A new drag show and a series starring Succesion’s Sarah Snook – what to watch this week

Monday, July 24

Till, Prime Video

Directed by Chinonye Chukwu, Till tells the story of Emmett Till, who is murdered in 1955 in a brutal lynching. After his death, his mother vows to expose the racism behind the attack while working to have those involved brought to justice. Danielle Deadwyler, Whoopie Goldberg and Jalyn Hall star. 

Tuesday, July 25

You Hurt My Feelings, Prime Video

A novelist’s longstanding marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book… which he doesn’t think is good. Brought to you by acclaimed filmmaker Nicole Holofcener, You Hurt My Feelings is a film about trust, lies, and the things we say to protect the people we love most. 

Wednesday, July 26

Drag Me To Dinner, Disney+

If you want an outrageous and unforgettable party, call someone who can make something fabulous and highly entertaining out of next to nothing… in other words, call a Drag Queen. In Drag Me To Dinner, Neil Patrick Harris joins drag superstar Bianca Del Rio and the fabulous Haneeah Woods for a close-ended comedic competition that sees two new pairs of Queens go wig-to-wig in themed culinary and design challenges as they each try to throw the most fabulous dinner party yet. 

Thursday, July 27

The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders, Netflix

In January 2006, after more than 40 murders, several failed arrests, and multiple contradictions, a woman is detained in broad daylight. Her name: Juana Barraza. Known in the world of lucha libre as “The Lady of Silence” and baptised by the media as “The Old-Lady Killer”, it’s a nickname that is to become part of Mexico’s dark history as well as its incomparable pop culture.

Friday, July 28

Winnie the Pooh, the Bord Gáis

Disney’s iconic Winnie the Pooh comes to the Bord Gáis this week for two days only from 28-30 July. Suitable for all ages, the 55-minute show sees Winnie, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, Owl and Tigger too come to life in a beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation of the beloved animated TV series. Featuring the Sherman Brothers’ classic Grammy Award-winning music with further songs by A.A. Milne, this beautiful fresh stage adaptation is told with stunning life-sized puppetry through the eyes of the characters we all know and love, in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood. More details and booking info here.

Saturday, July 29

The Beanie Bubble, Apple TV+

Zach Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Snook, and Geraldine Viswanathan lead the all-cast line-up in The Beanie Bubble, a new comedy-drama about why the world suddenly started treating stuffed animals like gold. Ty Warner was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women grew his masterstroke of an idea into the biggest toy craze in history. The Beanie Bubble is an inventive story about what and who we value, and the unsung heroes whose names didn’t appear on the heart-shaped tag of our favourite childhood teddies.

Sunday, July 30

How to Become a Cult Leader, Netflix

Disguised as a guidebook for capturing a devoted cult following, this docuseries takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the rise of six famed flock leaders and what it takes to achieve unconditional love, endless devotion and the power to control people’s minds, bodies and souls.

Feature image via Apple TV+ media centre