The 5 biggest and best new Netflix releases to put on your watchlist next week
We’re just days away from closing out the first quarter of 2023, a three-month period that’s already been jam-packed with big Netflix releases like Shadow …
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.
Over the years, he’s interviewed legendary figures in entertainment and tech that range from Stan Lee to John McAfee, Peter Thiel, and Reed Hastings.
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