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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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  2. The 30 Best TV Shows on Netflix Right Now

    Some of the best shows on the streaming giant right now include “Mo,” “Outlander,” “Lost” and “Sex Education.” Here are our favorites.

     By Noel Murray

    Mohammed Amer stars in “Mo.”
    CreditNetflix

  4. 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

    Jeremy Allen White, left, and Harris Dickinson in “The Iron Claw.”
    CreditBrian Roedel/A24

  1. 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

    Janet Leigh, who is murdered in “Psycho” in the unforgettable shower scene.
    CreditParamount Pictures

  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

    Rita Moreno, center, in “West Side Story.”
    CreditMGM

  3. 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

    From left, the characters Sadness, Joy, Disgust, Fear and Anger in a scene from “Inside Out 2.”
    CreditDisney/Pixar

  4. 27 Shows to Watch This Winter

    A ton of intriguing shows are coming, including the gruesome frontier drama “American Primeval” and Robert De Niro’s first American regular-series role.

     By Mike Hale

    The gruesome Netflix western series “American Primeval” was written by Mark L. Smith, who did the screenplay for “The Revenant.”
    CreditNetflix

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Netflix

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  1. ‘Zero Day’ Is a Throwback Thriller With Modern Echoes

    The new Netflix series is a contemporary update of a ’70s-style political drama that is even more contemporary than its creators anticipated.

     By Chris Vognar

    Robert De Niro plays a former president dealing with a national crisis in “Zero Day.”
    CreditJojo Whilden/Netflix

  2. The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in February

    This month’s new arrivals include an insightful docudrama about a fraudulent wellness blogger and a rare TV role for Robert De Niro.

     By Noel Murray

    Kaitlyn Dever as Belle Gibson in a scene from the docudrama “Apple Cider Vinegar.”
    CreditBen King/Netflix, via Associated Press

  3. 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

    Janet Leigh, who is murdered in “Psycho” in the unforgettable shower scene.
    CreditParamount Pictures

  4. The 30 Best TV Shows on Netflix Right Now

    Some of the best shows on the streaming giant right now include “Mo,” “Outlander,” “Lost” and “Sex Education.” Here are our favorites.

     By Noel Murray

    Mohammed Amer stars in “Mo.”
    CreditNetflix

  5. ‘La Dolce Villa’ Review: Sweet Italian Nonsense

    A light as air romantic comedy about a cheap villa in a fictional town capitalizes on the “Emily in Paris” model, with pasta.

     By Alissa Wilkinson

    Maia Reficco as Olivia and Simone Luglio as Nino in “La Dolce Villa.”
    CreditGiulia Parmigiani/Netflix

Hulu

More in Hulu ›

  1. The Best Movies and Shows on Hulu Right Now

    We’ve handpicked the finest movies and television shows currently streaming on Hulu in the United States. Take a look.

     By Jason Bailey

    Jesse Eisenberg, left, and Kieran Culkin in “A Real Pain.”
    CreditSearchlight Pictures

  2. In ‘Deli Boys,’ Two Actors Find Dream Roles Playing No One’s Hero

    Saagar Shaikh and Asif Ali will do “unspeakable things” in a Hulu comedy that centers on South Asians, drugs, violence — and the minimart.

     By Matt Stevens

    Saagar Shaikh, left, found that he was always competing with Asif Ali for roles. In “Deli Boys,” they share the lead.
    CreditDevin Oktar Yalkin for The New York Times

  3. In Stephen Graham’s World, Nice Guys Finish First

    The British actor, who stars in the new Hulu show “A Thousand Blows,” has built a career playing intimidating bruisers. But behind the scenes, he’s a peach.

     By Eleanor Stanford

    The actor Stephen Graham, who plays a bare-knuckle boxer in Hulu’s new show “A Thousand Blows.”
    CreditSuzie Howell for The New York Times

  4. In ‘Paradise,’ Sterling K. Brown and Dan Fogelman Return. ‘This Is Us’ It Isn’t

    The actor and creator tried something much less weepy this time: a sci-fi thriller. Still it was “a homecoming on so many levels,” Brown said.

     By Esther Zuckerman

    In “Paradise,” created by Dan Fogelman, Sterling K. Brown plays Xavier, a Secret Service agent charged with protecting the president in a world that isn’t quite what it seems.
    CreditSer Baffo/Disney

  5. Roy Wood Jr. Captures Our Fractious Culture in an Insightful New Special

    The funny but bleak “Lonely Flowers,” isn’t directly about the new president, but it builds small observations into larger points about our lives.

     

    Wood thought he was in line to replace Trevor Noah, left, on “The Daily Show.
    CreditJason Kempin/Getty Images for Comedy Central

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Amazon Prime Video

More in Amazon Prime Video ›

  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 Jason Bailey

    Rita Moreno, center, in “West Side Story.”
    CreditMGM

  2. ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ Review: Here Come the Brides

    Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon star in a romantic comedy about double-booked weddings that never quite hits its stride.

     By Alissa Wilkinson

    Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell in “You’re Cordially Invited.”
    CreditGlen Wilson/Prime Video

  3. Tom Green, Former Provocateur, Is Building Something New

    A Y2K-era phenomenon most famous for his MTV prank show and surreal brand of comedy, Green pioneered ideas that thrive today.

     By Maya Salam and Chris Maggio

    CreditChris Maggio for The New York Times

  4. The King of Network TV Wants Just 30 Minutes of Your Time

    For decades, Dick Wolf has dominated prime- time programming. Now, at 78, he has plans to conquer his next world: streaming.

     By John Koblin

    Dick Wolf says “On Call,” his first show for Amazon Prime, is part of a strategy to make his company “a player for the years to come.”
    CreditAlex Welsh for The New York Times

  5. ‘Population 11’ Is a Peppy Small-Town Outback Mystery

    The new Amazon series isn’t reinventing the TV mystery, but it is a fun and clever watch, buoyed by a few well-timed and energetic twists

     By Margaret Lyons

    Ben Feldman stars as a fish out of water in “Population 11.”
    CreditDavid Dare Parker

HBO

More in HBO ›

  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

    Jeremy Allen White, left, and Harris Dickinson in “The Iron Claw.”
    CreditBrian Roedel/A24

  2. ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 2 Recap: Who Was That Masked Man?

    There are no answers this week — or even hints — to the identity of the dead body in the season premiere, but we do see a robbery.

     By Noel Murray

    From left, Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan and Leslie Bibb in “The White Lotus.”
    CreditFabio Lovino/HBO

  3. Busy Doctors Can’t Get Enough of ‘The Pitt’

    Max’s unusually accurate medical drama, starring Noah Wyle as a beleaguered E.R. physician, has become the talk of real-life hospital breakrooms.

     By Reggie Ugwu

    Most medical professionals learned long ago not to expect reality in dramatizations of their work. “The Pitt” is an exception.
    CreditWarrick Page/Max

  4. With ‘We Beat the Dream Team,’ Grant Hill Can Finally Gloat

    Hill and the film’s director talked about the time a team of college basketball players beat Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson — and the effort to bury it.

     By Stuart Miller

    “As a steward of U.S.A. Basketball, I feel these stories are part of our history,” said Grant Hill, who helped oversee the 2024 men’s Olympic team. “But also, from an ego standpoint, we wanted to tell our story.”
    CreditHBO

  5. ‘C.B. Strike’ Review: Cancellation With Extreme Prejudice

    In a new season of the HBO and BBC series based on J.K. Rowling’s mystery novels, a misunderstood artist is the victim.

     By Mike Hale

    Holliday Grainger as the no-nonsense Robin in “C.B. Strike: The Ink Black Heart.”
    CreditSam Taylor/HBO

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Disney Plus

More in Disney Plus ›

  1. ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Review: Can You Fight City Hall?

    The sort-of-rebooted series from Marvel and Disney+ pits the blind vigilante against a chaos-inducing, revenge-minded office holder.

     By Mike Hale

    Charlie Cox returns as the title character in “Daredevil: Born Again” on Disney+, a continuation of Netflix’s “Daredevil.”
    CreditGiovanni Rufino/Marvel Television

  2. 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

    From left, the characters Sadness, Joy, Disgust, Fear and Anger in a scene from “Inside Out 2.”
    CreditDisney/Pixar

  3. ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Is Getting a Four-Episode Revival on Disney+

    The return of “Malcolm in the Middle,” which aired from 2000 to 2006, will follow Malcolm as he helps his parents celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary, Disney+ announced.

     By Alexandra E. Petri

    “Malcolm in the Middle,” which aired on Fox from 2000 to 2006, was nominated for 33 Emmys and won seven times in categories that included outstanding directing for a comedy series.
    CreditDeborah Feingold/20th Century Fox TV, via Shutterstock

  4. Can Disney Cut Into Netflix’s Stand-Up Comedy Dominance?

    Under the Hulu banner, the company says it will offer quality over quantity while largely avoiding controversy. Many comedians are ready to give it a shot.

     By Jason Zinoman

    Jim Gaffigan is one of many stand-up comedians who will be part of Hulu’s new rollout of specials.
    CreditHulu

  5. How ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Took Gen Z for a Spin

    After almost 20 years on air, the reality competition series made changes that brought a surge of younger viewers.

     By Shivani Gonzalez

    Rylee Arnold, left, and Stephen Nedoroscik, on the show.
    CreditEric McCandless/Disney, via Getty Images
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  6. Three Great Documentaries to Stream

    This month’s picks look at a political convention, the work of a cinematographer and the films of a revered pair of directors.

    By Ben Kenigsberg

     
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