For those of you who reflected, repented, and/or renounced your vices over the last 40 days: You made it! For everyone else: Congrats, you’re also here! Here being the weekend of the first Sunday after the first full moon after the first day of spring, known more widely (and more efficiently) as Easter. 

Whether or not the observation of Easter is part of your own practice, there’s really no better time for a stream than the first Sunday after the first full moon after the first day of spring, right?! And you can tap into the energy of the moment with shows and movies that honor the religious holiday, nod to some of its more secular traditions, or even just rhyme a little with the story that inspired it. No matter your outlook or the stream you choose to queue up, get ready for a big comeback! 

But first, what’s new on Netflix?

Romance out West. The new series Ransom Canyon, created by April Blair and based on Jodi Thomas’ book series of the same name, follows the rancher Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel) as he fights for love, his land, and his legacy. Not looking to pay that ransom? Get what you came for: The Diamond Heist, a stylish new docuseries executive produced by Guy Ritchie, details the plot of the Millennium Dome robbery of 2000, which, if successful, would have been one of the most lucrative heists in history. Not stealing your attention? Tune into a disturbing piece of history with Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror, a new documentary directed by Greg Tillman that examines a shocking act of terrorism on its 30th anniversary.  

If you have just a night … 

Take a big swing. When it comes down to it, Easter revolves around a comeback story, and you can stream an astonishing one straight from the sports world. Look to the 2004 Boston Red Sox, who fought their way out of a curse in a tense contest with their rivals, the New York Yankees, to make it to the 100th World Series. Their entire season, now the stuff of baseball legend, is documented in Colin Barnicle’s three-part 2024 docuseries The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox, which recounts the thrilling tale through interviews with the players themselves. Let it be a reminder to never give up, even when you’re down in the ninth. 

If you have a whole day … 

Do the bunny hop. You can jump between two rabbit-centric stories in honor of the animal delivering candy and Easter eggs this weekend. Start with Noam Murro’s Watership Down, a 2018 animated adaptation of Richard Adams’ classic novel about a group of rabbits on an epic journey to find a new home. The star-studded voice cast includes James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, John Boyega, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Colman, Daniel Kaluuya, and more. Next down the rabbit hole is Will Gluck’s Peter Rabbit; the 2018 comedy based on Beatrix Potter’s classic character stars Domhnall Gleeson and Rose Byrne, with James Corden providing the voice of the title role.  

If you have the entire weekend … 

Honor the resurrection. There is a whole variety of movies and films with which you can observe the holiest Christian holiday, starting with some input from Pope Francis himself: The 2021 limited series Stories of a Generation with Pope Francis sees the pontiff, as well as guests including Martin Scorsese and Jane Goodall, share wisdom about life and stories of love. For more of the Pope, turn to a fictionalized vision of him in Fernando Meirelles’ Oscar-nominated 2019 drama The Two Popes, which imagines conversations between Francis (Jonathan Pryce) and his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins), at a turning point in the Catholic Church’s history. Explore that history further with Mysteries of the Faith, a 2023 docuseries that digs into the secrets of Catholic relics, examining the significance of sacred objects including the Holy Grail.  

Finally, call up some of the narratives that inform and intersect with the Easter story, enacted for the screen. The 2024 docudrama Testament: The Story of Moses, directed by Benjamin Ross, portrays the life of the prince and prophet, with added insight from experts on history and religion. And D.J. Caruso’s 2024 biblical epic Mary: Mother of Jesus tells the story of the mother of Christ (Noa Cohen), up to his birth.  

Don’t forget, you have one last chance … 

… to grow up. Gene Stupnitsky’s 2023 sex comedy No Hard Feelings stars Jennifer Lawrence as a struggling young woman who takes an unconventional job: Hired by the parents of an awkward 19-year-old, she dates their son to help him socially develop. After the weekend, the movie will graduate. 

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