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With so many streaming platforms available, there's certainly no shortage of options when you're searching for what to watch this weekend. However, between Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Apple TV+, Peacock and more places to stream content, finding a great new show or movie can feel overwhelming.
To help you stop scrolling and start streaming, CBS Essentials has rounded up some of the best series and movies to watch this week, from brand-new shows to big-box-office films you might have missed in theaters. From the fifth and final season of FX's “Better Things” to Wes Anderson's latest star-studded film, “The French Dispatch,” we've got your weekend watch list covered.
For even more recommendations, make sure to check out our guides to everything that's new on Prime Video, what's new on Hulu and what's new on Paramount+ this month. If you're looking for a family-friendly list of new titles to stream on your next family movie night, check out the CBS Essentials family streaming guide. And if you're not yet subscribed to any of these streaming video sites yet, you can check out our guide to learn which streaming service is right for you.
Here's our roundup of the best TV shows and movies to stream this week:
The French Dispatch
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Wes Anderson's delightfully quirky and cinematically satisfying “The French Dispatch” is finally available to stream. The film is broken up into four vignettes about a team of journalists, who are also mourning a beloved editor. This playful film boasts a cast jam-packed with stars, including Benicio del Toro, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton, Léa Seydoux, Frances McDormand, Timothée…