5 Best New Shows to Stream This Week on Netflix, Prime Video and More
This week, several new shows are premiering on various streaming platforms, including Netflix and Prime Video. Notable releases include a new season of 'Rick and Morty' and the final season of 'The Chi.' Additionally, 'Jack Ryan: Ghost War' will wrap up the story of the popular spy series.
- ▪The new horror series 'The Boroughs' is produced by the creators of 'Stranger Things' and features a star-studded cast.
- ▪'Rick and Morty' returns for its ninth season, promising a mix of humor and existential themes.
- ▪'The Chi' begins its eighth and final season, following a cliffhanger from the previous season.
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Home > Creative Content > What to Watch 5 Best New Shows to Stream This Week on Netflix, Prime Video and More From a new “Rick and Morty” season to the next show produced by the Duffer Brothers Jacob Bryant May 17, 2026 @ 2:00 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Alfred Molina in "The Boroughs" (Credit: Netflix) The new shows arriving this week on streamers offer a wide variety of genres and herald in the ending of a few shows. Whether it’s new shows from the creators of “Stranger Things” making their debut or Showtime’s long-running hit “The Chi” beginning its eighth and final season, there is plenty to choose from. Prime Video’s “Jack Ryan” is also the latest series this year to receive a movie tying up loose ends.
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