Every week, our TV and film experts list the top ten streaming options for you to add to your queues. We don’t focus solely on reviews or accumulated streaming clicks (although we have scoured the streaming site charts), but rather on the choices that are actually worth paying attention to in the turbulent sea of ​​content. After all, there is a lot out there and your time is valuable.

10. gladiator – Universal movie streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime

Ridley Scott’s original film starring Russell Crowe promises “entertainment” as the sequel (starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington) hits theaters. This first film doesn’t offer nearly as much spectacle as the new film, which promises water fights, but it’s still worth watching at home with popcorn in the microwave before heading out to watch the sandal-clad battles of the next generation.

9. My old ass – Prime Video/Amazon Movie

Aubrey Plaza, man. She played the uncomfortable, long game and it suddenly paid off in the last few years. This film embellishes the coming-of-age premise as Plaza’s 39-year-old Elliott visits her 18-year-old self (Maisy Stella) to stave off future regrets, as if The TerminatorKyle Reese was sent back in time to collect mushrooms and tell Sarah Connor to ditch the 1980s hairstyle earlier in life. Not quite? Let me offer this poor analogy and then enjoy this more nuanced analysis.

8. Dune: Prophecy – HBO series streaming on Max

Would you like to see Paul Atreides ride a sandworm? Get out of here with that. Seriously, this series takes place about 10,000 years before Denis Villeneuve’s blockbuster films hit the scene and before Duncan Idaho was way too handsome to walk around Arrakis. This recently launched series details how the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood will show audiences a new side of Frank Herbert’s epic idea. Dune: Prophecy follows that Sisterhood of Dune Book written by Brian Herbert (son of Frank) and Kevin J. Anderson that details how a war destroyed technology as this civilization knew it, allowing world building to begin anew.

7. lioness – Paramount+ series

Zoe Saldana and Taylor Sheridan both do double duty this week, and here their powers add up to one of the more unique Sheridanverse series, with the prolific Paramount+ king proving he’s no mere cowboy. Genesis Rodriguez is this season’s breakout star, and her role as part of the Marine Corps’ real-life, all-female Lioness program has led to casting The night agentis the third season on Netflix.

6. silo – Apple TV+ series

Let the domination of Rebecca Ferguson begin. It’s no coincidence that a former mayor saw hope in Juliette that went beyond the ability to be a mechanical genius. However, it is these skills that Hugh Howey’s most famous protagonist must use if she wants to survive. Graham Yosts (Justified, Band of brothers) The latest series is set to run for four seasons, and Steve Zahn has joined the cast as the infamous character. With this in mind, the Order warned that a failed purification would lead to “war,” and so far the residents of Juliette’s home base are well on their way to achieving that goal.

5. Arcane: League of Legends – Netflix series

Are you ready to get your steampunk on? Gamers and cosplayers have been hosting watch parties while they’ve been busy bingeing spy shows, and now is the time to branch out because there are so many worlds for every TV viewer. This is also Ella Purnell’s second successful video game TV series, starring Hailee Steinfeld as the sisters fight as rivals in a technology-driven war between the twin cities of Piltover and Zaun. Stunning animations (even if you’re not normally a fan of animations) and an exciting story will captivate you.

4. Emilia Perez – Netflix film

This electrifying film offers Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana and Karla Sofia Gascón the rarest of shows. Did you hear that it’s also a musical? Don’t be afraid of this label, even though this fear is probably why this label hasn’t featured too prominently in advertising. The drama story comes from author Jacques Audiard and revolves around a cartel leader who fakes his own death and turns out to be a woman, Emilia Pérez. Gomez portrays Emilia’s wife Jessi, and this film will have long legs. So if you want to know what the ongoing chatter is about, you can read it on Netflix.

3. Cross – Prime Video/Amazon series

There’s more than enough room for rotating dad TV anthems on Prime Video/Amazon, and Aldis Hodge has joined that club as DC’s unparalleled forensic psychologist Alex Cross. However, this version of the James Patterson character does not follow the specific beats of any particular book, and the author has given his blessing. Amazon also has so much faith in this series that it renewed the series for a second season months before its launch. Not by chance, Reacher is still months away from its third season and has also received a fourth season renewal. Dads are strong TV watchers.

2. Countryman – Paramount+ series

Off the hook? Taylor Sheridan isn’t exactly puritanical, but the series premiere of the show starring Billy Bob Thornton immediately revealed a bawdy streak (courtesy of Michelle Randolph). The lead actor’s world-weariness is deeply rooted in his character Tommy Norton, and I don’t think Michael Pena or Emilio Rivera got enough credit for their trash-talking cookout. During this season, Jon Hamm, Demi Moore and Ali Larter will help shape Tommy’s personal and professional life, and they succeed messy.

1. Cobra Kai – Netflix series

How on earth are we somehow staring at the last five episodes and how exactly does a particular character always manage to do the cigar and hot tub thing? The final moments of the recent release brought the series to its darkest point, but as it is generally a life-affirming series, hopefully that mood will calm down. Meanwhile, the global Sekai Taikai tournament still needs to be resolved, and ideally Robby and Tory can stop “defining the relationship” while physical battles continue. Focus, people.