Apple TV+ is getting its own version of ER, a harrowing medical drama set in a Berlin hospital
Fans of high-pressure medical dramas like ER, Apple TV+ is about to debut a new TV series just for you. Medical dramas have long been …
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
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I’ve loved The Beatles for 30+ years, but I’m sorry – Now and Then did not deserve a Grammy
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Apple TV+ officially has the hottest show on streaming right now
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This is the only major Netflix new release coming next week
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Netflix’s stereotype-filled Emilia Pérez gets a hilarious Mexican parody: Johanne Sacreblu
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Luxury meets chaos in our first look at Season 3 of HBO’s beloved hotel drama
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Apple’s excellent workplace comedy about a video game studio returns with a 100% critics’ score
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New $500 billion Stargate initiative is basically the Manhattan Project for AI
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