How A lot Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?

‘Maisy’
When to look at: Now, on Peacock or the Roku Channel.

This animated collection for very younger viewers debuted in 1999 and has lastly made its solution to streaming. Based on the favored Maisy books, by Lucy Cousins, the present feels timeless, with mild narration and cheerful colours. “Maisy” is essentially devoid of battle and follows the mouse and her buddies as they expertise picnics, be a part of parades and captain ferries for different animals. It’s all very chill and darling — “what enjoyable!” — and every episode is damaged into 4 shorter segments. If your loved ones enjoys exhibits the place the sound of geese’ and penguins’ webbed ft slapping the bottom is a serious factor, watch (and pay attention) to this.

… 80 minutes, and I need one thing biting.

‘The Architect’
When to look at: Now, on ViaPlay; the primary two episodes are additionally out there on the Roku Channel.

Eili Harboe stars on this darkish Norwegian comedy set within the close to future (in Norwegian, with subtitles) the place housing is scarce, drones are ubiquitous and every part is only a bit worse than it’s proper now. The present is vicious and humorous, satirizing each the deep soullessness of extractive capitalism and in addition the uselessness of hole liberalism. “What if our son finally ends up a faculty shooter?” an expectant father frets. “Or our daughter,” his spouse provides. There are solely 4 19-minute episodes, so the present feels further modern in its grey, angular effectivity. If you want “Black Mirror” or “Humans,” watch this.

‘Muster Dogs’
When to look at: Now, on Netflix.

If you want some inspiration for naming a brand new canine in your life, look no additional than this unscripted Australian collection, which incorporates canines named Jumpy, Lucifer, Gossip and Trunk. “Muster” follows 5 kelpie puppies given to 5 ranchers, reconvening after one 12 months to see which canine’s herding expertise are probably the most superior. But the present is way more in regards to the journey than the vacation spot. All the individuals, human and canine, are extremely endearing, and there are so few different exhibits the place talking-head interviews are momentarily derailed when a large snake darts right into a shed. (I’ll warn you {that a} supporting-character canine does die — offscreen and of previous age.)

The panorama footage right here is placing and majestic, and the ranchers are sometimes poetic and philosophical. “Tolerance of uncertainty is the most important burden to bear,” one says, explaining his sense of helplessness throughout a drought. “Starts with a conflict within the mind the place you assume every part’s towards you, and it will get laborious.” The solely method ahead, he says, is “to be wholesome, keep near your pals, hearken to loads of music and have some canines.”