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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

    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.

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    Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins in “The Silence of the Lambs.”
    CreditOrion Pictures
  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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    “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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    “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.

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    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.

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    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. 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

    Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins in “The Silence of the Lambs.”
    CreditOrion Pictures
  2. ‘Space Cadet’ Review: Emma Roberts Shoots for the Stars

    In a lightweight comedy, the actress plays a bartender who dreams of becoming an astronaut. One problem: She has no qualifications for the job.

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    Emma Roberts in “Space Cadet.”
    CreditEric Liebowitz//Prime Video
  3. ‘My Lady Jane’ Asks: ‘What if History Were Different?’

    A fantastical series about the very short-term 16th century queen Lady Jane Grey takes historical liberties in the name of reclamation — and fun.

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    Emily Bader stars as Lady Jane Grey in “My Lady Jane,” which reimagines the tragic story of the teen queen’s brief reign.
    Credit Jonathan Prime/Prime Video
  4. Celine Dion Had a Medical Emergency. The Camera Kept Rolling

    Irene Taylor, director of the new documentary “I Am: Celine Dion,” talks about the decision to include a grueling scene of the pop star in crisis.

     By

    Celine Dion didn’t discuss filming limitations with the director in advance.
    CreditAmazon Studios
  5. 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.

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    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

Netflix

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  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.

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    The Donkey (voiced by Eddie Murphy) and Shrek (Mike Myers) in the 2001 movie Shrek, leaving Netflix this month.
    Credit
  2. ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Review: It’s Busted

    Eddie Murphy struggles to revive the moribund action-comedy franchise.

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    From left, John Ashton, Eddie Murphy and Judge Reinhold in “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.”
    CreditMelinda Sue Gordon/Netflix
  3. ‘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.

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    Nicole Kidman, left, Zac Efron and Joey King in “A Family Affair.”
    CreditTina Rowden/Netflix
  4. ‘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.

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

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

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  1. The Watching Newsletter

    ‘Sunny’ Is a Dreamy Robot Dramedy

    This stylish sci-fi series, on Apple TV+, stars Rashida Jones as a grieving woman with an unexpected new companion.

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  6. 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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  19. 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

     
  20. 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

     
  21. 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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  35. 5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now

    This month’s picks include a nature documentary filmed in the Indian wilderness and an animated family adventure from the studio behind “Despicable Me.”

    By Dina Gachman

     
  36. Three Great Documentaries to Stream

    This month’s streaming selections include one director’s look at a hometown ritual, the story of an improbable ruse and a celebration of student activism.

    By Ben Kenigsberg

     
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  45. Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now

    In this month’s sci-fi picks, cruise through dreams, hook a right at multiverses, turn left at portals, then put it in reverse for some time travel.

    By Elisabeth Vincentelli

     
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  51. Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

    A fanatical faith leader, aggressive home invaders and disfigured attention hogs are among the subjects of this month’s horror picks.

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  53. Three Great Documentaries to Stream

    Ethan Coen’s survey of a rock ’n’ roll icon, Frederick Wiseman’s take on haute cuisine and a searing portrait of PTSD are this month’s picks.

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  60. Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now

    Time loops in Japan, a seductive interface for agoraphobes and artificial intelligence battles make up this month’s science fiction streaming picks.

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  62. Five International Movies to Stream Now

    This month’s picks include a coming-of-age story set in Quebec, an observational Tunisian drama, an erotic French movie about a strip club and more.

    By Devika Girish

     
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  65. Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

    A troubled patient, a pumpkin-headed monster and a one-eyed madman are among the subjects in this month’s scary streaming picks.

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  66. Three Great Documentaries to Stream

    A broken family, a family remembered and a family’s generation-spanning struggles are at the heart of this month’s picks.

    By Ben Kenigsberg

     
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    This month’s picks include a decades-spanning Chinese drama, a thriller about a teenage immigrant in Canada, an absurdist French crime comedy and more.

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