Between all the streaming services, network TV shows and movies available to watch, there is an almost endless amount of things to choose from. Let What to Watch help with The Watchlist.
The Watchlist is our selection of TV shows and movies that we love and believe you will too — everything on the list is available to stream right now.
Many of them may be new shows we can't get enough of, though we'll also include some hidden gems that we perhaps are discovering for the first time or new/classic movies that have just become available to watch at home.
We'll be updating our picks weekly, so be sure to stay up to date on what we are into. But for right now, here are the TV shows and movies on our Watchlist that we are loving right now.
Interview with the Vampire season 2 (AMC/AMC Plus)
With the season finale coming up this Sunday, I want to talk about last week's episode of Interview with the Vampire season 2, "I Could Not Prevent It." Sam Reid delivered a masterful performance as Lestat as his fledglings, Louis (Jacob Anderson) and Claudia (Delainey Hayles) were put on trial for their crimes. Leading the trial is Ben Daniels as Santiago, hamming up the stage with gusto. It's an absolute masterclass of an episode with dazzling performances; if this is the penultimate episode of the season, I can't imagine what's coming up in the June 30 season finale. — Sarabeth Pollock
The Bear season 3 (Hulu)
I was late to the game on The Bear, but once I started watching it didn't take me long to get hooked on it like everyone else thanks to its brilliant writing, acting and directing depicting all the chaos that goes into running a restaurant and being a member of the Berzatto family. But there are also truly touching and beautiful moments they share as well that makes you care for all of these characters. Working my way through The Bear season 3 now and the craft is no less stunning. Everything may be loud and chaotic on screen, but watching the show sucks you in, to the point where everything else just fades around you. — Michael Balderston
A Greek Recipe for Romance (Hallmark Channel/Peacock)
The final movie in the Passport to Love 2024 event on Hallmark Channel, A Greek Recipe for Romance whisked viewers to Greece for a culinary adventure. One of my favorite genres of Hallmark movies involves beautiful destinations that become characters. Greece was a character in the movie and it was easy to sit back and become engrossed in the story of a woman who travels to Greece for inspiration and ends up opening a restaurant with a Greek chef with a complicated relationship with his family. — Sarabeth Pollock
House of the Dragon season 2 (HBO/Max)
I was so excited about the premiere of House of the Dragon season 2 that I made time on my vacation to make sure I watched the season premiere to make sure I didn't have to worry about spoilers. The first two episodes are definitely setting the board before all out war breaks out (which could come as early as this week based on the episode 3 preview), but there has still been plenty to whet the appetite as the Game of Thrones prequel is starting to truly find its legs. — Michael Balderston
Ren Faire (Max)
I've said before that I'm a huge fan of documentaries, and HBO's Ren Faire is the sweet spot between documentary and great entertainment. "King" George Coulam runs the famed Texas Renaissance Festival and he's looking for a successor. As he considers the next phase of his life, he finds himself looking for love (yes, we get to watch him go on a date) and carefully monitoring his business affairs ahead of making a decision. The docuseries is at times so unbelievable you'd think it was scripted but it's not, and that's what makes it so great. — Sarabeth Pollock
Hit Man (Netflix)
I am a Richard Linklater disciple. Just about everything he does delights me, so no surprise I am a big fan of his latest movie that just landed on Netflix last week, Hit Man. In addition to directing, Linklater co-wrote the script with his star, Glen Powell, to tell this loosely inspired story about Gary Johnson, a college professor who moonlights as a fake hitman who the police use to set up sting operations. Of course, things get complicated when love enters the picture in the person of Adria Arjona. Powell gives one of his best performances and has excellent chemistry with Arjona, while the script is top notch. It instantly shot up to the top of my favorite movies I've seen so far this year. — Michael Balderston
Love Island USA season 6 (Peacock)
My summer guilty pleasure is back, and Love Island USA season 6 is just as satisfying to watch. Right away, this year’s cast has locked in and allowed things to play out where I wasn’t constantly questioning if the drama occurring was being manufactured. I also appreciate that so far, none of the couples appear to be forcing chemistry (although, I was worried about Serena and Kordell for a minute). Additionally, kudos to Ariana Madix for doing a fantastic job as the host. — Terrell Smith
The Boys season 4 (Prime Video)
Prime Video's superhero satire returned with all the irreverence long-time fans of the show could want with The Boys season 4. Admittedly it took a few minutes to get entirely back up to speed after a two-year hiatus (thats what the season recaps are for), but it took no time at all to get in a groove with the' titular group of supe fighters and their pursuit to stop Homelander (Anthony Starr) and Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit). Even as the show gets closer to depicting the real world, the satire and fantastical violence remain its calling card, making it the fun watch that it has always been. — Michael Balderston
The Acolyte (Disney Plus)
How nice it is to not have to worry about a Skywalker or Star Wars character that we have become so familiar with pop up in the new Disney Plus series The Acolyte. The simple fact that this story is set during a completely different era before the Skywalker saga even begins allows us to explore this galaxy far, far away with fresh eyes. The most recent episode delivered some incredible fight sequences that would certainly have any long-time fan smiling from ear-to-ear and set up an interesting dilemma as the show heads into its home stretch. — Michael Balderston
Clipped (Hulu)
Clipped episode 3 saw the fallout of the Donald Sterling (Ed O'Neill) audio, and I couldn't stop watching the trainwreck that unfolded. All the main players scrambled to figure out what to do next, sans Donald who pretended everything was business as usual. For a man whose professional world was crumbling all around him, he didn't seem to care. Along the same lines, V (Cleopatra Coleman) was relatively oblivious to the firestorm she initiated in releasing the tape. I just kept thinking, poor Doc (Laurence Fishburn), as he was stuck having to play de facto PR and coach. — Terrell Smith
Your Honor (Netflix)
When Your Honor ran on Showtime, I admittedly glossed over it despite the great talent of Bryan Cranston leading the way. I wasn’t sure I could see Cranston onscreen again, skirting around the law all for the sake of family. Consider me still scarred by the award-winning Breaking Bad. With all that being said, I’ll gladly admit that I was wrong to overlook Your Honor as it feels fresh and exciting to watch. You can now stream it on Netflix.
The Great American Baking Show season 2 (The Roku Channel)
My fiance introduced me to the joys of Bake Off, and it has become a must-watch whenever it is on. While we have to wait until the fall for The Great British Baking Show, The Great American Baking Show is now here for our enjoyment. Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith once again serve as judges on the American version, which also takes place in the iconic white tent, giving the show the same wholesome feel as the original. And of course, the baked treats created by the contestants are enough to make your mouth water. All six episodes are available to watch right now, but we're spreading them out to make them last longer. — Michael Balderston
The Kardashians season 5 (Hulu)
Ok, so once again I checked in with The Kardashians season 5 and in this week's episode, fans get to see the birth of Kourtney and Travis' baby, Rocky. We also see Kylie break down in tears over the awful comments people make about her looks, Khloé goes in search of a baby goat and Kim visits five studios in one day to pitch her movie. It's literally a lot. I'm always fascinated seeing how this family manages to get things done. Watching Kim shop her movie to five studios and have an offer by the end of the day in time to have dinner to celebrate the news with her girlfriends makes me think this shouldn't be called reality television anymore. However, it's still entertaining. By the end of the episode, fans are introduced to the newest member of the family, Baby Rocky.
America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (Netflix)
If you've ever wondered what life is like for a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, look no further than the latest Netflix docuseries, America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Watch as rookies and veterans compete for 36 spots in the 2023-2024 DCC roster. The series offers a fascinating look inside the organization, with current and past members auditioning for a spot in the ultra-exclusive training camp and, ultimately, a spot on the roster. It's an unflinching look at how decisions are made from choosing who makes it to camp to whose dreams are crushed. That sounds brutal, but it's true. Making the team means everything to these women, and even if they make it, it's a lot of hard work.
