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Deep dives, easter eggs, and stories behind the films you love.
FeaturesWhy Friday Night Lights Is the Show to Recommend to Anyone
Not a football fan? Doesn't matter. Here's why Friday Night Lights is the one show that works for almost everyone — and where to watch it now.
Jeff Baskin · Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min
FeaturesComfort TV Is Having a Moment: the Case for the Rewatch
70% of Americans prefer rewatching a show they've already seen when they want to relax. Here's why that's actually a smart choice, not a lazy one.
Jeff Baskin · Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min
FeaturesBinging Season 2026: 10 Renewed Shows with 3+ Seasons to Catch up On
Ten currently airing shows with three or more completed seasons, all renewed for another, ready to binge before the next drop.
Jeff Baskin · May 23, 2026 · 6 min
FeaturesBinging Season 2026: Every Show with a May or June Finale
Every May and June 2026 TV season finale across broadcast, cable, and streaming, plus what's renewed, what just ended, and what to binge next.
Jeff Baskin · May 23, 2026 · 6 min
FeaturesThe Most Anticipated Movies of Late 2026, Ranked
From Nolan's The Odyssey to Avengers: Doomsday to Toy Story 5 — the movies worth getting excited about between June and December 2026.
Jeff Baskin · May 23, 2026 · 6 min
FeaturesWhat Happened to Mid-Budget Comedy?
The mid-budget R-rated comedy ruled the 2000s and early 2010s. Then it disappeared. Here's where it went, why, and what (if anything) is bringing it back.
Jeff Baskin · May 23, 2026 · 7 min
FeaturesWhat Happened to the Action Star?
Tom Cruise is the last action star in the classical mold. Here's what changed, why, and which next-generation actors might (or might not) replace him.
Jeff Baskin · May 23, 2026 · 8 min
FeaturesFriends, Three Decades Later: What Still Works (and What Doesn't)
Three decades after its premiere, Friends still tops streaming charts — what aged like wine and what aged like milk.
Jeff Baskin · May 8, 2026 · 11 min
FeaturesIf You Don't Know Keanu Reeves, Start with These 5 Films
From Bill & Ted to John Wick — five films that map Keanu Reeves's career, with where to stream each.
NextWatch Editorial · May 8, 2026 · 9 min
FeaturesSeinfeld, 35 Years on: Still the Best Sitcom Ever Made?
More than 35 years after its premiere, Seinfeld remains the show every other sitcom is measured against — a deep dive into why.
Jeff Baskin · May 8, 2026 · 14 min
FeaturesThe Sopranos at 27: Why It's Still the Foundation of Prestige TV
More than 27 years after it premiered, The Sopranos remains the show every other prestige drama is measured against. Here's why.
NextWatch Editorial · May 8, 2026 · 14 min
FeaturesThe Wire vs Breaking Bad: Settling the Greatest Show Debate
The two shows everyone names as the greatest of all time, compared head-to-head across eight categories that actually decide which one wins.
Jeff Baskin · May 8, 2026 · 14 min
FeaturesThe Lost Art of the Standalone Movie
Remember when movies didn't need a sequel? Here's why standalone films hit differently — and 10 great ones to watch tonight.
Jeff Baskin · Jun 18, 2025 · 4 min