For fans of movies and series, the week is full of great releases. There is a range of options to watch over the weekend on the main streaming services in Brazilbetween 01/09/22 and 01/15/23.
The big highlight is for the series The Last of Us. The adaptation of one of the most famous and awarded franchises in the world of games promises to be the most faithful work of a TV game. In addition, there is also the animation Velma, which brings the character from the drawing Scooby Doo in a film aimed at an adult audience.
Check out our list of what to watch over the weekend on streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Star Plus!
1. The Last Of Us – HBO Max
One of the most anticipated series of 2023, mainly by the gamer audience, will finally arrive at the HBO Max streaming service, on January 15th.
She brings the world ravaged by a virus that turns people into cannibalistic creatures. However, salvation may lie in young Ellie (Bella Ramsey), who is immune to the disease and has the potential to be the key to a cure. It’s up to the survivor Joel to protect the girl from the dangers of everyday life.
The series has been highly praised by critics, pointed out by many vehicles as the best film or TV adaptation of a game. Much of this success is due to HBO’s bet on having Neil Druckmann, the game’s director, to also command the adaptation.
2. Vikings: Valhalla – Season 2 – Netflix
One of the most acclaimed series of recent years, Vikings won a prequel in 2022. It tells the events that occurred 100 years before the original series, showing how great legends emerged among Nordic warriors, amid an ever-changing Europe.
Netflixthe second season of Vikings: Valhalla brings new and old enemies that have emerged to make life hell for Freydis, Leif and Harald at the ends of the world. Again the quest for power, and new places to conquer in chaotic Europe, are the main objectives of the group of Nordic warriors.
3. Avatar: Deep Dive 20/20 Special Edition – Disney Plus
For those who have watched Avatar: The Way of Water, a documentary special about the film has just been released on the Disney Plus streaming service. It features behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the feature, as well as exclusive interviews with stars Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Kate Winslet and Stephen Lang.
disney plusThe special, which was produced in partnership with the ABC News channel, also shows in detail the preparation of young actors who joined the film’s cast. Finally, there are little hints from director James Cameron of what viewers will be able to see in the next film in the franchise. avatarwhich has already been confirmed by him.
4. Velma – HBO Max
Velma is an animation that brings a very different vision of the character that, for many years, we followed in the drawing Scooby Doo. It shows a nerdy young woman during high school, who seeks to fit in with the members of the Mystery Machine in her first investigation.
HBO MaxThe animation features a series of curiosities, such as Velma’s Indian descent, scenes of violence, blood and adult jokes.
- Don’t Miss: Check out 5 curiosities about Velma, from Scooby Doo
However, for old – and adult – fans of Scooby-Doo, unfortunately the film does not feature the iconic clumsy dog that solves most of the investigated crimes.
5. Jamie Vs Britney: The Spears Family Trial – HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video
One of pop music’s biggest stars, Britney Spears has had a troubled career. And much of this is due to her father, who, in addition to being her manager, sought to have complete control of his daughter, whether managing all her money, controlling her day to day life and imposing routines on the singer.
HBO MaxBut after thirteen years, Britney Spears managed to get rid of her father’s guardianship in court, which, according to him, was only to protect his daughter from fame and the problems caused by her. The documentary shows behind the scenes of the trialand brings all the details of the years where the singer was under the strict supervision of her father.
Now that you have good options for what to watch over the weekend, just prepare the popcorn and check out all the best streaming services here in Brazil. Keep an eye out here My Seriesbecause every week we have more indications!
