A cure for some and a curse for others, the widely prescribed anti-anxiety medication Xanax is examined by patients and experts in this revealing, deep-dive documentary. This second installment of the “Take Your Pills” series is directed by Emmy winner Blair Foster.

A series in which an unlikely group of heroes set off on a dangerous quest to places far beyond their home, where they must face their inner demons and come together to save their world. Early reviews have praised this sequel to the 80s fantasy classic as a fun and nostalgic watch.

The premise: a Cape Town teen (Puleng) tries to find out if a private school swimmer (Fiks) is her sister, who was abducted when they were both young. In the third season of the dark and sexually frank mystery, Fik’s birth mother shares more about her ancestry in front of her adoptive father, and reveals that she is Zulu. Reviews are mixed, but the South African world and edgy plot offer a fresh s..more

The Guardians head to Earth to find the perfect Christmas present for Quill in this comedic 45 minute stand alone story starring Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, and Pom Klementieff, featuring Vin Diesel as Groot and Bradley Cooper as Rocket. 

An Italian biographical drama about the life of Neapolitan actor and comedy playwright Eduardo Scarpetta. The film received critical acclaim, winning several awards when it was released last year. Now available to rent or buy on Vudu.

After an American scientist disappears by the Colombia and Venezuela border, her brother (Luke Evans) and husband (Michiel Huisman), both U.S. Army commandos, set out to track her down in the middle of a guerilla war, raising questions about what she was doing in the region. A tense and subversive thriller series from the Oscar-winning screenwriter behind The Hurt Locker. Three episodes premiere t..more

A spinoff of the Pitch Perfect movie franchise, Bumper (Adam DeVine) moves to Germany after one of his songs becomes an unlikely hit there in this six-episode light comedy.  Flula Borg returns and newcomers  Jameela Jamil and Sarah Hyland join. From Megan Amram (The Good Place) and Elizabeth Banks.

A riveting sports drama about two Syrian sisters who flee their war-torn home and swim for hours in choppy Mediterranean seas to reach Greece as asylum seekers before going on to compete at the Rio Olympic Games.

The Addams Family’s daughter Wednesday (Jenny Ortega) is now in high school at Nevermore Academy (she got booted from public school), where she discovers clues to the supernatural mystery behind her family and attempts to stop a murder spree in this 8-episode dark comedy spinoff series. Christina Ricci returns in a new role, and Tim Burton directs half of the episodes. Look for Gwendoline Christie..more

A true-crime story, a founder story, and an addictive escape watch, the gripping series tells the story behind the rise and fall of the male stripper empire that became a phenomenon in the 80s and 90s, and the real-life Indian immigrant Somen Banerjee (played by Kumail Nanjiani) who made it all happen. Watch it for the murder plots and business lessons, like men read Playboy for the articles. 😉

An exclusive live stream on Disney+ featuring Elton John’s last concert at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, the final American stop of his `Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.’ Streaming at 11pm EST.

A groundbreaking LGBTQ drama series about a fierce group of friends experiencing life, love, setbacks and success in LA. Guests in season 3 include Margaret Cho, Kehlani, and Joey Lauren Adams. New episodes air weekly and will be available to stream on Fridays.

A critically-acclaimed documentary about an Asian American family in rural Michigan that’s struggling to keep their restaurant and American dream alive against the backdrop of the pandemic, racial tensions, and their trauma from the Cambodian Killing Fields.

Family tensions ramp up among a trio of American siblings in the week leading up to their half-sister’s wedding in Britain in this raunchy comedy starring Kristen Bell, Allison Janney, and Ben Platt.

A comedic musical twist on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, Ryan Reynolds plays a misanthropic PR guy who gets taken on a magical journey by Will Ferrell, Ghost of Christmas Present. A few great cameos, big song and dance numbers, and nods to cancel culture and tech overload give it an updated POV, but it hasn’t won over most critics. Still, it delivers the spectacle, the talent, and the big less..more

A steamship full of immigrants from around the world, separated by class, sets out from London to New York at the turn of the century, months after another just like it disappeared. Time travel, eerie children, and hints of a supernatural-level Titanic disaster combine in this multilingual 8-episode drama from the team behind global hit show Dark.  Critics warn: its slow and often confounding.

A recently divorced New York doctor (Jesse Eisenberg) is just starting to have fun dating again when his ex-wife (Claire Danes) disappears, leaving him to care for their two young children in this series about unraveling marriages, middle age, money, and probably the existential crisis that every family is facing since the pandemic. “I want to feel alive,” Lizzy Caplan’s character says to her husb..more

An escapist binge watch that was a hit with critics in its first season, the Mindy Kaling-produced series returns for their sophomore year, in which the four roommates edge closer to finding their respective places in the worlds of Greek life, the comedy scene, work-study jobs, hookups and dates…oh and school.

A visually-stunning docuseries that drops Chris Hemsworth into exotic locales and extreme situations to explore how humans can endure and live longer, with some delving into the movie star’s mind and personal life to capture the attention of fans.

An English nurse (played by Oscar nominee Florence Pugh) is brought to a tiny Irish village in the 1860s to observe an 11-year-old who has survived without eating for months. As pilgrimmages begin to witness the would-be saint, questions arise about whether more insidious forces at work.  Critics have found director Sebastián Lelio’s film captivating and optimistic.

A six-part adaptation of a novel about the formation of the British Army’s elite Special Air Service unit during WWII. The series co-stars Connor Swindells, Jack O’Connell, Sofia Boutella, and Alfie Allen, and has been called a “fun throwback” by critics.

The popular Neo-Western drama returns for a supersized fifth season, which will be divided into two parts. In the newest season, amid shifting alliances and a growing list of enemies, the Dutton family’s legacy is jeopardized like never before, and retribution is certain. The two-hour season five premiere airs tonight at 8pm EST.

The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T’Challa in the long-awaited “Black Panther” sequel. The film is receiving high praise from critics, who have called it a moving and poignant tribute. Read more on our Watercooler Guide to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

A workplace sitcom about the gaming industry returns for its third season, finding Ian and Poppy now working for their former rivals at GrimPop Studios. Critics have described the series hilarious as well as sentimental. Co-created by Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Megan Ganz.  

A new Western drama miniseries about an aristocratic Englishwoman and a Pawnee ex-cavalry scout who come together in 1890 mid-America to cross a violent landscape built on dreams and blood. Starring Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer.  

The latest season of the Emmy-winning drama has already generated controversy for its “artistic freedoms,” but it is no less gripping, extravagant or timely, coming just as Charles ascends to King. Season 5 drops us into the 90s and portrays Charles in a new light, just as we see Diana transform into a sex pot and William and Harry wrestle with a childhood in the middle of it all. Queen Elizabeth’..more

An inspiring sports documentary featuring archival footage, contemporary interviews and reflection on Willie Mays and his trailblazing influence in and outside baseball. Premiering at 9pm EST on HBO.

A Korean dramedy remake of “Call My Agent” in which agents at a talent management firm tackle strong personalities and office politics while keeping their celebrity clients happy and helping them shine.

It’s the story that inspired several others — including Cruel Intentions, the latest Gossip Girl, and a modern French retelling on Netflix.  But THIS Dangerous Liaisons is actually a prequel series that imagines the two lead characters before they became so scheming. This is also the premium cable version (Starz), so it includes lots of sex, and while the cast is more inclusive, and it takes plac..more

BBC America’s timely look at the dark side of social media, Mood is the story of aspiring music star from London’s East End who runs out of luck and launches herself as an online influencer – getting lost in the gray areas between self-empowerment and exploitation. Nicole Lecky created and stars in the six-part series adapted from her play.