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Overwhelmed by Netflix, Hulu and other TV and movie streaming services? We are here to help!

Overwhelmed by Netflix, Hulu and other TV and movie streaming services? We are here to help!

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  1. Best TV Episodes of 2023

    “Bob’s Burgers,” “Frontline,” “Killing It” and “A Spy Among Friends” were among the series that gave us some of the best episodes of television this year.

     By James Poniewozik, Mike Hale and Margaret Lyons

    Claudia O’Doherty gave one of 2023’s best comedic performances as Jillian Glopp in Peacock’s capitalism satire, “Killing It.” Behind her is her partner, Craig Foster (Craig Robinson).
    CreditPeacock

  2. The Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now

    New films, and classics, just keep coming, but you don’t have to drill down to find the finest selections to stream. We’ll do the heavy lifting. You press play.

     By Jason Bailey

    Timothée Chalamet in “Call Me by Your Name.”
    CreditSony Pictures Classics

  1. The 50 Best TV Shows and Movies to Watch on Disney+ Right Now

    The Disney streaming platform has hundreds of movie and TV titles, drawing from its own deep reservoir of classics and from Star Wars, Marvel, National Geographic and more. These are our favorites.

     By Scott Tobias

    Harrison Ford in a scene from “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”
    CreditJonathan Olley/Lucasfilm Ltd., via Associated Press

  2. The 50 Best Movies on Max Right Now

    In addition to new Warner and HBO films, the streamer has a treasure trove of Golden Age classics, indie flicks and foreign films. Start with these.

     By Scott Tobias

    Willem Dafoe, left, and Robert Pattinson in “The Lighthouse.”
    CreditA24

  3. Stream These 8 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in February

    A handful of great titles are leaving the service for U.S. subscribers soon, including a bona fide comedy classic. See them while you can.

     By Jason Bailey

    The 2006 Zach Galifianakis comedy special “Live at the Purple Onion” is one of Netflix’s first original comedy productions.
    CreditNetflix, via IMDb

  4. Where to Stream ‘The Banshees of Inisherin,’ ‘Elvis’ and More 2023 Oscar Nominees

    Many of the top contenders can be watched at home. Here’s a guide to help you get a jump on the field.

     By Scott Tobias

    Colin Farrell in “The Banshees of Inisherin.”
    CreditSearchlight Pictures/20th Century Studios

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HBO

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  1. The 50 Best Movies on Max Right Now

    In addition to new Warner and HBO films, the streamer has a treasure trove of Golden Age classics, indie flicks and foreign films. Start with these.

     By Scott Tobias

    Willem Dafoe, left, and Robert Pattinson in “The Lighthouse.”
    CreditA24

  2. Julio Torres Is His Own Thing

    In an interview, he discusses “Fantasmas,” his new HBO show combining a fanciful quest and wild comic detours with a critique of modern bureaucracy.

     By Laura Zornosa

    For his new HBO series, “Fantasmas,” Julio Torres went a few shades darker and more surreal than in some of his earlier work. “To me, if it’s too much like something that already happened, don’t do it,” he said.
    CreditJustin J Wee for The New York Times

  3. Review: ‘Fantasmas’ Journeys to the Center of Julio Torres’s Mind

    In the comic fabulist’s dazzling new HBO series, sketch comedy meets sketch fantasy.

     By James Poniewozik

    Julio Torres created and stars in “Fantasmas,” which involves a quest for a missing earring and absurdist comic detours.
    CreditAtsushi Nishijima/HBO

  4. ‘MoviePass, MovieCrash’ Review: When They Take Your Company Away

    An illuminating documentary about the ill-fated (though now-revived) subscription service finds an unexpected story.

     By Alissa Wilkinson

    “MoviePass, MovieCrash,” a new documentary by Muta’Ali, premiering Wednesday on HBO, answers a lot of questions about what, exactly, happened to the too-good-to-be-true subscription company.
    CreditSan Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers, via Getty Images

  5. ‘Ren Faire’ Is ‘Succession’ With Kettle Corn

    An engrossing documentary debuting Sunday on HBO, it chronicles a Renaissance festival impresario’s effort to find a worthy heir.

     By Margaret Lyons

    George Coulam, known as King George to his acolytes, in a scene from “Ren Faire.”
    CreditHBO

Disney Plus

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  1. ‘Doctor Who’ Season in Review: The Doctor Might Be on a New Path

    Ncuti Gatwa shined as the 15th Doctor. But the long-running show feels at a crossroads as it concludes its latest season.

     By Maya Phillips

    Ncuti Gatwa’s performance was a reason to be optimistic about the future of “Doctor Who.”
    CreditBad Wolf/BBC Studios

  2. ‘Doctor Who’ Finale Recap: Answers Through the Tears

    Ncuti’s Gatwa’s first season as the Doctor closes with a typically ambitious episode.

     By Isobel Lewis

    Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson, and the Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, in the final episode of the season.
    CreditBad Wolf/BBC Studios

  3. The 15th Doctor Will See You Now

    In his first season leading “Doctor Who,” Ncuti Gatwa has brought charisma, emotion and even more camp to the long-running sci-fi show.

     By Roslyn Sulcas

    “I didn’t think I was going to get it,” Ncuti Gatwa said of the titular role in “Doctor Who.” “British casting has taken a long time to diversify — why would it be now, and why me?”
    CreditKemka Ajoku for The New York Times

  4. ‘Inside Out 2’ Review: PUBERTY! OMG! LOL! IYKYK!

    Anxiety meets Joy in Pixar’s eager, predictably charming sequel to its innovative 2015 hit. Sadness is still around, too, as are Fear and Disgust.

     By Manohla Dargis

    Joy (Amy Poehler) and Anxiety (Maya Hawke) are two of the voices in the head of Riley, who is turning 13 and acquiring the feelings that come with it.
    CreditPixar/Disney/Pixar, via Associated Press

  5. Leslye Headland Hopes the Force Is With ‘The Acolyte’

    Her new “Star Wars” show is a dream come true, but she knows it carries enormous expectations. “I would be lying if I said I wasn’t scared,” she said.

     By Brooks Barnes

    Leslye Headland, a lifelong “Star Wars” fan, is the first woman to create a TV series for the franchise. “The Acolyte” premieres June 4 on Disney+.
    CreditLila Barth for The New York Times

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Amazon Prime Video

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  1. ‘I Am: Celine Dion’ Review: You Saw the Best in Me

    Dion’s voice made her a star. A new documentary on Amazon Prime Video brings her back to Earth, showing her intimate struggles with stiff person syndrome.

     By Chris Azzopardi

    Celine Dion in “I Am: Celine Dion,” a documentary directed by Irene Taylor.
    CreditAmazon Studios

  2. The Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now

    New films, and classics, just keep coming, but you don’t have to drill down to find the finest selections to stream. We’ll do the heavy lifting. You press play.

     By Jason Bailey

    Timothée Chalamet in “Call Me by Your Name.”
    CreditSony Pictures Classics

  3. How Does Democracy Die? Maybe by Laser Vision.

    “The Boys” and other TV series imagine fascism coming to America, whether wrapped in the flag or in a superhero’s tights.

     By James Poniewozik

    In “The Boys,” Homelander (Antony Starr) is the nihilistic leader of a for-profit league of superheroes. He is also enormously popular, despite his open disdain for regular people.
    CreditJasper Savage/Prime Video

  4. Erin Moriarty Is a Woman Among ‘The Boys’

    The actress in the hit superhero satire mulled her role in an age of online bullying and token feminism: “Thank God there are characters like this.”

     By Ashley Spencer

    CreditAmy Harrity for The New York Times

  5. ‘The Curse’ Is a Pulpy and Self-Aware Heist Series

    In the best ways, this endearing and very bingeable British show feels as if “Breaking Bad” were happening to “Bob’s Burgers.”

     By Margaret Lyons

    From left, Hugo Chegwin, Allan Mustafa, Emer Kenny and Tom Davis in a scene from “The Curse.”
    CreditBritBox

Netflix

More in Netflix ›

  1. Stream These 9 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in July

    A bunch of major titles are leaving for U.S. subscribers this month, including films by George Lucas and Ang Lee. See them while you can.

     By Jason Bailey

    The Donkey (voiced by Eddie Murphy) and Shrek (Mike Myers) in the 2001 movie Shrek, leaving Netflix this month.
    Credit

  2. ‘A Family Affair’ Review: A Rom-Com With a Third Wheel

    When Zara (Joey King) realizes that her mom (Nicole Kidman) is dating her boss (Zac Efron), she tries to split them up.

     By Glenn Kenny

    Nicole Kidman, left, Zac Efron and Joey King in “A Family Affair.”
    CreditTina Rowden/Netflix

  3. ‘Dancing for the Devil’: A Cult Docuseries That Takes Its Time

    This three-part Netflix documentary examines the supposed scheme to exploit TikTok dancers — and proves why cult narratives shouldn’t be rushed.

     By Alissa Wilkinson

    A scene from “Dancing for the Devil.” In the docuseries, young dancers describe the disturbing tactics they say were used to manipulate them.
    CreditNetflix

  4. ‘Bridgerton’ Is Back (Again). Here’s Where Things Left Off.

    Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington are on their way to a happy ending — but Lady Whistledown is still a huge barrier in this “friends to lovers” story.

     By Shivani Gonzalez

    Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington finally gave in to their desires in the first half of “Bridgerton” Season 3.
    CreditLiam Daniel/Netflix

  5. The 50 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now

    There are so many film experiences to choose from on Netflix, let us help you narrow down your choices.

     By Jason Bailey

    Tom Cruise, left, and Jamie Foxx in “Collateral.”
    CreditDreamWorks Pictures

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  1. Five International Movies to Stream Now

    This month’s selections include a Japanese serial-killer thriller, a Pride Month pick from Sri Lanka, a Malaysian drama about undocumented street hustlers and more.

    By Devika Girish

     
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  12. 5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now

    This month’s picks include an animated musical comedy starring Brittany Howard and a Marvel superhero adventure packed with martial arts.

    By Dina Gachman

     
  13. The Watching Newsletter

    ‘Queenie’ Is a Fun Coming-of-Age Show

    This smart and poppy British series melds the good parts of the semi-autobiographical sadcom with more predictable rom-com traditions.

    By Margaret Lyons

     

  14. 30 Shows to Watch This Summer

    Returning favorites include “The Bear,” “House of the Dragon” and “Only Murders in the Building.” Among the new arrivals? Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman.

    By Mike Hale

     

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