These were the 10 biggest streaming TV series during the first half of the year
We’re only halfway through 2025, and the streaming wars continue to deliver one clear winner: Viewers (you thought I was going to say Netflix). From …
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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5 binge-worthy TV shows you’ll regret missing if you’re not already watching
A brilliant but unraveling chef, a twisted survival competition, plus a robot that would rather binge soap operas than protect humans. That’s all part of …
This chilling Netflix documentary traces Brazil’s slide toward theocracy
Netflix’s newest political documentary, Apocalypse in the Tropics, is a gripping, unsettling look at how democracy in Brazil threatened to unravel when religion and political …
The best new sci-fi series on Apple TV+ just got renewed for Season 2
Apple TV+ has officially decided to double down on one of its most acclaimed new original series. Murderbot, the genre-blending sci-fi thriller/comedy (thromedy?) starring Alexander …
A Mexican police unit that tracks American fugitives inspired Netflix’s newest crime drama
They don’t wear uniforms, they drive unmarked cars, and most people until recently had never heard of them. But for more than 20 years, a …
Apple TV+’s long-delayed Middle Eastern spy series is reportedly about to return
It’s one of the best spy shows on TV, yet it’s been missing in action for almost two years. Tehran, the smartly written Middle East-set …
Netflix Top 10: The most-watched series in the world right now
For the third week in a row, the most popular English-language Netflix title dominating the platform is The Waterfront, a Southern crime drama set in a fictional …
2 upcoming Prime Video releases everyone will be talking about
Amazon’s Prime Video isn’t always mentioned in the same breath as Netflix or HBO Max, thanks to the way the latter two are continually churning …
Why Apple keeps renewing Slow Horses, one of the best shows on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ officially confirmed today that its long-running spy drama Slow Horses, a favorite of both fans and critics, isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. In …
3 TV shows with new seasons to watch this month have perfect 100% critics’ score
There’s no shortage of new TV series to stream this month — but if you want to skip the guesswork and go straight to the …
Netflix’s Alice in Borderland is the perfect fix for your Squid Game withdrawal
For many viewers, Squid Game Season 3 didn’t quite stick the landing. Whether it was the final season’s slower pacing, some bizarre character arcs, or …
These are the 10 most popular Apple TV+ shows right now
Following its launch in 2019, Apple TV+ took the slow and steady approach as far as building out its streaming library — a consequence of …
The Old Guard 2 is another swing and a miss for a Netflix original movie
Netflix’s The Old Guard 2, the long-awaited follow-up to Charlize Theron’s 2020 action hit, arrived on the streaming giant just before the weekend. Fans had been …
The 5 top-rated TV shows you need to stream ASAP
A Michelin-starred chef trying to hold his life together, a dystopian game of survival, and a gritty crime drama about an arsonist from Dennis Lehane …
No one cares about Netflix original movies, and here’s the proof
Netflix may have conquered our living rooms, but when it comes to finding success in the world of film? The numbers speak for themselves. And …
Here’s yet another reminder that Apple TV+ sci-fi shows are absolute bangers
Apple TV+ has just dropped the trailer for Season 3 of alien invader drama Invasion, in case you needed another reminder that the streamer punches …
Peacock just dropped a must-watch documentary about the Idaho college student murders
Peacock’s newest true-crime documentary, The Idaho Student Murders, offers a fresh look at a criminal case that shocked people around the country. The 90-minute film, …
The highest-rated TV shows of 2025 so far, according to IMDb
We’re only halfway through 2025, but one thing’s for sure as far as streaming TV goes — this year has already delivered quite a few …
‘Everything in life is just for a while’: On The Bear Season 4, and the passage of time
I know why a lot of you watch FX’s The Bear. What you most want to see from creator Christopher Storer’s nerve-shredding character study about …
The new Rotten Tomatoes app is giving me Letterboxd vibes
Rotten Tomatoes just dropped a new mobile app — and if you’ve ever lost an afternoon rating movies and building watchlists on Letterboxd, the vibes …
Apple TV+ might have found its own Mr. Robot in this upcoming hacker drama
I think I might just found the high-tech thriller series to fill the Mr. Robot-sized hole in my life, courtesy of Apple TV+. Today, Apple’s …
Two of Netflix’s biggest releases this month are sequels of beloved movie hits
For many subscribers, Netflix’s July release slate is going to look more than a little familiar. Amid the usual mix of comedies, documentaries, and prestige …
Squid Game’s unnecessary final season is another example of algorithms trumping art
There’s a familiar TV discourse taking shape online right now, the kind that I suspect will look awfully familiar to you if you remember the …
This new Netflix thriller starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law belongs on your must-watch list
Netflix has carved out a reputation for producing must-watch prestige limited series, with recent standouts including Adolescence, American Primeval, Zero Day, and Sirens. The streamer …
The 3 biggest Apple TV+ series coming in July
Apple TV+ is stepping into July with a mix of sci-fi spectacle, the beauty of the natural world, and sun-soaked comedy. Whether you’re a fan …
The five top-ranked TV shows dominating the internet right now
A small town crime drama, a YA series built on secrets and lies, and stories of broken families and haunted detectives — this week’s new …
The 3 can’t-miss Netflix releases that belong on your watchlist next week
As the calendar flips over to July, Netflix is wasting no time in dropping some of its buzziest releases of the summer. Whether you’re craving …
July is going to be a huge month for Netflix documentaries
I’m the kind of Netflix subscriber who’s more than happy to let everyone else obsess over Squid Game, Wednesday, and all the other splashy original …
Apple was spinning its wheels in Hollywood – until Brad Pitt and F1 came along
After years of splashy investments and limited payoff, Apple may have finally found the theatrical breakthrough it’s been chasing — specifically, thanks to Brad Pitt, …
Netflix renews new psychological thriller from Warrior Nun creator
Netflix is doubling down on its new high-stakes teen drama Bet, a glossy psychological thriller from Warrior Nun creator Simon Barry. The show, about a …
