This gritty new Netflix fantasy series has a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score
This kind of thing doesn’t happen often with new Netflix shows, but when critics and fans both agree that a new series is a near-flawless …
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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A violent action movie you’ve never heard of is dominating Netflix
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One of the best Korean shows on Netflix is about to be ruined by an American remake
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This stimulus program saves you money every month and almost no one knows about it
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One of the most brutal Netflix shows has a new season and people can’t stop talking about it
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This new horror movie is so insane, people are fainting in theaters
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SNL cut this hilarious Let’s Go Brandon sketch, but you can watch it here
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PETA calls on Dr. Fauci to resign over puppy experiments
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Netflix loses a gripping psychological thriller this month, so binge it now
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Carole Baskin sues Netflix so you’ll watch her docuseries instead of Tiger King 2
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This suspenseful new Netflix thriller has viewers gasping for air
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Let’s go Brandon songs are dominating iTunes right now, at #1 and #2
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