• Why The Cast Of Netflix's Away Looks So Familiar

    Netflix's original drama series Away is about the first manned mission to Mars. In some ways, however, the thrill of space exploration is just a vehicle to deliver the complex and often heartbreaking stories of its main characters.

    By Robert Balkovich September 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Why The Cast Of Netflix's Away Looks So Familiar

    Netflix's original drama Away is about the first manned mission to Mars, but the thrill of space exploration is just a vehicle for the complex stories of its main characters. For that to work effectively, the actors have to shine. Thankfully, Away assembled a stellar international cast.

    By Robert Balkovich September 16th, 2020 Read More
  • The Zombie-Filled Historical Drama #Alive Fans Need To Binge On Netflix

    Even though the popularity of zombie entertainment has worn a bit thin, when something excellent comes out, people still take notice. Case in point: The South Korean zombie flick #Alive. If it left you hungry for more, Netflix has an intriguing South Korean series you have to queue up: Kingdom.

    By Robert Balkovich September 15th, 2020 Read More
  • The Over-The-Top John Travolta Thriller That's Killing It On Netflix

    In the mood for a fast-paced, funny action movie with a totally bonkers performance from John Travolta? Look no further than Netflix.From Paris with Love, an unheralded 2010 flick from Taken director Pierre Morel, has made its entrance onto the streamer Top Ten list for movies in the U.S.

    By Mike Floorwalker September 15th, 2020 Read More
  • Why El Chapo From Narcos: Mexico Looks So Familiar

    Narcos and Narcos: Mexico both feature a slew of actors who most will recognize right away. One actor whose name might be a bit harder to place for many viewers, though, is Alejandro Edda, who plays infamous drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.

    By Benny Regalbuto September 13th, 2020 Read More
  • The Relationship Thriller That's Killing It On Netflix

    Charlie Kaufman's I'm Thinking of Ending Things, which received a limited theatrical release at the end of August, became available on Netflix on September 4th, 2020. Within a week, it had bounced its way up the Top 10 Most Watched list. Here's the story behind this twisty thriller.

    By Tom Meisfjord September 9th, 2020 Read More
  • The Hilary Swank Sci-Fi Drama Everyone's Binging On Netflix

    If you're in the market for some space-based action served with a heaping helping of interpersonal drama, it's time to fire up Netflix. Away, an original series focused on a fictional first manned mission to Mars, has made its way onto the streamer's Top Ten list for television in the U.S.

    By Mike Floorwalker September 9th, 2020 Read More
  • The Crime Drama Ozark Fans Need To Binge On Netflix

    It's safe to assume that fans of Netflix's gritty crime drama Ozark are still reeling not only from the shocking events of the series' season three finale, but also from the recent announcement that the show's upcoming fourth season will indeed be the last. What's an Ozark fan to do?

    By Patrick Phillips September 9th, 2020 Read More
  • We Now Know Why Netflix Won't Show Ads Or Commercials

    When Netflix launched its streaming platform in 2007, it set a number of precedents for how streaming would work. And one of the most interesting parts of Netflix as a platform is not just what it does have, but one major thing it doesn't: ads.

    By Dany Roth September 8th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason There's No Live Sports On Netflix

    Netflix is a true juggernaut of nearly every form of small-screen entertainment, but there's one major exception: live sports. In a recent interview with Variety, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings opened up about the streaming network's notorious lack of traditional sports programming.

    By Pauli Poisuo September 8th, 2020 Read More
  • The German Superhero Movie That's Killing It On Netflix

    Ever wanted to see a fry cook become a superhero? Well, lighting up Netflix's top ten list is new movie titled Freaks: You're One of Us (not to be confused with the unrelated 2018 flick Freaks), that hails from Germany, and puts some new twists on the genre.

    By Tom Meisfjord September 6th, 2020 Read More
  • The Mystery Thriller That Everyone's Watching On Netflix

    Strange But True is one of those movies that premiered at a film festival, got released quietly, and was reborn once it hit streaming. Even though it didn't make a splash when it came out in 2019, the movie was added to Netflix right at the end of August, and has since found its audience.

    By Robert Balkovich September 6th, 2020 Read More
  • The Underrated Robert Downey Jr. Movie Crushing It On Netflix Today

    In the mood for some of that comedic Robert Downey Jr. goodness? Netflix has just the movie for you. 2010's Due Date sees Downey pairing up with the always-hilarious Zach Galifianakis for a kind of anti-buddy picture, a road flick with a pitch-black sense of humor.

    By Mike Floorwalker September 4th, 2020 Read More
  • It's Not All Bad News About Mulan On Disney+ Anymore

    After the live-action Mulan remake was shuttled to Disney's exclusive streaming service due to COVID-19, which is keeping lots of movies out of theaters outright, subscribers were dismayed to discover that they would have to pay $29.99 to watch the film on top of their monthly $6.99 subscription.

    By Nina Starner September 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • The International Thriller Everyone's Watching On Netflix

    On August 28, Netflix added a South African and Angolan action thriller called Santana. It's the first time the streamer has added a movie from Angola, and audiences are showing a clear interest in seeing what this international African blockbuster has to offer. Here's why it's worth checking out.

    By Robert Balkovich August 31st, 2020 Read More
  • The Nic Cage Crime Drama That's Killing It On Netflix

    Thanks to Nicolas Cage's gigantic output, it's easy to miss a movie or six from the guy. Fortunately, Netflix tends to have at least some of his films at hand. Such is the case with The Frozen Ground, a 2013 serial killer thriller that's currently sitting pretty on Netflix's Top Ten list.

    By Pauli Poisuo August 31st, 2020 Read More
  • Steamy Netflix Gems You Totally Missed

    Movies are great at portraying all sorts of human experiences -- including the R-rated ones. Netflix is bursting with movies that explore sexuality to its fullest, though few people know it -- so we're here to introduce you to the steamiest movies the site has got.

    By Jordan Baranowski August 28th, 2020 Read More
  • The Renfri Detail In Netflix's The Witcher You Might Have Missed

    Renfri might only appear in one episode of The Witcher's first season, but Geralt carries a reminder of her as he continues his journey. Here's why that matters beyond simply being an Easter egg for trivia's sake, and what it means about both Geralt and how he perceives Renfri.

    By Meg Bucholtz August 27th, 2020 Read More
  • The Gritty Mobster Movie That's Killing It On Netflix

    Watch your back, Mr. Scorsese, because there's another "Irishman" flick burning up the charts on Netflix these days. We don't know whether Kill the Irishman's recent viewership bump is the result of name similarity with Scorsese's epic, but we're sincerely glad people are finding it. Here's why.

    By Patrick Phillips August 27th, 2020 Read More
  • The Teen Drama That's Climbing Netflix's Top 10 Chart

    The latest teen drama burning up the charts at Netflix is a mid-sized story, told in its entirety over 20 episodes, which the streamer broke into two seasons. Trinkets is adapted from the 2013 YA novel of the same name by Kirsten Smith.

    By Zach Lisabeth August 26th, 2020 Read More