Streaming this week – quick links
Streaming this week
HBO Max: streaming this week
Free Willy – 11 April
Films. Jesse, a 12-year-old orphan, befriends a captive orca and all sorts of land and sea adventures ensue. Two films showing are: Free Willy (1993) and Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995).
Apple TV: streaming this week
Outcome – 10 April
Film (2026). A dark comedy film that centres on Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves), a beloved Hollywood star who must dive into the depths of his hidden demons after he is extorted with a mysterious video that’s sure to shatter his image and end his career.
With the support of his lifelong besties Kyle (Cameron Diaz) and Xander (Matt Bomer), along with his crisis lawyer Ira (Jonah Hill), Reef embarks on a soul-searching journey to make amends with anyone he could have possibly wronged in hopes of identifying the blackmailer.
Co-writer and director Hill brings a unique lens to Reef’s wild but spiritually cleansing, nostalgic and eye-opening trip down memory lane, where confronting his past might be the only way to rescue his future.
ABC iview: streaming this week
Australian Story: The Westall UFO Mystery – 6 April
On April 6, 1966, a Melbourne school was thrown into chaos when strange objects appeared in the sky. It remains the largest mass UFO sighting in Australian history, witnessed by more than a hundred students in broad daylight.
Sixty years later, through the eyes of the now-adult witnesses, Australian Story examines the enduring impact of that day and the efforts to make sense of it that followed.
‘It was large, easily visible, circular, silver and clearly under some form of control,’ says retired school principal Ken Stallard, who was 15 at the time.
Foreign Correspondent: The Mamdani Effect – 7 April
When a young Muslim Asian American who proudly called himself a democratic socialist was elected Mayor of New York City, the world took notice. Zohran Mamdani has quickly become America’s newest political star.
In the richest city in the country, where an affordability crisis is now impacting the middle class, his message of tax increases for the rich, rent freezes and free childcare have been embraced by a city that had had enough.
Caper Crew – 10 April
Amelia and Kai Delaney’s quiet lives are upended when their con-artist grandmother Queenie teaches them the art of the grift – sparking their hunt for the priceless Woodspring Nug.
Secrets At Red Rocks – 10 April
Twelve-year-old Jake is drawn into a world of mythical creatures and adventure when he finds a sealskin hidden on the rocky shores of his father’s seaside home in Wellington, New Zealand. Can he protect his family from the danger he’s unleashed?
Wild Isles With David Attenborough – 12 April
Series. David Attenborough explores Britain’s mountain, woodland, grassland, freshwater and ocean habitats to reveal globally important wildlife and places, as spectacular as any he has seen in the world.
SBS On Demand: streaming this week
Mastermind Season 8 – 6 April
Series. Hosted by Marc Fennell, TV’s hardest quiz show is back! This season, Mastermind begins with a special Family Week, where relatives go head-to-head in the famous black chair, testing not just their knowledge but the pride, rivalry, and shared passions that run in the family.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks Season 4 – 6 April
Series. Greg Davies is joined by regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for music-themed mayhem as the two panels take a satirical swipe at the world of popular music and score points for their team.
48 Hours: Escape From Chernobyl – 8 April
Documentary. 48 Hours: Escape from Chernobyl examines the worst nuclear disaster in human history and one of the most impactful global events of the twentieth century.
By focusing on the initial 48-hour period that followed the explosion of the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant on 26th April 1986, a period during which the Soviet state attempted to hide the scale of the tragedy from the world, we tell the largely unknown story of the first responders, nuclear scientists and every day citizens of the nearby town of Pripyat, as they tried to contain the unfolding nuclear meltdown.
Mozart/Mozart – 9 April
Series. Bursting with opulence, modern beats and unforgettable images, this tale of ambition and deception gives voice to Mozart’s overlooked sister (Havana Joy Josephine Braun). From the producers of the international hit Sisi comes another iconic female figure for a global audience.
Fifteen years have passed since Maria Anna Mozart’s career as a ‘Wunderkind’ alongside her brother Amadeus (Eren M Güvercin) came to an end. None other than Maria Theresa – mother of Marie Antoinette – banished the young woman from the stage. Now Maria Anna works from behind the scenes, while her brother claims the spotlight for himself.
A New ANZAC – 10 April
Series. A New Anzac is a four-part documentary series which follows the latest redevelopment of the Australian War Memorial (AWM). Discover the AWM’s unique purpose as a memorial, museum, and archive, and the impact this institution has on Australian society.
Shadow Man – 11 April
Series. In 1939, the world stood on the brink of war. An enigmatic Canadian businessman, William Stephenson, embarked on a mission that would change history. His adversaries were formidable: Adolf Hitler, and Charles Lindbergh, America’s hero.
As the Second World War raged on, Stephenson executed a top-secret operation of paramount significance. Operating undercover in New York City as British Passport Control, Stephenson’s mission focused on countering Nazi propaganda in the U.S. and drawing America into the war.
Binge: streaming this week
The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17 – 6 April
Series. Atlanta’s most iconic women serve up seismic drama across 12 hour-long episodes, express from the US.
The Chocolate Queen Season 6 – 7 April
Series. The queen of confectionery serves new challenges filled with sugar, skill and spectacular creations.
Stan: streaming this week
The Miniature Wife – 9 April
Series. A dark, comedic battle of wills between an egotistical scientist and his shrunken spouse. Starring Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen, The Miniature Wife follows brilliant but egotistical scientist Les (Macfadyen). After accidentally shrinking his wife Lindy (Banks) during a failed experiment, he promises to fix it in a day or two, tops.
But as the days drag on, Lindy realises her captivity isn’t an accident… it’s control. Trapped in a dollhouse and armed with nothing but her wits, she begins to fight back. What starts as a marriage in crisis spirals into an epic, twisted battle for dominance and survival.
The series features an impressive ensemble cast including Ronny Chieng, Zoe Lister-Jones and Sofia Rosinsky.
Hacks Season 5: 10 April
Series. Hacks is back with what is set to be a stellar final season after a tumultuous Season 4 finale. Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) get out of their creative funk after a tabloid accidentally reported that Deborah had died at the end of the season – this time, committing to actually writing the late-night show they fought so hard for.
Prime Video: streaming this week
The Boys – 8 April
Series. In the fifth and final season, it’s Homelander’s world, completely subject to his erratic, egomaniacal whims.
Hughie, Mother’s Milk and Frenchie are imprisoned in a Freedom Camp. Annie struggles to mount a resistance against the overwhelming Supe force. Kimiko is nowhere to be found. But when Butcher reappears, ready and willing to use a virus that will wipe all Supes off the map, he sets in motion a chain of events that will forever change the world and everyone in it.
Starring Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty and Jessie T Usher.
NBA – throughout April
The 25/26 NBA regular season is coming to an end with a double header on Friday 10 April with:
- Celtics vs Nicks (9.30am AEST | 11am NZT)
- Lakers vs Warriors (12pm AEST | 2pm NZT)
Plus on 11 April:
- Hawks vs Cavaliers (9am AEST | 11am NZT)
- Thunder vs Nuggets (12pm AEST | 2pm NZT)
The 2026 Play-In Tournament will be broadcast exclusively on Prime Video featuring six games on 15, 16 and 18 April. The tournament features the Nos. 7-10 teams in each conference vying for the 7th and 8th NBA Playoff seeds.
Prime members in Australia will also be able to watch select Playoffs live and exclusive on Prime Video beginning 19 April. Full schedule to be announced closer to the time.
Disney+: streaming this week
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord – 6 April
Set after the events of The Clone Wars, Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan, who could be the apprentice he is seeking, that will aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge.
The Testaments – 8 April
Series. An evolution of The Handmaid’s Tale, The Testaments is a dramatic coming-of-age story set in Gilead. The series follows young teens Agnes Mackenzie, dutiful and pious, and Daisy, a new arrival and convert from beyond Gilead’s borders.
As they navigate the gilded halls of Aunt Lydia’s elite preparatory school for future wives, a place where obedience is instilled brutally and always with divine justification, their bond becomes the catalyst that will upend their past, their present and their future.
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair – 10 April
After shielding himself and his daughter from his family for over a decade, Malcolm is dragged back into their orbit when Hal and Lois demand his presence at their 40th anniversary party.
Netflix: recently added
BTS The Comeback: Live – 21 March
Special. K-pop fans, rejoice: BTS is back. The iconic group returns to the stage to perform legendary hits and unveil brand-new tracks in this concert, which will be streamed live to Netflix from Gwanghwamun Square, one of Seoul’s most symbolic landmarks.
The event will celebrate the release of the K-pop supergroup’s highly anticipated fifth studio album, ARIRANG, which is set for release on 20 March.
Inside Season 3 – 23 March
Series. In this British reality series, contestants are selected to stay in a house for a week where they compete in various challenges throughout their stay. Failure in these challenges results in the loss of money from the final prize of £1 million.
Heartbreak High Season 3 – 25 March
Series. Game on, moles. One of Australia’s most culturally resonant modern series is back for its third and final season.
A prank gone wrong. The return of an old flame. Amerie’s final year of high school gets off to a chaotic start, and she can’t seem to catch a break. Join the graduating class of Hartley High as they say goodbye to school and hello to adulthood. Set and filmed in Sydney, the final chapter is one last wild ride.
ScreenHub: Heartbreak High review – the Hartley High kids are back for a final season of chaos
BritBox: streaming this week
The Flatshare Season 1 – 8 April
Series. A journalist and hospice nurse fall in love after agreeing to timeshare a bed. Tiffany and Leon strike an unusual living arrangement: they share a one-bedroom flat on opposite schedules.
Tiffany lives there at night, Leon by day, their only communication a trail of Post-it notes. Navigating failed relationships, career pressures and a manipulative ex, the pair find their bond deepening despite the odds.
Ultimately, they must decide whether to risk everything for a real chance at love.
Starring Jessica Brown Findlay, Anthony Welsh, Bart Edwards, Jonah Hauer-king and Shaniqua Okwok.
