Top Picks on Streaming Right Now

Every week, our TV and film experts curate the ten most essential streaming picks for you to add to your queues. This isn’t just based on reviews or streaming numbers but on selections that really stand out in the endless sea of content. With so much available, your time is precious.

Emma Stone and Margaret Qualley take the stage in Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest film, Kinds Of Kindness, streaming on Hulu. In true Lanthimos fashion, the movie is an absurd triptych fable, featuring dogs driving cars and a lack of actual kindness. The cast includes Willem Defoe, Jesse Plemons, Hong Chau, and more.

A new Netflix series, Supacell, illuminates the struggles and strengths of those dealing with sickle cell disease. Created and co-directed by Rapman (Andrew Onwubolu), it features a core cast including Tosin Cole and Adelayo Adedayo. Expect a focus on relationship issues along with the gritty, blue-collar heroism.

Maika Monroe stars alongside Nicolas Cage in Longlegs, a horror film that sees her tracking down a Satanic serial killer. Directed by Osgood Perkins, this film became Neon’s highest-grossing movie ever. It’s now available on VOD and Amazon Prime.

Produced by George R.R. Martin, Dark Winds is a sleeper hit on AMC, now streaming on Netflix. Based on Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee book series, it follows two Navajo cops in the 1970s who encounter crimes that challenge their spiritual beliefs.

Amazon’s grand project, The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, returns with its epic production. Aiming to capture a similar audience to Game of Thrones, it immerses viewers in the sprawling world of Middle-earth. Despite social media distractions, the series aims to focus on its expansive storytelling.

Only Murders In The Building continues to charm on Hulu. The fourth season sees Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short taking their comedic whodunnit to Hollywood. Even with the change of setting, expect the same engaging mystery-solving, this time with Meryl Streep on board.

On Apple TV+, Vince Vaughn leads in Bad Monkey, a series adapted from Carl Hiaasen’s novel. Vaughn, as a former cop turned health inspector, stumbles onto a new mystery. This black comedy also stars Rob Delaney, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Michelle Monaghan.

For fans of dark comedy, Kevin Can F**k Himself is a must-watch on Netflix. Starring Annie Murphy, it satirizes sitcoms like King of Queens. Murphy plays Allison, trapped in a toxic marriage and plotting her husband Kevin’s downfall. The show’s addictive nature has sparked chatter about a potential third season.

The Accident, a dramatic series on Netflix, offers a contrasting tone to shows like Emily In Paris. As its title suggests, it’s a sobering narrative with moments that will redefine how you see certain everyday objects. This series is an intense weekend binge for adventurous viewers.

Finally, HBO’s Industry compares to Euphoria but set in London’s finance sector. The characters are driven to rise in their careers while struggling to keep things together personally. With each season, the show throws new challenges at these messy, ambitious individuals, making it a must-watch. Don’t miss out on its latest season.

Source: Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, AMC, Apple TV+, HBO