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  1. reality tv
    A Vanderpump Rules Guide to The Valley’s MessTo understand the incestuous waters in which this spinoff swims, we must return to the source.
    By Bethy Squires
  2. it’s all connected
    Remembering What the Hell Happened on ManifestBecause “it’s all connected,” remember?
    By Maggie Fremont
  3. hue-ing order
    What’s the Best Way to Watch Randomized Heist Series Kaleidoscope?How the path you choose through Netflix’s eight-episode “watch in any order” series will color your experience.
    By Keith Phipps
  4. viewing guide
    The Best and Worst of Love, Death & Robots Volume 3Netflix’s experimental animated series is back, serving up its signature blend of sci-fi, horror, and comedy.
    By Scott Meslow
  5. viewing guide
    A Guide to the Pre-Ghibli Work of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao TakahataAnd where to stream them — if you can.
    By John Maher
  6. rules of engagement
    A Simple Guide to The Ultimatum’s Couples ConfusionDo you keep asking yourself, “Wait, who did she come here with?” and “Sorry, who is his girlfriend dating now?” Allow us to help.
    By Emily Palmer Heller
  7. viewing guide
    A Guide to the Anime Auteur Satoshi KonThe brilliant and bizarre works of the late filmmaker are streaming for free through April 10.
    By John Maher
  8. viewing guide
    So You Want to Watch That Drive to Survive Show Everyone’s Talking About …Formula 1 is as much a soap opera as a docuseries, and as with every good soap opera, new viewers can hop on anytime. Here’s what you need to know.
    By Sophie Brookover
  9. viewing guide
    One Hawkeye, Two Hawkeyes? Here’s What You Need to Know.Clint Barton is back in the new Disney+ series, and he’s not alone.
    By Brian Tallerico
  10. keeping up with the morgans
    The Life and Deaths of Dexter MorganWhat to remember about the serial killer with a code ahead of his return in Dexter: New Blood.
    By Brian Tallerico
  11. viewing guide
    What to Stream This July 4th WeekendWe have some thematically appropriate movie and TV suggestions for after the grill has been turned off and before the fireworks light up the sky.
    By Brian Tallerico
  12. viewing guide
    Meet Elite’s New Class, Nearly the Same As the Old ClassThe halls of Las Encinas will be full of familiar faces repeating their senior year, but there are some sure-to-be-dramatic new additions as well.
    By Maggie Fremont
  13. viewing guide
    Retracing Loki’s Journey Through the MCUThe new Disney+ series picks up with the villain turned antihero at a critical juncture in the timeline. Here’s what you need to remember.
    By Brian Tallerico
  14. viewing guide
    What to Know Before Venturing Into the Bizarre World of Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.The new stop-motion family sitcom starring one of comics’ most enduring punchlines is packed full of references to other Marvel concepts.
    By Oliver Sava
  15. viewing guide
    The Best and Worst of Love, Death & Robots Volume 2The new season of Netflix’s animated anthology series is significantly shorter than the first, but the hit rate is also much higher.
    By Scott Meslow
  16. viewing guide
    Prepare Yourself for Star Wars: The Bad BatchWhat to watch ahead of the new Disney+ animated series, which builds directly on The Clone Wars and other entries in this ever-expanding universe.
    By Brian Tallerico
  17. viewing guide
    Let’s Illuminate the Shadow and Bone UniverseGet ready to step into Netflix’s version of the Grishaverse — and if you just said, “What the hell’s a Grisha?” Congratulations, this is for you.
    By Maggie Fremont
  18. viewing guide
    Which 90 Day Fiancé Spinoffs Are Worth the Subscription?Six new series, six new ways to ensure your 90 Day journey never has to end.
    By Ashley Ray-Harris
  19. viewing guide
    What You Need to Know to Watch The Falcon and the Winter SoldierA refresher on where Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes have been, in both the comics and the MCU, and where they might be going in the new Disney+ series.
    By Brian Tallerico
  20. viewing guide
    Which NXIVM Docuseries Is Right for You?Fear not: Keith Raniere’s strange obsession with volleyball will show up regardless of which of these three docuseries you pick.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  21. viewing guide
    What the Hell Is Helstrom?Watching the new standalone Marvel adaptation doesn’t require deep, canonical knowledge of its comics source material, but it certainly doesn’t hurt.
    By Simon Abrams
  22. hello fellow wimps
    A Scaredy-Cat’s Guide to The Haunting of Bly ManorEndure the terror with the help of our episodic breakdown of all of this season’s jump scares, alarming dolls, and weird cracks in the wall.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  23. viewing guide
    Which TV Beard Is Right for You?There are many ways to choose which show to invest your time in, and basing it on facial hair is absolutely one of them.
    By Maggie Fremont
  24. swedish angst
    An Ingmar Bergman Movie for Every Quarantine MoodLoneliness, dread, descents into madness. Whatever your disposition, our Swedish king of isolation has a film for you.
    By Rachel Handler
  25. viewing guide
    A Short History of The Old Guard Comic UniverseAll the character backstories you need.
    By Oliver Sava
  26. viewing guide
    Need More Avatar: The Last Airbender? Try These Series.A chakra-based guide to the animated shows that extend Avatar’s thematic and emotional spirit into different worlds.
    By Eric Vilas-Boas
  27. viewing guide
    Which Twilight Zone Season-Two Episodes Are Worth Your Time?The new season of Jordan Peele’s revival series has a little something for everyone, depending on what you want out of your Twilight Zone.
    By Keith Phipps
  28. vulture guides
    So, Which Quibis Are Worth Your Time?Just because an episode is under 10 minutes doesn’t mean it’s time well spent.
    By Jen Chaney, Kathryn VanArendonk, and Genevieve Koski
  29. major keys
    A Guide to Locke & Key’s Magical KeysNetflix’s new adaptation of Joe Hill’s comic is driven by the discovery of a dozen enchanted keys, each with their own unique power. Let’s review.
    By Brian Tallerico
  30. viewing guide
    The 14 Best Star Trek Entries to Accompany PicardYou don’t need to have seen these Next Generation episodes and film to understand the new series, but they definitely enrich the experience.
    By Keith Phipps
  31. ho ho no!
    The Definitive Guide to 2019’s Deluge of New Christmas MoviesHere are the 92 films you absolutely must watch, on Hallmark, Lifetime, and more.
    By Rebecca Alter
  32. viewing guide
    From Masked Avengers to Space Squids: A Short History of the Watchmen UniverseA guide to the key players from the landmark graphic novel, and the impact they could have on HBO’s new “remix” series.
    By Keith Phipps
  33. viewing guide
    Here’s What to Watch and Stream This Labor DaySpend Labor Day with Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Regina Hall, and Jude Law.
    By Zoe Haylock
  34. viewing guide
    What to Watch and Stream This July Fourth WeekendYour movies and TV marathon ought to start here.
    By Hunter Harris
  35. viewing guide
    What to Watch and Stream This Thanksgiving WeekendYour TV marathon planning starts here.
    By Jen Chaney
  36. Titanic Is a Rom-Com If You Just Don’t Watch the Entire Second HalfA viewing guide.
    By Aude White
  37. streaming
    A Post-Viewing Guide to the World of Black MirrorHere’s what to talk about when you’re done watching.
    By Lindsey Weber