Lessons in Chemistry and Taylor Swift’s concert film – what to watch this week

Monday, October 9 

House of Kardashian, Sky Documentaries

Love them or loathe them, there’s no getting away from them. This new three-part documentary series explores the dynasty that is the Kardashian family, exploring their rise, reach and the cost that comes with having that level of fame. Airing on Sky Documentaries, the series features first-hand testimony from some of those within the Kardashian-Jenner inner circle – including Caitlyn Jenner herself. 

Tuesday, October 10

Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe, Prime Video

As journalist Alice Hines looks for a new story, her attention is drawn toward the wacky and weird fringes of internet culture – specifically, the Twin Flames Universe. Blown away by the level of obsession its members have for founders Jeff and Shaleia Divine, Alice knows she has found her story. Paying thousands of dollars for the promise of finding their ultimate lover, members of the Twin Flames Universe will seemingly stop at nothing to claim their Twin Flame, crossing boundaries and even influencing members’ genders. Instead of a loving spiritual community, Alice wonders if she has in fact come across an internet cult. With real-life testimony from former Twin Flames Universe members, as well as hearing from families of those who remained involved, this spellbinding docuseries recounts the true story of the ongoing Twin Flames Universe from its origin… and it will leave you shellshocked. 

Wednesday, October 11

The Greatest Show Never Made, Prime Video

Set against the backdrop of a new millennium, this series follows six young people attempting to find fame and fortune by being part of the greatest reality TV show ever made. They left jobs, homes and partners, and in June 2002 – after a gruelling audition process and months of waiting – they travelled to south-east London to start their adventure. But the show didn’t exist. Twenty years after their dreams were shattered, the people caught up in this misadventure are still searching for answers; trying to understand how the fallout from Project MS-2 – and the disappearance of the man who orchestrated it all – changed their lives forever.

Thursday, October 12

The Fall of the House of Usher, Netflix

From Mike Flanagan, the creator of The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, comes The Fall of the House of Usher, a wicked horror series based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege and power… but past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.

Friday, October 13

Lessons in Chemistry, Apple TV+

Based on the hit book of the same name, Lessons in Chemistry stars Brie Larson as Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant chemist in a man’s world—1960s America. When Elizabeth finds herself fired from her lab, she accepts a job as a host on a TV cooking show and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives — and the men who are suddenly listening — a lot more than recipes.

Saturday, October 14

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, in cinemas nationwide

Taylor Swift is well on the way to world domination and her new concert film is just further proof of that. Whether you were lucky enough to get Eras tickets or not, this is your chance to immerse yourself in the full experience with a breathtaking, cinematic view of the history-making tour. 

Sunday, October 15

Goosebumps, Disney+

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIiUwbBxZo8

Inspired by R.L. Stine’s worldwide bestselling book series, Goosebumps follows a group of five high schoolers as they embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing of a teen named Harold Biddle three decades earlier – also unearthing dark secrets from their parents’ past.

Imagery via Apple TV+