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_Note: potential spoilers below._

# The Winner

**Winner of the Week:** Charlotte Ritchie

**Show:** [_You_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/you-78191) - Season 4

**Episode:** Episode 1, “Joe Takes a Holiday” (2/9/2023)

### Why Her?
Season 4 of [_You_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/you-78191), continues the “[eat the rich](https://likewisetv.com/lists/Best-Eat-the-Rich-Shows-and-Movies-63eab762532c6a003231cb86)” craze that has taken pop culture by storm: we’re looking at you [_The White Lotus_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-white-lotus-111803) and [_The Menu_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/the-menu-593643). But the premise alone is not enough to keep me engaged in _You_’s repetitive and tiresome plot. Yes, Joe Goldberg ([Penn Badgley](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0046112/)) must, once again, flee his previous home, change identities, and hide the truth that he is (despite his delusional reassurances) a killer.

Fortunately, _You_ Season 4 has a refreshing twist thanks to the captivating performance from [Charlotte Ritchie](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2492359/) as Kate, Joe’s new neighbor and love interest. Kate is an independent, suspicious, and fierce art gallery director who embraces the moniker “icy bitch.” A refreshing aspect of Season 4 is that Kate is the first character in the series to acknowledge Joe’s inner monologue that narrates a majority of the show. Near the end of episode one, Kate interrupts one of Joe’s daydreams with:

## _"Oi, where did you go?"_

This sudden break from Joe’s thoughts is as shocking to the viewer as it is for Joe. It gives the sense that Kate can somehow see Joe for who he really is, a feeling unfamiliar to Joe. As the episodes progress, it becomes increasingly clear that Kate has the ability to notice Joe’s inner thoughts—and proceeds to call him out on them.

![Charlotte Ritchie and Penn Badley featured in Netflix's You Season 4.](https://likewisestorageprod.azureedge.net/strapi/uploads/Wot_W_You_Body2_6179f4b96d.jpeg)

This sense of self-awareness highlights the absurdity of Joe’s thoughts and actions and allows the show to take itself a little less seriously, which it desperately needed. One part charming, two parts terrifying and psychopathic, Joe is as creepy as ever in Part 1 of Season 4 of _You_. Mark your calendars for the release of [Part 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvwvHrtL1xY) on March 9! 

Interested in watching _You_? Add it to your watchlist [here](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/you-78191)!

### Likewiser Reviews:

> _Omg this 1st half of season 4 has been FIRE_ - [@licole_brown](https://likewisetv.com/profile/licole_brown)

> _Super creepy, but also sooooo addicting and interesting. I love this show, and even though it’s weird, it’s really unexpected!_ - [@justmanderz](https://likewisetv.com/profile/justmanderz)

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Netflix’s favorite psychopath Joe returns in Season 4 of ‘You’! Charlotte Ritchie’s outstanding work makes for a refreshing twist that revitalizes the series.

Charlotte Ritchie's captivating performance in You Season 4 has kept viewers on the edges of their seats.

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Winner of the Week - Charlotte Ritchie in You

Netflix kicked off 2023 with a new experimental series, [_Kaleidoscope_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/kaleidoscope-156902). If you watch the trailer, it appears to be a straightforward heist story. What makes the show unique is that you can watch the episodes in any order. The episodes are titled with colors rather than numbers, and the only rule is that the episode called "White" must be watched last. The story you experience depends on the order in which you watch the episodes.

Pretty neat, right? While the idea of interactive shows is not revolutionary, it’s still a relatively new concept in the world of streaming and industry titans continue to experiment with new ways to implement them. The ease and accessibility of streaming has changed not only the way we consume content, but also the types of stories that can be told. Streaming allows the viewer to be more in control of the content they are watching than ever before.

So what happens when creators disregard traditional story structure and start experimenting with other formats? Are these unconventional, interactive shows and movies simply gimmicks used for marketing and hype-building? Or are they building the foundation for the future of at-home entertainment? Check out Likewise’s top picks for [Unconventional and Interactive Shows & Movies](https://likewise.com/list/Unconventional-and-Interactive-Shows--Movies-63bc8f396c61aa0062881655) and decide for yourself.

![Black Mirror: Bandersnatch co-star Will Poulter lounges in a desk chair.](https://likewisestorageprod.azureedge.net/strapi/uploads/Kaleidoscope_Body1_5248a635b5.jpeg)

# Top 5 Unconventional and Interactive Shows and Movies Available to Stream

**[_Kaleidoscope_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/kaleidoscope-156902): Centered around the largest heist ever attempted and the vengeance, scheming, loyalties, and betrayals that surround it.**

While a Create Your Own Adventure style show is nothing new for Netflix—there are already [20+ interactive series](https://www.polygon.com/22286070/netflix-interactive-shows-movies-ranked-jurassic-world-barbie) on Netflix alone—_Kaleidoscope_ is the first of its kind. Unlike the other options on this list, everyone who finishes _Kaleidoscope_ will have seen all of it. There are no hidden easter eggs to unlock. You won’t gain access to any new scenes by watching the episodes in a certain order. By the time you finish the finale, you will know as much about the show as everyone else who watches it. You will just have experienced it in a slightly different way.

With 40,320 potential combinations to watch, it’s safe to say nobody will be able to experience every version of _Kaleidoscope_. But that’s not a bad thing. There is already plenty of internet discourse surrounding which viewing order is optimal, and people like [Stephen King](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000175/) have even released their own [recommended viewing orders](https://www.thedigitalfix.com/kaleidoscope/stephen-king-recommends-watch-order). Netflix also [tweeted](https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1610018224296402944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1610018224296402944%7Ctwgr%5Ec3ecc392d5771a63b6ab353abbee1f50c0148af3%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosmopolitan.com%2Fuk%2Fentertainment%2Fa42430127%2Fnetflix-kaleidoscope-best-order-watch-episodes%2F) a few recommended watch orders. According to Netflix, depending on how you watch, you can either experience the series as a classic detective story, as a [Tarantino](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000233/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) film, as [_Orange is The New Black_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/orange-is-the-new-black-1424) (not sure what this means…), or in standard chronological order.

Considering the story spans a total of 25 years, it’s natural that some viewing orders work a bit better than others. Check it out for yourself in whichever order you’d like!

**[_Black Mirror Bandersnatch_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/black-mirror:-bandersnatch-569547): In 1984, a young programmer begins to question reality as he adapts a dark fantasy novel into a video game. A mind-bending tale with multiple endings.**

_Black Mirror: Bandersnatch_ attempted to transcend the label “movie” and become an interactive game. Unlike _Kaleidoscope_, _Bandersnatch_ is designed to more accurately mimic choose-your-own-adventure books. The movie starts by putting viewers in control of Stefan—an awkward 19-year-old video game developer who plans to make a video game based on a choose-your-own-adventure book he found in a box of his mother’s old belongings. Every few minutes, the viewer must make decisions on Stefan’s behalf, and watch as the consequences of those decisions unfold.

Each decision you make changes the path for the rest of the story. Don’t like how your storyline unfolded? No worries, you can replay it as many times as you want. There are five "real" endings in which Stefan’s video game actually gets completed and released. There are also several other endings where the game doesn't get finished and the viewer must try again. Sometimes a wrong decision can lead to a dead end, forcing the viewer to go back and select a different option. The premise is fun and engaging, especially if you’re a fan of [_Black Mirror_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/black-mirror-42009).

Although the public reception of _Bandersnatch_ was mixed, it was undeniably a technical feat for Netflix. This series required Netflix to build its own choose-your-own software to bring the film to life. To stream the episode, Netflix had to find a way to simultaneously load multiple versions of each scene so viewers could follow different narrative paths without having to wait for Netflix to buffer. That is a technical feat that is worth celebrating. Check it out for yourself on [Netflix](https://likewisetv.com/spotlight/netflix).


![Netflix's Bandersnatch has viewers choose the direction the story goes in.](https://likewisestorageprod.azureedge.net/strapi/uploads/Kaleidoscope_Body2_cd9d413e52.jpeg)


**[_The Affair_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-affair-61463): The _Affair_ explores the emotional effects of an extramarital relationship between Noah Solloway and Alison Lockhart after the two meet in the resort town of Montauk in Long Island.**

_The Affair_ divides each episode in two, devoting the first half to one character's point of view and the second half to another character's perspective. This format allows the show to depict distinct memory biases from the male and female perspectives. The writers do a fantastic job of making the viewer question their preconceived assumptions about individual characters, their justifications for the affair, gender stereotypes, and more. As creator [Sarah Treem](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2920012/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) put it, "sometimes the only way to get at objective truth is to have multiple people tell their own version of the same event.” Framed like an investigation, _The Affair_ plays with the idea that our own subjective life experience can skew our perceptions, making it hard to find objective truth.

Unlike _Kaleidoscope_ or _Black Mirror: Bandersnatch_, _The Affair_ story continues for four more seasons, expanding into much more than just an affair. As the story unravels into a web of murders, new love interests, and more children, the viewer gets to witness new perspectives from Noah’s and Alison’s family and friends. Want to watch it? Find it streaming on [Showtime](https://likewisetv.com/spotlight/showtime). 


**[_24_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/24-1973): Counter Terrorism Agent Jack Bauer races against the clock to subvert terrorist plots and save his nation from ultimate disaster.**

_24_ is unlike any other show or movie I have ever seen. The series takes place in real time. Each season takes place over the course of one day–24 episodes, each one an hour. Jack lives in a world where every minute is crucial—assassination attempts, nuclear attacks, bioterrorism, torture, traitors, and sleeper cells.

If you enjoy national security thrillers like [_Bodyguard_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/bodyguard-80307), [_Olympus Has Fallen_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/olympus-has-fallen-117263), or [_Vantage Point_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/vantage-point-7461), this series is definitely worth a watch. With a total of 10 seasons, it’s safe to say _24_ was far more than just an interesting premise. Each season had an interesting villain to complement the great Jack Bauer, leading to some of the most anxiety-inducing tension television had to offer back in 2001.

Although some seasons are weaker than others and the show certainly falls into quite a few tropes, if you go into this show wanting a thrilling, action-packed counter-terrorism show to keep you on the edge of your seat, you will not be disappointed. Give it a watch on [Hulu](https://likewisetv.com/spotlight/hulu).


**[_You vs. Wild_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/you-vs-wild-87712): In this interactive series, you'll make key decisions to help Bear Grylls survive, thrive and complete missions in the harshest environments on Earth.**

Ever wanted to hang out with [Bear Grylls](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2426012/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) in some of the most remote climates in the world surrounded by life-or-death situations? Do it from the comfort of your own home with this [_Man vs. Wild_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/man-vs-wild-4709) adjacent series. The format is similar to _Bandersnatch_ in the way that every few minutes, the viewer is required to make a decision for Grylls, leading to his ultimate survival or tragic demise. 

While it’s clear that Bear Grylls is not taking this show overly seriously, his overwhelming passion for adventure continues to shine through. You get the impression it’s supposed to feel like a fun roleplay experience rather than a serious interactive documentary.

From making Grylls eat massive maggot-like creatures in the forest to helping him escape wild animal encounters, this show is a whole different type of escapism. If you have a family member or a friend that enjoys documentaries or adventure movies about the wilderness, give this a watch on [Netflix](https://likewisetv.com/spotlight/netflix). 

Honorable mentions:

- [_Escape the Undertaker_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/escape-the-undertaker-871875)
- [_Memento_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/memento-77)
- [_Boyhood_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/boyhood-85350)
- [_Vantage Point_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/vantage-point-7461)
- [_True Detective_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/true-detective-46648)
- [_Jane the Virgin_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/jane-the-virgin-61418)

There you have it! Our picks for the top unconventional and interactive stories available on streaming. It remains to be seen whether these unconventional formats of shows and movies will become mainstream or if they’ll fade into obscurity. But considering the short-term hype shows like [_Kaleidoscope_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/kaleidoscope-156902) tend to build on social media, I’m confident they’ll be around for a while. At least until viewers get bored and move on to the next trend.

Netflix's new experimental series 'Kaleidoscope' took the internet by storm in early 2023. Check out our top 5 unconventional shows & movies.

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Unconventional Shows & Movies to Watch if You Loved Kaleidoscope

Well, it’s that time of the year again; whether your Christmas traditions consist more of sipping eggnog (no judgements here), exploring new ways to wrap gifts, or spending quality time with loved ones, everybody needs some downtime during the holiday season. In the spirit of giving, we’ve taken the liberty of rounding up some of the best Christmas titles available to watch right now on all your favorite streaming platforms. So, if you’re asking yourself:

- What classic Christmas movies can I watch with my family?
- Where can I find my favorite Christmas movie?
- What can I watch while staying up all night to catch Santa?
- How many cinematic versions of Ebenezer Scrooge are there?

Then look no further, here are some of the best movies and shows to watch this holiday season broken down by streaming service!

_Make sure to check out [our recent post](https://likewisetv.com/blog/best-free-christmas-movies-to-stream-in-2022) if you’d like to know where to find your favorite free-to-watch Christmas content._

# The Most Unhinged Christmas TV Show Episodes 

Movies that take place during the Christmas season are some of the most widely available, easily adaptable, and remake-friendly stories out there (get [_Scrooged_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/scrooged-9647)). However, the same cannot be said for more episodic forms of media. When it comes to TV series with established worlds and characters that aren’t specifically written to fit into a holiday-centric narrative at conception, it is no small task to get such characters out of their routines and into one that is just as familiar to audiences as it is unfamiliar to the characters. That being said, here are a few examples of TV episodes where characters bring their own–let’s say–_charm_ to the holiday season.

_Warning: watching these episodes could result in winding up on the naughty list._

### Our 5 top picks:
1. **[_It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-2710) (Hulu) - Season 6, Episode 13:** Oh, boy... _It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia_’s “A Very Sunny Christmas” is, for lack of better words, an absolute trainwreck. As Charlie, Dennis, Mac, Dee, and Frank prepare for the holiday, they can’t help but let their trademark awfulness chip away at the ol’ Christmas cheer. Out of all the shenanigans these characters have gotten up to over the years, this is one of the only episodes where it’s mildly reasonable to root for the staff of Paddy’s Pub. As the five friends spend their holiday unearthing repressed childhood memories and being hurt both physically and emotionally, one can only ask, “why can’t we all just throw rocks at trains?”
2. **[_The Office_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-office-2316) (Peacock) - Season 5, Episode 11:** As with any other episode of _The Office_ (US), one can expect some touching moments from season 5’s holiday episode, “Moroccan Christmas.” However, those expectations should be cut down dramatically for this particular adventure in Scranton, PA. This episode sees the Dunder Mifflin employees once again thrown into another classic disaster by their well-intentioned manager, Michael; but this time with a fun Moroccan theme! As colleagues clash and gifts are given, the personal lives of the characters are, as per usual, brought into the spotlight in the most awkward fashion possible. The holidays prove just how dysfunctional every family can be, but this episode serves as cringe-inducing evidence that it could always be worse.
3. **[_Community_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/community-18347) (Netflix) - Season 2, Episode 11:** _Community_ has a handful of holiday specials that chronicle Greendale Community College’s least studious study group’s members’ personal issues and traditions. However, the second season’s “Abed’s Uncontrollable Christmas” easily takes the cake due to its hilarious, deeply emotional story. The study group’s brilliant and loveable geek, Abed, has his reality shifted when he awakes to find that the world around him has adopted a stop-motion animation styling, prompting his friends to address their growing concerns about his mental health through a series of [_Rudolph_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-13382)-esque adventures aimed at discovering the true meaning of Christmas.
4. **[_Seinfeld_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/seinfeld-1400) (Netflix) - Season 9, Episode 10:** This classic sitcom’s episode, “The Strike,” features hilarious discourse regarding the legitimacy of the most iconic Festivus (an alternative to Christmas) facets: the Festivus Pole, the feats of strength, the airing of grievances, and many more not-so-traditional traditions. There’s really not a whole lot more than can be said about the story of this particular bit of nothing without ruining the unique experience of getting to watch the episode firsthand. Just remember: it’s a Festivus for the rest of us!
5. **[_South Park_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/south-park-2190) (Prime Video) - Season 2, Episode 16:** There’s nothing quite like breaking out into uncontrollable laughter for all the wrong reasons, and _South Park_’s “Merry Christmas Charlie Manson!” promises just that. As fans of the irreverent satire know all too well, _South Park_ takes no prisoners, leaves no joke untold, and makes fun of just about any person that its talented writing team can think of. This time, it’s Hollywood's most charming cult leader, Charles Manson. Give your loved ones the best gift this Christmas by watching this family-unfriendly holiday special sans-family.

These absurd holiday specials are all great in their own ways, but if you’re looking for more self-contained jolly tales, read on to know more about the best Christmas movies available to stream this December!

# What Are the Best Christmas Movies on Netflix?
### Our 3 top picks:

1. **[_Holidate_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/holidate-615665):** A cross-holiday romantic comedy.
>_Very funny!! Never stopped laughing, and neither did my mom. A good way to celebrate every holiday in one day._ - [@madison_hirn](https://likewisetv.com/profile/madison_hirn)
2. **[_White Christmas_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/white-christmas-13368):** A classic Christmas musical for the ages.
>_The epitome of Christmas vibes. Everything about this movie is perfection. The class, vintage clothing, dancing! A romantic and visually aesthetic film._ - [@vickirosie](link)
3. **[_A Very Murray Christmas_](link):** Star-studded and intimate.
>_Very dry, subdued, and subtly classy, not unlike its star. [Bill Murray](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000195/) plays a caricatured version of himself that's slightly reminiscent of his characters in [Groundhog Day](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/groundhog-day-137) and [Scrooged](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/scrooged-9647) (indeed, there are some subtle references to those movies tucked in here too)... While the whole thing is familiar, it's also an unmistakably unique holiday special._ - [@queer-giraffe](https://likewisetv.com/profile/queer-giraffe)

_See our [Best Christmas Movies & Shows on Netflix](https://likewisetv.com/lists/Best-Christmas-Movies--Shows-on-Netflix-6393c5da61362c4748d7b690) list for more available titles._


# What Are the Best Christmas Movies on HBO Max?
### Our 3 top picks:

1. **[_A Christmas Story_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/a-christmas-story-850):** “You’ll shoot your eye out!”
>_If you don’t watch this classic movie at least once every year on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day you’re not really having a great Christmas! Lol._ - [@tvandmoviefanatic](https://likewisetv.com/profile/tvandmoviefanatic)
2. **[_How the Grinch Stole Christmas_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-8871):** A live-action reincarnation.
>_This one has always been my favorite holiday guilty pleasure! It’s a version that seems to clearly understand that you’ve seen [the first one](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-13377) so many times you could recite it forwards and backwards in your sleep and tries something new. And it’s the version I’ll share with my family every Christmas to come._ - [@dorian_black_7262](https://likewisetv.com/profile/dorian_black_7262)
3. **[_National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/national-lampoons-christmas-vacation-5825):** Murphy's Law states that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.
>_The best Christmas movie of all time. I love [Chevy Chase](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000331/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) and the whole cast. I have seen this over 100 times and will still watch it 100 more! Love it and so funny!_ - [@kyle_movies_123](https://likewisetv.com/profile/kyle_movies_123)

_See our [Best Christmas Movies & Shows on HBO Max](https://likewisetv.com/lists/Best-Christmas-Movies--Shows-on-HBO-Max-6393cacece2ddc001d2ac22c) list for more available titles._


# What Are the Best Christmas Movies on Disney+?
### Our top picks:

1. **[_The Nightmare Before Christmas_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/the-nightmare-before-christmas-9479):** Spooky, spooky, spooky.
>_A childhood classic that I can always rely on to make my Christmas/Halloween feel complete. The two holidays are married so perfectly in this movie it’s like they were meant to be together, I can feel the love for both. The music is fantastic and obviously any spooky kid will/have loved this movie. It’s popular for a reason and that reason is cause it’s iconic!_ - [@garbagehands](https://likewisetv.com/profile/Garbagehands)
2. **[_Miracle on 34th Street_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/miracle-on-34th-street-11881) (1947):** Can’t go wrong with the classics.
>_Would not be Christmas unless I watch this and a few other holiday movies I love. Each time, I get teary and choked up watching this because it’s just so magical and the little girl inside of me responds._ - [@catpriestess](https://likewisetv.com/profile/catpriestess)
3. **[_Home Alone_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/home-alone-771):** Nothing like a nice Christmas robbery.
>_Always watch this movie on Christmas with family! Grew up with it! Part of our family's tradition now!! A wonderful, gem of a movie. CLASSIC!!!_ - [@didi_mell](https://likewisetv.com/profile/didi_mell)
Honorable mentions: [_Home Alone 2: Lost in New York_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/home-alone-2:-lost-in-new-york-772) & [_Home Alone 3_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/home-alone-3-9714). 

_See our [Best Christmas Movies & Shows on Disney+](https://likewisetv.com/lists/Best-Christmas-Movies--Shows-on-Disney-6393d1b213f82d003204cb76) list for more available titles._


# What Are the Best Christmas Movies on Prime Video?
### Our 3 top picks:

1. **[_A Madea Christmas_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/a-madea-christmas-175555):** She’s at it again.
>_One of the best Christmas movies I have ever seen. And Madea is extremely hilarious as usual._ - [@zyon_gary](https://likewisetv.com/profile/zyon_gary)
2. **[_It’s a Wonderful Life_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/its-a-wonderful-life-1585):** “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.”
>_Such a magnificently done film. So deeply touching, yet jovial, and wrought with encouragement and sweetness._ - [@lissa_5614](https://likewisetv.com/profile/lissa_5614)
3. **[_Scrooged_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/scrooged-9647):** Execu-chic.
>_One of the best adaptations of [Dickens' eternal tale](https://likewise.com/books/pznPDgAAQBAJ). [Bill Murray](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000195/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) is at a high here, and all the supporting cast is fantastic. If you don't cry at the end scene, you may not be human. :)_ - [@myles_becker](https://likewisetv.com/profile/myles_becker)

_See our [Best Christmas Movies & Shows on Prime Video](https://likewisetv.com/lists/Best-Christmas-Movies--Shows-on-Prime-Video-6393ceba0228d1002b541ee3) list for more available titles._


# What Are the Best Christmas Movies on Hulu?
### Our 3 top picks:

1. **[_A Christmas Carol_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/a-christmas-carol-656968) (2019):** A modern take on a Christmas classic.
>_It's always been one of my favorite Christmas stories and you've gotta love it as a period-accurate grungy retelling. Plus new imaginative insights into classic characters that give the story a new depth._ - [@leviangelos](https://likewisetv.com/profile/leviangelos)
2. **[_Spencer_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/spencer-716612):** Season’s greetings from the royal family. 
>_Absolutely amazing. This movie deserves multiple Oscars. I understand the movie more bc I know a lot about Diana but it may be confusing to those that don’t know a lot about her._ - [@howaboutyoumsrafferty](https://likewisetv.com/profile/howaboutyoumsrafferty)
4. **[_Black Christmas_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/black-christmas-9656):** Not the jolliest tale out there.
>_Who doesn’t love a cheesy 2000s remake?_ - [@trason_danos](https://likewisetv.com/profile/trason_danos)

_See our [Best Christmas Movies & Shows on Hulu](link) list for more available titles._


Here come the carolers; check out all the best titles to stream while you wait for jolly old Saint Nick!

Stream classic fan-favorite Christmas films like It's a Wonderful Life this 2022 holiday season.

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All the Best Christmas Titles to Stream in December 2022

The 2022 Likewise Choice Awards have come to an end, which means our passionate community of TV lovers has collectively crowned the best series of the year. In fact, they ranked the top 35.
Filled with surprise hits that took the internet by storm, like [_Wednesday_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/wednesday-119051), highly anticipated franchises hoping to redeem themselves (we’re looking at you [_House of the Dragon_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/house-of-the-dragon-94997)), and mysterious comedies we can’t look away from—thanks to [_Only Murders in the Building_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/only-murders-in-the-building-107113) and others—2022 was a fantastic year for streaming.

Find out what critics and reviewers consider the best of the year at the end of this article. First, take a look at the results of the annual Likewise Choice Awards:

# Likewisers' Picks for Best Shows of 2022
1. **[_Stranger Things_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/stranger-things-66732):** “Loved the thrill and the twists! The special effects and the editing in the show was outstanding as well! Totally recommend!” - [@that_one.anxious._.cousin](https://likewisetv.com/profile/that_one.anxious._.cousin)
2. **[_Wednesday_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/wednesday-119051):** “Absolutely loved this series! Great mix of humor and creepy vibes. All the cast was amazing. Although, the gen z ‘lingo’ was a bit cringeworthy lol.” -[@katie_thompson_771](https://likewisetv.com/profile/katie_thompson_771)
3. **[_Heartstopper_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/heartstopper-124834):** “Absolutely heart melting! Nick Nelson figuring out himself and his sexuality really rang true for me. 100000/10” - [@riley_grossgloss](https://likewisetv.com/profile/riley_grossgloss)
4. **[_Bridgerton_](link):** “I am in love! It’s like [_Pride and Prejudice_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/pride-and-prejudice-1457) meets [_Gossip Girl_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/gossip-girl-1395).” - [@leah_henderson_5956](https://likewisetv.com/profile/leah_henderson_5956)
5. **[_Moon Knight_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/moon-knight-92749):** “Marvel developing mid-level characters and giving them the spotlight is what keeps me coming back, and the MCU gains a winner in _Moon Knight_.” - [@jasonwright](https://likewisetv.com/profile/jasonwright)
6. **[_The Summer I Turned Pretty_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-summer-i-turned-pretty-194766):** “I admittedly avoid teen content, but I loved this series growing up so I had to tune in. Super cute, a bit cheesy (as it should be!), and what must have been an insane soundtrack budget. Good summer romance binge” - [@meredith](https://likewisetv.com/profile/Meredith)
7. **[_Only Murders in the Building_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/only-murders-in-the-building-107113):** “This is so good! Nails the mystery vibes, makes me care about plot and characters, but is also so funny & quirky. So bingeable!” - [@lauracgeorge](https://likewisetv.com/profile/lauracgeorge)
8. **[_Euphoria_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/euphoria-85552):** “[Zendaya](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3918035/) is amazing in this! Can be difficult to watch at times but the acting and the raw emotion that these characters display is incredible.” - [@joanna_parrino](https://likewisetv.com/profile/joanna_parrino)
9. **[_The Umbrella Academy_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-umbrella-academy-75006):** “Best TV show I've ever watched! Very diverse characters, MANY unexpected twists, you're always on the edge of your seat, always entertained, and can feel connected with many characters!” - [@oliveisconfused](https://likewisetv.com/profile/oliveisconfused)
10. **[_Never Have I Ever_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/never-have-i-ever-100883):** “I am in season 3 of this show and I cannot stop watching it! It's absolutely awesome!” - [@i_heart_blue_slushies](https://likewisetv.com/profile/i_heart_blue_slushies)
11. **[_Abbott Elementary_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/abbott-elementary-125935):** “Very quickly became a comfort show super close to my heart. Reminds me of the best and worst parts of growing up in school and all the characters are just so good!! I could gush over this show forever.” - [@bianca_rodrigues_9307](https://likewisetv.com/profile/bianca_rodrigues_9307)
12. **[_House of the Dragon_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/house-of-the-dragon-94997):** “In AWE. What a show. If you feel you’ve been burned by the [_GoT_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/game-of-thrones-1399) ending, get over it quick and watch this!” - [@joslyn](https://likewisetv.com/profile/joslyn)
13. **[_The Sandman_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-sandman-90802):** “If you love watching #fantasy shows this one is not to be missed. Amazing concept and several thought-provoking ideas!” - [@shemdani](https://likewisetv.com/profile/shemdani)
14. **[_Inventing Anna_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/inventing-anna-95665):** “Forty mins in and I was hooked. This might be the best Netflix series of 2022.” - [@cassie](https://likewisetv.com/profile/Cassie)
15. **[_Severance_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/severance-95396):** “Visually stunning, great acting, and enough character development that I was really invested. That said, I am SO MAD about the last episode—can’t believe I have to wait for a whole new season!” - [@emily_calkins](https://likewisetv.com/profile/emily_calkins)
16. **[_Ozark_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/ozark-69740):** “Just wow, nail biting non stop action that sucks you in. Just Brillant.” - [@jennifer_aquino](https://likewisetv.com/profile/jennifer_aquino)
17. **[_Obi-Wan Kenobi_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/obi-wan-kenobi-92830):** “I’ve watched and rewatched this series; it’s so good. The emotional tone, the action, storytelling is all so captivating and feels so in line with the [original trilogy](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/star-wars-11)/[prequels](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/star-wars:-episode-i---the-phantom-menace-1893).” - [@h_g_9388](https://likewisetv.com/profile/h_g_9388)
18. **[_The Crown_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-crown-65494):** “Whether you are a history buff or just love drama this unbelievably flawless show will capture you from the credits. A binge watch masterpiece with superb acting that is subtle and literally captures you. You will be an Anglophile in a heartbeat.” - [@anita_skop](https://likewisetv.com/profile/anita_skop)
19. **[_The Boys_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-boys-76479):** “Action/superhero show but with a twist. I’m not particularly keen on ‘superhero’ content but this I would recommend 10/10. Filled with action, crime, funny at times and a good story line.” - [@jenna](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-boys-76479/reviews)
20. **[_The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-lord-of-the-rings:-the-rings-of-power-84773):** “This series is beyond fantastic! I don’t normally rewatch series, but this one I will. The set design, costume design, and special effects are so dreamy!” - [@blacnbleu](https://likewisetv.com/profile/blacnbleu)
21. **[_Better Call Saul_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/better-call-saul-60059):** “I absolutely adore this show. _Better Call Saul_ is one of those prequels that are just as good as the [original series](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/breaking-bad-1396), maybe even a little better. The last season is insane.” - [@rat.god](https://likewisetv.com/profile/rat.god)
22. **[_The Bear_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-bear-136315):** “By far one of the best series I’ve watched in a long time. Actors are amazing and their stories too. The pace will trigger your anxiety for sure. But the cinematography is well done and orchestrated. I don’t know who did the research on how it really is in a kitchen, but they are extremely on point. Beautiful.” - [@melany_bahl](https://likewisetv.com/profile/melany_bahl)
23. **[_The White Lotus_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-white-lotus-111803):** “Eerie and ambiguous throughout with an interesting message. Unlike anything I’ve seen before.” - [@hannah](https://likewisetv.com/profile/hannah)
24. **[_The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-woman-in-the-house-across-the-street-from-the-girl-in-the-window-111838):** “For a parody, it’s actually very suspenseful and has moments of horror. Worth the watch if you like [comedic horror](https://likewisetv.com/blog/10-murder-mystery-comedies-that-ll-slay-you).” - [@amanda_lambert_589](https://likewisetv.com/profile/amanda_lambert_589)
25. **[_The Dropout_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-dropout-122066):** “Excellent dramatization of a difficult-to-fathom true story. I found myself hooked and my curiosity piqued, as the show depicts how the lies were perpetuated and ultimately found out.” - [@karly_johnson](https://likewisetv.com/profile/karly_johnson)
26. **[_Russian Doll_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/russian-doll-84977):** “_Russian Doll_ is wacky, crazy, and spicy just like the main character Nadia. Love following her in her mind-boggling journey through the space-time continuum." - [@sanchali_singhal](https://likewisetv.com/profile/sanchali_singhal)
27. **[_The Patient_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-patient-135868):** “Such an interesting concept. The character development was done very well. I really think [Steve Carrell](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0136797/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3) shined in this role. Binged this in two days because it was so captivating. Always on the edge of my seat!” - [@keri_norman](https://likewisetv.com/profile/keri_norman)
28. **[_Barry_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/barry-73107):** “Another one of my favorite shows that I couldn’t put down. [Bill Hader](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0352778/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) plays a depressed hit man trying to turn his life around. Short episodes and captivating story make it just an amazing show. Great acting!” - [@kole_murawski](https://likewisetv.com/profile/kole_murawski)
29. **[_Under the Banner of Heaven_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/under-the-banner-of-heaven-128095):** “Never a dull moment, I wasn't even sure I'd like it and I watched the whole season in one night. Very good!” - [@karin_8599](https://likewisetv.com/profile/karin_8599)
30. **[_Candy_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/candy-105804):** “The story told here is visceral and I loved [Jessica Biel](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004754/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0), she brought _Candy_ to life!” - [@hommydontplaydat](https://likewisetv.com/profile/hommydontplaydat)
31. **[_Black Bird_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/black-bird-155537):** “The story really draws you in from the first episode. Familiar cast; great acting.” - [@mco](https://likewisetv.com/profile/mco)
32. **[_The Staircase_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-staircase-122196):** “[Colin Firth](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000147/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) nails this role so completely it's borderline scary!” - [@meredith_healey_gar](https://likewisetv.com/profile/meredith_healey_gar)
33. **[_Bad Sisters_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/bad-sisters-199318):** “Never has a show made me gasp as much as this one! Some of the best TV I’ve seen in quite awhile.” - [@upmyali](https://likewisetv.com/profile/upmyali)
34. **[_How I Met Your Father_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/how-i-met-your-father-124010):** “Such a cute new show! Looking forward to Season 2 already! The wardrobe is spot on too!” - [@olivia_washington_7206](https://likewisetv.com/profile/olivia_washington_7206)
35. **[_Outer Range_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/outer-range-113985):** “Great slow-burn sci-fi [western](https://likewisetv.com/blog/the-rise-of-modern-westerns-yellowstone-and-the-english-prove-westerns-are-here-to-stay) with [Josh Brolin](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000982/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) having a helluva good time acting his heart out. Excellent fun.”  - [@noelle_barnes_7640](https://likewisetv.com/profile/noelle_barnes_7640)

_To add these series to your watchlist, check out the [full list](https://likewise.com/list/Likewisers-Picks-for-Best-Shows-of-2022-639a0c466006a1002b48f023)._

There you have it! These are the top 35 favorite shows among the Likewise community. Some would argue, however, there’s a difference between our **_favorite_** shows of the year and the **_best_** of the year. So what did the critics think? When stacked up against each other, which shows do critics believe to be the best of the year?

By referencing articles from the top TV review publications—including [_IndieWire_](https://www.indiewire.com/feature/best-tv-shows-2022-list-1234735872/), [_Vulture_](https://www.vulture.com/article/best-tv-shows-2022.html), [_The Ringer_](https://www.theringer.com/tv/2022/12/5/23490419/best-tv-shows-2022-top-10), [_Rotten Tomatoes_](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/tv_series_browse/sort:popular?page=1), and more—we created a list of the general consensus.

# Best TV Shows of 2022 (According to Critics)
1. **[_Severance_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/severance-95396)**
2. **[_The Rehearsal_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-rehearsal-204284)**
3. **[_Bad Sisters_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/bad-sisters-199318)**
4. **[_The Bear_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-bear-136315)**
5. **[_Better Call Saul_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/better-call-saul-60059)**
6. **[_The White Lotus_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-white-lotus-111803)**
7. **[_Barry_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/barry-73107)**
8. **[_Atlanta_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/atlanta-65495)**
9. **[_House of the Dragon_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/house-of-the-dragon-94997)**
10. **[_Star Wars: Andor_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/star-wars:-andor-83867)**
11. **[_Reservation Dogs_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/reservation-dogs-95215)**
12. **[_What We Do in the Shadows_](https://likewisetv.com/items/movies/what-we-do-in-the-shadows-246741)**
13. **[_Interview with the Vampire_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/interview-with-the-vampire-128098)**
14. **[_The Patient_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-patient-135868)**
15. **[_Pachinko_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/pachinko-110382)**
16. **[_Abbott Elementary_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/abbott-elementary-125935)**
17. **[_Stranger Things_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/stranger-things-66732)**
18. **[_Somebody Somewhere_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/somebody-somewhere-106308)**
19. **[_Heartstopper_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/heartstopper-124834)**
20. **[_The Boys_](https://likewisetv.com/items/shows/the-boys-76479)**

What a year for streaming! It’s hard to imagine a more entertaining lineup of shows and limited series, but lucky for us, many of these shows will be returning for a new season in 2023. Add them to your watchlist ASAP because there are only a few weeks left in the year!

_For more end-of-year content, check out the [Likewisers' Picks for Best Movies of 2022](https://likewise.com/list/Likewisers-Picks-for-Best-Movies-of-2022-639a52b340289000321505ed) list._


Popular streaming series like 'Andor,' 'Better Call Saul,' & 'Stranger Things' made for a wild 2022—so picking the best shows of the year was tougher than ever.

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Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie. It’s officially October a.k.a. Spooky Season, meaning it’s time to dive headfirst into the supernatural. While there is certainly no shortage of vampire and ghost movies, we’re breaking down arguably the best of the supernatural genre- zombie movies and shows, specifically Netflix’s undead offerings. From zom-drams to zom-coms and Netflix originals to zombie hits of the past, Netflix is the go-to streamer of the undead. Like the iconic Cranberries hit, these zombie movies will be stuck in your head, in your head after this Netflix zombie movie marathon. Check out the best new zombie movies on Netflix in October 2022! 

From the Resident Evil franchise to the latest Korean zombie movie, #Alive, these 10 titles are the must-watch zombie movies on Netflix.

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Andrea is a seemingly confident comedy writer, wife and mom, who comically exposes her inner immaturity and neuroses through unexpected life situations.

I'm Sorry

A missing child causes four families to help each other for answers. What they could not imagine is that this mystery would be connected to innumerable other secrets of the small town.

Dark

A dysfunctional family tries to help each other navigate the modern dating scene. Recent divorcee Tara and her bachelor brother coach each other through the crazy world of dating (on-line and off), while living under the same roof again for the second time and raising her teenage daughter.

Casual

After a very public breakdown and a subsequent philosophical awakening in rehabilitation, Amy tries to get her life back together.

Enlightened

A family's lives are irreparably disrupted when the 14-year-old son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate.

Defending Jacob

Jump into the daily routines of a diverse group of New Yorkers and how they light things up. “The Guy” is a nameless pot deliveryman whose client base includes an eccentric group of characters with neuroses as diverse as the city.

High Maintenance

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Via interviews with friends, players and insiders, this docuseries examines how Aaron Hernandez went from an NFL star to a convicted killer.

Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez

A group of online justice seekers track down a guy who posted a video of him killing kittens.

Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer

This true crime documentary series investigates cases where people convicted of murder claim their confessions were coerced, involuntary or false.

The Confession Tapes

This baffling true crime story starts with the grisly death of a pizza man who robs a bank with a bomb around his neck - and gets weirder from there.

Evil Genius

This gripping, atmospheric documentary recounts the infamous trial, conviction and eventual acquittal of Seattle native Amanda Knox for the 2007 murder of a British exchange student in Italy.

Amanda Knox

A boy’s brutal murder and the public trials of his guardians and social workers prompt questions about the system’s protection of vulnerable children.

The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

In a story that gained national attention with John Grisham’s best-selling non-fiction book, The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town, the six-part documentary series The Innocent Man focuses on two murders that shook the small town of Ada, Oklahoma, in the 1980s — and the controversial chain of events that followed.

The Innocent Man

For five years, from 1975 to 1980, the Yorkshire Ripper murders cast a dark shadow over the lives of women in the North of England. 13 women were dead and the police seemed incapable of catching the killer. No one felt safe – and every man was a suspect.

The Ripper

Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.

American Murder: The Family Next Door

A unique look inside the mind of an infamous serial killer with this cinematic self-portrait crafted from statements made by Ted Bundy, including present-day interviews, archival footage and audio recordings from death row.

Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes

Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, presents a gripping courtroom thriller, offering a rare and revealing inside look at a high-profile murder trial. In 2001, author Michael Peterson was arraigned for the murder of his wife Kathleen, whose body was discovered lying in a pool of blood on the stairway of their home. Granted unusual access to Peterson's lawyers, home and immediate family, de Lestrade's cameras capture the defense team as it considers its strategic options. The series is an engrossing look at contemporary American justice that features more twists than a legal bestseller.

The Staircase

Filmed over 10 years, this real-life thriller follows a DNA exoneree who, while exposing police corruption, becomes a suspect in a grisly new crime.

Making a Murderer

A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding.

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness

Death row inmates convicted of capital murder give a firsthand account of their crimes in this documentary series.

I Am a Killer

Explore the psychological machinations and immoral behavior that define the most nefarious types of criminals.

Inside the Criminal Mind

In 1974, 12-year-old Jan Broberg is abducted from a small church-going community in Idaho by a trusted neighbour and close family friend.

Abducted in Plain Sight

Henry Lee Lucas rose to infamy when he confessed to hundreds of unsolved murders. This docuseries examines the truth -- and horrifying consequences.

The Confession Killer

A Cleveland grandfather is brought to trial in Israel, accused of being the infamous Nazi death camp guard known as Ivan the Terrible.

The Devil Next Door

This docuseries examines the decades-old murder of Sister Catherine Cesnik and its suspected link to a priest accused of abuse.

The Keepers

When a controversial cult leader builds a utopian city in the Oregon desert, conflict with the locals escalates into a national scandal.

Wild Wild Country

Mark Williams-Thomas returns to ITV for an explosive and ground-breaking new investigative series that shows how real life crime can be far more compelling than fiction. The murder of Carole Packman, whose body has never been found, continues to affect the lives of many of those involved and as Williams-Thomas discovers, the shocking tale of murder, fraud, deceit and lies has left family members desperate for answers. In a UK television first, The Investigator: A British Crime Story, will follow the case over four explosive episodes, combining stylized drama with compelling documentary.

The Investigator: A British Crime Story

In this jailhouse interview, Arthur Shawcross, the Genesee River Killer, shares candid details of his crimes and his surprising family bonds.

Interview with a Serial Killer

The documentary takes a detailed look at the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday with her family.

The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

Examining the violent death of the filmmaker’s brother and the judicial system that allowed his killer to go free, this documentary interrogates murderous fear and racialized perception, and re-imagines the wreckage in catastrophe’s wake, challenging us to change.

Strong Island

Twenty years after the modern world's most notorious child murder, the legacy of the crime and its impact are explored.

Casting JonBenet

Celebrated as one of the greatest R&amp;B singers of all time, R. Kelly’s genre defining career and playboy lifestyle has been riddled with rumors of abuse, predatory behavior, and pedophilia. Despite damning evidence and multiple witnesses, to date, none of these accusations have seemingly affected him. For the first time ever, survivors and people from R. Kelly’s inner circle, are coming forward with new allegations about his sexual, mental, and physical abuse. They are now finally ready to share their full story and shed light on the secret life the public has never seen.

Surviving R. Kelly

The spectacular rise and scandalous fall of hot-yoga evangelist Bikram Choudhury is chronicled through archival footage and extensive insider interviews.

Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator

While investigating the furtive world of illegal doping in sports, director Bryan Fogel connects with renegade Russian scientist Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov—a pillar of his country’s “anti-doping” program. Over dozens of Skype calls, urine samples, and badly administered hormone injections, Fogel and Rodchenkov grow closer despite shocking allegations that place Rodchenkov at the center of Russia’s state-sponsored Olympic doping program.

Icarus

He promised supermodels and yachts, but delivered tents and cheese sandwiches. How one man engineered a music festival disaster.

Fyre

An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.

13th

Describing herself as a 'street queen,' Johnson was a legendary fixture in New York City’s gay ghetto and a tireless voice for LGBT pride since the days of Stonewall, who along with fellow trans icon Sylvia Rivera, founded Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (S.T.A.R.), a trans activist group based in the heart of NYC’s Greenwich Village. Her death in 1992 was declared a suicide by the NYPD, but friends never accepted that version of events. Structured as a whodunit, with activist Victoria Cruz cast as detective and audience surrogate, The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson celebrates the lasting political legacy of Johnson, while seeking to finally solve the mystery of her unexplained death.

The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson

A documentary film about three cases of rape, that includes the stories of two American high school students, Audrie Pott and Daisy Coleman. At the time of the sexual assaults, Pott was 15 and Coleman was 14 years old. After the assaults, the victims and their families were subjected to abuse and cyberbullying.

Audrie & Daisy

Stories from survivors fuel this docuseries examining how convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein used his wealth and power to carry out his abuses.

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich

Charged as a teen in the 1993 killing of a Boston cop, Sean K. Ellis fights to prove his innocence while exposing police corruption and systemic racism.

Trial 4

Follow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and hear from gymnasts.

Athlete A

Anchored by a rare interview, this docuseries details Ted Kaczynski's path from a young intellectual to one of the most feared people in US history.

Unabomber: In His Own Words

After his son's tragic death, a Louisiana pharmacist goes to extremes to expose the rampant corruption behind the opioid addiction crisis.

The Pharmacist

In this true crime docuseries, some of the most dramatic trials of all time are examined with an emphasis on how the media may have impacted verdicts.

Trial by Media

Documentary series on the circumstances surrounding the death of María Marta García Belsunce, one of the most controversial criminal cases in Argentina.

Carmel: Who Killed Maria Marta?

This investigation examines the mysterious shooting of soul icon Sam Cooke, whose death silenced one of the most vital voices in the civil rights movement.

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

After 16-year-old Cyntoia Brown is sentenced to life in prison, questions about her past, physiology and the law itself call her guilt into question.

Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story

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The 'Bad Batch' of elite and experimental clones make their way through an ever-changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone Wars.

The Bad Batch

The body of Laura Palmer is washed up on a beach near the small Washington state town of Twin Peaks. FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper is called in to investigate her strange demise only to uncover a web of mystery that ultimately leads him deep into the heart of the surrounding woodland and his very own soul.

Twin Peaks

After getting into a near fatal car accident, Alma discovers she has a new relationship with time and uses this ability to find out the truth about her father’s death.

Undone

When astronomers detect a transmission from another galaxy, it is definitive proof of intelligent extra-terrestrial life. The world’s population waits for further contact with bated breath. They do not have to wait long. Within days, mankind is all but wiped out by a devastating attack; pockets of humanity are left in an eerily deserted world. As aliens hunt and kill those left alive, the survivors ask a burning question – who are these attackers and why are they hell-bent on our destruction?

War of the Worlds

Light Yagami is an ordinary university student. One day, he receives a "Death Note", which changes his life. The Death Note awakens his warped sense of justice and genius. He becomes murderer Kira and punishes criminals. L is a well known private detective. L appears in front of Light Yagami. L defines Kira as evil and decides to catch Kira. Then N, who has a beautiful appearance but dangerous existence, appears.

Death Note

After 250 years on ice, a prisoner returns to life in a new body with one chance to win his freedom: by solving a mind-bending murder.

Altered Carbon

A dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. Set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, it explores a world in which every human appetite, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged.

Westworld

A series of unrelated stories containing drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and/or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist.

The Twilight Zone

Lara Jean's love life goes from imaginary to out of control when her secret letters to every boy she's ever fallen for are mysteriously mailed out.

To All the Boys I've Loved Before

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A woman in her sixties embarks on a journey through the western United States after losing everything in the Great Recession, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.

Nomadland

In the aftermath of Cassius Clay's defeat of Sonny Liston in 1964, the boxer meets with Malcolm X, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown to change the course of history in the segregated South.

One Night in Miami...

A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.

Promising Young Woman

Two lost souls visiting Tokyo -- the young, neglected wife of a photographer and a washed-up movie star shooting a TV commercial -- find an odd solace and pensive freedom to be real in each other's company, away from their lives in America.

Lost in Translation

An independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on a Greek island is about to marry off the spirited young daughter she's raised alone. But, the daughter has secretly invited three of her mother's ex-lovers in the hopes of finding her biological father.

Mamma Mia!

Based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times follows a group of high school students growing up in Southern California. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for a love interest, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone, respectively. At the center of the film is Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer who faces-off with the resolute Mr. Hand—a man convinced that everyone is on dope.

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

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A documentary about the Enron corporation, its faulty and corrupt business practices, and how they led to its fall.

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room

6 True Stories of Vicious Corporate Greed for Fans of Succession

Amy Schumer's live stand-up set performed in Chicago where she jokes about marriage, pregnancy and personal growth.

Amy Schumer: Growing

Jenny Slate's first stand-up special is a mix of stage time, funny stories about adulthood and conversations with family in her childhood home.

Jenny Slate: Stage Fright

Comedian Michelle Wolf takes on outrage culture, massages, childbirth, feminism and much more (like otters) in a stand-up special from New York City.

Michelle Wolf: Joke Show

Ali Wong might be seven-months pregnant, but there’s not a fetus in the world that can stop this acerbic and savage train of comedy from delivering a masterful hour of stand-up.

Ali Wong: Baby Cobra

On her 40th birthday, Tiffany Haddish drops a bombastic special studded with singing, dancing and raunchy reflections on her long road to womanhood.

Tiffany Haddish: Black Mitzvah

Wanda Sykes tackles politics, reality TV, racism and the secret she'd take to the grave in this rollicking, no-holds-barred stand-up special.

Wanda Sykes: Not Normal

Women Who Stand-Up and Stand Out

At an exclusive country club, an ambitious young caddy, Danny Noonan, eagerly pursues a caddy scholarship in hopes of attending college and, in turn, avoiding a job at the lumber yard. In order to succeed, he must first win the favour of the elitist Judge Smails, and then the caddy golf tournament which Smails sponsors.

Caddyshack

It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Corningstone arrives as a new employee at his station.