Stranger Things season 5 part 1 predictions: 5 things I expect to happen when the hit Netflix show returns

It’s almost time to say goodbye to Stranger Things. The fifth and final season of the incredibly popular Netflix show, which helped supercharge the platform’s own success, will finally make its debut on November 26/27. And, while Netflix is only treating us to the first four episodes, aka volume 1, of Stranger Things season 5, … Read more

‘They nailed – in my humble opinion – the look of Mr. 3,’ says One Piece actor David Dastmalchian

David Dastmalchian appears on my laptop screen, smiling and apologetic. He’s a little late coming directly from a string of interviews, among which I am the last. What will follow is, Dastmalchian tells me, a well-earned nap before he picks up another night shoot that’s running from 5PM to 5AM. I first noticed Dastmalchian more … Read more

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (November 21)

After last week’s bumper crop of new movies and TV shows, this week’s selection is comparatively smaller. Indeed, by my count, there are only 12 must-see films and TV series that have recently debuted on the world’s best streaming services, so deciding what to include for this weekend’s streaming recommendations list has been far easier. … Read more

Squid Game: The Challenge season 2’s finale was a big let-down – Netflix should end the games for good

Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 recently came to a close, with another person walking away with a huge cash prize. But unlike Squid Game season 3, the games aren’t ending for good; instead, they’ve been greenlit for another round. The big question for me is why? We can’t deny the cultural impact of Squid … Read more

The 100, Arrow and Supernatural are all leaving Netflix in December – here are some similar TV shows to watch instead

Netflix sadly loses some of its back catalog every month, and for December 2025, we’ll see The 100, Arrow and Supernatural all leaving the streamer. In a nutshell, these monthly changes all come down to licensing agreements. Typically, third-party content hosted on Netflix is there for a set amount of time, with films and TV … Read more

Netflix hasn’t confirmed Virgin River season 7’s rumored release date, but there’s an obvious reason why it makes perfect sense

Even if you’re not a megafan, you’ve likely seen reports that Ben Hollingsworth (Brady) has accidentally leaked the Virgin River season 7 release window on live TV. During an appearance on Good Day, New York, Hollingsworth confirmed that new episodes would be released in March 2026 when the show’s anchors announced it at the end … Read more

Think you’re ready for Stranger Things season 5? Take our fan quiz and test your Hawkins knowledge

It’s almost time to drench ourselves once more in all that awesome Eighties nostalgia, because Netflix’s Stranger Things season 5 finale – the first batch of four episodes, to be clear – arrives on November 26, 2025. We’re not exactly sure what’s more frightening, the stalking demon named Vecna who’s back for additional malevolent mayhem, … Read more

Excited for Stranger Things season 5? I’ve found an easy way to get a free Netflix subscription just in time for the premiere

Stranger Things season 5 is just days away, with Volume 1 arriving on Netflix on November 27. If you’re keen to watch the show everyone’s talking about, but you don’t have a subscription, there’s an easy way to get one for free. If you’re a T-Mobile customer or looking to switch, the mobile network is … Read more

This new Netflix movie is a dream come true for its director – here’s what inspired the animated adventure In Your Dreams

From Wall-E to the Incredibles 2, Alex Woo has worked in the art department of some of Pixar’s biggest films, and now the animator is finally releasing his fist feature film – the new Netflix movie In Your Dreams. Following a limited theatrical release earlier this month, the film will finally be available on one … Read more