5 must-watch movies & TV shows streaming right now

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The Best Binge-Worthy Shows and Movies Streaming Right Now

If you're looking for some quality entertainment to fill your downtime, here are five must-watch movies and TV shows that are currently streaming on popular platforms like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney Plus, and more.

First up is "The Rip," a gritty crime thriller directed by Joe Carnahan. The movie follows two detectives, played by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, as they descend into the world of Miami's seedy underbelly to track down $20 million in stolen cash. Despite its familiar premise, the film comes alive thanks to the undeniable chemistry between its leads. You can stream "The Rip" now on Netflix.

Next is "The Running Man," a dark and stylish adaptation of Stephen King's 1982 novel by director Edgar Wright. Set in a dystopian future where capitalism has run amok, the movie follows a struggling actor (played by Glenn Powell) who gets caught up in a deadly game show that requires him to fight for his life against ruthless assassins. With its sharp satire and witty humor, "The Running Man" is a standout of the streaming season. You can watch it now on Paramount+.

For fans of British costume dramas, Netflix's adaptation of Agatha Christie's "The Mystery of the Seven Dials" is a must-watch. The show follows Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent (Mia Mckenna-Bruce) as she navigates the complex web of alliances and rivalries that surround her when a diplomat is poisoned at one of her parties. With its rich period setting and intriguing characters, this adaptation is sure to captivate fans of the genre. You can stream it now on Netflix.

HBO Max has got another winner in "Industry" Season 4, which follows a new crop of finance graduates as they navigate the cutthroat world of banking. The show's dark humor and sharp commentary on the current financial system make for compelling viewing, and its talented cast is sure to keep you hooked. You can watch it now on HBO Max.

Finally, there's "The Night Manager" Season 2, which picks up where the first season left off with Tom Hiddleston's Jonathan Pine infiltrating a ruthless arms dealer's organization. With its blend of espionage and action, this show is perfect for fans of spy thrillers. Just be sure to catch up on the first season before diving in – trust us, it's worth it! You can stream "The Night Manager" Season 2 now on Prime Video.

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idk why ppl r so obsessed with these old shows and movies πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ, like whats wrong w/ something new? i mean dont get me wrong, "The Rip" & "The Running Man" look lit but they cant hold a candle 2 some of the newer stuff out there... have u seen "Devil in the White City"? its on netflix rn and its literally mindblowing 🀯
 
I'm telling ya, these shows are like the perfect example of how our society is always chasing entertainment at all costs πŸ“Ί. I mean, we're talking about Netflix and HBO Max investing billions in original content, it's like they're trying to distract us from the real issues 😏. But seriously, can't we just have a balanced media landscape? πŸ€” Shouldn't we be getting more nuanced shows that tackle social issues, instead of just another mindless action flick or period drama? I'm not saying these shows are bad, but we need more representation and diversity in the types of content we're consuming. That's where the politicians come in – they should be regulating the streaming giants to make sure we're getting a more diverse range of shows 🀝. By the way, have you noticed how the streaming services are starting to take over our lives? It's like we're trapped in this never-ending loop of binge-watching πŸ“Ί.
 
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πŸ€” I'm still skeptical about this whole "binge-watching" trend πŸ“ΊοΈ. Like, can't we just take a break from screens every now and then? It feels like everyone's always on some kind of show or another... 🀯 Anyway, have you seen any of these shows? The Rip sounds pretty intense πŸŽ₯, but I'm not sure if it's worth the hype. And what's with all the remakes? Can't we come up with something new for once? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ
 
omg i just binged all of these shows in one sitting πŸ˜‚ "The Rip" is so intense i loved how it exposed the dark side of miami, and ben affleck's character was so brooding lol. "The Running Man" is like a dystopian fever dream but in a good way 🀯 edgar wright always knows how to make satire feel fresh again. i'm currently on season 2 of "Industry" and it's getting better and better, the writing is so sharp πŸ“
 
omg u guys 🀯 i just binge-watched "The Rip" on Netflix & it was SO GOOD πŸŽ₯ matt damon & ben affleck chemistry is REAL πŸ”₯ but what's with all these gritty crime thrillers tho? πŸ™„ can't we watch some feel good stuff for once? 🌞
 
OMG 🀯 just finished watching "The Rip" and I'm HOOKED! Matt Damon & Ben Affleck's chemistry is like butter for my soul πŸ˜πŸ‘€ The action scenes are on point too! πŸŽ₯πŸ’₯ Anyone else watch this? πŸ€”
 
I'm so over all these new shows coming out it's like they think we don't have anything better to watch than just another generic crime thriller πŸ™„. Like "The Rip" is a must-watch now? I mean I've seen like 10 of those already this year alone πŸ˜’. Can't we get something a little more original for once? And what's with all these remakes and reboots? "The Running Man"? Come on, that's just lazy πŸ™ƒ. Give me a break with the whole "dark and stylish" vibe - it's been done to death already πŸ’€.
 
I'm loving these new shows 🀩! "The Night Manager" Season 2 is so intense 😬, I couldn't stop watching until it ended. Tom Hiddleston is just amazing in this role - he's got that whole suave spy vibe down pat πŸ’Ό. And the plot twists? Mind blown πŸ’₯. But what really caught my attention was "The Running Man" on Paramount+ πŸ“Ί - Edgar Wright does a great job of blending satire and action, it's like nothing I've seen before! The commentary on our current capitalist system is so sharp and thought-provoking πŸ€”. Definitely worth a watch if you haven't checked it out yet πŸ‘.
 
I'm loving this time of year where we can just binge-watch all day long πŸ€©πŸ“Ί "The Rip" looks like an intense thriller with those two leads, I've heard great things about Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's chemistry. But what I'm really excited about is the period drama on Netflix - it's always a treat to see Agatha Christie's works brought to life in such detail πŸ•°οΈπŸ’ƒ "The Mystery of the Seven Dials" sounds like a juicy mystery with plenty of twists and turns. Anyone else caught up on that one yet? πŸ˜„
 
omg i just watched all of these and i am OBSESSED πŸ˜πŸ‘ "The Rip" is so intense and Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's chemistry is real πŸ”₯! I also loved "The Running Man" - Edgar Wright did an amazing job with the dark satire and humor πŸ’β€β™€οΈ. And can we talk about Agatha Christie's adaptation on Netflix? 🀩 Mia Mckenna-Bruce is so talented as Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent πŸ‘ . I'm also loving "Industry" Season 4 - it's like a mirror to our current financial system πŸ€‘. Tom Hiddleston in "The Night Manager" Season 2 though... 😍 he's just on another level πŸ’₯!
 
I'm so stoked to see all these awesome shows and movies coming out! 🀩 I mean, a gritty crime thriller with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck? πŸ€” That sounds like an absolute blast! And "The Running Man" with Edgar Wright at the helm is just pure genius - I love how it's got that dark and stylish vibe going on. πŸ’₯ Plus, who doesn't love a good satire every now and then? πŸ˜‚ The period drama vibes are coming through strong with "The Mystery of the Seven Dials", I'm totally here for some 1920s intrigue. πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ And can we talk about how talented the cast is in "Industry" Season 4 - it's like they're all meant to be banking badasses! πŸ’Έ The Night Manager is just another example of how Tom Hiddleston can bring a character to life, so exciting! I'm definitely adding all these to my watchlist ASAP. πŸ‘
 
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