Hollywood’s latest obsession seems to be tossing cowboys, crooks, and corporate drones into a narrative blender, then filming the chaos. According to our most-watched list this weekend, it seems to be yours too. From 1923’s dusty feuds to Severance’s soul-crushing cubicles, there’s something for everyone. Kind of.
Here are your favorites from the weekend – and remember to watch your favorite shows, while automatically skipping the explicit parts with VidAngel.
Dodge the excessive cursing and blood splatter because sometimes you want the thrill without the therapy bill afterward.
Top 5 TV Shows
#1
Synopsis
The Dutton family saga trudges on in this Yellowstone prequel, set during Prohibition and the Great Depression. Jacob and Cara Dutton wrangle their Montana ranch against bandits, drought, and the inevitable family bickering that defines their lineage. It’s like watching your great-grandparents argue over cattle, but with better cinematography.
TV-MA
MPAA Rating
Why? Blood-soaked shootouts, very explicit scenes, some choice curse words, and mature themes like betrayal and land disputes. Apparently, ranching in the 1920s wasn’t a PG affair.
Starring
Harrison Ford
as Jacob Dutton (The Age of Adaline). Yes, Han Solo plays a cowboy now.
Helen Mirren
as Cara Dutton (RED). She’s traded royal tiaras for ranch dust.
Brandon Sklenar
as Spencer Dutton (It Ends with Us). The young guy carrying the family angst.
Notable Producers/Directors
Created by Taylor Sheridan, the man who can’t stop churning out Yellowstone spin-offs (Yellowstone, 1883).
Directed by Ben Richardson (The Chi). He makes Montana look grimly photogenic.
Similar Shows
Yellowstone (same universe, same drama), Godless (Western family grit).
#2
Synopsis
Jack Reacher, a hulking ex-military drifter, wanders into small-town America and punches his way through conspiracies. Think Sherlock Holmes, but with biceps that could crush your car. Each season adapts a Lee Child novel, delivering justice with minimal chit-chat and maximum body counts.
TV-MA
MPAA Rating
Why? Bone-crunching violence (Reacher doesn’t negotiate), profanity, and mature themes like corruption. Not a show for your knitting circle.
Starring
Alan Ritchson
as Jack Reacher. He’s the human equivalent of a tank.
Maria Sten
as Frances Neagley. The sidekick who doesn’t need saving.
Malcolm Goodwin
as Oscar Finlay. The cop who’s perpetually out of his depth.
Notable Producers/Directors
Showrunner Nick Santora (Scorpion, Prison Break).
Executive producer Lee Child, because why not let the author cash in?
Directed by various, including Sam Hill (CSI: NY).
Similar Shows
Jack Ryan (brainy action), Bosch (gritty lone wolf), The Equalizer (vigilante vibes).
#3
Synopsis
A murder mystery unfolds in the White House, where staffers navigate political nonsense and personal dramas while solving a crime. It’s like Clue, but with more bureaucracy and fewer candlesticks. Expect snappy dialogue and secrets buried under red tape.
TV-MA
MPAA Rating
Why? Murder-related violence, excessive language, and mature themes like power struggles. White House gossip is quite mature.
Starring
Uzo Aduba
as Cordelia Cupp (Orange Is the New Black). She’s the detective in sensible shoes.
Andre Braugher
as A.B. Wynter (Brooklyn Nine-Nine). Sadly, his final role.
Giancarlo Esposito
as Marvin Jeffers (Breaking Bad). He’s probably scheming something.
Notable Producers/Directors
Created by Paul William Davies (Scandal).
Executive producers Shonda Rhimes (Grey’s Anatomy, Bridgerton) and Betsy Beers. Shonda’s drama machine never stops.
Directed by Lisa Johnson (Better Call Saul).
Similar Shows
A Man on the Inside, Knives Out, Your Honor (crime cover-ups).
#4
Synopsis
Employees at Lumon Industries undergo a procedure to split their work and personal memories, creating drones who live for spreadsheets. Mark Scout starts questioning the corporate cult, unraveling a dystopian nightmare. It’s The Office, if Kafka ran HR.
TV-MA
MPAA Rating
Why? Psychological horror, violence (workplace injuries), and mature themes like identity loss. Also, Lumon’s creepy vibe isn’t kid-friendly.
Starring
Adam Scott
as Mark Scout (Parks and Recreation). He’s swapped sitcom smiles for existential dread.
Britt Lower
as Helly Riggs. She’s not here for team-building.
John Turturro
as Irving Bailiff (The Big Lebowski). Even his eyebrows are suspicious.
Notable Producers/Directors
Created by Dan Erickson, a newcomer who hit the jackpot.
Directed by Ben Stiller (Zoolander), proving he’s more than just Blue Steel.
Executive producer Patricia Arquette (The Act).
Similar Shows
Homecoming (mind-bending sci-fi), Black Mirror (tech dystopia), The Truman Show (trapped in a system).
#5
Synopsis
Not to be confused with the 2023 film Mob Land, this UK crime drama (also spelled MobLand) follows Harry Da Souza, a fixer for the Harrigan crime family in London. As two mob clans clash, Harry dodges bullets and loyalties. It’s like The Sopranos, but with worse weather.
TV-MA
MPAA Rating
Why? Graphic violence (gang shootouts), pervasive language, and mature themes like betrayal. Not your nan’s Sunday drama.
Starring
Tom Hardy
as Harry Da Souza. He grumbles convincingly.
Pierce Brosnan
as Vincent Harrigan (James Bond). Still suave, now mobbed up.
Helen Mirren
as Maggie Harrigan (1923,). She’s terrifying with a teacup.
Notable Producers/Directors
Created by Ronan Bennett (Top Boy).
Directed by Guy Ritchie (The Gentlemen), who loves a good crime spree.
Executive producers include Hardy and Ritchie. They’re keeping it in the family.).
Similar Shows
Gangs of London (mob warfare), Peaky Blinders (stylish crime), The Gentlemen (Ritchie’s vibe).
Top 5 Movies
#1
Synopsis
A survival thriller where a family flees to a fortified compound during a societal collapse. They face raiders, starvation, and their own bad decisions. It’s The Walking Dead without zombies, or a really intense Airbnb stay gone wrong.
PG-13
MPAA Rating
Why? Violence (raider attacks), language, and mature themes like survival ethics. Family bonding via gunfire rarely gets PG.
Starring
Neal McDonough
as Ian Ross (Yellowstone). He’s the grizzled patriarch.
Dawn Olivieri
as Jenna Ross (Yellowstone, Bright). She’s tough but tired of apocalypse nonsense.
Bailey Chase
as Jeff Eriksson. The guy who probably starts trouble.
Notable Producers/Directors
Directed by Brett Donowho (Acts of Violence).
Produced by Angel Studios (Sound of Freedom).
Similar Movies
Leave the World Behind (modern collapse), Greenland, The Shift (Produced by Angel Studios)
#2
Synopsis
James Harper, a discharged Special Forces sergeant, joins a private military outfit for cash. His first mission goes sideways, exposing a conspiracy. Cue shootouts and brooding. It’s like Taken, but with less phone monologues.
R
MPAA Rating
Why? Strong violence (gunfights, stabbings), language (soldiers swear), and some drug references.
Starring
Chris Pine
as James Harper (Star Trek). He’s scruffy and stressed.
Ben Foster
as Mike (Hell or High Water). The buddy with secrets.
Gillian Jacobs
as Brianne (Community). The worried wife back home.
Notable Producers/Directors
Directed by Tarik Saleh
Produced by Basil Iwanyk (John Wick, Sicario). Action is his middle name.
Similar Movies
American Assassin (mercenary chaos), Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (Pine in peril), Without Remorse (military betrayal).
#3
Synopsis
Big Nick O’Brien chases master thief Donnie Wilson across Europe after the events of Den of Thieves. Bank heists, double-crosses, and sweaty masculinity ensue. It’s a sequel that says, “Why fix what’s loudly broken?”
R
MPAA Rating
Why? Intense violence (heist shootouts), constant profanity, and mature themes like corruption. Butler doesn’t whisper sweet nothings.
Starring
Gerard Butler
as Nick O’Brien (Olympus Has Fallen). He yells a lot.
O’Shea Jackson Jr.
as Donnie Wilson (Straight Outta Compton). He’s the slick crook.
Meadow Williams
as Holly (After).
Notable Producers/Directors
Directed by Christian Gudegast (Den of Thieves, London Has Fallen). He loves explosions.
Produced by Tucker Tooley (Hell or High Water). More bang for your buck.
Similar Movies
Den of Thieves (a given), Triple Frontier (greedy mercenaries).
#4
Synopsis
A grizzled cop, Big Nick, hunts a crew of ex-military bank robbers led by Ray Merrimen in L.A. They plan a Federal Reserve heist, because what else are they to do?
R
MPAA Rating
Why? Graphic violence (bank shootouts), relentless language, and some sexual content. It’s like a bar fight with a budget.
Starring
Gerard Butler
as Nick O’Brien (Law Abiding Citizen). Still yelling.
Pablo Schreiber
as Ray Merrimen (Orange Is the New Black, Halo). The stoic bad guy.
50 Cent
as Enson Levoux (Get Rich or Die Tryin’). He’s here for muscle.
Notable Producers/Directors
Directed by Christian Gudegast (his debut feature). He’s all in on testosterone.
Produced by Mark Canton (300, Immortals). Big budgets, bigger guns.
Similar Movies
Point Break (cops and criminals), Takers (heist crew), Sicario (moral gray zones).
#5
Synopsis
Post-9/11, a U.S. Special Forces team (the first boots on the ground) teams up with Afghan warlords to fight the Taliban on horseback. True story, absurdly heroic, and heavy on explosions. Think Black Hawk Down with saddles.
R
MPAA Rating
Why? Realistic war violence (explosions, shootings), strong language, and mature themes like sacrifice. War on horseback isn’t for the faint of heart.
Starring
Chris Hemsworth
as Mitch Nelson (Extraction). He swaps hammers for rifles.
Michael Shannon
as Hal Spencer. The intense one.
Michael Peña
as Sam Diller. The heart of the team.
Notable Producers/Directors
Directed by Nicolai Fuglsig (first feature, mostly commercials before). He got a big break.
Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (Top Gun, Pirates of the Caribbean). King of loud.
Similar Movies
Lone Survivor (military grit), The Hurt Locker (tense combat).
