Top Streaming Picks This Week: Government Cheese, Law & Order: Organized Crime

Looking for some new shows to binge-watch this week? Look no further! There are some exciting premieres and returns happening on your favorite streaming platforms.

Let’s start with Apple TV+, where you can catch David Oyelowo in the quirky new series “Government Cheese.” Set in 1969, Oyelowo plays Hampton Chambers, a man trying to start fresh after being released from prison. His invention of a self-sharpening power drill might just be his ticket to a better life. The show premieres on Wednesday.

Over on Peacock, “Law & Order: Organized Crime” is back for its fifth season. Mariska Hargitay reunites with her old partner, Detective Elliot Stabler, played by Christopher Meloni. Together, they work to take down New York’s modern-day crime families and illegal enterprises. The two-episode premiere airs on Thursday.

If you’re in the mood for a comedy, check out Tubi’s “Boarders,” which follows five Black inner-city teenagers thriving at an elite boarding school in London. The second season kicks off on Thursday, following the success of the first season, which was “certified fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes.

For some animated fun, head to Prime Video for Ramy Youssef’s new series, “#1 Happy Family USA.” The show follows the Hussein family, immigrants trying to navigate American life, with the first episode taking place on September 10, 2001. All eight episodes will be available on Thursday.

Looking for a thrilling movie night? Hulu is premiering “The Order,” a 1970s-styled crime thriller starring Jude Law as an FBI agent investigating violent crimes in the Pacific Northwest. The film is based on a true story and is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

If horror is more your style, Peacock offers “Wolf Man,” where Christopher Abbott’s character transforms into a werewolf while trying to protect his family. Julia Garner also stars in this chilling film from Leigh Whannell.

There’s plenty to watch this week, from drama to comedy to horror. So grab some popcorn, get cozy on the couch, and enjoy these exciting new shows and movies on your favorite streaming platforms.