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Best indie romantic dramas

Caught by the Tides

Melissa Roth August 7, 2025 No Comments
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Caught by the Tides

Part documentary, part drama, the critically-acclaimed indie film follows a singer from Datong, China who falls in love with a gangster. After he disappears one day to find his fortune, she sets out on a journey to find him, traveling through cities reshaped by the tides — and modernization.  Shot over the course of 22 years, director Jia Zhangkethe tells a poetic, impressionistic story about love and loss, transformation and displacement.  Stream it on PVODs like Apple and Fandango for $5.99.

Available

on: PVOD

more RELEASES this week:

February 8, 2026

  Season 1

The ‘Burbs

Available on: Peacock

Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall head this horror-comedy about a suburban neighborhood’s suspicions of a new resident, which unravels their quiet enclave’s once-hidden secrets and unleashes a few deadly threats. An adaptation of the 1989 cult favorite film that starred a young Tom Hanks, the team behi  …
February 7, 2026
Milan Cortina Olympics Primetime

Available on: Peacock

Beginning at 8pm ET on NBC and Peacock, expect several big marquee events including the Men’s Figure Skating (the short program Team Event), Men’s Downhill Skiing (with U.S. skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle, son of Barbara Cochran), Team Figure Skating Free Dance, and Men’s Big Air Snowboarding final.  If  …
February 6, 2026
2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Available on: Peacock

The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics officially kickoff with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 6th, airing live on both NBC and Peacock beginning at 2pm ET (8pm in Italy). The Parade of Nations, musical and artistic performances, and the lighting of the cauldron will be hosted by veteran broadcas  …
February 5, 2026

  Season 1

Grace

Available on: Britbox More Britbox

Not many detectives seek out psychics as they doggedly pursue cold cases, but Brighton’s Roy Grace is not your typical British stoic. The hero of the bestselling Peter James novels makes his series debut in this dark and twisty show that just dopped its five (short) seasons on BritBox. Grace stands  …
February 5, 2026
Relationship Goals

Available on: Prime Video More Prime

A classic rom-com with a modern twist, Relationship Goals follows a type-A TV producer on the brink of becoming the first woman to run New York’s top morning show—until her ex returns to compete for the same job. They’re forced to collaborate on a Valentine’s Day segment tied to her ex’s new “relati  …
February 4, 2026
The Muppet Show

Available on: Disney More Disney+

A one‑episode special on Disney+ and ABC that revives the original 1976–1981 variety show, it pretends that the classic series simply returned for Season 6 but in 2026 — and it’s a possible “pilot test” for a new season. There are musical numbers, slapstick and surreal humor for the grownups and th  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 4

Below Deck Down Under S4

Available on: Peacock

Season 4 of the breakout reality show ups the luxury destination and the guest expectations as it adds a Real Housewives cross-over. The show heads to Canouan in St. Vincent, the Caribbean’s “most exclusive hideaway,” and Captain Jason returns with a mix of fan favorites and new crew members, and th  …
February 2, 2026
The Secret Agent

Available on: PVOD

After becoming the target of a dictator during the political tumult of 1977 Brazil, Marcelo (Wagner Moura) ends up on the run with the help of the country’s growing underground resistance in this timely, unsettling film about state pressure, radicalization, and ordinary citizens becoming instruments  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 1

Madam Beja

Available on: HBO Max More HBO Max

HBO’s steamy and lavish new Brazilian period drama (dubbed in English) is based on the real-life 19th‑century figure known as Dona Beija, a woman who defied the rigid patriarchal norms of her era to become a powerful figure. The 40-episode melodrama, airing and streaming across 100 countries, weaves  …
January 27, 2026
Zootopia 2

Available on: PVOD

The long-awaited Disney sequel arrives just in time for an all-in-the family bonding adventure–all around the world.  It delivers on the dazzling big-screen-worthy visuals and an emotionally resonant story about empathy, and it weaves the action with laugh-out-loud comedy and a clever satire for th  …
January 27, 2026

  Season 1

Wonder Man

Available on: Disney More Disney+

The Marvel universe has some fun with itself in this Hollywood satire about a struggling actor attempting to land his dream role: playing the superhero Wonder Man in an upcoming big-screen remake. A fresh way in to the super hero world for non-Marvel fans, it stars Ben Kingsley (reprising his role a  …
January 15, 2026

  Season 1

Ponies

Available on: Peacock

Set in 1970s Moscow, Peacock’s new darkly playful Cold‑War spy thriller follows two seemingly forgettable embassy secretaries — freshly widowed and written off as “persons of no interest” — as they reinvent themselves as CIA operatives to unravel the conspiracy that killed their husbands. A stylish,  …

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Damascus

Melissa Roth August 7, 2025 No Comments
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Damascus

Imagine being dropped into the alternate versions of your life — those roads not taken — using a new psychiatric therapy?  That’s the premise of this inventive, six-episode comedy that tries out a different genre with each episode and each life, from a relationships reality show to a satire to a domestic drama.  Station 19’s Okieriete Onaodowan plays the lead — with legends Martin Lawrence and Janet Hubert co-starring.  Where to find it: Tubi.  Which is free.

Available

on: OTHER

more RELEASES this week:

February 8, 2026

  Season 1

The ‘Burbs

Available on: Peacock

Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall head this horror-comedy about a suburban neighborhood’s suspicions of a new resident, which unravels their quiet enclave’s once-hidden secrets and unleashes a few deadly threats. An adaptation of the 1989 cult favorite film that starred a young Tom Hanks, the team behi  …
February 7, 2026
Milan Cortina Olympics Primetime

Available on: Peacock

Beginning at 8pm ET on NBC and Peacock, expect several big marquee events including the Men’s Figure Skating (the short program Team Event), Men’s Downhill Skiing (with U.S. skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle, son of Barbara Cochran), Team Figure Skating Free Dance, and Men’s Big Air Snowboarding final.  If  …
February 6, 2026
2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Available on: Peacock

The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics officially kickoff with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 6th, airing live on both NBC and Peacock beginning at 2pm ET (8pm in Italy). The Parade of Nations, musical and artistic performances, and the lighting of the cauldron will be hosted by veteran broadcas  …
February 5, 2026

  Season 1

Grace

Available on: Britbox More Britbox

Not many detectives seek out psychics as they doggedly pursue cold cases, but Brighton’s Roy Grace is not your typical British stoic. The hero of the bestselling Peter James novels makes his series debut in this dark and twisty show that just dopped its five (short) seasons on BritBox. Grace stands  …
February 5, 2026
Relationship Goals

Available on: Prime Video More Prime

A classic rom-com with a modern twist, Relationship Goals follows a type-A TV producer on the brink of becoming the first woman to run New York’s top morning show—until her ex returns to compete for the same job. They’re forced to collaborate on a Valentine’s Day segment tied to her ex’s new “relati  …
February 4, 2026
The Muppet Show

Available on: Disney More Disney+

A one‑episode special on Disney+ and ABC that revives the original 1976–1981 variety show, it pretends that the classic series simply returned for Season 6 but in 2026 — and it’s a possible “pilot test” for a new season. There are musical numbers, slapstick and surreal humor for the grownups and th  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 4

Below Deck Down Under S4

Available on: Peacock

Season 4 of the breakout reality show ups the luxury destination and the guest expectations as it adds a Real Housewives cross-over. The show heads to Canouan in St. Vincent, the Caribbean’s “most exclusive hideaway,” and Captain Jason returns with a mix of fan favorites and new crew members, and th  …
February 2, 2026
The Secret Agent

Available on: PVOD

After becoming the target of a dictator during the political tumult of 1977 Brazil, Marcelo (Wagner Moura) ends up on the run with the help of the country’s growing underground resistance in this timely, unsettling film about state pressure, radicalization, and ordinary citizens becoming instruments  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 1

Madam Beja

Available on: HBO Max More HBO Max

HBO’s steamy and lavish new Brazilian period drama (dubbed in English) is based on the real-life 19th‑century figure known as Dona Beija, a woman who defied the rigid patriarchal norms of her era to become a powerful figure. The 40-episode melodrama, airing and streaming across 100 countries, weaves  …
January 27, 2026
Zootopia 2

Available on: PVOD

The long-awaited Disney sequel arrives just in time for an all-in-the family bonding adventure–all around the world.  It delivers on the dazzling big-screen-worthy visuals and an emotionally resonant story about empathy, and it weaves the action with laugh-out-loud comedy and a clever satire for th  …
January 27, 2026

  Season 1

Wonder Man

Available on: Disney More Disney+

The Marvel universe has some fun with itself in this Hollywood satire about a struggling actor attempting to land his dream role: playing the superhero Wonder Man in an upcoming big-screen remake. A fresh way in to the super hero world for non-Marvel fans, it stars Ben Kingsley (reprising his role a  …
January 15, 2026

  Season 1

Ponies

Available on: Peacock

Set in 1970s Moscow, Peacock’s new darkly playful Cold‑War spy thriller follows two seemingly forgettable embassy secretaries — freshly widowed and written off as “persons of no interest” — as they reinvent themselves as CIA operatives to unravel the conspiracy that killed their husbands. A stylish,  …

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Why watch Wednesday season 2 on Netflix?

Wednesday S2

Melissa Roth August 7, 2025 No Comments
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Wednesday S2

A deeper and darker second season of the hit Addams family show finally arrives for August binge-watching, with an all new supernatural mystery, a quicker pace, and more of the family.  Wednesday investigates a new series of murders and makes new friends, and Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones), Gomez (Luis Guzmán), and Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez) play a bigger part. But look for Lady Gaga, Thandiwe Newton, Steve Buscemi, Christopher Lloyd, Haley Joel Osment, and Frances O’Connor — as well as the fingerprints of Tim Burton (he once again directs half of the episodes).  It’s still considered “horror light,” but the murders, jump scares, monsters, and macabre humor can be unsettling. Four episodes arrive today and end with a cliffhanger. The remaining four arrive September 3rd for the payoff…just before school starts.

Available
on: Netflix More Netflix


more RELEASES this week:

February 8, 2026

  Season 1

The ‘Burbs

Available on: Peacock

Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall head this horror-comedy about a suburban neighborhood’s suspicions of a new resident, which unravels their quiet enclave’s once-hidden secrets and unleashes a few deadly threats. An adaptation of the 1989 cult favorite film that starred a young Tom Hanks, the team behi  …
February 7, 2026
Milan Cortina Olympics Primetime

Available on: Peacock

Beginning at 8pm ET on NBC and Peacock, expect several big marquee events including the Men’s Figure Skating (the short program Team Event), Men’s Downhill Skiing (with U.S. skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle, son of Barbara Cochran), Team Figure Skating Free Dance, and Men’s Big Air Snowboarding final.  If  …
February 6, 2026
2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Available on: Peacock

The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics officially kickoff with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 6th, airing live on both NBC and Peacock beginning at 2pm ET (8pm in Italy). The Parade of Nations, musical and artistic performances, and the lighting of the cauldron will be hosted by veteran broadcas  …
February 5, 2026

  Season 1

Grace

Available on: Britbox More Britbox

Not many detectives seek out psychics as they doggedly pursue cold cases, but Brighton’s Roy Grace is not your typical British stoic. The hero of the bestselling Peter James novels makes his series debut in this dark and twisty show that just dopped its five (short) seasons on BritBox. Grace stands  …
February 5, 2026
Relationship Goals

Available on: Prime Video More Prime

A classic rom-com with a modern twist, Relationship Goals follows a type-A TV producer on the brink of becoming the first woman to run New York’s top morning show—until her ex returns to compete for the same job. They’re forced to collaborate on a Valentine’s Day segment tied to her ex’s new “relati  …
February 4, 2026
The Muppet Show

Available on: Disney More Disney+

A one‑episode special on Disney+ and ABC that revives the original 1976–1981 variety show, it pretends that the classic series simply returned for Season 6 but in 2026 — and it’s a possible “pilot test” for a new season. There are musical numbers, slapstick and surreal humor for the grownups and th  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 4

Below Deck Down Under S4

Available on: Peacock

Season 4 of the breakout reality show ups the luxury destination and the guest expectations as it adds a Real Housewives cross-over. The show heads to Canouan in St. Vincent, the Caribbean’s “most exclusive hideaway,” and Captain Jason returns with a mix of fan favorites and new crew members, and th  …
February 2, 2026
The Secret Agent

Available on: PVOD

After becoming the target of a dictator during the political tumult of 1977 Brazil, Marcelo (Wagner Moura) ends up on the run with the help of the country’s growing underground resistance in this timely, unsettling film about state pressure, radicalization, and ordinary citizens becoming instruments  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 1

Madam Beja

Available on: HBO Max More HBO Max

HBO’s steamy and lavish new Brazilian period drama (dubbed in English) is based on the real-life 19th‑century figure known as Dona Beija, a woman who defied the rigid patriarchal norms of her era to become a powerful figure. The 40-episode melodrama, airing and streaming across 100 countries, weaves  …
January 27, 2026
Zootopia 2

Available on: PVOD

The long-awaited Disney sequel arrives just in time for an all-in-the family bonding adventure–all around the world.  It delivers on the dazzling big-screen-worthy visuals and an emotionally resonant story about empathy, and it weaves the action with laugh-out-loud comedy and a clever satire for th  …
January 27, 2026

  Season 1

Wonder Man

Available on: Disney More Disney+

The Marvel universe has some fun with itself in this Hollywood satire about a struggling actor attempting to land his dream role: playing the superhero Wonder Man in an upcoming big-screen remake. A fresh way in to the super hero world for non-Marvel fans, it stars Ben Kingsley (reprising his role a  …
January 15, 2026

  Season 1

Ponies

Available on: Peacock

Set in 1970s Moscow, Peacock’s new darkly playful Cold‑War spy thriller follows two seemingly forgettable embassy secretaries — freshly widowed and written off as “persons of no interest” — as they reinvent themselves as CIA operatives to unravel the conspiracy that killed their husbands. A stylish,  …

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Platonic S2

Melissa Roth August 7, 2025 No Comments
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Platonic S2

A light and smart “com without the rom” for anyone in the midlife crisis years – or viewers staring down parenting challenges, career pivots, and an identity shift. Platonic follows former lawyer turned stay-at-home mom (Rose Byrne) as she rekindles her friendship with a recently divorced brewery owner (Seth Rogen), and the tricky navigation of a male-female friendship in modern-day Los Angeles. Fans of Shrinking and Neighbors will embrace this one, and expect it to get fresh traction now that Rogen’s other Apple show, The Studio, has become an Emmy darling.

Available

on: AppleTV+

more RELEASES this week:

February 8, 2026

  Season 1

The ‘Burbs

Available on: Peacock

Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall head this horror-comedy about a suburban neighborhood’s suspicions of a new resident, which unravels their quiet enclave’s once-hidden secrets and unleashes a few deadly threats. An adaptation of the 1989 cult favorite film that starred a young Tom Hanks, the team behi  …
February 7, 2026
Milan Cortina Olympics Primetime

Available on: Peacock

Beginning at 8pm ET on NBC and Peacock, expect several big marquee events including the Men’s Figure Skating (the short program Team Event), Men’s Downhill Skiing (with U.S. skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle, son of Barbara Cochran), Team Figure Skating Free Dance, and Men’s Big Air Snowboarding final.  If  …
February 6, 2026
2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Available on: Peacock

The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics officially kickoff with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 6th, airing live on both NBC and Peacock beginning at 2pm ET (8pm in Italy). The Parade of Nations, musical and artistic performances, and the lighting of the cauldron will be hosted by veteran broadcas  …
February 5, 2026

  Season 1

Grace

Available on: Britbox More Britbox

Not many detectives seek out psychics as they doggedly pursue cold cases, but Brighton’s Roy Grace is not your typical British stoic. The hero of the bestselling Peter James novels makes his series debut in this dark and twisty show that just dopped its five (short) seasons on BritBox. Grace stands  …
February 5, 2026
Relationship Goals

Available on: Prime Video More Prime

A classic rom-com with a modern twist, Relationship Goals follows a type-A TV producer on the brink of becoming the first woman to run New York’s top morning show—until her ex returns to compete for the same job. They’re forced to collaborate on a Valentine’s Day segment tied to her ex’s new “relati  …
February 4, 2026
The Muppet Show

Available on: Disney More Disney+

A one‑episode special on Disney+ and ABC that revives the original 1976–1981 variety show, it pretends that the classic series simply returned for Season 6 but in 2026 — and it’s a possible “pilot test” for a new season. There are musical numbers, slapstick and surreal humor for the grownups and th  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 4

Below Deck Down Under S4

Available on: Peacock

Season 4 of the breakout reality show ups the luxury destination and the guest expectations as it adds a Real Housewives cross-over. The show heads to Canouan in St. Vincent, the Caribbean’s “most exclusive hideaway,” and Captain Jason returns with a mix of fan favorites and new crew members, and th  …
February 2, 2026
The Secret Agent

Available on: PVOD

After becoming the target of a dictator during the political tumult of 1977 Brazil, Marcelo (Wagner Moura) ends up on the run with the help of the country’s growing underground resistance in this timely, unsettling film about state pressure, radicalization, and ordinary citizens becoming instruments  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 1

Madam Beja

Available on: HBO Max More HBO Max

HBO’s steamy and lavish new Brazilian period drama (dubbed in English) is based on the real-life 19th‑century figure known as Dona Beija, a woman who defied the rigid patriarchal norms of her era to become a powerful figure. The 40-episode melodrama, airing and streaming across 100 countries, weaves  …
January 27, 2026
Zootopia 2

Available on: PVOD

The long-awaited Disney sequel arrives just in time for an all-in-the family bonding adventure–all around the world.  It delivers on the dazzling big-screen-worthy visuals and an emotionally resonant story about empathy, and it weaves the action with laugh-out-loud comedy and a clever satire for th  …
January 27, 2026

  Season 1

Wonder Man

Available on: Disney More Disney+

The Marvel universe has some fun with itself in this Hollywood satire about a struggling actor attempting to land his dream role: playing the superhero Wonder Man in an upcoming big-screen remake. A fresh way in to the super hero world for non-Marvel fans, it stars Ben Kingsley (reprising his role a  …
January 15, 2026

  Season 1

Ponies

Available on: Peacock

Set in 1970s Moscow, Peacock’s new darkly playful Cold‑War spy thriller follows two seemingly forgettable embassy secretaries — freshly widowed and written off as “persons of no interest” — as they reinvent themselves as CIA operatives to unravel the conspiracy that killed their husbands. A stylish,  …

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best shows about journalism

The Newsreader

Melissa Roth August 7, 2025 No Comments
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The Newsreader

A hidden gem that debuted on the Roku Channel in 2022, The Newsreader is an 80s-set drama that follows a veteran Australian news anchor (Anna Torv) as she’s paired up with a handsome young reporter (Sam Reid) to cover everything from the Challenger explosion to Halley’s Comet to the AIDS crisis. Blackmail, workplace romance, racism, sexuality, and ethical quagmires are all set against a sunny Melbourne backdrop to make this one a brisk, addictive escape watch. Season 2 arrives today on AMC+.  Start with the first season’s six epsiodes. From The Guardian‘s Barbara Ellen: “Like nothing else on the box.” (Read the review)

Available

on: AMC+/Sundance Now

more RELEASES this week:

February 8, 2026

  Season 1

The ‘Burbs

Available on: Peacock

Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall head this horror-comedy about a suburban neighborhood’s suspicions of a new resident, which unravels their quiet enclave’s once-hidden secrets and unleashes a few deadly threats. An adaptation of the 1989 cult favorite film that starred a young Tom Hanks, the team behi  …
February 7, 2026
Milan Cortina Olympics Primetime

Available on: Peacock

Beginning at 8pm ET on NBC and Peacock, expect several big marquee events including the Men’s Figure Skating (the short program Team Event), Men’s Downhill Skiing (with U.S. skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle, son of Barbara Cochran), Team Figure Skating Free Dance, and Men’s Big Air Snowboarding final.  If  …
February 6, 2026
2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Available on: Peacock

The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics officially kickoff with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 6th, airing live on both NBC and Peacock beginning at 2pm ET (8pm in Italy). The Parade of Nations, musical and artistic performances, and the lighting of the cauldron will be hosted by veteran broadcas  …
February 5, 2026

  Season 1

Grace

Available on: Britbox More Britbox

Not many detectives seek out psychics as they doggedly pursue cold cases, but Brighton’s Roy Grace is not your typical British stoic. The hero of the bestselling Peter James novels makes his series debut in this dark and twisty show that just dopped its five (short) seasons on BritBox. Grace stands  …
February 5, 2026
Relationship Goals

Available on: Prime Video More Prime

A classic rom-com with a modern twist, Relationship Goals follows a type-A TV producer on the brink of becoming the first woman to run New York’s top morning show—until her ex returns to compete for the same job. They’re forced to collaborate on a Valentine’s Day segment tied to her ex’s new “relati  …
February 4, 2026
The Muppet Show

Available on: Disney More Disney+

A one‑episode special on Disney+ and ABC that revives the original 1976–1981 variety show, it pretends that the classic series simply returned for Season 6 but in 2026 — and it’s a possible “pilot test” for a new season. There are musical numbers, slapstick and surreal humor for the grownups and th  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 4

Below Deck Down Under S4

Available on: Peacock

Season 4 of the breakout reality show ups the luxury destination and the guest expectations as it adds a Real Housewives cross-over. The show heads to Canouan in St. Vincent, the Caribbean’s “most exclusive hideaway,” and Captain Jason returns with a mix of fan favorites and new crew members, and th  …
February 2, 2026
The Secret Agent

Available on: PVOD

After becoming the target of a dictator during the political tumult of 1977 Brazil, Marcelo (Wagner Moura) ends up on the run with the help of the country’s growing underground resistance in this timely, unsettling film about state pressure, radicalization, and ordinary citizens becoming instruments  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 1

Madam Beja

Available on: HBO Max More HBO Max

HBO’s steamy and lavish new Brazilian period drama (dubbed in English) is based on the real-life 19th‑century figure known as Dona Beija, a woman who defied the rigid patriarchal norms of her era to become a powerful figure. The 40-episode melodrama, airing and streaming across 100 countries, weaves  …
January 27, 2026
Zootopia 2

Available on: PVOD

The long-awaited Disney sequel arrives just in time for an all-in-the family bonding adventure–all around the world.  It delivers on the dazzling big-screen-worthy visuals and an emotionally resonant story about empathy, and it weaves the action with laugh-out-loud comedy and a clever satire for th  …
January 27, 2026

  Season 1

Wonder Man

Available on: Disney More Disney+

The Marvel universe has some fun with itself in this Hollywood satire about a struggling actor attempting to land his dream role: playing the superhero Wonder Man in an upcoming big-screen remake. A fresh way in to the super hero world for non-Marvel fans, it stars Ben Kingsley (reprising his role a  …
January 15, 2026

  Season 1

Ponies

Available on: Peacock

Set in 1970s Moscow, Peacock’s new darkly playful Cold‑War spy thriller follows two seemingly forgettable embassy secretaries — freshly widowed and written off as “persons of no interest” — as they reinvent themselves as CIA operatives to unravel the conspiracy that killed their husbands. A stylish,  …

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My Oxford Year

Melissa Roth August 4, 2025 No Comments
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My Oxford Year

An American woman with literary ambitions lands at Oxford University, the place of her childhood fantasies, but ends up in a steamy romance with a man who isn’t part of the dream. Part romcom, part melodrama, the adaptation of the novel of the same name by Julia Whelan has earned decidedly mixed reviews for its lack of literary heft, but the setting, the set-up, and the leads Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest are the draws here. 

Available
on: Netflix More Netflix


more RELEASES this week:

February 8, 2026

  Season 1

The ‘Burbs

Available on: Peacock

Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall head this horror-comedy about a suburban neighborhood’s suspicions of a new resident, which unravels their quiet enclave’s once-hidden secrets and unleashes a few deadly threats. An adaptation of the 1989 cult favorite film that starred a young Tom Hanks, the team behi  …
February 7, 2026
Milan Cortina Olympics Primetime

Available on: Peacock

Beginning at 8pm ET on NBC and Peacock, expect several big marquee events including the Men’s Figure Skating (the short program Team Event), Men’s Downhill Skiing (with U.S. skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle, son of Barbara Cochran), Team Figure Skating Free Dance, and Men’s Big Air Snowboarding final.  If  …
February 6, 2026
2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Available on: Peacock

The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics officially kickoff with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 6th, airing live on both NBC and Peacock beginning at 2pm ET (8pm in Italy). The Parade of Nations, musical and artistic performances, and the lighting of the cauldron will be hosted by veteran broadcas  …
February 5, 2026

  Season 1

Grace

Available on: Britbox More Britbox

Not many detectives seek out psychics as they doggedly pursue cold cases, but Brighton’s Roy Grace is not your typical British stoic. The hero of the bestselling Peter James novels makes his series debut in this dark and twisty show that just dopped its five (short) seasons on BritBox. Grace stands  …
February 5, 2026
Relationship Goals

Available on: Prime Video More Prime

A classic rom-com with a modern twist, Relationship Goals follows a type-A TV producer on the brink of becoming the first woman to run New York’s top morning show—until her ex returns to compete for the same job. They’re forced to collaborate on a Valentine’s Day segment tied to her ex’s new “relati  …
February 4, 2026
The Muppet Show

Available on: Disney More Disney+

A one‑episode special on Disney+ and ABC that revives the original 1976–1981 variety show, it pretends that the classic series simply returned for Season 6 but in 2026 — and it’s a possible “pilot test” for a new season. There are musical numbers, slapstick and surreal humor for the grownups and th  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 4

Below Deck Down Under S4

Available on: Peacock

Season 4 of the breakout reality show ups the luxury destination and the guest expectations as it adds a Real Housewives cross-over. The show heads to Canouan in St. Vincent, the Caribbean’s “most exclusive hideaway,” and Captain Jason returns with a mix of fan favorites and new crew members, and th  …
February 2, 2026
The Secret Agent

Available on: PVOD

After becoming the target of a dictator during the political tumult of 1977 Brazil, Marcelo (Wagner Moura) ends up on the run with the help of the country’s growing underground resistance in this timely, unsettling film about state pressure, radicalization, and ordinary citizens becoming instruments  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 1

Madam Beja

Available on: HBO Max More HBO Max

HBO’s steamy and lavish new Brazilian period drama (dubbed in English) is based on the real-life 19th‑century figure known as Dona Beija, a woman who defied the rigid patriarchal norms of her era to become a powerful figure. The 40-episode melodrama, airing and streaming across 100 countries, weaves  …
January 27, 2026
Zootopia 2

Available on: PVOD

The long-awaited Disney sequel arrives just in time for an all-in-the family bonding adventure–all around the world.  It delivers on the dazzling big-screen-worthy visuals and an emotionally resonant story about empathy, and it weaves the action with laugh-out-loud comedy and a clever satire for th  …
January 27, 2026

  Season 1

Wonder Man

Available on: Disney More Disney+

The Marvel universe has some fun with itself in this Hollywood satire about a struggling actor attempting to land his dream role: playing the superhero Wonder Man in an upcoming big-screen remake. A fresh way in to the super hero world for non-Marvel fans, it stars Ben Kingsley (reprising his role a  …
January 15, 2026

  Season 1

Ponies

Available on: Peacock

Set in 1970s Moscow, Peacock’s new darkly playful Cold‑War spy thriller follows two seemingly forgettable embassy secretaries — freshly widowed and written off as “persons of no interest” — as they reinvent themselves as CIA operatives to unravel the conspiracy that killed their husbands. A stylish,  …

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Fantastic Four: First Steps

Melissa Roth August 4, 2025 No Comments
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Fantastic Four: First Steps

A mostly standalone Marvel movie that doesn’t require multiverse prep, Fantastic Four: First Step picks up four years after the first installment, with Earth teetering on the brink of disaster. Two of the cosmic-powered foursome, Reed and Sue, are expect their first child just a, they are up against the evil Galactus and the Silver Surfer. Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby and Joseph Quinn keep the sci-fi spectacle grounded, and there’s a big tease in the credits that ramps up anticipation for Avengers: Doomsday, making it a must-see setup for next year.

Available

in theatres


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February 8, 2026

  Season 1

The ‘Burbs

Available on: Peacock

Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall head this horror-comedy about a suburban neighborhood’s suspicions of a new resident, which unravels their quiet enclave’s once-hidden secrets and unleashes a few deadly threats. An adaptation of the 1989 cult favorite film that starred a young Tom Hanks, the team behi  …
February 7, 2026
Milan Cortina Olympics Primetime

Available on: Peacock

Beginning at 8pm ET on NBC and Peacock, expect several big marquee events including the Men’s Figure Skating (the short program Team Event), Men’s Downhill Skiing (with U.S. skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle, son of Barbara Cochran), Team Figure Skating Free Dance, and Men’s Big Air Snowboarding final.  If  …
February 6, 2026
2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Available on: Peacock

The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics officially kickoff with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 6th, airing live on both NBC and Peacock beginning at 2pm ET (8pm in Italy). The Parade of Nations, musical and artistic performances, and the lighting of the cauldron will be hosted by veteran broadcas  …
February 5, 2026

  Season 1

Grace

Available on: Britbox More Britbox

Not many detectives seek out psychics as they doggedly pursue cold cases, but Brighton’s Roy Grace is not your typical British stoic. The hero of the bestselling Peter James novels makes his series debut in this dark and twisty show that just dopped its five (short) seasons on BritBox. Grace stands  …
February 5, 2026
Relationship Goals

Available on: Prime Video More Prime

A classic rom-com with a modern twist, Relationship Goals follows a type-A TV producer on the brink of becoming the first woman to run New York’s top morning show—until her ex returns to compete for the same job. They’re forced to collaborate on a Valentine’s Day segment tied to her ex’s new “relati  …
February 4, 2026
The Muppet Show

Available on: Disney More Disney+

A one‑episode special on Disney+ and ABC that revives the original 1976–1981 variety show, it pretends that the classic series simply returned for Season 6 but in 2026 — and it’s a possible “pilot test” for a new season. There are musical numbers, slapstick and surreal humor for the grownups and th  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 4

Below Deck Down Under S4

Available on: Peacock

Season 4 of the breakout reality show ups the luxury destination and the guest expectations as it adds a Real Housewives cross-over. The show heads to Canouan in St. Vincent, the Caribbean’s “most exclusive hideaway,” and Captain Jason returns with a mix of fan favorites and new crew members, and th  …
February 2, 2026
The Secret Agent

Available on: PVOD

After becoming the target of a dictator during the political tumult of 1977 Brazil, Marcelo (Wagner Moura) ends up on the run with the help of the country’s growing underground resistance in this timely, unsettling film about state pressure, radicalization, and ordinary citizens becoming instruments  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 1

Madam Beja

Available on: HBO Max More HBO Max

HBO’s steamy and lavish new Brazilian period drama (dubbed in English) is based on the real-life 19th‑century figure known as Dona Beija, a woman who defied the rigid patriarchal norms of her era to become a powerful figure. The 40-episode melodrama, airing and streaming across 100 countries, weaves  …
January 27, 2026
Zootopia 2

Available on: PVOD

The long-awaited Disney sequel arrives just in time for an all-in-the family bonding adventure–all around the world.  It delivers on the dazzling big-screen-worthy visuals and an emotionally resonant story about empathy, and it weaves the action with laugh-out-loud comedy and a clever satire for th  …
January 27, 2026

  Season 1

Wonder Man

Available on: Disney More Disney+

The Marvel universe has some fun with itself in this Hollywood satire about a struggling actor attempting to land his dream role: playing the superhero Wonder Man in an upcoming big-screen remake. A fresh way in to the super hero world for non-Marvel fans, it stars Ben Kingsley (reprising his role a  …
January 15, 2026

  Season 1

Ponies

Available on: Peacock

Set in 1970s Moscow, Peacock’s new darkly playful Cold‑War spy thriller follows two seemingly forgettable embassy secretaries — freshly widowed and written off as “persons of no interest” — as they reinvent themselves as CIA operatives to unravel the conspiracy that killed their husbands. A stylish,  …

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Chief of War

Melissa Roth August 4, 2025 No Comments
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Chief of War

Weaving together history, indigenous lore, and a showdown between free will and prophecy, Apple’s nine episode epic Chief of War stars Jason Momoa stars as a high-ranking chief of Kauaʻi who rebels against the bloody war that unified the Hawaiian Islands in the late 18th century. A sweeping and layered character drama that will appeal to fans of Shōgun, it’s an Emmy-caliber binge watch that’s visually stunning and immersive, with a score by Hans Zimmer.

Available

on: AppleTV+

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February 8, 2026

  Season 1

The ‘Burbs

Available on: Peacock

Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall head this horror-comedy about a suburban neighborhood’s suspicions of a new resident, which unravels their quiet enclave’s once-hidden secrets and unleashes a few deadly threats. An adaptation of the 1989 cult favorite film that starred a young Tom Hanks, the team behi  …
February 7, 2026
Milan Cortina Olympics Primetime

Available on: Peacock

Beginning at 8pm ET on NBC and Peacock, expect several big marquee events including the Men’s Figure Skating (the short program Team Event), Men’s Downhill Skiing (with U.S. skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle, son of Barbara Cochran), Team Figure Skating Free Dance, and Men’s Big Air Snowboarding final.  If  …
February 6, 2026
2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Available on: Peacock

The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics officially kickoff with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 6th, airing live on both NBC and Peacock beginning at 2pm ET (8pm in Italy). The Parade of Nations, musical and artistic performances, and the lighting of the cauldron will be hosted by veteran broadcas  …
February 5, 2026

  Season 1

Grace

Available on: Britbox More Britbox

Not many detectives seek out psychics as they doggedly pursue cold cases, but Brighton’s Roy Grace is not your typical British stoic. The hero of the bestselling Peter James novels makes his series debut in this dark and twisty show that just dopped its five (short) seasons on BritBox. Grace stands  …
February 5, 2026
Relationship Goals

Available on: Prime Video More Prime

A classic rom-com with a modern twist, Relationship Goals follows a type-A TV producer on the brink of becoming the first woman to run New York’s top morning show—until her ex returns to compete for the same job. They’re forced to collaborate on a Valentine’s Day segment tied to her ex’s new “relati  …
February 4, 2026
The Muppet Show

Available on: Disney More Disney+

A one‑episode special on Disney+ and ABC that revives the original 1976–1981 variety show, it pretends that the classic series simply returned for Season 6 but in 2026 — and it’s a possible “pilot test” for a new season. There are musical numbers, slapstick and surreal humor for the grownups and th  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 4

Below Deck Down Under S4

Available on: Peacock

Season 4 of the breakout reality show ups the luxury destination and the guest expectations as it adds a Real Housewives cross-over. The show heads to Canouan in St. Vincent, the Caribbean’s “most exclusive hideaway,” and Captain Jason returns with a mix of fan favorites and new crew members, and th  …
February 2, 2026
The Secret Agent

Available on: PVOD

After becoming the target of a dictator during the political tumult of 1977 Brazil, Marcelo (Wagner Moura) ends up on the run with the help of the country’s growing underground resistance in this timely, unsettling film about state pressure, radicalization, and ordinary citizens becoming instruments  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 1

Madam Beja

Available on: HBO Max More HBO Max

HBO’s steamy and lavish new Brazilian period drama (dubbed in English) is based on the real-life 19th‑century figure known as Dona Beija, a woman who defied the rigid patriarchal norms of her era to become a powerful figure. The 40-episode melodrama, airing and streaming across 100 countries, weaves  …
January 27, 2026
Zootopia 2

Available on: PVOD

The long-awaited Disney sequel arrives just in time for an all-in-the family bonding adventure–all around the world.  It delivers on the dazzling big-screen-worthy visuals and an emotionally resonant story about empathy, and it weaves the action with laugh-out-loud comedy and a clever satire for th  …
January 27, 2026

  Season 1

Wonder Man

Available on: Disney More Disney+

The Marvel universe has some fun with itself in this Hollywood satire about a struggling actor attempting to land his dream role: playing the superhero Wonder Man in an upcoming big-screen remake. A fresh way in to the super hero world for non-Marvel fans, it stars Ben Kingsley (reprising his role a  …
January 15, 2026

  Season 1

Ponies

Available on: Peacock

Set in 1970s Moscow, Peacock’s new darkly playful Cold‑War spy thriller follows two seemingly forgettable embassy secretaries — freshly widowed and written off as “persons of no interest” — as they reinvent themselves as CIA operatives to unravel the conspiracy that killed their husbands. A stylish,  …

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Eyes of Wakanda

Melissa Roth August 4, 2025 No Comments
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Eyes of Wakanda

Part of the new phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (which just kicked off with the Fantastic Four reboot in theaters), Disney’s four-part animated anthology is also a Black Panther prequel. It follows Wakandan warriors who travel the world recover artifacts from four pivotal eras—1260 BC Crete, the Trojan War, 1400 AD China, and 1896 AD Ethiopia. Each 30 minute episode stands alone, but also falls within the MCU’s Sacred Timeline. But you don’t need any prior Marvel knowledge to get into the action, intrigue, and cultural history lessons.

Available

on: Disney More Disney+


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February 8, 2026

  Season 1

The ‘Burbs

Available on: Peacock

Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall head this horror-comedy about a suburban neighborhood’s suspicions of a new resident, which unravels their quiet enclave’s once-hidden secrets and unleashes a few deadly threats. An adaptation of the 1989 cult favorite film that starred a young Tom Hanks, the team behi  …
February 7, 2026
Milan Cortina Olympics Primetime

Available on: Peacock

Beginning at 8pm ET on NBC and Peacock, expect several big marquee events including the Men’s Figure Skating (the short program Team Event), Men’s Downhill Skiing (with U.S. skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle, son of Barbara Cochran), Team Figure Skating Free Dance, and Men’s Big Air Snowboarding final.  If  …
February 6, 2026
2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Available on: Peacock

The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics officially kickoff with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 6th, airing live on both NBC and Peacock beginning at 2pm ET (8pm in Italy). The Parade of Nations, musical and artistic performances, and the lighting of the cauldron will be hosted by veteran broadcas  …
February 5, 2026

  Season 1

Grace

Available on: Britbox More Britbox

Not many detectives seek out psychics as they doggedly pursue cold cases, but Brighton’s Roy Grace is not your typical British stoic. The hero of the bestselling Peter James novels makes his series debut in this dark and twisty show that just dopped its five (short) seasons on BritBox. Grace stands  …
February 5, 2026
Relationship Goals

Available on: Prime Video More Prime

A classic rom-com with a modern twist, Relationship Goals follows a type-A TV producer on the brink of becoming the first woman to run New York’s top morning show—until her ex returns to compete for the same job. They’re forced to collaborate on a Valentine’s Day segment tied to her ex’s new “relati  …
February 4, 2026
The Muppet Show

Available on: Disney More Disney+

A one‑episode special on Disney+ and ABC that revives the original 1976–1981 variety show, it pretends that the classic series simply returned for Season 6 but in 2026 — and it’s a possible “pilot test” for a new season. There are musical numbers, slapstick and surreal humor for the grownups and th  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 4

Below Deck Down Under S4

Available on: Peacock

Season 4 of the breakout reality show ups the luxury destination and the guest expectations as it adds a Real Housewives cross-over. The show heads to Canouan in St. Vincent, the Caribbean’s “most exclusive hideaway,” and Captain Jason returns with a mix of fan favorites and new crew members, and th  …
February 2, 2026
The Secret Agent

Available on: PVOD

After becoming the target of a dictator during the political tumult of 1977 Brazil, Marcelo (Wagner Moura) ends up on the run with the help of the country’s growing underground resistance in this timely, unsettling film about state pressure, radicalization, and ordinary citizens becoming instruments  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 1

Madam Beja

Available on: HBO Max More HBO Max

HBO’s steamy and lavish new Brazilian period drama (dubbed in English) is based on the real-life 19th‑century figure known as Dona Beija, a woman who defied the rigid patriarchal norms of her era to become a powerful figure. The 40-episode melodrama, airing and streaming across 100 countries, weaves  …
January 27, 2026
Zootopia 2

Available on: PVOD

The long-awaited Disney sequel arrives just in time for an all-in-the family bonding adventure–all around the world.  It delivers on the dazzling big-screen-worthy visuals and an emotionally resonant story about empathy, and it weaves the action with laugh-out-loud comedy and a clever satire for th  …
January 27, 2026

  Season 1

Wonder Man

Available on: Disney More Disney+

The Marvel universe has some fun with itself in this Hollywood satire about a struggling actor attempting to land his dream role: playing the superhero Wonder Man in an upcoming big-screen remake. A fresh way in to the super hero world for non-Marvel fans, it stars Ben Kingsley (reprising his role a  …
January 15, 2026

  Season 1

Ponies

Available on: Peacock

Set in 1970s Moscow, Peacock’s new darkly playful Cold‑War spy thriller follows two seemingly forgettable embassy secretaries — freshly widowed and written off as “persons of no interest” — as they reinvent themselves as CIA operatives to unravel the conspiracy that killed their husbands. A stylish,  …

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King of the Hill reboot Hulu

King of the Hill

Melissa Roth August 4, 2025 No Comments
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King of the Hill

Could this be the show where political opponents find common comedy ground?  Sixteen years after it ended its reign on FOX, Hulu is bringing back the animated TV-14 sitcom from legends Mike Judge (Silicon Valley, Beavis and Butt-Head) and Greg Daniels (The Office, Parks and Recreation).  After a decade in Saudi Arabia Hank and Peggy Hill are back in Arlen, Texas and retired, and trying to come to terms with all of the Ubers and Whole Foods.  Their son Bobby now owns a Japanese-German fusion restaurant in Dallas, and they’re up against “manosphere influencers, soccer haters, and conspiracy theorists — but the hot button topics are handled with nuance and lighthearted comedy.  Several of the original cast return, including Judge, Pamela Adlon, Kathy Najimy, Lauren Tom, Stephen Root, Toby Huss, and the late Johnny Hardwick (who passed away after recording a few episodes). Ronny Chieng joins as neighbor Kahn.  Ten new episodes drop today.

Available

on: Hulu More Hulu


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February 8, 2026

  Season 1

The ‘Burbs

Available on: Peacock

Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall head this horror-comedy about a suburban neighborhood’s suspicions of a new resident, which unravels their quiet enclave’s once-hidden secrets and unleashes a few deadly threats. An adaptation of the 1989 cult favorite film that starred a young Tom Hanks, the team behi  …
February 7, 2026
Milan Cortina Olympics Primetime

Available on: Peacock

Beginning at 8pm ET on NBC and Peacock, expect several big marquee events including the Men’s Figure Skating (the short program Team Event), Men’s Downhill Skiing (with U.S. skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle, son of Barbara Cochran), Team Figure Skating Free Dance, and Men’s Big Air Snowboarding final.  If  …
February 6, 2026
2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Available on: Peacock

The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics officially kickoff with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 6th, airing live on both NBC and Peacock beginning at 2pm ET (8pm in Italy). The Parade of Nations, musical and artistic performances, and the lighting of the cauldron will be hosted by veteran broadcas  …
February 5, 2026

  Season 1

Grace

Available on: Britbox More Britbox

Not many detectives seek out psychics as they doggedly pursue cold cases, but Brighton’s Roy Grace is not your typical British stoic. The hero of the bestselling Peter James novels makes his series debut in this dark and twisty show that just dopped its five (short) seasons on BritBox. Grace stands  …
February 5, 2026
Relationship Goals

Available on: Prime Video More Prime

A classic rom-com with a modern twist, Relationship Goals follows a type-A TV producer on the brink of becoming the first woman to run New York’s top morning show—until her ex returns to compete for the same job. They’re forced to collaborate on a Valentine’s Day segment tied to her ex’s new “relati  …
February 4, 2026
The Muppet Show

Available on: Disney More Disney+

A one‑episode special on Disney+ and ABC that revives the original 1976–1981 variety show, it pretends that the classic series simply returned for Season 6 but in 2026 — and it’s a possible “pilot test” for a new season. There are musical numbers, slapstick and surreal humor for the grownups and th  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 4

Below Deck Down Under S4

Available on: Peacock

Season 4 of the breakout reality show ups the luxury destination and the guest expectations as it adds a Real Housewives cross-over. The show heads to Canouan in St. Vincent, the Caribbean’s “most exclusive hideaway,” and Captain Jason returns with a mix of fan favorites and new crew members, and th  …
February 2, 2026
The Secret Agent

Available on: PVOD

After becoming the target of a dictator during the political tumult of 1977 Brazil, Marcelo (Wagner Moura) ends up on the run with the help of the country’s growing underground resistance in this timely, unsettling film about state pressure, radicalization, and ordinary citizens becoming instruments  …
February 2, 2026

  Season 1

Madam Beja

Available on: HBO Max More HBO Max

HBO’s steamy and lavish new Brazilian period drama (dubbed in English) is based on the real-life 19th‑century figure known as Dona Beija, a woman who defied the rigid patriarchal norms of her era to become a powerful figure. The 40-episode melodrama, airing and streaming across 100 countries, weaves  …
January 27, 2026
Zootopia 2

Available on: PVOD

The long-awaited Disney sequel arrives just in time for an all-in-the family bonding adventure–all around the world.  It delivers on the dazzling big-screen-worthy visuals and an emotionally resonant story about empathy, and it weaves the action with laugh-out-loud comedy and a clever satire for th  …
January 27, 2026

  Season 1

Wonder Man

Available on: Disney More Disney+

The Marvel universe has some fun with itself in this Hollywood satire about a struggling actor attempting to land his dream role: playing the superhero Wonder Man in an upcoming big-screen remake. A fresh way in to the super hero world for non-Marvel fans, it stars Ben Kingsley (reprising his role a  …
January 15, 2026

  Season 1

Ponies

Available on: Peacock

Set in 1970s Moscow, Peacock’s new darkly playful Cold‑War spy thriller follows two seemingly forgettable embassy secretaries — freshly widowed and written off as “persons of no interest” — as they reinvent themselves as CIA operatives to unravel the conspiracy that killed their husbands. A stylish,  …

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