There haven’t been many monumental releases in the theater this past month, but it’s been an exciting couple of weeks for streaming services. From limited series to long-awaited new seasons, let’s dive into what everyone is watching from the comfort of their own homes.
“Severance” — Apple TV Plus
This American science fiction psychological thriller series is directed by Dan Erickson and produced by Ben Stiller. The cast hosts an impressive list of Oscar and Emmy winners, including Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower and Tramell Tillman, to name a few.
“Severance” follows Mark Scout (played by Scott), an employee of a fictional corporation called Lumon Industries. Scout agrees to a “severance” program that separates his non-work memories from his work memories. In order to do this, a surgical procedure introduces a chip inside the employees’ brain — terrifying, I know. From then on, we watch how sinister the operation really is.
The show has been praised for its writing and performances. Be sure to watch out for spoilers, since season 2 just ended and it seems to be all anyone can talk about. According to Stiller, the show has already been renewed for another season, so if you like it, you won’t be left waiting for long.
“The White Lotus” — Max
“The White Lotus” is a drama series created, written and directed by Mike White. The show follows a group of people as they head to a resort, called the White Lotus, to unleash their worst impulses. It’s a social satire following the exploits of guests and employees of the resort chain, whose stay becomes affected by their various decisions.
With each passing day, a darker reality manifests out of these picture-perfect guests. There are so many stars in this cast, there’s bound to be a name you recognize — Jennifer Coolidge, Sydney Sweeney, Leo Woodall, Theo James and Aubrey Plaza are just a few. The show has won numerous Emmys for its performance. The final episode of season three is set to air on April 6, so you have some time to binge watch the first three seasons.
“Adolescence” — Netflix
This one-shot crime drama just hit Netflix on Mar. 13, and it’s already being called the best show of the year. “Adolescence” is a four-part limited series that stars Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller. Each episode is filmed in one continuous shot as Miller tries to make sense of his 13-year-old son Jamie Miller (played by Owen Cooper) son being accused of murder. The story unfolds in real time as both the family and detectives search for answers. This is the perfect show if you’re looking for something to finish over a weekend.
“Good American Family” — Hulu
Ellen Pompeo (of Grey’s Anatomy) is the main star in this new Hulu series. Directed by Liz Garbus, “Good American Family” is inspired by the true story of Natalia Grace — a child adoption that takes a mysterious turn. At first, the new family gets along perfectly, until the adoptive parents come to realize that their new daughter isn’t who they thought: dun dun duuun! You’ll have to tune in to learn more.
Maybe it’s the vibe for 2025, but we seem to be on a dystopian, psychological thriller run. If you needed more scenarios of what could possibly go wrong, you might want to start with one of these series.
