Stream On This Week: Celebrate Valentine’s Day With the Predator, Keke Palmer, and a Complicated Love Triangle

Welcome to the latest issue of Stream On, the weekly newsletter from Consequence that answers the eternally confounding question: What films and TV shows should you be watching? (Subscribe here!) We’re looking at all the new and recent releases from Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock, HBO Max, and more for ideas — not to mention a Blast From the Past and streaming suggestions from this week’s special guest!

This Week’s Picks

Predator: Badlands (Film)

Directed by: Dan Trachtenberg
Cast: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi
Streaming on: Hulu

Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day weekend, a time for romance, leading to (amongst other things) the release of FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette on Hulu. I did find Love Story to be pretty compelling… but alas, my heart belongs to the Predator. Specifically Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), the young Yautja at the heart of Predator: Badlands, which might be my personal favorite movie of 2025 — I’m not saying it’s the best movie of last year, but dear god did I enjoy it. It’s a beautifully executed adventure, with fantastic moments of action and even real heart, and it also really rewards rewatching.

Apologies to Love Story, odds are very good that next week I will wax at length about how much I loved its ’90s soundtrack. If only John and Caroline had found love on a planet full of terrifying creatures! (Well, okay, they did have to deal with the paparazzi.)

The ‘Burbs (TV)

Created by: Celeste Hughey
Cast: Keke Palmer, Jack Whitehall, Julia Duffy, Paula Pell, Mark Proksch, Kapil Talwalkar
Streaming on: Peacock

This is a pro-Keke Palmer newsletter and it’s thus exciting to confirm that Keke Palmer’s newest project, a series adaptation The ‘Burbs, is pretty damn fun! She stars alongside Jack Whitehall as new parents who move into a seemingly bucolic neighborhood filled with outstanding character actors quirky folks. However, suburban bliss is hard to enjoy when there’s a mystery afoot. It’s a helluva supporting cast (watching Paula Pell and Mark Proksch share the screen together is simply beautiful) and Palmer’s abilities as a leading lady remain unmatched. I confess I haven’t finished the season yet, but I’m very curious about where it’s all going.

Boys Go to Jupiter (Film)

Directed by: Julian Glander
Cast: Jack Corbett, Janeane Garofalo, Tavi Gevinson, Elsie Fisher, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, Julio Torres, Joe Pera, Miya Folick, Sarah Sherman, Cole Escola, Max Wittert, Chris Fleming, Eva Victor, River L. Ramirez, Demi Adejuyigbe
Streaming on: HBO Max

This one’s for all the fans of quirky animation out there, a surreal trip through the odd mind of writer/director Julian Glander with a fantastic voice cast and a poppy, bright aesthetic. What’s it about? Well, presumably it’s about a gifted Florida teenager trying to earn enough money via food delivery to move out of his sister’s house. But that description doesn’t cover the involvement of aliens? It’s a tough movie to explain, but a great one to vibe out with.

Eternity (Film)

Directed by: David Freyne
Cast: Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner, John Early, Olga Merediz, Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Streaming on: Apple TV+

Okay fine, here’s some romance! Eternity is a movie very much along the lines of Albert Brooks’ Defending Your Life, almost to a fault. But it does some very solid character work in exploring a complicated post-mortem love triangle that arises in the afterlife. See, Joan (Elizabeth Olson) was happily married for decades to Larry (Miles Teller), but after she dies, she’s reunited with both him as well as her first love, Luke (Callum Turner), who died young. Now, she faces a choice about the way she wants to spend the rest of her existence — and who she wants to spend it with. The rules and nuances of this particular hereafter get a little complicated, but the whole cast is great (including recent Academy Award winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph and the always hilarious John Early) and make their respective moments sing.

Blast From the Past

The home screens of streaming services are always packed with the latest new releases, but we don’t spend enough time appreciating how much good library content is streaming across all of these platforms. Each week, Stream On will spotlight one less-than-new favorite (must pre-date the founding of Consequence, so 15 years or older) that deserves attention from modern-day eyes.

Moulin Rouge! (Film)

Directed by: Baz Luhrmann
Cast: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham
Streaming on: Netflix

This week, Consequence launched a look back at the pop culture that debuted 25 years ago, including a new ranked list of the best movies of 2001. Honestly, making this list was pretty joyful — every member of the staff had a lot to contribute and we celebrated a ton of faves. In particular, there were multiple people who wanted to write about Baz Luhrmann’s maximalist musical extravaganza, and now it’s my turn! From the soundtrack that anyone born before 1990 has memorized to the wild design work and wonderful performances, Moulin Rouge! might technically end in tragedy — but never fails to delight.

A Special Guest Recommends!

Liz isn’t the only person in the world capable of suggesting stuff for people to watch… So each week, Stream On will now feature picks from a special guest! Said special guest could be literally anyone from the world of entertainment — actors, writers, directors, musicians, or anyone else Liz thinks might be watching something interesting.

This Week: Ari Herstand!

Who Are They? Ari Herstand is a music industry veteran who co-created Brassroots District ’74, an “immersive concert experience” that transports its Los Angeles audience to a 1974 night club, where the funk band Brassroots District is playing the most important show of their lives. Ari wrote all the original music for the experience, and also stars as lead singer Copper Jones. (I saw it last weekend and really enjoyed the blend of music and interactive theater!)

Ari is also the best-selling author of How To Make It in the New Music Business: Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician. I confess I haven’t read it yet, but I’m excited to find out if there’s a chapter about creating immersive concert experiences to bring your funk music to the world.

What Do They Recommend? Ari is staying on brand here, with an exceptionally funky pick…

Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (Hulu), the documentary from Questlove about Sly Stone, is inspiring and devastating. It feels less like a traditional music documentary and more like a meditation on brilliance, pressure, and survival. It doesn’t sanitize Sly’s struggles, but treats them with empathy rather than spectacle. Hearing from D’Angelo, Nile Rogers, and Andre 3000 on what genius is feels like a conversation across generations. Sly’s legacy cannot be overstated. He reshaped what music, bands, and creative freedom could look like, leaving a blueprint that still defines funk, soul, hip-hop, and experimental artistry today.

Thank you so much to Ari! Brassroots District ’74 is running through March 27th at Jewel’s Catch One in LA.

One Last One Before Bed

Finally, let’s spotlight a movie or TV show that’s not only great, but won’t take up too much of your time: Think of this section as the answer to the question “What’s something I can watch before hitting the hay, that won’t keep me up too late?” The only rule is that it has to be less than 95 minutes if it’s a movie, or less than 30 minutes an episode if it’s a TV show. Otherwise, sky’s the limit!

What Would Diplo Do? (TV)

Created by: Brandon Dermer, James Van Der Beek
Cast: James Van Der Beek, Dillon Francis, Dora Madison Burge, Jamar Malachi Neighbors, Bobby Lee, H. Michael Croner
Streaming on: Tubi

I hate ending this issue with the heartbreaking reminder of James Van Der Beek’s passing, but it’s nice to be able to celebrate this five-episode bit of hilarious madness he brought into the world. Showcasing his fearless attitude towards, in his words, “taking the piss out of myself,” Van Der Beek plays a fictionalized version of the one and only Diplo, who’s trying to be Mad Decent in an indecent world. It is very silly in the best ways, and Van Der Beek’s commitment is epic, and I cannot stress enough that he wasn’t just the star, he was the showrunner. No one else brought this kind of energy to a project, and for that alone he’ll be missed.

We’ll be back next week with more picks — in the meantime, stay safe out there, or better yet stay inside, where it’s definitely safe, and there’s so much film and TV to watch. We’ll update this post every Friday morning with the best to consider, and also be sure to subscribe to the newsletter as well!