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Hey y’all, hey! Welcome back to According to Porsha, your go-to spot for culture, excellence and authenticity. This is Haute to Watch, where we highlight what deserves your screen time and what can wait.
From classic R&B to new streaming releases, this week’s lineup has something for different tastes. Here is what to add to your watchlist from Oct. 22 through Nov. 4.
Thursday, Oct. 22: VERZUZ
Classic R&B takes center stage as Carl Thomas and Case face off in VERZUZ. Fans know them for songs such as “I Wish” and “Touch Me, Tease Me.” Now, their music takes the spotlight in a battle made for lovers of slow jams. The event is scheduled for 9 p.m. Eastern on VERZUZ and Apple Music.
Friday, Oct. 23: Lupin and The Invite
First, Omar Sy returns as Assane Diop in Part 4 of Netflix’s Lupin. This time, someone begins copying the famous thief’s museum robberies. As a result, Assane faces a new challenge that could pull him back into a life he hoped to leave behind. All eight episodes arrive Friday.
Meanwhile, HBO Max brings viewers The Invite, starring Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton. The film centers on a dinner party that pushes two couples to confront difficult questions about sex, marriage and commitment. What begins as a social gathering soon becomes a test of their relationships.
Saturday, Oct. 24: Love & Marriage: Huntsville
Next, OWN brings back Love & Marriage: Huntsville at 8 p.m. Eastern. The series continues to explore relationships, family tensions and complicated personal ties. As the storylines unfold, viewers can expect more moments to discuss after the credits roll. So, keep that group chat ready.
Monday, Oct. 26: The Mob
On Monday, Hulu introduces The Mob, a celebrity competition hosted by Parker Posey. Contestants gather at an Italian villa to compete for up to $250,000. However, one player holds a powerful advantage. The Don controls the prize money and decides who leaves the game. That setup puts trust, strategy and alliances to the test.
Tuesday, Oct. 27: Documentaries and comedy
Tuesday brings Kordell Stewart: Slash & Burn to HBO and HBO Max at 9 p.m. Eastern. The documentary explores the former NFL quarterback’s career, the long-running rumor surrounding him and the personal impact of public attention.
At the same time, Netflix releases comedian Zainab Johnson’s stand-up special, Toxically Optimistic.
Also, Reasonable Doubt continues its Tuesday releases on Hulu. Meanwhile, The Drop: A Snowfall Saga airs its season finale on FX before arriving on Hulu.
Coming soon: The Gilded Age and All’s Fair
Looking ahead, The Gilded Age returns Nov. 1 at 9 p.m. Eastern on HBO and HBO Max. Then, on Nov. 4, All’s Fair returns to Hulu with three new episodes.
That wraps up this edition of Haute to Watch. Now, tell us what you plan to watch, what you will skip and which title deserves a full review. Around here, if it’s not haute, it’s not worth the watch.
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