Sophie Hessekiel

Calling all anime lovers: No more hiding, now we’re shining like we’re born to be! Netflix‘s summertime hit KPop Demon Hunters has brought Asian animation, magical girls and demon-fighting into the spotlight, making it more socially acceptable than ever to be into anime (not that you ever needed an excuse). Whether you’re a longtime fan […]

Happy August, Watch With Us readers! Every month, our favorite streaming services shuffle their content around, and Amazon Prime Video is no exception. This month’s lineup adds the original Cape Fear, a psychological thriller from 1962. You may be familiar with the Martin Scorsese 1991 remake, but if you’re a fan of thrillers and suspense, […]

Happy August, HBO Max subscribers! Whether you’re a true crime junkie, a nature doc fan, or you’re just itching for the next installment in James Gunn’s DC Universe, HBO Max has some great new programming on the docket this month. Check out Watch With Us’ recommendations for three must-watch shows that you should make sure […]

It’s a shame how many great movies get forgotten. It makes sense, given that we’re all constantly drowning in content, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try to give those films a little extra love now and then. In August, the Watch With Us team is highlighting three titles from your favorite streamers that could […]

The Watch With Us team is always intrigued when John Slattery joins a new project — the Mad Men alum is one of the most entertaining actors in the biz. When his new series, The Rainmaker, dropped a trailer, we were hooked. The USA Network legal drama, which also streams on Peacock, blends humor and poignant […]

What are you watching this weekend? If the answer is “The Office again,” stop right there. Log on to Hulu and check out one of these underrated series. They’re all a little quirky and more than a little entertaining, with excellent casts and top-notch writing. Watch With Us has picked out three shows for you […]

The weekend is here — and weekends mean weekend movie nights. For August 15-17, there are some underrated gems to watch on Netflix — whether you like slapstick comedy, more nuanced dramedy or documentary, you’ll find something to enjoy on this list. As an added bonus, all of this weekend’s picks tell stories of strong, […]

TV viewing can get a little slow in the summer, especially for drama lovers — many networks and streamers don’t launch their big, prestigious shows until fall. That makes August the perfect time to catch up on series you may have missed — like Station Eleven, a fantastic drama that some of us on the […]

It’s hard to make a comedy hit nowadays — so often they get very short theatrical releases or go straight to streamers. If you’re craving a laugh, sometimes it’s good to have someone else do the research and plumb the depths of comedy from today and yesteryear. That’s why Watch With Us is bringing you […]

You never know what hidden gems you might discover on Amazon Prime Video. In August 2025, there are several great movies on the platform that you either never saw or forgot about. A Korean erotic thriller, a zombie rom-com and an underrated college comedy are our recommendations for August 2025. If you’re a Prime Video […]

As Nicole Kidman once famously said, heartbreak feels good at the movies. If you’re looking to get all in your feels with a tearjerker drama guaranteed to make you cry, Amazon Prime Video is a great place to start your search. Watch With Us has picked out three drama movies that are certain to bring […]

In today’s crowded TV landscape with hits like Prime Video’s Reacher or under-the-radar gems like Netflix’s Leanne, it doesn’t take much for a show to end up on the chopping block before it gets the chance to really grow into itself. One of the shows that met this fate was The Girls on the Bus, […]

Ever feel like Netflix is showing you the same six shows over and over again? So do we — that’s why Watch With Us is here to do the research your algorithm cannot, unearthing the underrated shows you might not have discovered yet. In August 2025, we’re spotlighting three shows on Netflix you shouldn’t miss, […]

It often surprises us which movies get a second life when they’re added to Netflix. Movies that didn’t necessarily do great with critics at the time of their release can be much more successful when given a new context and a new audience. One such movie is The 5th Wave, starring Chloë Grace Moretz — […]

Sullivan’s Crossing season 3 is now available on Netflix, delighting fans of the CW show who discovered it on the streamer this summer. If you’re one of those fans and you’ve already burned through season 3, you may be feeling a Sullivan’s Crossing-sized hole in your heart. Fear not — Watch With Us has you covered with […]

Lindsay Lohan is back and better than ever in Freakier Friday, the sequel to her 2003 hit Freaky Friday. If you’re a LiLo fan, Freakier Friday is the perfect excuse to take a moment and look back at her best movies from over the years. Watch With Us has the scoop on where to stream […]

It’s time to stop binge-watching The Office on repeat and check out something new. This August, your favorite streaming platforms from across the web are adding a delightfully engrossing mix of comedy and drama. From a historical epic starring Jason Momoa to an animated movie that’s definitely not for kids to the return of Jenna […]

Things are getting freaky! Freakier Friday, the sequel to 2003’s Freaky Friday, is now in theaters. The body swap concept of Freaky Friday has been huge for decades, ever since the original novel by Mary Rodgers hit bookshelves in 1972. From Jodie Foster to Jamie Lee Curtis, a variety of actors have embodied the story […]

Happy Friday! Do you ever feel like the Netflix algorithm is constantly suggesting the same 10 movies to you (six of which you’ve already seen)? You’re not alone. Luckily, you’ve got the Watch With Us team on your side, here to recommend underrated movies that might not be showing up in your Netflix feed. If […]

Some TV shows like The Pitt and The Bear are incredible examples of brilliant writing and stellar performances, while others … aren’t. Although they have their own charm, the following five television shows are delicious disasters that you probably wouldn’t praise for their genius storytelling. Whether it’s because of their strange plot choices or corny […]

You may have missed Love Life when it first came out on HBO Max in 2020. The streaming platform was still finding its footing, and then the pandemic happened — and you might’ve been more focused on rewatching comfort shows than trying something new. (No judgment here.) But now that the romantic anthology series has […]