New movies and shows this week on Netflix, Paramount+ and Apple TV+

“Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror. ” Photo: Courtesy of Netflix

Here’s what’s new on Netflix, Paramount+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Disney+, Max and Peacock.

What we’re watching: A documentary about the Oklahoma City bombing, a look at the tragic family story surrounding pop singers Nick and Aaron Carter, and a new period comedy about a former inmate acclimating back into society.

State of play: It’s been 30 years since the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.

Zoom in: This documentary features crime scene recreations and firsthand accounts and interviews with Timothy McVeigh, the man responsible for the bombing.

The Carters,” available now on Paramount+

The intrigue: This emotional documentary about the upbringing of pop superstars Nick and Aaron Carter is narrated by the singers’ sister, Angel.

Behind the scenes: Director Soleil Moon Frye uses home videos, photographs, audio recordings, private text messages and conversations with family friends, including Melissa Joan Hart, Scout Willis and longtime manager Lori Knight.

Government Cheese,” available now on Apple TV+

Driving the news: This surrealist comedy series starring and produced by David Oyelowo (“Selma”) premiered at SXSW.

More new titles

Leverage: Redemption,” Season 3, on Prime Video

  • This season, the team will be pitted against a variety of corrupt adversaries while dodging the wrath of a past enemy and working through new relationship dynamics. Available now

Ransom Canyon,” on Netflix

  • This new drama from “All American” creator April Blair follows a power struggle between three ranching families in Texas Hill Country and the budding romance between a rancher (played by Josh Duhamel) and a local dancehall owner (played by Minka Kelly). Available now

The Rehearsal,” Season 2, on Max

  • Director and star Nathan Fielder puts his resources this season toward simulating a commercial plane crash. Available Sunday

Law & Order: Organized Crime,” Season 5, on Peacock

  • This season, the Organized Crime Control Bureau will face threats like cross-border smuggling, high-tech domestic terrorism and a crime family looking for vengeance against Det. Stabler (played by Christopher Meloni). Available now

Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things — The First Shadow,” on Netflix

  • This documentary goes behind the scenes of the stage-play prequel to the events of “Stranger Things.” Available now

Jane,” Season 3, on Apple TV+

  • The show’s namesake, renowned zoologist Jane Goodall, will make an appearance this season. Available Friday

Light and Magic,” Season 2, on Disney+

  • This three-part series follows the visual effects division of Lucasfilm (the studio behind “Star Wars”) during the beginning of the digital age. Available Friday

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