Every week brings a new lineup of stories worth sitting tight for. From Love Hurts, a stylish action-comedy with Ke Huy Quan in a career-pivoting role, to the tear-streaked resilience of The Unbreakable Boy, to Dear Future Me and The Yard, two homegrown Africa Magic gems that lean into the beautiful messiness of love and power, your watchlist is looking unusually stacked.

Here are all the shows to watch on DStv this week:

Love Hurts: Sunday | M-Net 101 | 9pm

Marvin thought he left his past life behind when he became a realtor in Milwaukee. But when Rose, his former partner-in-crime, whom he left for dead, resurfaces, Marvin is dragged back into a violent world of hitmen, double-crosses, and family betrayal. To make things worse, his own brother, now a crime lord, is hunting him down.

Directed by Jonathan Eusebio in his debut and written by Matthew Murray, Josh Stoddard, and Luke Passmore, Love Hurts is an action comedy with an all-star cast: Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose, Daniel Wu, Mustafa Shakir, Lio Tipton, Cam Gigandet, Marshawn Lynch, and Sean Astin.

The Unbreakable Boy – Saturday, Sept 27  | M-Net 101 | 5:00pm

Get ready to cry and smile at the same time. This biographical drama tells the true story of Austin LeRette, a boy living with a rare brittle bone disease and autism. While his parents initially fear for his future, Austin’s unshakeable spirit teaches his family and the world about joy, courage, and unconditional love.

Directed by Jon Gunn and based on Scott Michael LeRette’s memoir, the film stars Zachary Levi, Meghann Fahy, Jacob Laval, Drew Powell, Gavin Warren, and Patricia Heaton.

The Bike Riders – Sunday, Sept 28  | M-Net 101 | 11:30pm

Motorbikes. Brotherhood. Chaos. Inspired by Danny Lyon’s photo book, this Jeff Nichols-directed film follows the rise of the Vandals Motorcycle Club, which evolves from a carefree community of outsiders into a menacing gang over a decade.

Featuring powerhouse performances from Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, and Norman Reedus, The Bike Riders is a gritty exploration of loyalty, rebellion, and the cost of belonging.

The Evil Eye Returns – Monday – Sunday | 9pm | Starlife

Starlife is serving us another supernatural drama, and it’s juicy. The Evil Eye Returns introduces Vihaan, a man trapped in a dangerous battle with a Daayan (witch) whose curse threatens his family. As secrets about his mother’s past unravel, his relationship with Gauri is tested in ways they never imagined.

Expect curses, reincarnation, dark magic, and endless plot twists

FBI S2 – Universal | Starts Friday, 5:20pm | Mon–Fri

Special agents Maggie Bell and Omar Zidan are back in action, balancing high-stakes cases with personal drama. Season 2 raises the stakes with crossover events, including links to FBI: Most Wanted and even Chicago P.D., where Tracy Spiridakos appears as Detective Hailey Upton.

If you’re into crime and suspense, this one’s for you.

Dear Future Me – Stream on Showmax

What happens when teenage romance, messy parents, and old secrets collide? You get Dear Future Me, a light-hearted Nigerian dramedy that captures the beautiful chaos of family life.

From Adele and Banky’s teenage love story to her parents’ complicated marriage and Boma’s unresolved past with Dayo, this Africa Magic original has all the love, laughter, and drama you need for a weekend binge.

Directed by Precious Okpala, Dear Future Me stars Ejirooghene Asagba, Austine Onuoha, Johnson Ibeh, Patience Ene Ujah, and Oluwafemi Adekanye.

The Yard – Stream on Showmax

If you like stories of power, corruption, and betrayal, The Yard is your next obsession. Odafe Jnr and Tega join forces to challenge Chief Odafe’s brutal reign over a local bus park. But as the struggle intensifies, Tega becomes the very kind of tyrant he once despised, while Odafe Jnr wrestles with love and loyalty.

Directed by Chinazaekpere Chukwu, with a cast led by Akorede Ajayi, Ego Iheanacho, Obey Etok, Lota Chukwu, and Brutus Richard, The Yard is proof that in the fight for justice, power always comes at a cost.

Whether you’re in the mood for supernatural drama, action-packed shootouts, or heartfelt Nigerian originals, this week’s watchlist has you covered.