The biggest TV shows right now on Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Max, and Peacock
Netflix’s epic alien invasion series 3 Body Problem, from the same showrunners behind HBO’s Game of Thrones, is one of the biggest TV shows in …
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Don’t be surprised if this high-profile Netflix comedy gets canceled soon
Sometimes, after Netflix resurrects a show that nobody watched on a rival streamer or TV network, the show finds a new audience and explodes. A …
This must-watch Alex Gibney documentary explains so much about Russia and Vladimir Putin
Russia is not a normal country. That’s the obvious and inescapable conclusion one comes to after considering everything from the country’s rigged elections to its …
5 exciting Netflix new releases to add to your April watchlist
The second quarter of 2024 is kicking off on Monday with a fairly decent lineup of Netflix new releases to check out — everything from …
3 new TV shows with perfect 100% scores on Rotten Tomatoes right now
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I don’t think Netflix’s 3 Body Problem was supposed to get dethroned by a Biblical docudrama
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The BBC keeps trying to shove AI down people’s throats, and it’s not going over well
There was a time when the BBC commanded near-universal respect, when the government-backed corporation was still synonymous with the highest standards of journalism and broadcast …
Jerry Seinfeld is so obsessed with Pop-Tarts that he made a Netflix movie about them
Among the lifelong obsessions that comedian Jerry Seinfeld admits to is one that might come as a surprise to many people: Pop-Tarts. “When I was …
If you loved NBC’s ER, this new Max medical drama is the show for you
In the streaming era, what’s old is new again. HBO Max is poised to debut its own version of NBC’s classic medical drama ER — …
AMC’s Parish is one of the first truly great crime dramas of 2024, and we have a sneak peek clip
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7 feel-good shows on Apple TV+ that can make any day better
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I wasn’t ready for the Red Wedding-level of gore in 3 Body Problem’s ‘Judgment Day’ episode
In hindsight, I’m glad I never finished reading Liu Cixin’s sci-fi masterpiece The Three-Body Problem, the critically acclaimed novel on which Netflix’s similarly named 3 …
Apple TV+ is starting to feel like CDs did back in the day – a few bangers, and a LOT of filler
Is it just me, or does it seem like a little bit of the shine is starting to wear off of Apple TV+? From the …
This wild Netflix documentary will be your next true crime obsession
Netflix’s newest true crime documentary starts off with a frantic 911 call. On Nov. 8, 2010, a young woman named Jennifer Pan had been at …
Apple TV+ is releasing a 2-part documentary about one of the greatest comedians of all time
There’s always been something about Steve Martin that you can’t quite put your finger on. He’s funny, and he comes off as a warm and …
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem has turned this 62-year-old book into a bestseller on Amazon
Netflix’s epic sci-fi drama 3 Body Problem has brought newfound fame to a 62-year-old book about environmental science — one that’s now an Amazon bestseller …
The most popular TV shows right now on Netflix, Max, Apple TV+, Hulu, and Peacock
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Why Netflix’s 3 Body Problem is a hit among conservatives in the US
For all the expectations I had about Netflix’s sci-fi epic 3 Body Problem, here’s something I didn’t expect to see once the long-awaited alien invasion …
Google bringing Gemini AI to iPhone is so infuriating, but not surprising
Spend enough time in the online content creation business, and there’s a good chance you’ll eventually come to regard Google sort of like the alien …
These Netflix game show releases are so dumb, I weep for humanity
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This is the only Netflix original movie that matters right now
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The DOJ antitrust suit against Apple for supposedly having an iPhone ‘monopoly’ makes zero sense
I’m sure this won’t matter to Apple critics who cry ‘fanboy’ in response to any and every defense of the iPhone maker — but, regardless, …
Fans of the The Office, we have some good news about that spinoff that’s in the works
When fans of NBC’s The Office first heard the rumors about a potential reboot or spinoff of some kind being in the works, I dare …
3 of the most anticipated movies coming in April that you don’t want to miss
The domestic box office isn’t exactly in the kind of state at the moment that makes me want to rush to my local cinema anytime …
Stop using Google to search for Reddit posts and switch to GigaBrain right now
One of the many ways Google has been desperately trying to maintain the usefulness of its increasingly shoddy core search product is by stuffing Reddit …
President Trump’s attorneys really don’t want you to watch this new Peacock documentary
One of the many courtroom fights President Trump is bogged down with at the moment includes a 34-count criminal trial in New York over allegations …
This new Netflix movie is perfect for anyone obsessed with the endless British Royal Family drama
“An hour of television can change everything.” Those are the words of BBC interview booker Sam McAlister, played by Billie Piper in the new Netflix …
The best sci-fi series and movies to watch on Netflix right now
As the biggest streaming platform in the world, Netflix is home to everything from a massive library of movies to TV shows that run the …
Sydney Sweeney’s next film is unlike anything you’ve seen her in so far
Sydney Sweeney, one of Hollywood’s reigning it girls at the moment, has done everything from prestige TV (Euphoria, The White Lotus) to rom-coms (Anyone But …
The best underrated Netflix series and hidden gems to watch right now
When it comes to deciding what you want to stream next on a service like Netflix, the staggering amount of content on offer can be …
