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Tom Sturridge as Dream, reading the book of Rose Walker, in The Sandman

I just started The Sandman — and this is why you need to watch

By Malcolm McMillan published 8 August 22

Netflix just dropped the first season of its adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s DC comic: The Sandman, and we have our first impressions for episode 1: Sleep of the Just.

Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield in STRANGER THINGS 4, one of the best netflix shows

67 best Netflix shows right now (August 2022)

By Henry T. Casey published 5 August 22

Here are the best Netflix shows and series to watch in August 2022. Everything from reality TV to a modern classic sitcom and top animated shows.

Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man 2

Best Netflix movies in August 2022

By Henry T. Casey, Kelly Woo published 3 August 22

The best Netflix movies feature wild adventures, epic films and even multiple live action Spider-Man movies, so you don't even need to go to a theater.

Tom Sturridge as Dream, Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Death in The Sandman

The Sandman release date and time — how to watch on Netflix

By Kelly Woo published 3 August 22

What to know about watching The Sandman, including release date, cast, trailer and more

Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield in STRANGER THINGS 4

Work on Stranger Things 5 begins as season 4 fails to beat Squid Game

By Henry T. Casey published 3 August 22

This week's update suggests Stranger Things 5 seems on track for its teased release window.

Buster Moon and Gunter in Sing 2, one of the Best family movies on Netflix

Best family movies on Netflix in August 2022

By Henry T. Casey published 2 August 22

We're compiling the best family movies on Netflix for those looking to spend some quality movie time with your kids, nieces, nephews or older relatives.

The Flash is ending after a shortened season 9 — the Arrowverse is likely done

By Kelly Woo published 1 August 22

The CW is ending The Flash after season 9, which closes the Arrowverse

Tom Cruise scales a building in Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol

5 Netflix movies to watch before they leave in August 2022

By Kelly Woo published 1 August 22

Each month, Netflix loses a bunch of movie. Here are our top picks for what is leaving Netflix

I would cancel Netflix and Disney Plus in August — here’s why

By Kelly Woo published 31 July 22

Looking to save money on your streaming service bills? We do a deep dive into which ones you should cancel

Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe in Blonde

Blonde trailer just dropped — here’s your first look at Netflix’s Marilyn Monroe movie

By Kelly Woo published 28 July 22

Ana de Armas transforms into Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe in NC-17 Netflix movie

This new Netflix movie just soared into the top 10 out of nowhere

By Kelly Woo published 27 July 22

The latest Netflix movie on the top 10 list is a Polish coming-of-age tale about a tween e-sports player

Martin Henderson as Jack and Alexandra Breckinridge as Mel kiss in Virgin River

Virgin River season 5: Everything we know so far

By Kelly Woo published 27 July 22

What to know about Virgin River season 5, including release date speculation, cast info and more

Ryan Gosling, as Sierra Six/Court Gentry in The Gray Man, bruised and bloodied

The Gray Man 2 confirmed: Ryan Gosling to return for sequel

By Henry T. Casey published 26 July 22

The Gray Man 2 and a spinoff are in the works at Netflix

om Sturridge as Dream, Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Death in The Sandman

New on Netflix August 2022: The best shows, movies and original series coming soon

By Kelly Woo published 25 July 22

Find out what's new on Netflix for August 2022 and see what's leaving Netflix soon

SIENA AGUDON as YOUNG BILLIE, TAMARA SMART as YOUNG JADE, looking horrified in Netflix's Resident Evil

The critics are wrong about Netflix's Resident Evil show — here’s why I love it

By Henry T. Casey published 22 July 22

Don't be afraid of Resident Evil's bite — it's actually a great show

(L) Alexandra Breckenridge as Melinda "Mel" Monroe and Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan embrace in Virgin River, while (R) Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things is shocked and slightly disgusted

Netflix has a new No. 1 show — this just beat Stranger Things

By Henry T. Casey published 21 July 22

Stranger Things' return to the top is cut short by a new season of a Netflix Original.

Bridgerton season 3: Everything we know so far

By Kelly Woo published 20 July 22

What to know about Bridgerton season 3 on Netflix, including release date speculation, cast, book spoilers and more.

Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown might be working — here's the proof

By Tom Pritchard published 20 July 22

It sounds like Netflix's crackdown on password-sharing isn't the failure some people would like it to be.

Netflix just lost nearly 1 million subscribers — and we got details on Netflix with ads

By Henry T. Casey published 19 July 22

This may look like bad news, but Netflix stays optimistic. Here's what we know

Netflix on TV with remote control in foreground

Netflix just expanded its password-sharing crackdown — here’s what you need to know

By Tom Pritchard published 19 July 22

Netflix's crackdown on password sharing isn't slowing down, and now we know how it's supposed to work.

The Gray Man release date and time — how to watch online

By Henry T. Casey published 18 July 22

Cap. vs Ken is almost here. Here's what you need to know to watch The Gray Man online.

Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan, Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe in Virgin River season 4

Virgin River season 4 release date and time — how to watch online

By Kelly Woo published 18 July 22

What to know about Virgin River season 4, including release date, cast, trailer and more

YouTube TV, one of the best cable TV alternatives, on a TV

The best cable TV alternatives in 2022: Live TV services that save you money

By Kelly Woo published 15 July 22

We ranked the best cable TV alternatives based on our reviews of live TV services.

Netflix sets Tudum 2022 date: Everything we know so far

By Kelly Woo published 14 July 22

Here's what you need to know about Netflix's 2022 Tudum event

Dakota Johnson as Anne Elliot in Persuasion

Persuasion on Netflix release date and time — how to watch the Jane Austen movie online

By Kelly Woo published 13 July 22

Dakota Johnson stars as lovelorn Anne Elliot in Netflix's Persuasion adaptation.

This Chris Hemsworth movie just hit the top 10 on Netflix

By Tom Pritchard published 12 July 22

12 Strong is climbing the Netflix charts, despite the 50% Rotten Tomatoes score.

This Netflix show just soared into the top 10 — but critics are tearing it apart

By Tom Pritchard published 11 July 22

Boo. Bitch just flew into the Netflix top 10, regardless of what the critics seem to think of it.

This new Netflix movie just hit No. 2 — and it’s 94% on Rotten Tomatoes