Preview: Only Murders in the Building, A.K.A. Charlie Sheen and Beauty in Black

This week’s lineup is especially rich. On Hulu, a Texas born comedy legend teams up once again with his equally sharp Canadian counterpart to deliver a fresh season of murder, mystery, and mischief. Over on Netflix, one of Hollywood’s most infamous actors finally comes face-to-face with his own legacy in a raw, no-holds-barred documentary. And on Netflix, Tyler Perry doubles down on drama with the second season of a show that doesn’t just feature Houston talent—it’s powered by it.

What ties these wildly different stories together? Secrets, survival, and scandal. Whether it’s a whodunit in a ritzy New York apartment building, the downfall and redemption arc of a celebrity with tiger blood in his veins, or a juicy soap opera where money and power collide, these series remind us why we log in, press play, and binge until our eyes blur.

So, fire up the apps, grab the remote, and let’s take a tour of what’s streaming this week.

Only Murders in the Building – September 9

It doesn’t get much more iconic than the comedy duo of Steve Martin and Martin Short. Martin, a Texas native born in Waco, went from being a wild-and-crazy guy doing stand-up to a Hollywood heavyweight with movies like The Jerk and Father of the Bride and has been a legend ever since. Short, meanwhile, carved his own lane with SCTV and the gloriously absurd Jiminy Glick. Together, they’ve grown into a Laurel-and-Hardy-for-the-21st-century pairing—timing, chemistry, and pure comedy.

Their most celebrated collaboration? Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, which became an instant streaming hit thanks to clever writing, irresistible chemistry, and the unexpected addition of Selena Gomez. She brought millennial star power (and dry wit) into the mix, creating a trio that audiences couldn’t resist.

Season 5 picks up right where things left off—with the shocking murder of the Arconia’s longtime doorman, Lester (Teddy Koluca). Who killed him? That’s the question Charles, Oliver, and Mabel are about to dig into, and with a new slate of high-profile guest stars—Renée Zellweger (another Texan by birth, hailing from Katy), Téa Leoni, Christoph Waltz, Keegan-Michael Key, and more—the intrigue is only going to deepen. The show also just picked up a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series, proof that this mix of murder and mirth keeps hitting the mark.

Episodes 1–3 debut on Hulu September 9.

A.K.A. Charlie Sheen – September 10

Carlos Irwin Estévez—better known to the world as Charlie Sheen—was once Hollywood royalty. From the Oscar-winning Platoon to Wall Street’s iconic “greed is good” days, Sheen seemed destined for a legendary career. Television only cemented his stardom: his Golden Globe–winning turn on Spin City and his reign as the highest-paid actor on TV in Two and a Half Men.

Then came the downfall. A public meltdown in 2011—marked by infamous sound bites like “tiger blood” and “winning”—made Sheen both a late-night punchline and a cautionary tale. Substance abuse, messy divorces, a firing from his sitcom, and a shocking HIV diagnosis followed.

Now Netflix peels back the curtain in the two-part documentary A.K.A. Charlie Sheen. Expect candid interviews with Denise Richards, Jon Cryer, Chuck Lorre, Sean Penn, and Sheen’s own family as he confronts decades of excess, scandal, and survival. Seven years sober, Sheen seems ready to face his past—and maybe even find redemption.

Houston film fans may remember that Sheen once brought his wild “Violent Torpedo of Truth” tour to the Bayou City during the height of his public meltdown—a reminder that Houston has witnessed his roller-coaster ride up close.

Streaming on Netflix begins September 10.

Beauty in Black – September 11

Tyler Perry’s glossy, guilty-pleasure soap opera Beauty in Black is back—and Season 2 looks ready to spill more tea than a River Oaks brunch. This isn’t just drama, it’s full-tilt melodrama, laced with scandal, betrayal, and secrets that refuse to stay buried.

At the heart of it are two women whose lives couldn’t be more different. Kimmy, an exotic dancer clawing her way toward stability through cosmetology school, embodies hustle and survival. On the other side sits Mallory—played by Houston’s own Crystal Stewart—an elegant cosmetics heiress juggling a shaky marriage, a family empire, and skeletons in closets big enough to fill the Galleria.

Season 1 shocked viewers with sex-trafficking rings, violent “accidents,” and ruthless power grabs. Perry isn’t tapping the brakes this time; if anything, he’s flooring it. And with Stewart—Miss USA 2008, pageant trailblazer, and the first Black woman to own Miss USA and Miss Teen USA—carrying the Houston flag on the world stage, this series doubles as a hometown win.

Brace yourself: Beauty in Black Season 2  drops on Netflix September 11, and it’s shaping up to be the kind of binge you don’t just watch, you gossip about.