Weekend Watch: There are 6 new TV shows and movies you need to watch right now.

New year, new me, right? Wrong.

It might be a brand-new calendar year, but you bet that I'll still be spending this weekend watching something while plopped on the couch or at my local cinema.

But what to watch?? With so many options, it can feel too overwhelming to even know where to start.

You know the drill. You finally sit down, glass of wine in hand, only to spend 45 minutes staring at a Netflix menu until you eventually give up and watch Gossip Girl for the 87th time.

Not this weekend! We've done the heavy lifting, filtered out the filler, and curated a line-up that will fill your binge cup this week.

Whether you're in the mood for a gritty crime show, a life-affirming drama, or a big-budget extravaganza, we've got you.

Your downtime is officially sorted. No decisions, just drama.

Here's every new release you should watch this weekend, as recommended by Mamamia's entertainment team.

What to watch this weekend, according to Mamamia's entertainment experts.

Stranger Things: Volume 3.

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The cultural phenomenon Stranger Things has reached its long-awaited conclusion with a feature-length finale, aptly titled 'The Rightside Up'.

Spanning over two hours, the episode delivered a cinematic and emotional farewell that brought the story of Hawkins full circle.

The finale saw the gang reunite for the penultimate battle against Vecna and the Mind Flayer. The action was spread across multiple iconic locations, including the Creel House and the heart of the Upside Down aka the Abyss.

True to the show's roots, the final battle felt like a high-stakes Dungeons and Dragons game, as the episode leaned heavily into the bonds of friendship that shaped the series.

The ending has sparked intense debate online, but one thing we can all agree on is that Jamie Campbell Bower's commanding performance is the glue that holds it all together. All in all, the finale is a bittersweet reminder of why the world first fell in love with these characters back in 2016.

Stranger Things: Volume 3 is streaming on Netflix now.

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Dear Life.

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The Stan Original series Dear Life is a super compelling and affecting Australian drama that's perfect viewing for the new year. Run don't walk to watch this one, folks.

The story follows Brooke Satchwell as Lillian, a woman paralysed by grief after her doctor fiancé, Ash, is tragically killed in a hospital attack.

Seeking a path to healing, Lillian begins tracking down the eleven people who received Ash's donated organs. This journey creates a complex web of human connections as she meets recipients like Andrew, a winemaker with a new heart. The impressive ensemble cast features Eleanor Matsuura, Ben Lawson, Ryan Johnson and Deborah Mailman.

Obviously, keep the tissues handy for this one and get ready to feel some BIG feelings.

Dear Life is now streaming on Stan.

Song Sung Blue.

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Based on the true story of Mike and Claire Sardina, Song Sung Blue is a musical drama following two down-on-their-luck musicians, played by Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, who form a Neil Diamond tribute band called Lightning and Thunder.

Set in Milwaukee, the narrative explores their journey from performing at small local venues to achieving unlikely stardom, including an opening slot for Pearl Jam. Along the way, the couple must navigate personal challenges like a life-altering car accident and health struggles.

The all-star cast is supported by Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi.

Song Sung Blue is in cinemas now.

Run Away.

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Based on the best-selling novel by Harlan Coben, Run Away is a gripping British thriller that's tailor-made for a weekend binge.

The eight-part series follows Simon Greene, a wealthy man whose life is shattered when his eldest daughter, Paige, runs away from home and descends into a world of drug addiction.

After finding her busking in a park, Simon becomes embroiled in a violent altercation that leads to the murder of Paige's boyfriend and exposes a dark web of family secrets and a mysterious cult.

The cast features James Nesbitt as Simon, Minnie Driver as his wife Ingrid, and Ellie de Lange as Paige, alongside Ruth Jones, Alfred Enoch and Lucian Msamati.

If you're a fan of Coben's other Netflix adaptations, this won't disappoint.

Run Away is streaming now on Netflix.

Time Flies.

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Based on the novels by Claudia Piñeiro, Time Flies is an Argentine crime drama that's already one of the buzziest shows of the year. The story follows Inés, a woman who is released from prison after serving fifteen years for the murder of her husband's lover.

Attempting to rebuild her life, she partners with a fellow former inmate nicknamed La Manca to start a female-led fumigation business. Their attempt at a fresh start is jeopardised when a wealthy client begins blackmailing them into a dangerous criminal plot. Intrigued? You bet.

The series stars Carla Peterson as Inés and Nancy Dupláa as La Manca, with an ensemble cast including Valeria Lois, Osqui Guzmán, Diego Cremonesi and Carlos Belloso.

Time Flies is streaming now on Netflix.

Land of Sin.

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Created by Peter Grönlund, Land of Sin is a dark Swedish crime drama that's set to be your new obsession.

Set in the rural countryside, the five-part series centres on the investigation into the death of a teenager named Silas, whose body is found at a farmhouse on the Bjäre peninsula.

The story follows Dani, a highly intelligent but volatile investigator with a personal connection to the victim, and her rookie partner, Malik. Together, they navigate a violent generational family feud and pressure from the family patriarch, Elis, who threatens to take justice into his own hands.

The cast features Krista Kosonen as Dani, Mohammed Nour Oklah as Malik, and Peter Gantman as Elis.

Land of Sin is streaming now on Netflix.