What to watch this weekend: 4 TV shows and a movie to binge watch

In the mood to unwind and chill at home this weekend? Take a look at our TV suggestions below that are sure to keep you entertained.

Dawson’s Creek

An old goodie, Dawson’s Creek is returning to SABC 3 on 16 May 2023, and will air every Monday and Tuesday at 12pm.

Dawson’s Creek is a popular American TV series that revolves around a tight-knit group of friends in Capeside, a fictional town in Massachusetts. The show spans from high school to college, and it originally aired from 1998 to 2003.

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Just in time for Mother’s Day, the film Ouma Olive die ongelooflike will broadcast on Saturday, 13 May, on kykNET DStv channel 144 at 8pm.

The movie features Antoinette Kellerman, a well-known actress, in the role of Olive, a grandmother who possesses a remarkable gift for comedy.

Ludwig Binge, who wrote the script, also stars in the film as Olive’s son, Markus.

Olive Brits is a widow nearing her 80th birthday. She is tired, fidgety and fickle and trying her utmost best to avoid the rest of the residents in her luxury retirement home.

She is the mother of two children, a daughter and a son, but on Mother’s Day her daughter tells her she’s moving to Canada with her husband and son, Olive’s only grandchild. And her own son? Well, the less Olive and Markus see of each other, the better.

But life is unpredictable. When Markus does community service at his mother’s retirement home, he discovers she has a hidden talent – give her a whiskey or two and a microphone, and she has people rolling in the aisles.

AIR

With Mother’s Day around the corner, the film AIR might be an ideal choice for you to watch.

In Ben Affleck’s latest movie AIR, Viola Davis portrays Deloris Jordan, a character who showcases the unparalleled support of a mother.

The film delves into the significant partnership between a 21-year-old Michael Jordan (played by Damian Young) and Nike’s fledgling basketball division, which was headed by John “Sonny” Vaccaro (portrayed by Matt Damon).

The collaboration led to the creation of the Air Jordan brand, which completely transformed the world of sports and contemporary culture.

This touching narrative commemorates the unwavering belief of a mother in her son’s exceptional abilities, the extraordinary basketball player who went on to become the greatest of all time, and the bold move by an unorthodox team that risked everything for their vision.

This movie will air from Friday, 12 May 2023, on Prime Video.

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Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge series

Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge is another delightful series to enjoy on Mother’s Day.

Tamera Mowry-Housley, an American actress and a mother of two, is the host of a delightful baking competition series called Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge.

The show’s concept revolves around bakers creating exceptional desserts inspired by popular Dr. Seuss characters, including The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, Fox in Socks, and many more.

Watching an episode or two of this show might remind you of the amazing birthday cakes your mother used to make for you.

You could even challenge her to a friendly baking competition and let her demonstrate her culinary skills and remind you who’s still the boss in the kitchen.

This series is available on Prime Video now.

Mom

The final delight for this Mother’s Day weekend is the sitcom MOM.

The sitcom MOM is an exploration of how a strained relationship between a mother and her daughter can evolve and transform with a touch of humour and sentimentality.

The show’s main character is Christy Plunkett (portrayed by Anna Faris), a bold and independent single mother who strives to overcome her past struggles with alcoholism and substance abuse in Napa, California.

In an attempt to rebuild her life, Christy works as a waitress and attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings with a group of unique women, including her sarcastic mother, Bonnie (played by Allison Janney), who is also in recovery.

The show is characterised by its clever and humorous dialogue and is never shy to embrace its lighthearted and whimsical side.

This sitcom is currently available on Prime Video.

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