Couch theater — DVD previews

“The Mother” (R) -- In this action-drama film directed by Niki Caro, Jennifer Lopez stars as the nameless titular character, an ex-assassin who cuts a deal with the FBI. Forced to leave her newborn baby girl behind, the mother-assassin goes into hiding in order to keep her daughter safe, since there are other dangerous assailants on the lookout for both. So, the Mother remains in hiding until news of her now-12-year-old daughter’s kidnapping reaches her. Now, she must resort back to her killer roots to find her daughter and free her from her captors. While the story sounds like it’s been done a few times before, Lopez’s performance as an action star carries the film, along with other great performances by Gael Garcia Bernal and Joseph Fiennes. Premieres May 12. (Netflix)

“Bupkis” (TV-MA) -- A new series described as the dramatized version of Pete Davidson’s life is out now on streaming. The eightepisode, action-comedy series follows the comedian-actor as he tries to navigate his unique family dynamics and the complexities of rising to fame, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Joe Pesci (“The Irishman”) and Edie Falco (“The Sopranos”) play main roles as Davidson’s relatives, while a myriad of big names in Hollywood make guest appearances throughout the half-hour episodes, including Bobby Cannavale, Steve Buscemi, Al Gore, Kenan Thompson and Machine Gun Kelly. While viewers should anticipate lots of self-deprecating humor and absurdist elements, expect some profoundly heartwarming and human moments in between. (Peacock)