MUST-WATCH: Treasure hunting, video games, and chainsaws

Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg as Nathan Drake and Sully in Sony Pictures' Uncharted.

By James Mackin

Posted February 22, 2022 2:57 pm.

We’ve got a couple of video game adaptations entering the MUST-WATCH Top 10 this week! But if you’re not interested in gaming, one of Amazon Prime Video’s biggest shows is back! But will that take the top spot? You’ll have to keep reading to find out!

Uncharted

Where to watch: Cinemas

Starting this week off with some treasure hunting!

Uncharted is a film adaptation of a popular video game series of the same name by Naughty Dog (who also created the Last of Us series). The game and movie is about treasure hunter Nathan Drake (played here by Marvel’s Spider-Man Tom Holland). He’s approached by a seasoned treasure hunter (played by Mark Wahlberg from the Departed and Boogie Nights) and given an opportunity to find the lost treasure of the Magellan expedition. This film also stars Antonio Banderas (from the Skin I Live In), Tati Gabrielle (from the 100), and Sophia Ali (from the Wilds).

You can watch this film in cinemas now!

The Cuphead Show

Where to watch: Netflix

Now it’s time for another video game adaptation!

Cuphead and Mugman enjoy a good time in the Cuphead Show.

The Cuphead Show is an adaptation of an acclaimed indie game called Cuphead. The game was animated in the style of Golden Age rubber hose cartoons, and the show continues that in that tradition. This is about two talking cups who are also brothers called Cuphead and Mugman. They head to a Carn-evil to see some sights, only to discover they have to fight their way out. The series features performances from actors like Gary Anthony Williams (from Boston Legal), Wayne Brady (from Whose Line Is It Anyway?), and Grey Griffin (a voice acting legend who worked on the Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom, and much, much more).

You can watch all episodes of this show on Netflix now!

Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Where to watch: Netflix

Next up, it’s time for a return to a classic horror franchise!

Texas Chainsaw Massacre is the ninth film in the franchise, and it’s a direct sequel to the first one which came out nearly 50 years ago. In this film, Leatherface’s home town has become a ghost town with nearly nobody around. Some young people come by hoping to buy some property, flip it, and gentrify the town. But Leatherface has no intention of letting them escape alive. Further complicating everything is a returning character from the very first film who wants revenge on the man with a chainsaw. This film features actors like Elsie Fisher (from Eighth Grade), Sarah Yarkin (from Happy Death Day 2U) and Nell Hudson (from Outlander).

You can watch this film on Netflix now!

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Season 4)

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Now, let’s travel back in time!

Mrs. Midge Maisel does what she does best in the fourth season of Amazon’s the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is back! This newest season sees Midge (played by Rachel Brosnahan from House of Cards and I’m Your Woman) choosing to move her career forward by only accepting headlining acts. Her manager Susie (played by Alex Borstein from Family Guy) wants to help, but she’s dealing with her own trouble after burning down her own mother’s home. Meantime, Midge’s father Abe (played by Tony Shalhoub from Monk) is enjoying a second career as a theatre critic. But will Midge be able to survive and make it on her own?

You can watch the first two episodes now on Amazon Prime Video now, with two new episodes coming out every week!

Space Force (Season 2)

Where to watch: Netflix

Lastly, it’s time for a trip to space!

The second season of Space Force is out now! This show is a comedic depiction of what a United States Department of Space Travel would look like. Steve Carell (from the Big Short and the Office) plays the head of the force, General Naird. He’s been accused of treason, and he has five months to prove that he is a righteous American and fit to lead Space Force. This show also stars John Malkovich (from Being John Malkovich), Ben Schwartz (from Parks and Recreation) and Tawny Newsome (from Star Trek: Lower Decks).

You can watch all episodes of this show on Netflix now!