Yes, it has gotten slightly sunnier and warmer in recent weeks. However, as one of my favorite memes puts it, “my toxic trait is telling people I’m down for anything when in reality I mean not after 8 p.m., food should be involved and it also depends on the weather, the parking situation and how tired I am.” To that end, here are Friday Things’ top picks for all your streaming needs this month, including the premiere of new series Love & Death, the Netflix docuseries Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now, the live-adaptation Peter Pan & Wendy and CBC’s newest series Here & Queer. Read on for the full list of what we’re recommending on Apple TV+, CBC Gem, Crave, Disney+, Hayu, Netflix Canada and Prime Video in April 2023.

Apple TV+

Schmigadoon!, Season 2 (Premieres April 5)

In a parody of 1940s musicals, backpacking couple Melissa and Josh get trapped in Schmigadoon, a magical town filled with singing and dancing townspeople; they learn they can't leave without finding true love, which they thought they already had.

The Last Thing He Told Me (Premieres April 14)

Hannah must forge a relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter, Bailey, to find the truth behind why her husband has mysteriously disappeared.

Jane (Premieres April 14)

Jane is a 9-year-old budding environmentalist on a quest to save endangered animals. Using her powerful imagination, Jane takes her best friends David and Greybeard the chimpanzee on epic adventures to help protect wild animals all around the world because, according to her idol Dr. Jane Goodall: “Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, can they be saved.”

Drops of God (Premieres April 21)

Drops of God is set in the world of gastronomy and fine wines. Frenchman Alexandre Léger, creator of the famous Léger Wine Guide and emblematic figure in oenology, has just passed away at his home in Tokyo at the age of 60. He leaves behind a daughter, Camille (Fleur Geffrier), who lives in Paris and hasn’t seen her father since her parents separated when she was nine years old. When Camille flies to Tokyo and Léger’s will is read, she discovers that her father has left her an extraordinary wine collection — the greatest collection in the world according to the experts. But, to claim the inheritance, Camille must compete with a brilliant young oenologist, Issei Tomine (Tomohisa Yamashita). Biological daughter versus spiritual son: the duel is about to begin. There are three tests to break the tie, all related to wine tasting. The winner will take ownership of Léger's empire, the loser will leave empty handed. But how could Camille win such a duel? She knows nothing about wine, and worse: she has never drunk a single drop.

The Afterparty, Season 2 (Premieres April 28)

After a murder is discovered at a high school reunion, the attendees try to remember what happened, despite all of them remembering the fateful night differently and the murderer remaining at large.

CBC Gem

Here & Queer (Premieres April 5)

Here & Queer is an interview series hosted by Peter Knegt that celebrates and amplifies the work of LGBTQ2S+ film and television artists through unfiltered conversations. Featuring Billy Eichner, Tegan & Sara, Lido Pimienta, Sort Of’s Bilal Baig and Grace Lynn Kung, and more.

Smother, Season 3 (Premieres April 7)

The investigative thriller about the deeply buried secrets that families keep – and their devastating consequences – returns for its final gripping season. Broken by the death of her youngest daughter, Grace, a vulnerable Val is targeted by Dr Paul McFarlane, a brilliant and charismatic psychologist. He seems to have a preternatural sense of how to push her buttons, create a culture of dependency and undermine her sense of self. Shocked and alienated by their mother’s recklessness, Val's other daughters, Jenny and Anna, resolve to find out exactly what happened to their sister. But as the family struggles to reach Val and take back power from Paul, they learn that their family’s dark past has one final, devastating blow to deliver to each of them.

Scrap (Premieres April 12)

Discover the vast and strangely beautiful places where things go to die and meet the people who collect, restore, and recycle the world’s scrap. Scrap tours the world’s most unexplored places to show the beauty and pathos in the ugliness we leave behind. The film uses soaring aerials to capture the size and scope of these surreal landscapes. From the ground, it tells more personal stories of people who have a deep connection to things that have reached their ‘end of life.’ Premiered at the 2022 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival

Savage River (Premieres April 14)

When Miki Anderson returns to her hometown after ten years in prison she’s determined to finally move on with her life, but the close-knit community of Savage River is not about to let her forget the past that easily. When a murder rocks the town, Miki immediately becomes the focus of everyone’s suspicion. With the police closing in, she sets out to prove her innocence, uncovering long-buried secrets that will cast doubt on everything she thought she knew. Winner of Best Original Score in Television and nominated for Best Supporting Actress, Best Miniseries and Best Sound in Television at the 2022 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards.

Space Explorers: Moonrise on the ISS (Premieres April 14)

Space Explorers: Moonrise on the ISS is an epic television documentary set entirely on Earth’s first space colony, the International Space Station (ISS). Drawing from exclusive footage and video diaries, the documentary follows astronauts living on the ISS as they use themselves for medical research and test life-support systems. As they prepare for the next chapter of our species’ future in space, they share how living among the stars has shifted their perspectives about life on Earth. These candidates for future spaceflight include Anne McClain, who dreams of becoming the first woman on the Moon; Victor Glover, a candidate for the first person of colour on the Moon; Christina Koch and Jessica Meir, who made history with the first all-female spacewalk; and Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques, who strives to be part of the next mission to circle the Moon.

The Canadian Screen Awards (Premieres April 16)

Hosted by Samantha Bee, The CSA’s celebrate Canadian storytelling on screen, with celebrity interviews, highlights from the Awards presentations and exclusive access to this year’s Special Award recipients, on Sunday, April 16 at 8 p.m.

The Stroke Doc (Premieres April 19)

A sudden stroke is like a brush fire in the brain, burning over a million neurons per minute. Without intervention, stroke causes debilitating neurological damage, or even death. Medical researchers have long known that a drug that could lessen or prevent the damage done by a stroke could save countless lives and be worth a fortune. It might even win a Nobel Prize. Over the years, drug companies have created what they think are effective stroke drugs. But when it came down to human testing, it proved impossible. But Dr. Mike Tymianski thinks he’s not only created a stroke drug that works, he also believes he has finally figured out a way to test it. Now he just has to prove it.

Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story (Premieres April 21)

We all love food. So how could we be throwing nearly half of it in the trash? Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of food waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of the fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of edibles that are tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping and survive only on discarded food for 6 months. Examining our systemic obsession with expiry dates, perfect produce and portion sizes, Just Eat It is both deliciously entertaining and truly shocking. Past winner of the Emerging Canadian Filmmaker Award for Grant Baldwin at the Hot Docs Film Festival.

The Marijuana Conspiracy (Premieres April 21)

In 1972, five young women looking for a fresh start in life endure isolated captivity in this true and outlandish 98-day experiment studying the effects of weed on women. Despite the agendas and manipulation of the government and scientists, these brave young women use their unique strengths, and friendship to overcome adversity and conquer their own personal challenges.

Crave Canada

Jurassic World: Dominion (Premieres April 1)

Months after the Dodson case comes to an end, the scion of a powerful oil family is brutally murdered. When the DA goes to the city’s Hoovervilles to pinpoint the most obvious of suspects, Perry (Emmy® Award-winner Matthew Rhys), Della (Juliet Rylance), and Paul (Chris Chalk) find themselves at the centre of a case that uncovers far reaching conspiracies, and forces them to reckon with what it truly means to be guilty.

Blindspotting, Season 2 (Premieres April 14)

Nine months after Ashley and Miles's prison wedding, Ashley is navigating the chaos of her life in Oakland and doing her best to be a fun mom for her son… with mixed results.

Nope (Premieres April 14)

A man and his sister discover something sinister in the skies above their California horse ranch, while the owner of a nearby theme park tries to profit from the mysterious, otherworldly phenomenon.

Barry, Season 4 (Premieres April 16)

Barry is set to come back for Season Four this April with Hader at the director's helm of all eight episodes—though it appears to be his last. Season Four will reportedly bring the HBO series to an end.

Mrs. Davies (Premieres April 20)

A nun goes to battle against an all-powerful Artificial Intelligence known as "Mrs. Davis."

The Banshees of Inisherin (Premieres April 21)

On a remote island off the coast of Ireland, Pádraic is devastated when his buddy Colm suddenly puts an end to their lifelong friendship. With help from his sister and a troubled young islander, Pádraic sets out to repair the damaged relationship by any means necessary. However, as Colm's resolve only strengthens, he soon delivers an ultimatum that leads to shocking consequences.

Somebody Somewhere, Season 2 (Premieres April 23)

Sam, a true Kansan on the surface, struggles to fit her hometown's mold; grappling with loss and acceptance, singing is her saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders who don't fit in and don't give up.

Love & Death (Premieres April 27)

Two churchgoing couples enjoy small town family life in Texas - until somebody picks up an axe.

Christopher Consoli in *The 1619 Project*. (Image: Hulu)

Disney+ Canada

Bob’s Burgers, Season 13 (Premieres April 2)

Mr. Fischoeder challenges Bob to successfully prank him on April Fool’s Day, or lose his lease.

The Crossover (Premieres April 5)

Based on the critically-acclaimed best-selling novel in-verse by Kwame Alexander, The Crossover introduces teen brothers Josh and Jordan Bell, widely considered basketball phenoms. Through his lyrical poetry, an adult version of Josh, aka Filthy McNasty, narrates the story of he and his brother’s coming of age, on and off the court, as their former professional basketball player father adjusts to life after basketball, and their mother finally pursues lifelong dreams of her own.

Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Season 3 (Premieres April 5)

In early 1990s New York, Bobby Diggs strives to unite a dozen young black men who are torn between music and crime but eventually rise to become the unlikeliest of American success stories.

The Pope: Answers (Premieres April 5)

The special features upfront and honest conversations between one of the most influential people in the world and ten Spanish-speaking young adults between 20 and 25 years old who raise questions and concerns on a wide variety of topics, including: feminism, the role of women in the Church, reproductive rights, loss of faith, the migration crisis, LGBTQIA+ rights, abuse within the Church, racism and mental health.

The Good Mothers (Premieres April 5)

The Good Mothers is a multi-layered narrative that follows the shocking true story of three women who were born into the deadliest of the Italian Mafia clans, and how they worked with a courageous female prosecutor to bring it down from the inside. The women must fight their own families for the right to survive and build a new future for their children.

Tiny Beautiful Things (Premieres April 7)

Based on the best-selling collection by Cheryl Strayed, Tiny Beautiful Things follows Clare (Kathryn Hahn), a floundering writer who becomes a revered advice columnist while her own life is falling apart.

Rennervations (Premieres April 12)

The series takes Jeremy Renner around the world from his hometown of Reno, Nevada to Chicago, Illinois, to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and Rajasthan, India. In each location, Jeremy connects with leading organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters, The BASE Chicago, Uva Jagriti Sansthan, and Casa Hogar of Cabo San Lucas to learn about the needs of the local communities. Jeremy and Rory meet with organization leaders to better understand the community’s most urgent needs, then they use what they learned to build something incredible that will have a big impact.

The 1619 Project (Premieres April 26)

Reframing the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the very center of national narrative; the legacy of slavery shapes different aspects of contemporary American life.

Peter Pan & Wendy (Premieres April 28)

Peter Pan & Wendy introduces Wendy Darling, a young girl afraid to leave her childhood home behind, who meets Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up. Alongside her brothers and a tiny fairy, Tinker Bell, she travels with Peter to the magical world of Neverland. There, she encounters an evil pirate captain, Captain Hook, and embarks on a thrilling and dangerous adventure that will change her life forever.

Captain Glenn Shephard in a press photo for *Below Deck Sailing Yacht*. (Image: Hayu)

Hayu Canada

Violent Minds: Killers on Tape (Premieres April 3)

This unique event series unboxes the lost life's work of the enigmatic Dr. Carlisle and his hundreds of hours of never-before-heard recorded interviews with the likes of Ted Bundy, Arthur Gary Bishop, Hi-Fi Killers and Manny Cortez. Each episode will zero in on the twisted thoughts of a killer and the chilling insights Dr. Carlisle pulled from their minds. Dr. Carlisle's inner circle will work with detectives, using his recordings and research to bring to light new clues in these notorious cases.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht (Premieres April 10)

Captain Glenn and his comeback team Daisy Kelliher, Gary King andColin MacRae resume their responsibilities aboard Parsifal III, along with new, dynamic crew members, as they set sail in Sardinia, Italy. Capt. Glenn realises that his laid-back leadership style has allowed his crew to become too comfortable and starts taking charge of quality control in the interior department, much to Daisy’s dismay. In the galley, Chef Ileisha’s cooking impresses the guests, but her indecisiveness and codependency lead to time-management issues between courses, which causes her to self-destruct. On deck, strong personalities collide, and a power struggle results in a near mutiny, as Gary clashes with his new overconfident deckhand, Chase. Two overlapping love triangles further complicate the dynamics on-board, and a shocking hookup puts Colin, Daisy and Gary’s friendship in jeopardy. With a near collision, a fire, crew rebellion, a gruesome guest injury and two potentially season-ending engine failures, this is the most captivating and unpredictable season yet of Below Deck Sailing Yacht.

Steven Yeun and Ali Wong in *Beef*. (Image: Netflix)

Netflix Canada

My Name is Mo’Nique (Premieres April 4)

You think you know Mo’Nique? From staring down a racist teacher to her grandmother’s sex warning, the comedy legend spills all in this stand-up special.

Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now (Premieres April 5)

This intimate, all-access documentary chronicles Lewis Capaldi's journey from a scrappy teen with a viral performance to a Grammy-nominated pop star.

BEEF (Premieres April 6)

A road rage incident between two strangers — a failing contractor and an unfulfilled entrepreneur — sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses.

American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing (Premieres April 12)

The 2013 Boston Marathon bombing paralyzed a great American city on what was supposed to be its happiest day. Ten years later, this three-part series delves into the massive manhunt that followed the tragedy, as remembered by the law enforcement officials who brought the bombers to justice and the survivors caught in the crossfire.

Florida Man (Premieres April 13)

A disgraced cop in debt is forced to return to his home state of Florida for a shady mission only to get swept up in a wild — and deadly — treasure hunt.

Obsession (Premieres April 13)

A respected London surgeon's affair with his son's fiancée turns into an erotic infatuation that threatens to change their lives forever.

Longest Third Date (Premieres April 18)

When Matt and Khani match on Hinge, sparks fly. So much so that they spontaneously fly to Costa Rica for their third date — and get stuck as the world shuts down in March 2020. An extended stay in paradise becomes the ultimate test of compatibility.

Chimp Empire (Premieres April 19)

From the Academy Award®-winning co-director of My Octopus Teacher and the team behind Rise of the Warrior Apes, Chimp Empire explores the fascinating world of the largest chimpanzee society ever discovered as they navigate complex social politics, family dynamics and dangerous territory disputes. Narrated by Academy Award® winner Mahershala Ali.

A Tourist’s Guide to Love (Premieres April 21)

Work brings an American travel executive to Vietnam, where a free-spirited tour guide helps open her eyes to a beautifully adventurous way of life.

Indian Matchmaking: Season 3 (Premieres April 21)

From London to New Delhi, matchmaker Sima Taparia helps more marriage-ready singles find romance while providing plenty of reality checks along the way.

The Nurse (Premieres April 27)

A new nurse at a hospital begins to suspect her colleague's desire for attention may be tied to a series of patient deaths. Based on a true story.

King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch (Premieres April 28)

Ken Goldin and his savvy team run the thrilling action in this series that goes inside a leading auction house specializing in rare collectibles.

Prime Video

On a Wing and a Prayer (Premieres April 7)

After a small-town pilot mysteriously dies during flight, passenger Doug White is forced to land the plane to safety and save his entire family on board. Based on an astonishing true story of faith and survival, On a Wing and a Prayer follows one man's harrowing journey to save his family from insurmountable danger.

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (Premieres April 7)

In the film, super spy Orson Fortune (Jason Statham) must track down and stop the sale of a deadly new weapons technology wielded by billionaire arms broker Greg Simmonds (Hugh Grant). Reluctantly teamed with some of the world’s best operatives (Aubrey Plaza, Cary Elwes, Bugzy Malone), Fortune and his crew recruit Hollywood’s biggest movie star Danny Francesco (Josh Hartnett) to help them on their globe-trotting undercover mission to save the world. Written by Guy Ritchie and Ivan Atkinson & Marn Davies and produced by Guy Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson, Bill Block.

Gangs of Lagos (Premieres April 7)

Gangs of Lagos is a high-stakes, gritty, and hard-hitting action crime-thriller, with an authentic storyline centered on a group of childhood friends who each have to navigate destiny, growing up on the bustling streets and neighbourhood of Isale Eko, Lagos. It features elaborate set pieces, action scenes, and engaging dialogue, balanced by a high-octane pace and emotionally grounded story at its core.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 5 (Premieres April 14)

After burning bridges and being cut from tour, Midge Maisel persisted through Season Four, rebuilding her career and reputation. The final moments of the season culminated with Midge leaving Carnegie Hall reinvigorated and ready to weather any blizzard. After an epiphany in front of The Gordon Ford Show’s snowy billboard, Midge is ready to “Go forward” and fight for her ascent to stardom—equipped with her quick wit and sharp tongue, and nothing else to lose. In the fifth and final season, Midge finds herself closer than ever to the success she's dreamed of, only to discover that closer than ever is still so far away.

Alex Borstein: Corsets & Clown Suits (Premieres April 18)

A unique comedic special that will lead audiences into Alex Borstein’s mind through a marriage of humor and music, Corsets & Clown Suits is equal parts provocative and whimsical. Borstein’s self-penned performance showcases her captivating form of storytelling with the help of her muse and maestro, Barcelona-native musicians, Eric Mills and Salva Rey.

Judy Blume Forever (Premieres April 21)

Generations of readers have found themselves in a Judy Blume book. Her name alone launches a flood of memories for anyone who’s gripped one of her many paperbacks. For decades, Blume’s radical honesty has comforted and captivated readers – and landed her at the center of controversy for her frankness about puberty and sex. Now the beloved American author candidly shares her own coming-of-age story

Wild Isles (Premieres April 21)

In his latest rendition, David Attenborough narrates a documentary about the natural animals in the British Isles and Ireland.

Dead Ringers (Premieres April 21)

A modern take on Canadian director David Cronenberg’s 1988 thriller starring Jeremy Irons, Dead Ringers will feature Rachel Weisz playing the double-lead roles of Elliot and Beverly Mantle, twins who share everything: Drugs, lovers, and an unapologetic desire to do whatever it takes—including pushing the boundaries on medical ethics—in an effort to challenge antiquated practices and bring women’s health care to the forefront.

Citadel (Premieres April 28)

This thrilling drama picks up years after Citadel’s fall, a global spy agency tasked with upholding the safety and security of all people. It follows the story of elite agents Mason Kane and Nadia Sinh who had their memories wiped as they narrowly escaped the attack, living in the shadows ever since. They’ve remained hidden, building new lives under new identities, unaware of their pasts. Until one night, when Mason is tracked down by his former Citadel colleague, Bernard Orlick, who desperately needs his help to prevent the powerful syndicate Manticore from establishing a dangerous new world order. Citadel is built on secrets, lies and dangerous-yet-undying love.

Watch List: 50+ Shows and Movies to Stream in April 2023

By Ruth Young