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Summer is winding down, which means the back-to-school countdown is officially on. Which means there are limited opportunities to squeeze in some quality couch time. As Tom’s Guide’s streaming editor, I’ve ranked the biggest new movies and shows to watch this weekend.There’s a little something for every streaming mood. The lineup runs the gamut from DC superheroes in "Lanterns" and the action thrills of "Reacher" to a dinner party gone (hilariously) wrong in "The Invite" and Shane Gillis's dysfunctional workplace comedy "Tires."Here are my ranked picks for the best new movies and shows to watch this weekend.1. ‘Lanterns’ (HBO)
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Genre: Superhero drama seriesRelease date: Episode 1 on Sunday, Aug. 16 at 9 p.m. ET (about 1 hour) What it’s about: Veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and rookie John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) are sent to investigate a murder in rural Nebraska. What looks like a straightforward homicide soon points to a much larger extraterrestrial conspiracy.Why it’s worth your time: "Lanterns" is taking DC's Green Lantern mythology and mashing it up with a moody mystery in the vein of "True Detective." Chandler and Pierre’s prickly mentor-young gun dynamic looks to crackle, while Sinestro (Ulrich Thomsen) and Nathan Fillion’s gloriously bowl-cut Guy Gardner add some welcome comic-book chaos.Where to watch: HBO Max2. ‘Reacher’ season 4 (Prime Video)
