This new Netflix thriller will have you on the edge of your seat
The Weekend Away — a new Netflix original movie based on a novel of the same, by Sarah Alderson — has been one of the …
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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Everyone is talking about Netflix’s wild new series with a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes
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Netflix just debuted a weird game show about cake for some reason
I was listening to a new episode of The Town last night, a podcast hosted by entertainment journalist extraordinaire Matt Belloni, in which he spends …
You need to watch Netflix’s dark new dystopian thriller
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These are the biggest international shows on Netflix right now
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Windfall is the new Netflix thriller everyone will be watching this weekend
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Google warns Chrome users about dangerous exploits and explains how to stay safe
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This new Netflix docuseries is positively shocking
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This brutal new Netflix suspense movie is leaving viewers in tears
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Netflix has a forgotten Will Ferrell movie you need to watch
Much of the attention that follows from all of the new on Netflix titles that the streamer releases each week tends to flow to the …
Netflix canceled The Babysitters Club even though it’s got a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score
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