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.
Shōgun (FX/Hulu)
American Horror Story: Delicate (FX/Hulu)
The season finale of American Horror Story: Delicate aired this week, so if you've been waiting to binge the whole season, now's your chance. The finale might be the best episode of the whole season, and it's once again due to Kim Kardashian's bold performance in a role that was created specifically for her. The season has been interesting, but the season finale delivers the thrills and chills I was hoping for. — Sarabeth Pollock
Monkey Man (digital on-demand)
Dev Patel may be best known for his roles in movies like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion, but he proves himself as a bonafide action star and action director in Monkey Man. The story of a young man in India out for revenge against the powerful and corrupt individuals that rampaged his village as a child, Monkey Man has plenty of stellar fight scenes and a frenetic pace that will keep you entertained. — Michael Balderston
The X Files (Hulu)
I started watching the first season of The X Files. It has been forever and a day since I've seen the early episodes of the season and it was fun to see what I remembered and what I'd forgotten in the series about a pair of FBI agents investigating supernatural and paranormal phenomena. Seeing a very young David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in action is interesting, too, because there was a lot of tension on the set when they filmed the series but they're great friends now. It makes me wonder what would have been different if the tension hadn't been there in the early days. — Sarabeth Pollock
Fallout (Prime Video)
I never played the video game that Prime Video's new series Fallout is based on, but that did not prevent me from enjoying the series. This post-apocalyptic scenario follows three characters — Lucy (Ella Purnell), Maximus (Aaron Moten) and the Ghoul (Walton Goggins) — as they navigate the dangers of a hellish landscape in search of a single man. I honestly enjoyed the sense of fun the series had, even in its dystopian setting, that others like it (i.e., The Last of Us) didn't have as much of. — Michael Balderston
Franklin (Apple TV Plus)
History lovers have got to be loving Apple TV Plus recently. After Masters of the Air about World War 2 fighter pilots and Manhunt chronicling the search for John Wilkes Booth after Lincoln's assassination, Franklin takes on another key historical figure, Benjamin Franklin. Michael Douglas is great as Franklin and there's plenty of political intrigue in the series to ramp up the drama (even if we know how this all plays out in the end.) — Michael Balderston
Steve! (martin) A Documentary in 2 Parts (Apple TV Plus)
Steve Martin is still one of the biggest stars in the world thanks to his show Only Murders in the Building, however, there's a whole portion of his life and career that even mega fans like me aren't as familiar with. One reason is because we weren't around for his stand up career, which he stopped at 30 despite being the biggest act in the world, and also his private nature. But Steve! (martin) A Documentary in 2 Parts give us unprecedented access to Martin and his career. The first half, "Then," focuses specifically on his stand up career, which is fascinating how he came up with his unique style; but the true highlight is the "Now" section, focusing on how he found his happiest self, personally and with his career, even as he is in his 70s. For anyone who's loved a Steve Martin project, this is well worth the watch. — Michael Balderston
Ripley (Netflix)
Steven Zaillian's Ripley is the latest adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's celebrated thriller, The Talented Mr. Ripley. This new Netflix series is a slow-burn, intense study of our unlikeable lead, and a vastly different visual take on the story many know from Anthony Minghella's 1999 movie adaptation.
Zaillian's eight-episode series immerses us in the life of Tom Ripley (played by the eminently watchable Andrew Scott), a small-time conman who is just scraping by in New York City… until a wealthy businessman hires him to bring his son back from his life of luxury in Italy, a job that spirals out into a life of lies, fraud, and murder.
Presented in striking black and white, Ripley is a striking, film noir take on the well-known tale, and one you should start streaming ASAP. — Martin Shore
A Gentleman in Moscow (Paramount Plus)
Amor Towels' A Gentleman in Moscow is probably my favorite book, so there was nervous excitement when I heard they were making a TV show, which turned into a bit of dread when the trailer for the show did little to impress me. But so far I can say my worries have been eased. Ewan McGregor is great as Count Alexander Rostov, a Russian aristocrat sentenced to house arrest in a Moscow hotel after communism has taken over the country, making you quickly feel for this man forced out of place in his home country. Knowing the rich story that is to come makes me excited to see it play out on screen. — Michael Balderston
Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard (Bravo/Peacock)
Summer House: Martha's Vineyard season 2 finally saw the big reveal that Jasmine is pregnant, and it was fun to watch. While most of her castmates, sans Amir, had an inkling that she was carrying a child, none of them knew how far along she was. Jasmine shared that she was in her second trimester and that she's been sucking in her stomach the entire time she's been on vacation. When she demonstrated her party trick, I couldn't help but be stunned. On another note, I'm actually looking forward to seeing the significant others show up in the next episode as I have a hunch some drama may ensue. — Terrell Smith
Law & Order: SVU (NBC/Peacock)
Law & Order: SVU season 25 marks a momentous occasion for the series, and after two and a half decades on TV, I can say the police procedural is still one of my favorites. In the episode that aired on April 18, viewers finally got to see what happened with Maddie's (Allison Elaine) case, and it was definitely full of twists and turns.
Additionally, I have to mention that Olivia (Mariska Hargitay) continues to be one of the best fictional cops on screen, and I’m enjoying the infusion of new detectives in the SVU squad room lately. Now if only she could finally get together with Elliot (Christopher Meloni). — Terrell Smith
Conan O'Brien Must Go (Max)
It has been nearly three years since Conan O’Brien said goodbye to late-night TV, which means the only content we’ve had from the comedian is his weekly podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend (which is great and I listen to religiously). But it’s exciting to see O’Brien back on TV with his new Max original series, Conan O’Brien Must Go. The travel series sees O’Brien take his unique sense of humor on the road, and the results are spectacular, as he spends time in Norway, Thailand, Argentina and Ireland. Welcome back Conan, you’ve been missed from our screens. — Michael Balderston
90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After (TLC/Max)
I've been binging 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After season 8 the past week and can't stop watching it. I haven't watched the series closely, so there are a few couples I'm familiar with and lots of new faces. The drama continues to unfold for Gino and Jasmine and I'm eager to catch up so I can follow along as new episodes air in the future. It's interesting to watch because I know from social media that some of the couples are no longer together and this is the season when things started to fall apart. — Sarabeth Pollock
X-Men '97 (Disney Plus)
I grew up watching the original animated X-Men series, but to be honest I wasn't that excited about the continuation of it with Disney Plus' X-Men '97, having grown a bit weary of all the superhero content and thinking my time enjoying an animated show about the Marvel heroes had passed. But nostalgia once again proved to be a powerful element, as watching the iconic intro X-Men '97 kept from the original (complete with the awesome theme song) immediately had me smiling from ear to ear. And the major twists at the end of each of the first two episodes has me locked in to exploring this series more. — Michael Balderston
9-1-1 (ABC/Hulu)
The 9-1-1 season 7 premiere delivered on all fronts. After leaving Fox for ABC, fans wondered whether the first responder procedural would be able to live up to expectations. It did. It was the little things that I appreciated most, including new camera angles, changes in how the story was told and lots of little tongue-in-cheek Easter eggs designed to give longtime fans something to smile about. There's no question in my mind that 9-1-1 will thrive in its new home on ABC, and now that the first installment of the three-part season premiere has aired I'm looking forward to seeing what's coming next. — Sarabeth Pollock
Station 19 (ABC/Hulu)
It’s sad to know that Station 19 season 7 is the show's final run. I've grown attached to the firefighters who leave it all on the line in this Shonda Rhimes world. In the season premiere, as Jack Gibson's (Grey Damon) life hangs in the balance it was hard to hang on the edge of your seat thinking Rhimes is going to kill a fan-favorite character like she's known to do on Grey's Anatomy. Thankfully, Gibson survives but he's still looking at a major shift moving forward (I at least won't spoil that here). — Terrell Smith
Elsbeth (CBS/Paramount Plus)
The first thing you'll notice about Elsbeth is it's not a mystery series. It starts with the murder and it doesn't hold back on the details. The real story is about Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston) trying to figure out what happened. Elsbeth, a respected lawyer, is working as a consultant for the NYPD following a series of wrongful arrests. While they don't want her around, they quickly come to appreciate her insight on a high profile murder case. We've only seen one episode so far (the show returns in early April after March Madness ends) but the series premiere is so good it's worth watching over and over again. The series premiere also features a True Blood reunion as Stephen Moyer guest stars. — Sarabeth Pollock
Abbott Elementary (ABC/Hulu)
There probably wasn’t a broadcast show I was more excited for to come back after the 2023 Hollywood strikes than Abbott Elementary, and the Emmy-winning sitcom has not disappointed in its first few weeks back. From a great gimmick to explain the long gap to cameos from not one but three Philadelphia Eagles, the show has pulled out all the stops and remains one of the best on TV. — Michael Balderston
