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9 Of The Best Romantic Movies On Netflix NZ

Settle in for a cosy date night with the best romantic movies Netflix has to offer.

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50 Of The Best Shows On Netflix NZ Right Now (August 2024)

We all know the hunt for the next Netflix binge never ends. To make your search a little easier, we at Urban List have rounded up a slew of the best Netflix Series available in NZ right now. Grab the snacks and get comfy, here are the best shows on Netflix NZ.

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30 Of The Best Movies On Netflix NZ Right Now 2024

Buttering up the popcorn and firing up Netflix has got to be our favourite thing ever. If you’re anything like us we know you don’t relish in spending hours scrolling for something half decent to kick back to.

Bars & Pubs

Silky Otter Cinemas Ponsonby

The *most chic* cinema experience has set up shop in Ponsonby Central: Silky Otter along with its incredible SO Lounge. Not just any flicks and snacks situation, you’ll start with a concierge greeting (skipping any pesky lines) and be led straight to your own spot at the sleek SO Lounge restaurant and bar area to while, if you so please, pre-film.

Podcasts & Books

8 Of The Best Rewatch Podcasts To Get Nostalgic About

So, whether you want to reminisce about Game of Thrones and The O.C. or find out hot gossip from The Sopranos and The Office–we’ve rounded up the best rewatch podcasts available for listening now.

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Neon NZ’s Very Best Shows To Binge In 2024

Home to some of the best series from HBO Max, Warner Bros, Sony, NBCU, FX and BBC content you can now work your way through the likes of The Office, The Wire, The Walking Dead and True Detective, Neon is the home of the types of show everyone talks about. 

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The Best True Crime On Netflix To Watch In 2023

We’re not going to lie, Netflix is taking no rest days this year when it comes to bringing you fresh true crime content. 

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A Harry Potter TV Show Could Be In The Works, Here’s Everything To Know

The mega franchise could see an actual television series coming to light with HBO Max.

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TVNZ Guide | The Best Shows To Watch On TVNZ On Demand

TVNZ on Demand is home to some of the best tantalising dramas, riveting docos, sitcoms and epic comedies.

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7 Powerful Documentaries About Women’s Rights And Empowerment

We’re not ovary-acting, these are the absolute best.

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38 Of The Best Netflix NZ Documentaries To Watch Right Now

We've rounded up the best Netflix documentaries you need to watch right now. From the intriguing to the shocking, it’s all here.

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Local Hip-Hop Supergroup 0800 Collective On Keeping Things Fresh And The Power Of Collaboration

If there's one thing hip-hop group, 0800 Collective is going to do—it's keep things fresh. 

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16 Of The Best Feel-Good Movies On Netflix NZ

When your faith in humanity is yet to be restored, it means it’s time to throw your feet up and hit the best feel-good movies on Netflix.

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The 10 Best Christmas Movies On Neon To Get You In The Festive Spirit

Crank out the festive treats and pop on your Christmas jammies (don't own a pair? You're lying)—there's a whole lotta holiday goodness for you to feast your eyes on right now thanks to Neon.

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Auckland’s Best Boutique Cinemas To Elevate Your Big Screen Experience

Between free bottomless popcorn, in-film snack deliveries and a Tarantino-approved space, we’ve found the very best of Auckland’s bustling boutique cinema scene. 

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Buckle Up, Here’s Where And When To Watch Yellowstone’s Fifth Season

Buckle up, Yellowstone is officially back. Since the fifth season was announced in February, we've been on the edge of our seats, waiting to see what's next for the Dutton Family. 

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A New Boutique Cinema Complex Has Just Opened In Ponsonby And Yep, We’re Excited

Auckland crew listen up! In some hugely exciting news, it’s been revealed that Ponsonby is (finally) getting a cinema complex all of its own for the first time in more than 50 years, and it’ll be of the luxury boutique variety that we absolutely stan.

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14 Of The Best Horror Movies On Netflix NZ

Scare yourself stupid the best horror movies streaming on Netflix right now.

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Take Your Binge-Watching To New Heights With Samsung’s Latest Mini Projector

Movie lovers and entertainers, we’ve got just the thing to level up your next binge-watching session or weekend crew hang. 

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8 Of The Best Shows And Movies Coming To Sky And Neon

We’ve got just the thing to see you through the last few weeks of this dreary winter. Throw some popcorn in the microwave, chuck on your Oodie and light a candle—it’s time for a cosy weekend of binge-watching. 

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The Mysterious New Thriller You Need To Add To Your Watchlist

Just when we thought we'd seen it all—The Midwich Cuckoos, your next mind-blowing binge, has just landed on Sky's SoHo Channel and Neon.

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6 Reasons You Need To Visit This Food & Entertainment Mecca On The GC

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live sport and a total foodie nirvana. So where can you find this awesome spot? Perched on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall, boasting a 100-metre frontage opposite the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, is Paradise Centre. Home to over 90 stores, an alfresco dining precinct and a buzzing entertainment hub, gather your crew and make tracks here stat.

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31 Of The Best Prime Video NZ Shows To Watch In 2022

We're just going to come right out and say it. Amazon Prime Video is a mammoth vault of epic TV series you won't be able to stop watching. From murder mysteries to killer comedies and new sci-fi plots to cult favourites, there are so many brilliant shows worth binging your way through.

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Doc Edge | 8 Of The Best Documentaries You Need To Watch At The 2022 Festival

If you’re looking for something to watch as it gets colder to cosy up in a cinema or at home, the full Doc Edge Festival programme is now live with over 100 feature length and short films to sink your teeth into.

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Why The Staircase Is The Thrilling New Series You Need To Watch

Mute your phone, round up your snacks and get comfy, HBO's latest drama The Staircase is coming to Sky's SoHo, and we're already hooked.

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25 Rad Things Under $25 To Get You Through Home Isolation

Oh, home isolation. So much free time, so little motivation. Whether you’ve ended up feeling under the weather or you’re just starting to get stir-crazy, we’ve put together some affordable additions to make life stuck at home more bearable.

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Why The King’s Man Is The Spy Action Blockbuster You Need To See In Cinema

Following The Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and The Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017), The King’s Man is the third installment in the beloved Kingsman franchise and is the prequel origin story we never knew we needed. 

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Squid Game Season 2 Is Happening And Here’s What You Need To Know

To the surprise of perhaps no one but to the joy of many, Netflix’s biggest show of all time (yes, it even beat out Bridgerton), Squid Game, has been renewed for a second season.

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​​Emily In Paris Season 2 Is Dropping Next Month

They say that deux is always better than un, and that's certainly the case when it comes to Netflix series Emily In Paris. 

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Recipe: Here’s Exactly How To Make The Dalgona Candies From Squid Game

The only thing that’s trending harder than the pandemic right now is Netflix’s banger of a series, Squid Game. From the 7,800% increase in sales that Vans reported on their white slip-on shoes, to the influx of Squid Game memes filling up your feed, The nine-part action/thriller/mystery anxiety inducer has infiltrated almost every corner of pop-culture—and very soon, it’s about to take over your kitchen. 

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8 Shows Like Squid Game You Need To Binge

There’s a good chance that you, your housemate, your nana, and even your dog have all watched the popular Korean drama, Squid Game. The show follows hundreds of desperate contestants playing a series of deadly children’s games, risking their lives for a cash grand prize. 

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Game Of Thrones Prequel, House Of The Dragon, Just Dropped An Epic First-Look Trailer

Well if you’ve been wanting to fill the GoT-shaped hole in your heart (and Shadow and Bone just ain’t cutting it), then you’ll be stoked to know that the highly-anticipated prequel, House of the Dragon, is finally happening.

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8 Of The Best Asian Movies And Shows To Discover On Netflix NZ

Here are eight of the best Asian cultural films and TV shows on Netflix NZ to take you into the buzzing metropolises of Asia.

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15 Of The Biggest Sport Documentaries To Watch On Netflix

Housing a number of huge documentaries on some of the biggest athletes, teams, races and scandals, you’ll find pretty much all you need to fill that sporting void in your life right now.

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Liane Moriarty’s Nine Perfect Strangers Reveals Its Chilling, All-Star Trailer

If 2021 is the year of book to TV adaptations then Liane Moriarty’s Nine Perfect Strangers is getting our vote as the MVP. Featuring a seriously stacked A-list cast, a twisted storyline that will have your mind racing and a chilling trailer—this series is quite possibly one of the most addictive shows you’ll ever see. 

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The Witcher Season 2 Trailer Is Finally Here So Strap Yourself In

It seems like an age ago that we fell hard and fast for Geralt of Rivia, AKA The Witcher, AKA a jacked Henry Cavill in armour and a white wig. Since The Witcher's debut back in 2019, and the series’ epic cliffhanger, fans (read: us) have been left hanging for any news on the sequel… until now that is.

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8 Sport Movies On Netflix To Kickstart That Olympic Fever

From real stories of coaches who changed games forever to the fictional rags to riches trajectory, these movies never get old.

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Why Netflix’s Believe Me: The Disappearance Of Lisa McVey Is A Must Watch

Every once and while a crime flick comes along that shocks us to our core, leaving a cold feeling in the bottom of our belly long after the credits roll. Which is exactly what happened when we binged Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey. 

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The New Tiger King TV Series Just Announced Its All-Star Cast

While you might think you’ve moved on from Exotic and his wild ways, the King is back… with a Hollywood TV series full of A-listers and yes, you’re going to want to tune in.  

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The Gossip Girl Reboot Trailer Just Dropped And It’s Everything We Hoped For

Whether you’re a 90's baby who watched the high school drama play out live on TV or a newbie who has fallen in love with the Upper East Side via Netflix, Gossip Girl fans assemble because the highly anticipated reboot is nearly here. 

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The Friends Reunion Trailer Is Here So Pass Us The Tissues

It’s the long-awaited reunion the people wanted and now, we’re finally getting what we deserve. That’s right, the one where there’s a Friends reunion is finally here and to get us extra pumped, they’ve gone and dropped the trailer, so bring on the tears of joy.

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RuPaul’s Drag Race Is Coming To New Zealand For A Fabulous Live Tour

Not since Priscilla has New Zealand and Australia seen something as bloody fabulous as RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Coming this September the absolute dazzling line-up will descend upon Australia for a spanking live tour featuring all ten of the Queens from season one of the show.

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A Bridgerton Spinoff Series Is Coming To Netflix

Big, no make that, massive news: Netflix has ordered a new Bridgerton spinoff series about young Queen Charlotte. 

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Marvel Phase 4 Is Coming, Here’s What You Need To Know

We’re getting you up to speed with every MCU phase four film to expect between 2021-2023–what storylines are confirmed, who will be starring or directing and any general gossip or buzz around each movie.

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Lupin Part Two Trailer Just Dropped And It’s Going To Be A Wild Ride

Just when we thought we were about to run out of epic shows to binge, Netflix went and gifted us Lupin, a French crime series that has proved so popular, it’s starting to rival Bridgerton viewing numbers—yes, really!

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A Rocky’s Monster Is The Netflix Movie That Will Break Your Heart

Based on Walter Dean Myers’s 1999 award-winning novel of the same name, the movie originally premiered at Sundance Film Festival back in 2018 but on 7 May, the whole world will be able to feast their eyes on this incredible flick. 

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Butter The Popcorn, Here’s How To Curate An Epic Theatre Experience At Home

Can’t get enough of the latest and greatest movie shows? Neither can we and with so many blockbusters shifting to streaming services, there’s never been a better time to treat yourself to a lush at-home theatre experience with your mates. 

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7 Of The Best Animated Series You Need To Binge On Netflix

Some flip teenage angst on the head and some, or a lot rather, are undeniably out-of-this-world whacky. 

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Ginny & Georgia Season 2 Is On Its Way

If, like us, you demolished Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia in a single weekend then you’re going to want to hear this. The dramedy has officially been renewed for a second season and we cannot bloody wait to see what becomes of our favourite mother-daughter duo—sorry Gilmore Girls, you’ve been replaced.

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Rupaul’s Highly-Anticipated Drag Race Down Under Is Dropping Next Month

Calling on all Aussie queens, RuPaul’s Drag Race is finally headed down under! That’s right, the uber popular reality show, which already has a UK spin-off, is finally getting an Australian version.

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Bridgerton Fans Rejoice, Netflix Has Confirmed Two More Salacious Seasons

We have big, no, make that HUGE news to deliver care of Lady Whistledown herself, everyone’s favourite sexy historical drama Bridgerton will return to our screens for seasons three and four.

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Netflix’s New Thriller, The Woman In The Window Will Keep You Up At Night

There are few things we love more than an excellent book to big screen adaptation, and honestly, we reckon we’ve uncovered the best one yet. Enter: the highly anticipated, The Woman In The Window.

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20 Feminist TV Series That Put Women To The Front

We’re all about celebrating and amplifying women’s voices here at Urban List—and that’s certainly the case when it comes to entertainment. Fortunately, there is a slew of incredible, female-led shows that hero women in all aspects of life—from bossing it in the boardroom and the powerful tales of friendship to crime-fighting queens. 

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Bridgerton Babe Regé-Jean Page Will Not Appear In Season 2

In news that will devastate Bridgeton fans, the show has just confirmed that the Duke of Hasting, played by mega babe Regé-jean Page will not be returning for season two of the historic drama.

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The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 Trailer Is Serving Pure Horror Movie Vibes

Elizabeth Moss, aka our fave red cloak-wearing hero June, announced back in December that The Handmaid’s Tale was returning for another two epic seasons. What we didn’t know was when we’d see the dystopian thriller hit our screens again—thanks to COVID we expected major delays…

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One Of Our Favourite True Crime Podcasts Is Turning Into A TV Show

In 2020 we consumed a shedload of podcasts, and the one that truly stuck out for us, was The Dropout. Not familiar? The true crime series chronicled the insane life of Elizabeth Holmes, the former billionaire turned fraudster and jail dweller. 

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10 Upcoming Book To Screen Adaptations You Need To Know About

As long as movies and TV shows have existed, books have been used as source material. That’s essentially why the Academy Awards has a Best Adapted Screenplay category–with so many of our favourite movies being based on the words of talented authors. 

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New Psychological Thriller Series, Them, Will Keep You Up At Night

Clear your viewing calendars for Friday 9 April, because the new terror anthology series, Them, will be dropping on your screens and trust us when we say you’re going to want to devour it in a single sitting.

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Everything You Need To Know About Louis Theroux’s The Cult of Joe Exotic Doco

When the docu-series, Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, dropped on Netflix back in March, the world was equal parts enthralled and confused by the peroxide mulleted, gun-toting, occasional country singer turned big cat keeper. 

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Killing Eve Is Getting An Epic Spin-Off Series And We’re Not Worthy

First off, let's start with some sad news—producers of Killing Eve have just announced that after four seasons, the series will officially wrap. But, wipe those tears away guys because the great news is that a spin-off series is already in development.

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Everything You Need To Watch To Get The Lowdown On The Royals

Just watched Oprah interview Meghan and Harry? We got you.

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9 Of The Best Female-Directed Films On Netflix

From horror and docos to action and comedy, every day of the year—including IWD—is a good day to check out the brilliant work of female filmmakers. Here are 9 epic films directed by women available on Netflix.

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11 Thought-Provoking LGBTQI+ Movies And Shows On Netflix

LGBTQI+ stories on screen have become more prevalent in recent years (and rightly so), giving a historically silenced community a proud voice. From confronting and necessary stories of hardship depicting the queer community’s history and current realities to ones of hope and joy which celebrate and normalise LGBTQI+ sexuality and relationships. Lucky for us, streaming platforms are now dedicating more of their libraries to sharing tales of romantic love, friendship, family, self-love, and community.

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15 Celebrity Documentaries That Will Change The Way You See Them

Giving fans a real, raw look at their life behind the spotlight, we’ve rounded up the best celebrity documentaries you need to know about.

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10 Of The Most Nostalgic Disney Movies And Shows To Help You Relive The Magic

Picture this; your eyes are glued to the T.V. set watching your latest Blockbuster rental, Fruju tropical snow in hand, McCain Potato Smiles are the only food group that matters and your most prized possession is a portable CD player—feeling nostalgic yet? Us too. 

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Feast Your Eyes On Netflix’s Incredible Notorious B.I.G. Doco, I Got a Story to Tell

If there’s one thing Netflix just absolutely nails, it’s a solid documentary. While they’ve been dominating the true crime genre lately (we dig), their latest offering chronicles one of music's biggest stars, the late, great Notorious B.I.G.

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Inventing Anna, Netflix’s New True Crime Series, Will Blow Your Damn Mind

Our obsession with true crime-inspired series knows no end, which is why we want to do a solid for our fellow dark hearts out there by introducing you to Inventing Anna, Netflix’s new binge-worthy show.

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Netflix’s New Psychological Thriller, Behind Her Eyes, Will Truly Terrify You

Strap yourself in, 2021 is going to deliver quite possibly the most intense, binge-worthy Netflix series yet. Yep, we know it’s a big call but trust us, Behind Her Eyes is the perfect mix of psychological thriller meets twisted romantic drama with just a touch of supernatural fantasy. Yes it’s hectic and yes, you’ll love it.

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On The Record | WandaVision’s Elizabeth Olsen Talks Superheroes And Sitcoms

We can’t lie, we’re big old geeks when it comes to the Marvel Comic Universe (MCU) and while we don’t like to play favourites… Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff is right up there with the best. Which is why we’re seriously stoked that Maximoff’s very own spin-off series, WandaVision, finally hit our screens this week. 

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To All The Boys Just Dropped Its Release Date And Trailer So Bring On All The Feels

You can stop holding your breath because the final movie in the romantic comedy trilogy, To All The Boys: Always and Forever, has finally got a release date, and it’s right around the corner...

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17 Shows Like Bridgerton You Need To Devour Immediately

If you’re anything like us, you devoured Bridgerton on Boxing Day whilst on the couch stuffing yourself silly with leftover Christmas ham and BBQ prawns. It was but a blissful eight hours that ended in tragedy when you realised you’d finished the entire season of Shonda Rhimes binge-worthy Netflix series in just one day. While we patiently wait for news of a second season (don’t worry, it will happen), we’ve done you a serious solid and found 17 juicy, historical shows to fill the Bridgerton-shaped hole in your life. 

Music

Bless Your Ears With Netflix’s Best TV Series Soundtracks

We’re a sucker for a good playlist, allowing our favourite Netflix series to live on, way after the credits roll.

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Cue The Cosmopolitans, A Sex And The City Reboot Has Just Been Confirmed

 And just like that, we have a new TV series on the horizon.

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Everything You Need To Know About Zendaya’s Oscar-Worthy Netflix Movie

Just when you thought Netflix was about to run out of the goods—after all, we well and truly binged the crap out of its entire suite of programs in 2020—it’s come through with a new movie, and it’s a straight up piece of art.

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Binge Your Way Through Bridgerton, Shonda Rhimes Epic New Netflix Series

When thinking about matches made in entertainment heaven, it doesn’t get much greater than Netflix and Shonda Rhimes. The powerhouse producer is responsible for a slew of award-winning series—like Scandal, How to Get Away With Murder and Grey’s Anatomy—and now, thanks to a rumoured nine-figure deal she’s inked with the streaming giant, we can expect a whole lot of Shondaland goodness coming our way.

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23 Of The Best Shows To Watch On Amazon Prime Video Right Now

We're just going to come right out and say it. Amazon Prime Video is a mammoth vault of epic TV series you won't be able to stop watching. From murder mysteries to killer comedies and new sci-fi plots to cult favourites, there are so many brilliant shows worth bingeing your way through.

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Get Your Binge On With All The Shows Worth Streaming On Apple+ TV

Ok so it might feel like every other day there is a new streaming service popping up and to be honest, it can be a smidge overwhelming. Right now however we’re digging Apple TV+ thanks to it's all-star packed casts and juicy new shows. So, to sign up or not to sign up? To make things a little easier we’ve raided the catalogue of Apple TV+ and have found a slew of epic shows worth your time.

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Settle In, Here’s Everything You Should Be Watching On Neon Right Now

Too much to watch, too little time! If you’re a fan of content from the likes of HBO and FX, Neon has plenty of that, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. We’ve scoured the service to bring you the best of what’s worth watching, not because we’ve got too much time on our hands, but because we’re good like that. Featuring epic dramas, crack-up comedies and binge-worthy moments, we’ve given them a go and so should you.

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11 Of The Best Movies To Watch On Disney+ Right Now

Disney+ is finally here which means hundreds (literally) of Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars content right at your fingertips. 

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The Biggest Sci-Fi Movie In The World Right Now Is Coming To Netflix

It's made over half a billion dollars at the box office in its first-week release.