Sophie Hessekiel

Peacock just added one of the best thrillers of 2025 — and you probably haven’t even heard of it. Drop, a tense and twist-ridden technological thriller starring Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus, Sirens), didn’t do huge box office numbers, but we expect it to be — pun intended — a killer on streaming. The movie […]

Amazon Prime Video subscribers have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ballard, a new spinoff starring Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard. But does it live up to the hype? Fans love Bosch and its spinoff, Bosch: Legacy, for their sharp detective stories, character development and realistic portrayal of Los Angeles. This new show is […]

The 2025 Emmy nominations were just announced, and Apple TV+’s original series Presumed Innocent was nominated for four of TV’s most prestigious awards. That’s got the Watch With Us team thinking about why we love this legal thriller, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Negga, and why it’s still underrated when compared to other shows […]

A runaway single mother with a dark past. A flower farm. A murder. A family with lots to lose. These are all solid ingredients for an engrossing mystery that has Netflix viewers hooked. Since the French mystery series Under a Dark Sun premiered on Netflix on July 9, it’s quickly risen through the ranks into […]

Love Island USA season 7 is over! If you’re mourning the loss of this chaotic series, have no fear — Watch With Us has you covered. These five reality TV dating shows pack a similar punch with sexy singles, outrageous situations and unexpected pairings. Be they completely original premises or spinoffs of other beloved shows, […]

HBO Max is a great place to stream summer movies — from mainstream Warner Bros. hits to indie gems from A24, the Warner Discovery platform has it all. This summer, we’re recommending five movies that feel just right for when the sweltering heat has you down. Featuring stars like Hailee Steinfeld and Gary Oldman, these […]

Here at Watch With Us, we love true crime as much as the next person — but sometimes it can be hard to watch. If you’re feeling a little weighed down by the darkness of the true crime world, we have a Netflix recommendation for you. American Vandal, a 2017 series that parodies true crime […]

Looking for a movie but don’t want to rewatch your favorite for the millionth time? Watch With Us has you covered. These three underrated gems come from all corners of the internet and feature actors like Ayo Edebiri, Jessica Lange and Jason Sudeikis. Get ready to laugh and cry along with these movies, which we […]

Warning: The following contains major spoilers for the Disney+ miniseries Ironheart. After the red herrings in WandaVision and Agatha All Along, the Marvel Cinematic Universe finally introduced Mephisto in the final moments of Ironheart. Mephisto — essentially the Devil in Marvel Comics lore — is played here by a smooth-talking, bearded Sacha Baron Cohen. His […]

We’re always intrigued by Netflix’s international content — some of their most successful shows and movies have come from abroad, like Lupin, Elite and Money Heist. Their new movie Brick, a collaboration with Tribes of Europa writer-director Philip Koch, is an intense German sci-fi thriller about a couple who must work together — despite their […]

Looking for a new weekend binge? If you don’t feel like rewatching Friends for the billionth time, we recommend checking out these three fantastic series on Hulu. They’re all seriously underrated, with stellar writing, top-notch jokes and emotionally adept storylines. Watch With Us recommends these three shows that star actors like Aidy Bryant and Pamela […]

Are we the only ones who can’t stop thinking about Superman? With James Gunn‘s big-screen take on the Man of Steel getting solid reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s hard to think of anything else. Maybe you’re a Christopher Reeve purist, or perhaps you enjoyed Tom Welling’s younger version of the hero in Smallville. But Watch With […]

“I’m off the deep end, watch as I dive in, I’ll never meet the ground…” So begins the chorus of “Shallow,” the song from A Star Is Born that took the world by storm with Lady Gaga’s emotional, guttural riffs and Bradley Cooper’s soulful murmuring. You’re familiar with the song, but when was the last […]

Every month, when Netflix adds a new haul of shows to its lineup, we’re reminded of all the great series we’ve never watched. This month on Netflix, Watch With Us is recommending a fantastic limited series starring Emma Stone and Jonah Hill, a surprisingly insightful sitcom starring Anna Faris and a wild dramedy starring Elizabeth […]

Calling all romantics! If you’re craving a heaping dose of slow burns, longing glances and heartfelt drama, Watch With Us has a recommendation for you. Sullivan’s Crossing, which first aired in Canada before being acquired by The CW, drops its first two seasons on Netflix this week, and this emotional series is the perfect summer […]

Amazon Prime Video is a treasure trove of underrated movies, from cult favorites that critics hated the first time around to successful films that just didn’t get the mainstream recognition they deserved. This month, the platform added The Informant! to its library of movies, and we’re here to shine a light on this bizarre film […]

Is there a Squid Game-shaped hole in your heart now that the series finale has dropped on Netflix? If you’re anything like us, you binged all of season 3 in days and now you’ve got a dystopian drama itch you can’t seem to scratch. Well, that’s where Watch With Us comes in. We’re recommending another Netflix show […]

If you’re looking for a laugh this month, then Watch With Us has you covered. In July 2025, you should check out three movies starring Brendan Fraser, Aubrey Plaza and Joseph Gordon-Levitt that deliver laughs by the bucketful. These chuckle-worthy comedies are currently available to watch on Paramount+ and Disney+. Two of them are for […]

July is already off to a steamy start with heat waves outside and hot movies and TV shows debuting throughout the month. If you’re looking for something to do while staying within reach of an air conditioner, why not stream a new show or movie? Luckily, this month’s selection is both eclectic and entertaining. Check […]

As the 4th of July approaches, we’re getting ready for fireworks and beach barbecues. If you feel like adding a movie to your holiday weekend plans, Netflix offers plenty of options for whatever your Independence Day vibe might be. Watch With Us is recommending five films that approach the 4th of July from different angles […]

Who doesn’t love the 4th of July? Whether you’re a big fan of patriotism or you just like having the day off from work, this summer holiday is the perfect excuse to celebrate with a great movie. These five films — all available on Amazon Prime Video — hit the Independence Day theme from different […]