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Nemo and Flip squat down next to a car in a cityscape in Slumberland on Netflix

Slumberland review: Netflix's fantasy movie is a visual treat, but pulls its punches

By Jon O'Brien published

Review Jason Momoa hams it up in rare original Netflix movie that looks good enough to hit cinemas.

White Lotus season 2 image, showing two couple walking down a street

The White Lotus season 2 improves on the first by adding shades of gray

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Adding more nuance to characters adds even more interest to The White Lotus' central mystery.

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The White Lotus season 2 delivers the perfect anthology formula HBO Max needs

By Jon O'Brien published

Opinion The White Lotus season 2's new locations, characters and themes mix things up just the right amount.

Lady Lesso and Professor Dovey stand next to each other as they look at something off camera in The School for Good and Evil

A not-so-spellbinding young adult fantasy Netflix film: The School for Good and Evil review

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Review The School for Good and Evil review arrives on Netflix on October 19 – here's our spoiler-free review.

Luckiest Girl Alive

Netflix's new thriller is a glossy tale with a jagged edge: Luckiest Girl Alive

By Jon O'Brien published

Review Mila Kunis shines in Netflix's new adaptation of Jessica Knoll's bestselling novel.

Drea and Eleanor prepare to attend a high school ball in Do Revenge on Netflix

Instagram-friendly high school satire lands somewhere between Mean Girls and Heathers: Do Revenge review

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Review Do Revenge is out now on Netflix – here's our spoiler-filled review.

I Used To Be Famous

I Used To Be Famous

By Jon O'Brien published

Ed Skrein’s former boybander guides an autistic teen to drumming glory in this musical heart-warmer

The Walking Dead

Which TV shows dragged on way too long? We pick out 10 prime candidates...

By Jon O'Brien published

Mostly we read about shows being cut short, but what about the shows that went on too long?

McMillions, one of the best HBO Max documentaries

Best HBO Max Documentaries: the finest documentaries you can watch right now on the streamer

By Jon O'Brien published

From McMillions to I'll Be Gone In The Dark, this is the finest factual programming on HBO Max

Adam Sandler in Hustle

Netflix's Hustle is Adam Sandler like you've never seen him before

By Jon O'Brien published

Hustle isn't a must-watch, but it's a new side to Sandler

Lovecraft Country

10 HBO shows that were canceled too soon

By Jon O'Brien published

It's not just Netflix who are too trigger-happy...

We recommend eight shows like Squid Game while you wait for season 2

Eight bloody dramas to watch while we wait for Squid Game season 2

By Jon O'Brien published

As we wait for the second coming of Netflix's bloody drama, here are eight shows to tide you over

Jesse Plemons with a gun to his head in Windfall

Netflix's Windfall is certainly entertaining, but very flawed...

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We run the rule over Netflix's new laid-back home invasion drama..

Joe Vs Carole

Skip Joe Vs Carole, the drama based on Netflix's Tiger King, it lacks any bite...

By Jon O'Brien published

John Cameron Mitchell and Kate McKinnon lead Peacock's splashy dramatization of Netflix's hit documentary Tiger King

Cobra Kai

Why Cobra Kai has become Netflix's latest sleeper hit TV show

By Jon O'Brien last updated

Opinion The Karate Kid sequel series, which has a new home on Netflix, kicks ass.

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10 of the best original sitcoms you can stream on Netflix, Apple TV Plus and more

By Jon O'Brien published

From Upload to Ted Lasso, here are 10 great comedies to check out on streamers you (probably) already have.

Tim Robinson in sketch show I Think You Should Leave.

I Think You Should Leave is still Netflix's funniest and weirdest show in season 2

By Jon O'Brien published

I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson has returned to Netflix – here's what we think of the long-awaited second season.

Tiger King

The best true crime shows on Netflix

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From Tiger King to Making a Murderer, these are the best true crime shows you can watch on Netflix.

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10 new Netflix original shows and movies to look forward to in 2021

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What's coming up on the world's biggest streaming service.

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The 10 best Netflix Original movies of 2020

By Jon O'Brien published

Highlights from a year in movies on the Netflix streaming service.

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10 Netflix movies and TV shows you might've missed in 2020

By Jon O'Brien published

Some of the new movies and TV shows that flew under the radar on Netflix this year, to help you get more from your subscription.

The best British TV shows and movies on Netflix

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The best British originals you can stream right now on the world's biggest streaming service.

Best Netflix sci-fi shows from around the world, including Dark and Ragnarok

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