the cast. All six previous seasons remain available on Netflix for viewers wanting to revisit or catch up on the series.

Bradley Cooper takes on directing duties for “Is This Thing On?,” his third directorial project starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern in a story about a divorcing man who discovers stand-up comedy. The film draws inspiration from Manchester comedian Joseph Bishop’s real experiences. Associated Press reviewer Jocelyn Noveck described it as “a deeply felt film about one teetering marriage, and a work whose power sneaks up on you slowly.” The movie debuts on Hulu Friday, March 20.

“Wicked: For Good,” the dramatic finale of Jon M. Chu’s two-part adaptation, arrives on Peacock Friday, March 20. The cast returns with Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum and others for this darker second installment, which received less favorable reviews than its predecessor and garnered no Oscar nominations. AP Film Writer Jake Coyle noted in his review that “‘Wicked: For Good,’ rather than conjuring Oz anew, always feels like it’s jumping from one set piece to another. Maybe this is a silly gripe for a fantasyland. (‘I don’t have any idea where the offices of the Lollipop Guild are!’) But I rarely found myself lifted into a movie world, but rather sat watching it — sometimes with admiration, rarely with delight — from the mezzanine. The rub of going for maximum effect all the time is that the actors never have a chance to simply be.”

The highly awaited return of BTS happens Friday, March 20, with “ARIRANG” marking their first complete album since all seven members—RM, Jin, Jimin, V, Suga, Jung Kook and j-hope—finished South Korea’s required military service. Their devoted fanbase, known as ARMY, has reached peak excitement levels. Adding to the celebration, supporters can watch their live comeback show on Netflix Saturday, called “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE ‘ARIRANG,'” broadcasting from Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square.

Luke Combs faces the challenge of matching his own massive success, having achieved pop crossover status largely through his widely popular version of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car.” His answer comes in the form of a new album, “The Way I Am,” releasing Friday. The tracks “Be By You” and “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” have already become country radio favorites, positioning the album to become one of the year’s major country releases.

“Imperfect Women” brings together Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara in an Apple TV psychological thriller about three close friends whose relationship crumbles following a criminal incident. Moss and Washington serve as executive producers for this series adapted from Araminta Hall’s novel. The supporting cast features Joel Kinnaman, Corey Stoll, Leslie Odom Jr., Sheryl Lee Ralph and Ana Ortiz. The eight-episode series launches Wednesday with its first two episodes.

“The Lady” debuts Wednesday on Britbox as a limited series dramatizing Jane Andrews’ true story—a former dresser for the Duchess of York who was imprisoned for killing her boyfriend. This four-part production stars Mia McKenna-Bruce as Andrews and Natalie Dormer as Sarah Ferguson.

Following the success of the awkward yet brilliant comedy “Jury Duty” in 2023, many questioned whether a second season could work. The original followed Ronald, who believed he was serving on an actual jury for a real case being filmed by documentarians, unaware that everyone except him were actors. Season two introduces Anthony, a temporary worker at a family hot sauce company who doesn’t realize his coworkers are performers and every situation is scripted during a company retreat. “Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat” premieres Wednesday on Prime Video.

The beloved Hallmark series “When Calls the Heart” gets a prequel called “Hope Valley: 1874” exclusively for Hallmark+. Bethany Joy Lenz portrays Rebecca Clarke, a Chicago woman who travels with her daughter to start fresh in the Canadian frontier. When their wagon fails, she must rely on assistance from an unmarried local rancher. Jill Hennessy co-stars in this series premiering Saturday, March 21 on Hallmark+.

Lisa Kudrow reprises her role as struggling actress Valerie Cherish in HBO’s “The Comeback” for a third and final season. Each of the show’s three seasons has been separated by roughly a decade, chronicling a woman’s efforts to remain relevant in Hollywood’s constantly evolving entertainment industry. The new episodes find Cherish starring in an AI-written television series. This dark comedy begins streaming Sunday, March 22 on HBO Max.

Crimson Desert represents spring’s most talked-about gaming release, an expansive role-playing adventure from South Korean developer Pearl Abyss. Players follow Kliff, a warrior in the medieval-inspired realm of Pywel who embarks on a revenge quest after he and his allies are attacked. Expect battles against typical fantasy enemies including witches, demons, ogres and dragons, with promotional footage even showing a flying mechanical unit. The game launches Thursday for PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S and PC.

Baseball enthusiasts received an early season bonus with this year’s World Baseball Classic, making it fitting that Team USA captain Aaron Judge graces the cover of MLB The Show 26. This year’s version allows players to recreate the WBC alongside unlimited Major League seasons, whether controlling an entire organization or developing a single player from minor leagues to the Hall of Fame. New additions include “Bear Down Pitching” and “Big Zone Hitting” for crucial moments, plus the ability to dispute ball and strike calls. The game releases Monday for PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S and Switch.