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New Shows This Week: Netflix, Apple TV+, Prime Video

4/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

Netflix's Beef Season 2 debuts this week, featuring Oscar Isaac, the actor, and Carey Mulligan, actress.
Apple TV+'s Margo’s Got Money Troubles stars Elle Fanning, the actress, as a young mother who turns to OnlyFans after an unexpected pregnancy.
Prime Video's Balls Up follows two marketing guys, Mark Wahlberg, the actor, and Paul Walter Hauser, the actor, during the World Cup.
Netflix releases From Season 4 and Roommates, offering engaging narratives.

History

Historical Context

Netflix began as a DVD rental service in 1997, transitioning to streaming in 2007. By 2010, it had launched its standalone streaming service, leading to a surge in subscribers, surpassing 200 million by 2021. This shift transformed media consumption, fostering original content like "House of Cards" and "Stranger Things," and reshaping viewer habits towards binge-watching and on-demand access.

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Story summary

Netflix's Beef Season 2 debuts this week, featuring Oscar Isaac, the actor, and Carey Mulligan, actress.
Apple TV+'s Margo’s Got Money Troubles stars Elle Fanning, the actress, as a young mother who turns to OnlyFans after an unexpected pregnancy.
Prime Video's Balls Up follows two marketing guys, Mark Wahlberg, the actor, and Paul Walter Hauser, the actor, during the World Cup.
Netflix releases From Season 4 and Roommates, offering engaging narratives.

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