‘Ice Age’ spinoff streaming on Disney+ is pro-flossing, etc.
What to watch (or, in some cases, avoid) at home this weekend:
‘The Ice Age Adventures of
Buck Wild’: A spinoff of the “Ice Age” prehistoric comedies, the animated movie “Buck Wild” features a whole lotta rodents. The title character is a weasel with an eye patch and a derring-do worthy of Indiana Jones. He comes to the aid of a pair of possums, Crash and Eddy, who run afoul of evil dinosaurs. Pro-cooperation, pro-blended families and pro-flossing, the comedy is very lesson-heavy but it’s amusing.
When and where: Started streaming on Friday on Disney+
‘The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl
in the Window’: Kristen Bell stars as a lonely alcoholic who may or may not be the protagonist in a modern-day version of an Alfred Hitchcock film. Trying to figure out whether her character is nuts ends up being a more tantalizing mystery than the one involving a neighbor who gets her throat slit. Or did she? If you like your whodunits wrapped up in a tidy bow, steer clear. Those who do stick around for all eight episodes may not get total clarity, but they will be rewarded with a cameo from a major movie star.
When and where: Started streaming on Friday on Netflix
‘Grown-ish’: Yara Shahidi is so dedicated to being the voice of her generation that she may one day give up acting altogether. For now, she’s still the lead in this “Black-ish” spinoff that returns with six new episodes. Considering Shahidi’s personal politics, it’s fitting that the sitcom is more focused on tackling social issues than providing laughs.
When and where: Returned on Thursday. Airs at 10 p.m. Thursdays on Freeform.