Netflix’s Hollywood studio offices at Sunset Bronson Studios in Los Angeles.
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US industries have traditionally consolidated into 3 to 5 main players. When it comes to streaming, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney are the top trio.
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Alongside some fresh Christmas flicks, there’s another ‘Carol’ featured in this month’s wrap – but this one is miserable, and trying to evade aliens.
Many Stranger Things fans have grown up with the cast.
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Stranger Things proves that even in an era filled with sequels, prequels, remakes and reboots, it’s still possible for a new story to launch a major franchise.
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Interfaith couples are still making concessions for their safety in similar ways Cushla and Michael do in Trespasses.
Perrie Edwards of Little Mix appears in the series.
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Despite some surprising omissions, this documentary grounds the impact of British girlbands in a valuable wider context.
Amelia Bullmore, Rosalie Craig and Tamsin Greig on stage.
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By placing menopause at the centre of a punk-inflected drama, Wainwright opens a new televisual space for midlife women.
Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer.
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The differences between portrayals in the UK and US suggests different understandings of masculinity and expectations of male mental health.
The hosts of Love is Blind UK, Emma and Matt Willis.
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In the security of the Love is Blind pods, people may begin to reveal more intimate information about themselves at a faster rate than normal.
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Whether you like Nordic noir, horror, feisty feminists or gardening, our experts have rounded up the best of what’s new to streaming.
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A good finale can be a sweet sendoff for viewers after years of investment. A bad one, however, can leave a bitter taste.
Lee Jung-jae in the final season of Squid Game.
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The show reveals the dark psychology of how money problems affect every decision we make.
Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us.
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What works over a weekend of play may falter over week-by-week seasons of television, experienced years apart.
Coronation Street couple Roy and transgender character Hayley during the filming of their wedding day.
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From the first on-screen lesbian kiss to a much-loved transgender soap star, these moments paved the way for better queer representation.
Simone works tirelessly as Michaela’s assistant.
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The cult of Michaela Kell might seem funny but it involves dark psychological manipulation, like any other.
Graffiti of Pickle Rick, a character from Rick and Morty – part of Cartoon Network’s groundbreaking Adult Swim series.
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Cartoon Network helped revive television animation in the 1990s, giving emerging animators a platform to share their work.
Cynthia Nixon and Sarah Jessica Parker in ‘And Just Like That…’ Season 3.
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The HBO Max series ‘And Just Like That…’ provides a platform for the representation of middle-aged women as multifaceted and sexually agentic individuals.
The cast of Andor season two.
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Episode eight, Who Are You?, is a poignant portrayal of propaganda, collective resistance and military force.
Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart in Hacks.
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This week we recommend hilarious TV, a scary film and a thought-provoking memoir.
Michelle Williams in Dying for Sex.
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Longing to be seen beyond the lens of her cancer diagnosis, Molly attempts to unlock her true sexual self.
Jim Sturgess as Fred Blix and Denise Gough as Elisa Blix in The Stolen Girl.
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A young female victim is at the centre of the show.