I was scrolling through r/okbuddycinephile the other day and saw this hilarious question: “Movies that would be solved if the protagonist just got laid?” It was posted with a still from Black Swan, and honestly, the responses were intense. The thread quickly turned into a chaotic, but funny, debate.
As a total movie and TV buff, I’m always looking for what’s worth my time, and Ebaster’s weekly guides are a lifesaver! They break down the best stuff on all the big streaming services – Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and now Paramount+ – and this week’s picks look really good. They’ve highlighted five shows, both classic and brand new, that I’m already planning to binge-watch all week long!
Like many superhero movies, this one will likely be quickly forgotten. However, it was an important film for Sydney Sweeney, giving her a significant role as Julia Cornwall.
Luckily, some truly iconic movies are considered off-limits to remakes. Films like The Godfather, Back to the Future, Jaws, and Citizen Kane are so beloved that any attempt to recreate them would likely cause a public outcry. Interestingly, one of Hugh Jackman’s personal favorites is among these untouchable classics, but he jokingly suggests that maybe a remake could work if he were cast in the lead role.
The Disney+ show Percy Jackson launched in December 2023 and quickly became very popular. According to Luminate Streaming Viewership data, it was the most-watched original season on the platform that wasn’t part of the Star Wars or Marvel franchises.
The show first came out in 2021, and its second season was released in late 2024. The final episode aired on January 17, 2025, exactly one year ago. Now, without a new season available, Silo has unexpectedly returned to the top charts on Apple TV, according to FlixPatrol.
Variety reports that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s board has decided to dissolve the organization.
The movie The Substance is currently the No. 10 most popular movie on Paramount+ worldwide, according to data from FlixPatrol. It’s been gaining traction globally over the past week, reaching as high as No. 2 in countries like Italy, Switzerland, and Austria. Released in 2024, the film—written and directed by Coralie Fargeat—received strong positive reviews, earning an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and being designated “Certified Fresh.”
The new Power Rangers series on Disney+ isn’t just breaking away from using footage from the original Japanese show for action sequences like the battles with the giant robots. It also has the chance to address a problem that’s bothered fans for years: making the Rangers feel like real people when they’re not fighting. For a long time, the show has had trouble making the characters relatable and genuine in calmer, more personal scenes.
Starting the first week of January 2026, Ebaster is recommending the top shows currently available for binge-watching on popular streaming services like Prime Video, HBO Max, and Paramount+. These five series provide options for every Netflix user, whether you want to watch something quickly or settle in for a longer viewing experience.