Heart of Stone is #1 on Netflix, but you should avoid it and watch these movies instead
Just as I predicted over the weekend, Gal Gadot’s new Netflix spy thriller Heart of Stone is dominating the platform — it’s currently the most-watched …
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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