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02/18/2024

If you like timely & headline grabbing, tonight John Oliver is back -- and promising to go "deeper into campaign promises." (8pm ET/ HBO/Max). Jake Tapper is over on CNN tackling American scandals. Sima Liu is hosting the Peoples Choice Awards...a bastion of democracy, so you can of course expect Travis Kelce, TaylorSwift, Kardashians and some of the buzziest athletes, musicians, reality stars...and surely some TikTokers (NBC/Peacock 8pm ET). What else? Check out whats Now Percolating at the Watercooler HQ

02/16/2024

The streamers will take you on a trip around the world tonight. 1940s Paris high society? "The New Look." (Apple). New Zealand set Fargo-esque true story? "Far North" (AMC+). A British military-crime thriller from the BBC? "Vigil" (Peacock). Or how about the Jordan-set comedy from "the Tina Fey of Jordan."

02/15/2024

V-day = what-to-watch decision paralysis! Our writers sifted out some fresh picks for every mood. As in: cynical, hopeful, sad, pining, steamy, profound, wistful, transporting, transfiing.
Worth. A. Look.

The inescapable Valentine’s Day hype opens a whole new dimension of decision paralysis: What, exactly, to watch? To help you navigate the overwhelm of new releases and resurfaced romcoms, our writers sifted out the best movies and TV series to watch based on your current mood and status. Transport...

09/28/2022

“Blonde” starring Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe comes to , a David vs. Goliath investigative docuseries about amateur traders trying to beat Wall Street at their own game, and a spinoff with Niecy Nash.

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09/25/2022

As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to an end, we have a sitcom recommendation that the whole family can enjoy: One Day at a Time! As Sarah Mina Osman puts it in her recommendation, "the jokes are sharp and, more importantly, actually funny, and the pacing keeps the stories and the humor moving like in old school comedies. Each actor in the show is well aware of what timing is and knows how to perfectly land a joke. The main cast’s chemistry is palpable, and you can’t help but root for them as they deal with everyday struggles — from trying to sell chocolate bars to planning a quinceañera."

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09/21/2022

The premiere of a new gritty series , the return of a critically-acclaimed mockumentary sitcom about a struggling Philly school , and a docuseries about the rise of conspiracy theories in the U.S.

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09/18/2022

Planning to watch Queen Elizabeth's funeral Monday morning (streaming at 6am Eastern) or just looking for more social and political context about the monarchy? Check out four recommendations from British historian Skylar Jordan at http://bit.ly/3B9shvG

With the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of His Majesty King Charles III, the British monarchy has been dominating the headlines more than at any time since the death of Diana, Princess of Wales a quarter-century ago. As we witness ancient rituals and historic moments unf...

09/15/2022

: The final season of Atlanta, the return of The Handmaid’s Tale, Kate Berlant's experimental comedy special, the series adaptation of a YA vampire romance novel, and a documentary about the Diamond Princess cruise ship in the early days of the pandemic.

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09/14/2022

The controversial new Netflix doc series will make you question how people fall under the spell of charismatic leaders .. and charismatic victims. Our writer calls it a . See why you will be hearing about

Controversial documentary series on Netflix about the "doomsday cult mom" who murdered her children and stands trial

09/11/2022

New tonight: historical drama traces the rise of one of history’s most infamous monarchs, intergenerational country music drama premieres after the NFL, and a present-day series adaptation of the classic 80s film American Gi**lo.

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