September Streaming Roundup: Smile 2 Hits Prime, R.J. Decker Season 2 Lands on Hulu

September Streaming Roundup: Smile 2 Hits Prime, R.J. Decker Season 2 Lands on Hulu

Okay real talk September is actually one of the best months for streaming right now like dont even sleep on this month if you have been binge-watching the same show on repeat we have all been there.

This month we are talking about Smile 2 finally landing on Amazon Prime Video the return of R.J. Decker Season 2 on Hulu and ABC plus a surprising Dancing with the Stars crossover that somehow works Lets break down everything worth your time.

Smile 2 Just Dropped and Its Already Worth Hopping on Prime

If you somehow missed Smile 2 in theaters directed by Parker Finn and starring Nadia Hilker alongside an ensemble cast then heres your second chance. The Paramount Pictures sequel to the 2022 smash hit has officially landed on Amazon Prime Video and spoiler-free reviews are calling it even more psychologically disturbing than the original.

The original Smile was a weird little surprise that became a massive hit thanks to word-of-mouth grossing over 217 million dollars worldwide against a modest 17 million dollar budget. This sequel ramps up the paranoia even further following a new protagonist who becomes haunted by the same curse but this time the entities are even more aggressive and creative with their scares.

Fan reactions have been brutal-good so far. Reddit threads are already filled with people saying they cant watch alone TikTok edits are everywhere and the late-night hosts are killing it when someone mentions it on air. If you like your horror with actual psychological dread rather than just jump scares Smile 2 delivers exactly what it promises.

R.J. Decker Season 2 Brings Back Scott Speedman Plus Surprise DWTS Crossover

On the TV side the ABC-Hulu crime drama R.J. Decker just dropped its Season 2 premiere. Scott Speedman returns as the titular private investigator who also moonlights doing odd jobs a setup that sounds ridiculous until you realize its actually working really well this season.

What makes Season 2 particularly exciting is the surprise crossover episode with Dancing with the Stars. Yes you read that right an ABC crime drama crossing over with a dance competition show. But instead of being the cringe-inducing mess you would expect it is genuinely entertaining because R.J. Decker built such a strong fanbase during its first season that fans were already asking for something wild.

The show created by Jenna Bans follows R.J. Decker as he navigates murder investigations while juggling personal drama and his day job at a temp agency. Season 2 kicks off with a bang and has already got critics comparing it favorably to shows like Bosch and Luther.

Other Notable September Streams

Beyond those two big hitters September is packed:

• Dancing with the Stars Season 40 premieres on ABC with a fresh batch of celebrity contestants and judge Carrie Ann Inaba returning behind the panel
• Spider-Man Brand New Day continues its box office dominance now available for digital rental after smashing records opening weekend
• Classic film restorations are rolling into various streamers which is always a treat for cinephiles

TLDR September streaming is surprisingly stacked. Hop on Prime for Smile 2 queue up R.J. Decker Season 2 on Hulu and honestly whatever you end up watching just make sure you give yourself at least two hours. These are not episodes you pause halfway through.