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Surely, nobody will yell at me for not really liking the #StrangerThings5finale right? I didn't hate it, I liked parts of it, but overall it I was deeply underwhelmed.

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January 3, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Fringe is finally streaming. All five seasons are on Hulu.

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One of the Greatest Sci-Fi Shows of the 21st Century Is Finally on Streaming — and It’s Worth the Binge
All five seasons of Fringe are finally streaming on Hulu, and it's the perfect time to binge all 100 episodes.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Happy Valley remains one of the best police dramas, with one of the best performances, I've ever seen.

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This Gritty 10/10 Police Drama Is One of the Most Addictive Binges on TV
If you're looking for your next TV crime drama, Happy Valley is one of the all-time greats.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Here's my Best Games of 2025 list. What a great year for video games. What was your favorite?

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The Best Video Games Of 2025: It's A 5-Way Tie For Game Of The Year
From imaginative platformers to puzzle games to wildly inventive multiplayer titles, these are the five best video games of 2025.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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I liked Season 4 of #TheWitcher more than I expected, though it gets off to a very rough start. Here's my review:

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‘The Witcher’ Season 4 Review: The Good, The Bad And The Rats
'The Witcher' returns to Netflix with a new Geralt of Rivia in a mixed fourth season.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Some great movies coming to Netflix this month:

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20 Great Movies Hitting Netflix In November 2025
Wondering what to watch on Netflix this month? November 2025 brings an eclectic mix of fan-favorites and critical darlings — everything from Back to the Future and King Richard to David Fincher’s Zodi...
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November 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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"I cried through the entire thing. It made me want to be a better man."

"Paddington 2 is incredible..."

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Paddington 2 With A Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score Just Landed On Netflix
Paddington 2 is a genuine masterpiece with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and now you can watch it on Netflix.
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November 1, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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My latest video is all about #BootsNetflix and why it's terrific and the Pentagon is hilariously wrong when it calls the show "woke garbage."

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Why Netflix's Gay Marine Coming-Of-Age Show BOOTS Isn't "Woke Garbage"
YouTube video by Erik Kain
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October 26, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Some cool stuff out this week. What are you watching these days?

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What To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And More
Everything new to stream this weekend on all your favorite streaming services from Netflix to Apple TV to Hulu and more.
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October 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Watching anything good lately?

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What To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And More
Everything new to stream this weekend on all your favorite streaming services from Netflix to Apple TV to Hulu and more.
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October 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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I had a little fun with my latest Walking Dead review. A man has to vent!

‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ Just Killed Off One Of The Best Characters Ever, And This One Stings via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/erikka...
‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ Just Killed Off One Of The Best Characters Ever, And This One Stings
Whatever will we do now that Cooper is dead?
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September 29, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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Some really great shows and movies out this weekend. What are you watching? Any recommendations? Here's my weekend streaming guide:

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What To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And More
Everything new to stream this weekend on all your favorite streaming services from Netflix to Apple TV to Hulu and more.
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September 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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The Lowdown, Sterlin Harko's new crime dramedy starring Ethan Hawley, is really good so far. Fans of Reservation Dogs, the Coen Brothers and neo-noir take note.

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TV’s Best New Show Just Landed With A Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score
Ethan Hawke leads a terrific cast in FX and Hulu's brilliant new crime thriller, The Lowdown.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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The more I think about Alien: Earth, the more ridiculous it gets. It's Temu Westworld. It's all of modern writing's worst, laziest BS combined. #alienearthfx

Alien: Earth’s Finale Was Another Crushing Disappointment, Far Worse Than We Expected via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/erikka...
Alien: Earth’s Finale Was Another Crushing Disappointment, Far Worse Than We Expected
Alien: Earth ends its first season with a whimper, not a bang.
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September 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Against my better judgment, I'm really excited about The Mandalorian and Grogu and I thought the trailer looked like a lot of fun.

9 Key Details From ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Teaser Trailer via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/erikka...
9 Key Details From ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Teaser Trailer
All the Easter Eggs and other crucial details you may have missed in the trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first Star Wars movie since 2019.
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September 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Watching anything good these days? Here's my friendly neighborhood streaming guide for this last weekend of summer:

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What To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And More
Everything new to stream this weekend on all your favorite streaming services from Netflix to Apple TV to Hulu and more.
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September 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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I think Liam Hemsworth will be fine as Geralt. I'm much more worried about the dreadful writing and bizarre changes to the source material. #TheWitcher

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‘The Witcher’ Season 4 Gets First Trailer With Liam Hemsworth And An October Release Date
Toss a coin to your new Witcher. Here's your first look at Liam Hemsworth as he takes over for Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia.
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September 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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A ton of stuff out this weekend, including a new Spike Lee movie, more Walking Dead and a sequel to The Office. What are you watching?

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What To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And More
Everything new to stream this weekend on all your favorite streaming services from Netflix to Apple TV to Hulu and more.
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September 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Watching a bunch of lazy, stupid people get killed on a spaceship should be more fun than this. #AlienEarth

‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 5 Should Have Been The Season’s Best, But Instead It Was Unbearably Stupid via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/erikka...
‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 5 Should Have Been The Season’s Best, But Instead It Was Unbearably Stupid
What ought to have been Alien: Earth's best, most exciting episode was mostly just a series of stupid decisions and unbearable characters in a flimsy pantomime of the original film.
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September 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Very few shows are as consistently great as Slow Horses. Just three weeks until it returns for season 5!

‘Slow Horses’ Gets A Terrific Season 5 Trailer Ahead Of Premiere via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/erikka...
‘Slow Horses’ Gets A Terrific Season 5 Trailer Ahead Of Premiere
The gang is at it again in this exciting Slow Horses Season 5 trailer.
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September 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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I really wish Gunn would pass the writing and directing torch for this sequel. But at least they're not taking five years between movies.

‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man Of Tomorrow’ Gets A Surprising Release Date via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/erikka...
‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man Of Tomorrow’ Gets A Surprising Release Date
Superman returns much sooner than expected.
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September 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Season 1 of The Office spinoff, The Paper. Here's my review.

‘The Paper’ Review: A Worthy Successor To ‘The Office’ That’s Surprisingly Funny And Charming via @forbes #ThePaper www.forbes.com/sites/erikka...
‘The Paper’ Review: A Worthy Successor To ‘The Office’ That’s Surprisingly Funny And Charming
The Paper is an endearing follow-up to the smash hit sitcom The Office, with a charming cast of characters and a splash of optimism.
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September 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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#WednesdaySeason2 Part 2 is a lot of fun, including one of the best episodes the show has given us so far. Here's my review.

‘Wednesday’ Season 2, Part 2 Review: Big Revelations For The Addams Family And A Season 3 Setup via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/erikka...
‘Wednesday’ Season 2, Part 2 Review: Big Revelations For The Addams Family And A Season 3 Setup
Jenna Ortega shines in the second half of 'Wednesday' Season 2.
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September 3, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Some thoughts on #PeacemakerSeason2 and the ways it works and the ways it doesn't.

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The Biggest Problems With Peacemaker Season 2 (So Far)
YouTube video by Erik Kain
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August 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Here's your friendly neighborhood streaming guide. What are you watching these days? Anything worth checking out?

What To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV An... via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/erikka...
What To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And More
Everything new to stream this weekend on all your favorite streaming services from Netflix to Apple TV to Hulu and more.
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August 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM