From Disney+ to Hulu and ABC13, here's what to binge
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Whether you need an update on the latest headlines and how the big stories affect you and your family, or you're just looking to curl up on the couch with a good show, we've got you. We have an entire guide on what to watch on ABC13's free streaming apps as well as Hulu, Disney+ and more any day of the week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. And the best part? You can get access to hours and hours of this content. If you're watching on ABC13, it's all free. Just download our apps (more on that in a second!).
For True Crime fans
Texas True Crime
These specials take you inside some of the most horrific and heartbreaking crimes in the Lone Star State, including the murder of Houston Army specialist Vanessa Guillen and Andrea Yates' case 20 years later.
The episode "Love Gone Wrong" focuses on the mystery and manhunt for Texas' most wanted female fugitive Lorrain Smith, who is accused of orchestrating the murder of her husband - he was found dead on the beach - then vanishing without a trace.
"The Railroad Killer," the latest episode, revisits the victims' stories in the case of murderer Angel Maturino Resendiz. One of the women killed was Houston schoolteacher Noemi Dominguez, who was just 26 years old at the time. Dr. Claudia Benton is also remembered. She was murdered inside her home in West University Place in 1998.
ABC13's Courtney Fischer also interviewed the lone survivor of the horrific crimes.
You can watch these episodes in our "Texas True Crime" collection on the free ABC13 apps and Hulu.
Tracking the Devil
They disappeared in seconds. More than two decades ago, Houston was shaken by the high-profile abductions of Laura Smither, of Friendswood, and Jessica Cain, of Tiki Island.
Their families searched for answers until a convicted kidnapper, William Reece, confessed to their killings from a Huntsville prison.
Reece has already been sentenced to death in Oklahoma after being convicted in the murder of Tiffany Johnston, a 19-year-old who vanished from a car wash. But in March 2022, he returned to Texas to face charges in the murders of Kelli Cox, Smither and Cain.
"Tracking the Devil" follows how Reece evaded police for nearly 20 years.
The ABC13 original also features exclusive interviews with the victims' families and exclusive confession tapes where Reece tries to explain his crimes.
Unsolved with Courtney Fischer
More than 750 people are missing from Houston and our surrounding communities. Some have been found, their bodies dumped in the infamous Killing Fields.
Others have vanished, and their cases gone cold.
Courtney Fischer is looking for answers in "Unsolved," which is streaming now on Hulu and ABC13's apps.
Trellis Sykes' story is one of the latest that Courtney revisited.
Sykes was a 16-year-old high school basketball star murdered while walking to Worthing High School 28 years ago. Courtney talked to her family and detectives, who even could recognize that Sykes was going places "until evilness approached her."
Cold case detectives now are resubmitting evidence.
To stream more from "Unsolved," look for these titles:
- Disappearance at the Drive-In
- A Life Never Lived
- Princess Blue
- The Texas Killing Fields
- Gone Too Cold
- The Missing and Murdered
- Evidence Doesn't Talk
- Veteran Missing for 2 years: What happened to Steven Dean?
- Killing Fields victim identified 33 years later
- 3 killers suspected in double murder of grandparents
Remember, ultimately, it's about making sure cold case victims are never forgotten. If you want to share your loved one's story with Courtney and have a story you want her to look into, fill out this form.
If you're looking for Disney+ magic
We don't talk about Bruno, but we do talk about what you can find on Disney+ if you've achieved learning all the words to the songs in "Encanto."
No judgment here if you belt the lyrics out at the top of your lungs. You can give your vocals a chance to recuperate as you can now stream all of the previous Marvel series, including Daredevil, Luke Cage, The Punisher, Jessica Jones, Agents of SHIELD, and more.
That's in addition to the more recent series such as Moonknight Loki, WandaVision, Hawkeye and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.
When you're done, hop over from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a galaxy far, far away to watch all of the Star Wars movies and exclusive shows.
Haven't caught up on The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett? Better get on it!
Disney+ is set to drop the limited Star Wars series, "Obi-Wan Kenobi" on May 27. Billed as a six-part event, it follows Ewan McGregor's legendary Jedi after his apprentice Anakin Skywalker has gone full dark side in "Episode III: Revenge of the Sith."
Don't think you can binge it all before the new release? We find your lack of faith disturbing.
WATCH: Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer
Plus, we have this: It's not called Disney+ for nothing! Chip and Dale are back, and we aren't talking about the guys in Las Vegas. On top of the premium content mentioned above, check out the exclusive premiere of "Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers." But it's not a reboot, it's a comeback, as we catch up with the duo in Los Angeles.
The cast includes John Mulaney, Will Arnett, Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen and more.
I want Candy. But also give me all the drama, and then I really need to laugh
OK, so we're kind of needy, and we want to be able watch it all, from gut-busting comedies to dramas that leave us in our feelings.
It looks like Hulu has entered the chat.
The new limited series "Candy" takes us back to the late 1970s and a real-life murder that shocked the nation.
Starring Jessica Biel in the title role, "Candy" is about Candy Montgomery, who stood accused of murdering one of her best friends and a fellow parishioner at the church they both attended.
While "Candy" played out in real life in the 70s, another drama is captivating audiences, "Snowfall," and that one picks up in the summer of 1986.
"Snowfall" is now on season 5, so you've got some catching up to do if you want to know what's going on in this crime drama created by John Singleton centered on the first crack epidemic and its impact on Los Angeles.
Now what about those laughs?
Before hit "Abbott Elementary" comes back this fall (on a new night at that - Wednesday!), catch up on season 1, streaming now on Hulu.
And for the cinephiles, we didn't forget you. You can also stream this year's Oscar nominees and winners, including "Summer of Soul," which looks at the Harlem Culture Festival, an event that was never in the spotlight, until now.
"Summer of Soul" won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.
Is the MCU really short for Mannings Cinematic Universe?
"Peyton's Places," hosted by former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, is expanding its universe.
Three new sports hosts will each get a place: "Sue's Places," which will explore college basketball with 2-time NCAA Champion Sue Bird; "P.K.'s Places," which will explore the NHL with 3-time All-Star P.K. Subban; and "McEnroe's Places," which will feature stories about tennis with 17-time Grand Slam Champion John McEnroe.
Eli Manning's "Eli's Places" will also return along with the O.G. "Peyton's Places."
But on top of that, you can get all of the games you can't get anywhere else including ESPN specials and documentaries like the popular "30 for 30" series.
More local news when you need it
Schedules are all over the place these days, and sometimes we can't tell Monday from Tuesday, which sometimes just feels like a second Monday.
If that's how you feel, too, there's good news. We've added more opportunities to help keep you on track and make sure you know what's going on, so you can make the best decisions for you and your family.
We start things off on the air at 4:30 a.m. for the early birds, and we continue the live, local news on our 24/7 stream until 10 a.m. Then take an early lunch and join us back on the stream at 11:30 a.m. for an additional morning half hour of Eyewitness News.
So grab your cup of coffee or whatever powers you through the morning for conversation about what you need to know for your day and what you missed while you were sleeping.
If nighttime is more your thing, in primetime, including on the weekends, check out another hour of updates and weather when Eyewitness News first streams at 9 p.m.
Ok, I'm ready. How do I watch?
This is the easy part! We have a step-by-step guide to show you how to download the free ABC13 Houston apps for your Roku, Fire TV, Google TV or Apple TV. Follow this link to get started and get access to 24/7 live events, breaking news, weather and original programming, all free - no subscription or access codes needed.
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