The Best Shows and Movies to Watch Right Now

You like watching good TV? That's so funny — we also like watching good TV! What are the odds? If you don't want to waste your precious viewing time scrolling through every streamer's library until you fall asleep, let us guide you directly to the good stuff. This recommendations roundup is divided into four sections: First, we've got everything you need to know about what's premiering on streaming this month. Then we've got our picks for the best shows of the year so far, as well as the shows we're looking forward to in the coming months. Next, check out our recommendations for the best shows and movies to watch by streaming service, and finally, we've got a selection of picks for the best shows in all your favorite genres.

Looking for a breezy rom-com to sweep you off your feet? A fantasy show that will allow you to escape? A lavish historical drama to whisk you away to another time altogether? The comprehensive lists below feature a bit of everything to help keep you entertained.

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Last updated: Aug. 4

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Amazon Prime Video's Best New Shows and Movies in August

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HBO and HBO Max's Best New Shows and Movies in August

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Hulu's Best New Shows and Movies in August

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THE BEST SHOWS OF 2022

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THE BEST SHOWS AND MOVIES TO WATCH BY STREAMING SERVICE

The Best TV Shows on Netflix Right Now

It's not all Stranger Things (but Stranger Things is on here).

The Best Movies on Netflix Right Now

From wildly expensive action flicks to charmingly low-budget Hallmark-style rom-coms, the gang's all here.

The Best TV Shows on Amazon Prime Video Right Now

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The Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now

You don't have to pay (extra) money to watch a good movie on Amazon.

The Best TV Shows on HBO Max Right Now

It's not just Succession!

The Best Movies on HBO Max Right Now

HBO Max has one of the most impressive movie libraries on streaming. It's like Beauty and the Beast-library good.

The Best TV Shows on Hulu Right Now

The FX library really gives Hulu an extra kick.

The Best Movies on Hulu Right Now

Hulu is a great destination for movies that you wouldn't hear about otherwise.

The Best TV Shows on Disney+ Right Now

Marvel shows are just the beginning. Disney+ also has singing teens.

The Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now

The streaming platform with all your childhood favorites is starting to look a little less PG.

The Best TV Shows on Peacock Right Now

The streamer that hosts Yellowstone also has some fun under-the-radar comedies.

The Best Movies on Peacock Right Now

The NBCUniversal catalog goes deep.

The Best TV Shows and Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now

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THE BEST SHOWS AND MOVIES TO WATCH BY GENRE

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The Wildest Reality Dating Shows to Watch Right Now

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The Best Supernatural Shows to Watch Right Now

Some of these shows are scary and full of things that go bump in the night, some are funny, and many are full of hunky teenagers who are also werewolves.

The Best Sci-Fi Shows to Watch Right Now

Get into these shows about future societies, clones, robots with feelings, galaxies far, far away, and even immortality.

The Best Fantasy Shows to Watch Right Now

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The Best Horror Shows to Watch Right Now

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The Best Murder Mysteries and Crime Dramas to Watch Right Now

Whether you love a good crime drama or murder mystery because you want to see bad guys get caught or you just want to get tips on how to pull off your own lawless act, TV is full of them. 

The Best Cop Shows to Watch Right Now

The police drama started off as a staple of television because of its relative simplicity: People doing their job solving crimes. But cop shows are a lot more complicated now.

Essential Shows and Documentaries to Learn About Police Brutality and Racial Justice

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The Best Korean Romance Dramas to Watch Right Now   

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