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Superstar entertainer Alyssa Edwards is generally accepted as an iconic gift sent down from Gay Heaven, but getting to a place of mutual adoration might've taken her *RuPaul's Drag Race* season 5 sisters on a trip to hell and back.

Franchise legends Edwards and crowned queen Jinkx Monsoon stopped by the latest episode of *EW's BINGE* podcast to click-clack down memory lane for an adoring recap of their time on the Emmy-winning reality competition series, with the latter recalling a hilarious moment between Edwards and fellow contestant Alaska that wasn't captured on camera.

"I think Detox, Coco, and Roxxxy were all filming their confessionals, so we had this rare moment where we were unsupervised," Monsoon tells *BINGE* hosts Joey Nolfi and Jillian Sederholm. "We were sitting eating dinner together, and it was almost midnight. Alyssa asks Alaska, 'What did you first think of me the first time you met me? Now we're good friends, but, like, what was your first thought?' And Alaska looked her dead in the eyes and said, 'I thought you were the devil.'"

The pair erupts in laughter while remembering the exchange, which Edwards clearly found amusing: "I looked at that lady and said, 'Now, girl, I go to church and I pray, and *that's* what you looked at me and thought?'" Edwards, a seasoned pageant diva and choreographer, continues with a laugh. "And she did tell me: 'You girls that are very seasoned in this pageantry world, it's intimidating!'"

Elsewhere in the episode, Edwards and Monsoon discuss their iconic *Snatch Game* performances (Monsoon's as Little Edie for the better, Edwards' as Katy Perry for the... well... let's just say she admits to EW she *thought* she was going to win the challenge and, uh, didn't), Edwards' rise through the ranks of superstardom, Monsoon's *very real* crush on eventual Miss Congeniality winner Ivy Winters, Edwards' notecard fumble that sank her comedy roast performance, and what became of Edwards' dress that was labeled as the ugliest in *Drag Race* history by then-judge Santino Rice.

Listen to Edwards and Monsoon spill all the season 5 tea in the latest episode of *EW's BINGE* above. New episodes are available every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

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Bianca Del Rio and Adore Delano are one of the most iconic mother-daughter pairings in all of pop culture history, but the adorable spark that eventually ignited between them nearly set the entire *RuPaul's Drag Race* set ablaze during the first few days of filming.

The season 6 icons stopped by the latest episode of *EW's BINGE* podcast, where Delano revealed to hosts Joey Nolfi and Jillian Sederholm that, despite their love for each other now, she initially asked the crew to maintain distance between them.

"I remember telling the producers to keep Bianca away from me because I hated her," Delano reveals as Del Rio cackles in the background. "We didn't meet each other until the second day. I've never been wrong about my winners. I'm obsessed with the show, I always clock them.... as soon as I met Bianca, I was like, 'F—, Goddammit, she's winning!'"

The pair quickly became fan favorites across what's typically regarded as one of the best seasons in *Drag Race* history, and their friendship has since grown after the cameras stopped rolling. Hungry viewers, however, have often called for Del Rio — whom RuPaul ultimately crowned as America's Next Drag Superstar back in 2014 — to return to the set for a long-speculated winner's season, though the whip-smart comedian says such a comeback is unlikely.

"It's a different element," Del Rio observes of the show's evolution, as the Emmy-winning series has skewed its aesthetic toward a younger — yet no less spectacular — crop of queens in recent years, who've amassed large social media followings prior to competing. "First of all and foremost, I'll say it here, no one has ever officially asked me from [production company] World of Wonder.... in interviews I've always said no. Why would I go back to [the training ground of] high school? There's a reason each person won their season. It's a different vehicle. I don't think I'd be cast, I don't think I'd be interested in doing it now, because the game has changed... It's just a different world. So rather than saying I don't get it because I'm old, I'll say it's not for me! I don't think I'd survive this time around!"

Hear Del Rio and Delano spill more season 6 tea above, including their thoughts on Laganja Estranja's wild ride through *Drag Race*, Del Rio's attempts at "sexy" drag, the physical altercation that *almost* happened, and which queen trolled a friend by convincing them *Drag Race* only allowed the cast to eat yogurt during production. And be sure to stay tuned through the very end of the episode for Del Rio's very first "single" as a "recording artist."

*EW's BINGE* podcast on *RuPaul's Drag Race* — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows — returns Thursday with Trixie Mattel, Katya, and Ginger Minj for a full season 7 recap.

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EW is *so* into ______ right now.

If you wrote down "never-before-seen *Snatch Game* characters from* RuPaul's Drag Race*" on your notecard, we have a match!

As part of our ongoing *Drag Race* recap edition of *EW's BINGE* podcast, we've welcomed back several of the Emmy-winning franchise's early-eliminated queens to perform the *Snatch Game* celebrities they never got the chance to play on their original season's edition of the fan-favorite improv challenge. Though each performance can be found within its respective *BINGE* episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows, we've assembled a rolling list of each segment released so far, from Mystique Summers' Jackée Harry to Serena Cha Cha's Cardi B.

Listen to each queen's take on a famous personality ahead, and check back every Thursday for a new contestant to be added to the roundup below.

Season 2: Mystique Summers as Jackée Harry:

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Season 3: Phoenix as Meghan McCain:

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Season 4: Madame LaQueer as Kellyanne Conway:

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Season 5: Serena Cha Cha as Cardi B:

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Season 6: Vivacious as Miss Cleo

1:52 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 6 Snatch Game Fantasy with Vivacious as Miss Cleo

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Season 8: Naysha Lopez as Kathy Griffin

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Make sure you subscribe to *EW's BINGE* podcast — featuring guests like Latrice Royale, Shangela, Raja, Jujubee, Bob the Drag Queen, Alyssa Edwards, Bianca Del Rio, Trixie Mattel, Katya, Peppermint, Sasha Velour, Yvie Oddly, Monét X Change, Nina West, and more — on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

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“Murder, She Wrote” Movie Director Reveals Why Jamie Lee Curtis Is the Perfect Fit for Angela Lansbury&x27;s Role (Exclusive) Desiree Anello, Nigel SmithFri, July 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC 0 Jamie Lee Curtis; Angela LansburyCredit: Steve Jennings/Getty; CBS via Getty The director of the upcoming Murder, She Wrote film, Jason Moore, exclusively tells PEOPLE why he thinks Jamie Lee Curtis is the perfect person to take over Angela Lansbury&x27;s role “You can take a wonderful character, you can put somebody wonderful like Jamie Lee Curtis in it, and if you have a great murder mystery, I believe we&x...

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The director of the upcoming Murder, She Wrote film, Jason Moore, exclusively tells PEOPLE why he thinks Jamie Lee Curtis is the perfect person to take over Angela Lansbury's role

“You can take a wonderful character, you can put somebody wonderful like Jamie Lee Curtis in it, and if you have a great murder mystery, I believe we'll have a great movie,” he says

Lansbury portrayed Jessica Fletcher, a sharp-witted mystery writer and amateur detective, in the iconic show from 1984 to 1996

Director Jason Moore is promising that his upcoming Murder, She Wrote movie reboot is in great hands with Jamie Lee Curtis.

Angela Lansbury's iconic mystery series, in which she played amateur detective Jessica Fletcher, ran for 12 seasons from 1984 to 1996. Moore, who also directed Pitch Perfect and Shotgun Wedding, tells PEOPLE that the Freaky Friday actress, 67, is the perfect person to step into the shoes of the beloved character for many reasons.

“The point of Murder, She Wrote is every mystery was different,” Moore explains. “You can take a wonderful character, you can put somebody wonderful like Jamie Lee Curtis in it, and if you have a great murder mystery, I believe we'll have a great movie.”

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Even though the long-awaited return to Cabot Cove was pushed back from Dec. 22, 2027 release date to Feb. 4, 2028, Moore says that he's already gotten to see some of Curtis' “magic” in person.

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“She's just always curious, always forward, always caring, always very loving,” he emphasizes. “She's got a wry sense of humor. She's the kind of person who will ask, not just the maître d', but the busboy every question. She stops people to talk to them. She's kind of like a nosy, curious person, which works well for a detective, it turns out.”

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Jessica Fletcher, the character that Lansbury made famous more than 40 years ago, is a sharp-witted mystery writer and amateur detective who devotes herself to getting to the bottom of every crime she encounters.

“There've been a lot of detectives who've been played by multiple people over the years,” Moore says. “But I think one of the key things about Jessica Fletcher is that people would tell her things, they would confess things and tell her clues. And Jamie Lee Curtis is the kind of person, I swear to God, every time I sit down, I'm telling her some secret about my life.”

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The director says that he immediately knew that her natural curiosity made her the best person to “get to the truth of a murder.”

“I don't want to say there's no boundaries, because of course there are, but she makes you feel like she's an open book, and to a great extent, she is,” he concludes. “There's things she always wants to keep private. Who doesn't? But that just describes it.”

Curtis confirmed the project herself in July 2025, telling Entertainment Tonight of the reboot: “Oh it's... happening."

“We're a minute away. But very excited. Very excited," the Oscar winner added. “But I'm tamping down my enthusiasm until we start shooting. I have a couple other things to hustle and then I'll get to enjoy that work.”

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Bareilles said the song reflected her fear of losing herself in the music industry and her refusal to conform

For Sara Bareilles, "Love Song" was an act of rebellion.

Speaking with Rolling Stone about her breakout song on Tuesday, June 30, the singer and actress got candid about fearing she would lose herself after finding fame.

"It took me so long, and I don't regret the fear that I carried, because I think it made me cling to my own vulnerability," Bareilles, 46, told the outlet. "Telling the truth makes me feel safe. This no interest in artifice and telling the truth was something I clung to as a young artist, so I'm just going to tell you the truth."

When she sat down to write "Love Song," she did just that.

"When I wrote 'Love Song,' I was writing it to the record label thinking I was going to get in trouble because it was so obvious," Bareilles said. "I was saying, 'I'm not going to write you a love song,' and they didn't know. They didn't know! And I was like, 'What is this life?' It's wild."

Bareilles released her hit song in June 2007 as the lead single from Little Voice. The song rose to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent more than 40 weeks on the charts. The track also earned her two Grammy nominations.

In a 2021 Glamour interview, the singer-songwriter set the record straight on the song's inspiration.

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"The song wasn't a specific response to my record company. Nobody sat me down and said, 'I need this kind of song from you.' There was more of a subtle, nuanced… withholding. I was getting ready to release the first record, and I had a whole boatload of songs, so I was like, 'What's the deal? Let's get in the studio. Let's make the record.' There was a withholding of the green light," said Bareilles.

She continued: "I was encouraged to keep writing and to meet with co-writers. The co-writer thing was a total disaster, devastating on every level. I felt invisible and unimportant and manipulated and all the things," she continued. "But I knew — because I'm a smart person — that they didn't have a song they felt they could go to radio with. So I shifted to the idea of a love song."

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Then, Bareilles said she wrote the song "so deeply specific to my experience," and she thought they would be angry with her — but it turned out to be the opposite.

"It was a response to feeling invisible and knowing that I wasn't going to be manipulated. I was so stubborn, especially at that age. I was so protective of myself — I wasn't going to do what they asked me to do. I wasn't going to wear the sparkly dress, I wasn't going to wear the high heels," she said. "In some ways, I probably wasn't having as much fun as I could have had. I was so concerned with losing myself, somehow, in the process."

Bareilles added that "Love Song" was her "little stubborn 'f--- you.'"

"The music industry, and the entertainment industry at large, can be a really toxic place. For someone like me who's prone to a lot of depression and anxiety and self-doubt, I know that I have to manage my mental state in a really rigorous way. I think I felt protective of myself, but the song ended up opening all these doors for me and taking me around the world," she concluded.

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The &34;Ferris Bueller's Day Off&34; star stepped away from acting for more than a decade but returned to work with director Mike Flanagan. Mia Sara calls this former costar 'a dreamboat of a man' The &34;Ferris Bueller's Day Off&34; star stepped away from acting for more than a decade but returned to work with director Mike Flanagan. By Marina Watts Marina Watts Marina Watts is a news writer for with seven years experience covering entertainment, pop culture and celebrity news. Her previous work appears in PEOPLE, Bustle and Newsweek. EW's editorial guidelines July 2, 2026 8:30 a.m.

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- Mia Sara gushed about working with "dreamboat of a man" Mark Hamill on *The Life of Chuck* in a rare interview.

- The *Ferris Bueller's Day Off* star called her return to acting "a very healing experience" because the director, Mike Flanagan, is "amazing."

- Sara had taken a break from acting for more than a decade before working with Flanagan and Hamill for the 2025 movie.

Mia Sara was in good company when she returned to acting after a decade-long hiatus.

The *Ferris Bueller's Day Off* star recently gushed about working with *Star Wars* icon Mark Hamill on the 2025 movie *The Life of Chuck*, directed by Mike Flanagan and based on the Stephen King novella of the same name.

"I mean, come on. I got to work with Mark Hamill," she said earlier this year during an episode of Peter Ferriero's *Slice of Life Show** *podcast, revealing what it was like performing again after an extended break.

"It's so good," she continued. "Mark Hamill is like a dreamboat of a man. Like a dreamboat."

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Benjamin Pajak, Mia Sara, and Mark Hamill.

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Told in reverse chronological order, *The Life of Chuck* follows the formative moments of its title character, an accountant played by Tom Hiddleston. Sara portrays Chuck's grandmother while Hamill portrays his grandfather.

When asked what brought her to do *The Life of Chuck*, Sara simply said Flanagan. She said she considers herself "culturally illiterate," but "my kids turned me on to Mike Flanagan."

"I had watched [*The Haunting of*] *Hill House* and I'd watched I *Midnight Mass*, [which] to me was one of the best things I'd ever seen," she explained. "I just was so moved by that."

Her husband, Brian Henson, came home after work one day and mentioned that he'd met Flanagan. "I was like, 'What? You met Mike Flanagan? That's so cool.'" Sara recalled. "He said, 'No, he's so nice.' And he said, 'why don't we have dinner?' I'm like, 'Okay.' So, we went out to dinner. We met Mike and his stunning wife, Kate [Siegel]. We just got along. I love them."

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Siegel, a fellow actress, asked Sara why she stopped performing. Flanagan then asked, "Well, would you ever think of acting again?" Sara demurred despite Flanagan asking again.

"Brian said, 'Offer something and she'll do it,'" Sara said. "And so he did. He called my bluff. I said, 'For you? Of course. Of course. Yes. Of course.'"

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*The Life of Chuck*'s Hollywood premiere in 2025 marked Sara's first time on the red carpet in 14 years, since appearing in the 2011 *Wizard of Oz* sequel *Dorothy and the Witches of Oz*.

"It feels a little daunting, but I'm very grateful!" Sara told ** about returning to the red carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of *The Life of Chuck*. "It's unexpected."

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Elsewhere in her *Slice of Life Show* interview, she called her return to acting "a very healing experience because Mike is amazing."

"He's a really good person and he has an absolutely-no-a ‑‑hole policy, and so literally top to bottom, everyone was wonderful," Sara said. As for whether she'll act again, Sara said she wasn't totally sure — but she does have a director in mind: "Mike's got my number. He knows. I'll do anything for him."

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In the late-2000s and early-2010s, it was looking like miniseries were going away. Then came *American Horror Story* in 2011, which helped resurrect the genre and led to a boom of limited and anthology series that hasn't slowed down 15 years later.

Netflix has been at the forefront of this resurrection, housing numerous buzzworthy miniseries that went on to win the genre's top prize at the Emmys, such as *Adolescence*, *Baby Reindeer*, and *The Queen's Gambit*. The streamer also has riveting docuseries like *The Andy Warhol Diaries* and *Wild Wild Country* that explore their subjects further than a traditional documentary could.

Ahead, find our recommendations for the 24 best miniseries on Netflix worth binging in their entirety over the weekend.

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Based on the alternative history novel by Stephen King, this Hulu-produced miniseries is even more thoughtful and engrossing than its premise suggests. James Franco stars as Jake Epping, an English teacher who gains access to a portal that allows him to travel back in time to stop the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. But Jake's mission becomes complicated when he finds himself adjusting nicely to his new life in the '60s, while every choice he makes threatens to change the course of human history. It's a powerful character study in the body of a propulsive sci-fi thriller. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *11.22.63*: Netflix

**Cast:** James Franco, Chris Cooper, Sarah Gadon, Lucy Fry, George MacKay

Adolescence (2025)

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in 'Adolescence'

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in 'Adolescence'.

Courtesy of Netflix

This four-part miniseries has become a TV unicorn since its March 2025 release, becoming a massive hit with viewers, achieving universal acclaim from critics, and earning eight Emmys (including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series). *Adolescence* centers on a 13-year-old boy (Owen Cooper) accused of murdering a female classmate, deftly exploring the motive that led to the crime as well as the devastating impact it has on his family. Each episode takes place over the course of an hour and is filmed in one continuous take, from immersing us in the unnerving dread of the initial police interrogations to the sobering reality of his family left to ponder where they went wrong. It's gripping television, powered by masterful performances and urgent, economical storytelling. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Adolescence*: Netflix

**Cast:** Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, Christine Tremarco

Alias Grace (2017)

Sarah Gadon as Grace Marks in 'Alias Grace'

Sarah Gadon as Grace Marks in 'Alias Grace'. Jan Thijs/Netflix

If you're excited that female antiheroes are having a moment, then *Alias Grace* should be next on your watchlist. Created by *Women Talking *director Sarah Polley and directed by *American Psycho* helmer Mary Harron, *Alias Grace *follows Grace Marks (Sarah Gadon), a 19th-century maid who is in jail for allegedly murdering her employers. Like fellow Margaret Atwood adaptation *The Handmaid's Tale*, *Alias Grace* is a powerful critique of the plight of women in a patriarchal society, but it's also a miniseries that will keep you constantly guessing about the protagonist’s guilt or innocence. —*Janey Tracey*

Where to watch *Alias Grace*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Cast:** Sarah Gadon, Edward Holcroft, Rebecca Liddiard, Anna Paquin, Zachary Levi

The Andy Warhol Diaries (2022)

Andy Warhol in 'The Andy Warhol Diaries'

Andy Warhol in 'The Andy Warhol Diaries'.

This absorbing Emmy-nominated documentary series follows the rise of the influential pop artist Andy Warhol. Utilizing innovative technology to simulate Warhol's voice, the series brings the artist's meticulously written diaries to life, guiding us through his career as a painter, the various loves of his life, and his emergence as a pop culture icon in the '60s. Aided by revealing interviews from various public figures whose lives were touched by Warhol, *The Andy Warhol Diaries* is a fittingly stylish tribute to a legend. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Andy Warhol Diaries*: Netflix

Baby Reindeer (2024)

Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn in 'Baby Reindeer'

Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn in 'Baby Reindeer'.

Based on Richard Gadd's one-man show about his experience with stalking, *Baby Reindeer* starts with humor, then takes a sharp turn that makes you reevaluate everything that came before. The Emmy-winning miniseries has been controversial, especially after a lawsuit was filed by the woman who claims to be the inspiration for the series. But, wherever you stand on the ethics of fictionalizing real people, *Baby Reindeer* still stands on its own as intimate, gut-wrenching television that's deeply personal. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Baby Reindeer*: Netflix

**Cast:** Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau, Tom Goodman-Hill

The Beast in Me (2025)

Claire Danes as Aggie Wiggs and Matthew Rhys as Nile Jarvis in 'The Beast in Me'

Claire Danes as Aggie Wiggs and Matthew Rhys as Nile Jarvis in 'The Beast in Me'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Two of television's most accomplished stars square off in this gripping cat-and-mouse miniseries. Claire Danes plays Aggie Wiggs, an author struggling with depression, who finds inspiration to write her latest book about her enigmatic new neighbor, Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys). Nile, a real estate developer, is suspected of murdering his first wife, and Aggie goes on a dangerous mission to learn the truth. Both Emmy-winning stars turn in committed performances as their respective deeply flawed characters, but Rhys in particular delivers one of the most chilling performances in recent television history. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Beast in Me*: Netflix

**Cast:** Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, Brittany Snow, Natalie Morales

Bodyguard (2018)

Richard Madden as David Budd and Keeley Hawes as Julia Montague in 'Bodyguard'. World Productions/Netflix

Many shows might build to their first nail-biting sequence, but not *Bodyguard*. The first episode starts with a 20-minute scene in which David Budd (Richard Madden), a British Army war veteran suffering from PTSD, tries to talk down a suicide bomber while on a train with his two children. EW staffers praised Madden's Golden Globe-winning performance, the portrayal of women in positions of power, and the "what-the-heck-is-even-happening moments" that make the miniseries impossible not to binge. And the viewers seemed to agree: When it aired in the U.K., *Bodyguard* became the country's most successful launch of a drama series in the 2010s. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Bodyguard*: Netflix

**Cast:** Richard Madden, Keeley Hawes, Gina McKee, Sophie Rundle, Vincent Franklin

Death by Lightning (2025)

Michael Shannon as James A. Garfield in 'Death by Lightning'

Michael Shannon as James A. Garfield in 'Death by Lightning'.

Larry Horricks/Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection

James A. Garfield may not have the name recognition of other centuries-old presidents like George Washington, John Adams, or Abraham Lincoln, but this four-part miniseries has certainly elevated his profile. Michael Shannon stars as Garfield as he becomes the 20th President of the United States and advocates for civil rights. Meanwhile, troubled devotee Charles J. Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen) turns increasingly disgruntled, leading to him shooting the president. It's a compelling two-hander that explores both the potential and dangers of humanity. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Death by Lightning*: Netflix

**Cast:** Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, Nick Offerman

Godless (2017)

Michelle Dockery as Alice Fletcher in 'Godless'

Michelle Dockery as Alice Fletcher in 'Godless'. Ursula Coyote/Netflix

*Godless* takes the Western genre and turns it on its head, focusing on a town almost entirely run by women after a mining accident kills most of the men. Jeff Daniels chews the scenery as murderous robber Frank Griffin, giving a villainous performance for the ages (even if some of his monologues run a little long). But the women are the standouts, especially *Downton Abbey*'s Michelle Dockery and Merritt Wever as the men's clothes-wearing, overtly feminist Mary Agnes. "I'm done with the notion that the bliss of me and my sisters is to be found in childbearing and caregiving," she declares. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Godless*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Cast:** Michelle Dockery, Jack O'Connell, Merritt Wever, Sam Waterston, Jeff Daniels

Griselda (2024)

Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco in 'Griselda'

Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco in 'Griselda'.

Courtesy of Netflix

You've never seen Sofía Vergara quite like this. The *Modern Family* alum sheds her comedic persona — and puts on some prosthetics — to deliver a chilling, Emmy-nominated performance as Griselda Blanco, the infamous Colombian drug lord. According to director Andrés Baiz, who also worked on *Narcos*, Vergara was drawn to the role of a woman in a man's world and the opportunity to show her range. "This was a chance to reinvent herself and step out of her comfort zone," Baiz told EW. "She knew she had to dive in completely into this role and...push herself to the limit." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Griselda*: Netflix

**Cast:** Sofía Vergara, Alberto Guerra, Martin Rodriguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito

The Haunting of Hill House (2018)

(From left to right): Mckenna Grace as Theo, Lulu Wilson as Shirley, Paxton Singleton as Steven, Violet McGraw as Nell, Julian Hilliard as Luke, and Henry Thomas as Hugh — the Crains — in 'The Haunting of Hill House'

(From left to right): Mckenna Grace as Theo, Lulu Wilson as Shirley, Paxton Singleton as Steven, Violet McGraw as Nell, Julian Hilliard as Luke, and Henry Thomas as Hugh — the Crains — in 'The Haunting of Hill House'. Steve Dietl/Netflix

Less of an adaptation than a reimagining, *The Haunting of Hill House* has almost nothing in common with the original Shirley Jackson novel except the characters' names. But director Mike Flanagan captures the spirit of the work; in true elevated horror fashion, the miniseries uses ghosts as metaphors for trauma and unresolved grief, reaching a terrible and beautiful climax with the now-classic episode "The Bent-Neck Lady."

"A ghost can be a lot of things: memories, guilt, regrets, trauma, loss," Flanagan told EW. "We all have our ghosts to contend with, and that contention is where we learn the most about ourselves, as individuals and as a society." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *The Haunting of Hill House*: Netflix

**Cast:** Victoria Pedretti, Carla Gugino, Michiel Huisma, Kate Siegel, Timothy Hutton

The Last Dance (2020)

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 11, 1997

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 11, 1997.

Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

You don't need to follow basketball to appreciate *The Last Dance*. Chronicling Michael Jordan's final season with the Chicago Bulls, this 10-part docuseries became a quarantine favorite at a time when no one could watch live sports, painting a compelling portrait of ambition, leadership, and the price of success. "Sports fans or non-sports fans, the Chicago Bulls were a global phenomenon," director Jason Hehir told EW. "This was a cast of characters that Hollywood couldn't come up with, and Michael Jordan was the star of all stars." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *The Last Dance*: Netflix

**Cast:** Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman

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Lord of the Flies (2026)

(Center, standing): Winston Sawyers as Ralph and David McKenna as Piggy in 'Lord of the Flies'

(Center, standing): Winston Sawyers as Ralph and David McKenna as Piggy in 'Lord of the Flies'.

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William Golding's classic novel about British boys who survive a plane crash and make a new society on a deserted island has seen multiple film adaptations over the years. Jack Thorne, fresh from co-creating the Emmy-winning miniseries *Adolescence*, successfully delivered the book's first TV adaptation, a four-part miniseries that gives the story its proper due as it explores the psychological impact of the boys' gradual descent into darkness. Teeming with exciting new talent (particularly David McKenna as Piggy), the limited series manages to be as relevant today in its depiction of the corruption of youth as it was when the book was published in 1954. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Lord of the Flies*: Netflix

**Cast:** Winston Sawyers, Lox Pratt, David McKenna, Ike Talbut

Maid (2021)

Margaret Qualley as Alex Russell in 'Maid'

Margaret Qualley as Alex Russell in 'Maid'.

Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix

Based on Stephanie Land's memoir, *Maid* follows Alex (Margaret Qualley), a young mother who escapes an abusive relationship and struggles to support herself and her daughter. The miniseries is a raw and empathetic portrayal of the challenges faced by those living on the margins of society and a scathing indictment of the institutions that make it nearly impossible to escape abuse and poverty. Qualley's real-life mother Andie MacDowell has an unsettling supporting role as Alex's mentally ill mother, but Qualley is the star, and her nuanced, Emmy-nominated performance makes *Maid *both heartbreaking and inspiring. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Maid*: Netflix

**Cast:** Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, Anika Noni Rose, Andie MacDowell

Midnight Mass (2021)

Hamish Linklater as Father Paul Hill in 'Midnight Mass'

Hamish Linklater as Father Paul Hill in 'Midnight Mass'.

Courtesy of Netflix

*The Haunting of Hill House* is Mike Flanagan's claim to fame, but some might call *Midnight Mass* his magnum opus. The miniseries follows Riley Flynn (Zach Gilford), a man who returns to his religious hometown after serving prison time for manslaughter. When a mysterious priest (Hamish Linklater) arrives, strange and unexplainable events begin to occur. Full of slow-burn horror, it's Flanagan's most personal work, based on his experiences with recovery and his upbringing in a Catholic community. "I don't know how long I could have gone without writing it," he wrote in a letter to critics. “This...was the story I always wanted to tell." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Midnight Mass*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Cast**: Zach Gilford, Kate Siegel, Hamish Linklater, Kristin Lehman, Samantha Sloyan

One Day (2024)

Ambika Mod as Emma Morley and Leo Woodall as Dexter Mayhew in 'One Day'

Ambika Mod as Emma Morley and Leo Woodall as Dexter Mayhew in 'One Day'.

Forget the 2011 film version starring Jim Sturgess and Anne Hathaway — *One Day* on Netflix is now the definitive adaptation of the beloved novel by David Nicholls. The series follows college classmates Emma (Ambika Mod) and Dexter (Leo Woodall), whose relationship unfolds on the same day over the course of 20 years. A lovely rom-com elevated by Mod and Woodall's chemistry and nuanced, charming performances, *One Day* will have you in tears by the end of your binge. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *One Day*: Netflix

**Cast:** Ambika Mod, Leo Woodall

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)

Corey Mylchreest as King George III and India Amarteifio as Queen Charlotte in 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'

Corey Mylchreest as King George III and India Amarteifio as Queen Charlotte in 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'. Liam Daniel/Netflix

A prequel series to ratings juggernaut *Bridgerton*, *Queen Charlotte* offers a lush, romantic look at the origins of one of the most beloved characters. The miniseries, by super creator Shonda Rhimes, delves into the young Queen Charlotte's (India Amarteifio) rise to power and her relationship with King George III (Corey Mylchreest). The story has a modern resonance as Queen Charlotte is written as a woman of color, which is the belief of many historians. "I wanted to tell the story of this young woman of color arriving in this world where she never imagined she'd be," Rhimes told EW. —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast:** India Amarteifio, Adjoa Andoh, Michelle Fairley, Corey Mylchreest, Golda Rosheuvel

The Queen's Gambit (2020)

Anya Taylor-Joy as Beth Harmon in 'The Queen's Gambit'

Anya Taylor-Joy as Beth Harmon in 'The Queen's Gambit'.

Phil Bray/Netflix

The miniseries that made everyone learn chess during quarantine, *The Queen's Gambit* was the surprise hit of 2020, captivating audiences with its riveting tale of chess prodigy Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy). Set during the Cold War, the Emmy-winning series traces Beth's journey from a Kentucky orphanage to the international chess scene, all while dealing with addiction and inner demons. The quick pacing and inventive visuals make chess matches as thrilling as a sports movie climax, but Taylor-Joy's mesmerizing performance is the real draw. As EW's critic writes, "*Queen's Gambit* will be remembered as the final star-making moment for Taylor-Joy, before her movie career rockets fast and Furiosa-ly." —*J.T.*

Where to watch* The Queen's Gambit*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Cast: **Anya Taylor-Joy, Bill Camp, Moses Ingram, Marielle Heller, Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Ripley (2024)

Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley in 'Ripley'

Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley in 'Ripley'.

*Ripley* brings Patricia Highsmith's infamous con artist to the small screen in a stylish retelling that goes full noir, filmed entirely in black and white. These changes allow for a darker, lonelier version of Tom Ripley (played by a career-best Andrew Scott), whose complex psychology and lack of glamour is for a modern audience. "I didn't purposely try to get sympathy or empathy for him," creator Steven Zaillian told EW. "I trusted that, just by telling the story, that same thing would happen as it did in the book." —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Ripley*: Netflix

**Cast: **Andrew Scott, Dakota Fanning, Johnny Flynn, Eliot Sumner, Margherita Buy

Toxic Town (2025)

Aimee Lou Wood as Tracy, Jodie Whittaker as Susan, and Karla Crome as Pattie in 'Toxic Town'

Aimee Lou Wood as Tracy, Jodie Whittaker as Susan, and Karla Crome as Pattie in 'Toxic Town'.

Ben Blackall/Netflix

This four-part British series is based on the real-life story of mothers who fought their town's council on behalf of their children. At the center is the toxic waste scandal in Corby, Northamptonshire, England, where the mishandling of industrial waste led to birth defects for several of the town's newborns. Jodie Whittaker and *White Lotus* alum Aimee Lou Wood are superb as two of the mothers whose babies were affected, and the series is at once infuriating and inspiring as it portrays the long and winding road of seeking justice. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Toxic Town*: Netflix

**Cast:** Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood, Rory Kinnear, Brendan Coyle, Robert Carlyle

Unbelievable (2019)

Kaitlyn Dever as Marie Adler in 'Unbelievable'

Kaitlyn Dever as Marie Adler in 'Unbelievable'. Beth Dubber/Netflix

Based on the devastating, Pulitzer Prize-winning article "An Unbelievable Story of Rape" from ProPublica and the Marshall Project, *Unbelievable* is a hard-hitting, unusually compassionate police procedural about two detectives (Toni Collette and Merritt Wever) as they investigate a series of sexual assaults. Kaitlyn Dever gives a heartbreaking performance as Marie, a rape survivor dismissed by authorities, which the actress called "the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my career." But instead of dwelling on the gendered injustices, the miniseries highlights the importance of having women in positions of power, as the empathetic approach taken by the female investigators is key to righting the wrongs of the case. —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Unbelievable*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast: **Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, Kaitlyn Dever

Unorthodox (2020)

Amit Rahav as Yanky Shapiro and Shira Haas as Esty Shapiro in 'Unorthodox'

Amit Rahav as Yanky Shapiro and Shira Haas as Esty Shapiro in 'Unorthodox'. Anika Molnar/Netflix

Based on Deborah Feldman's memoir, *Unorthodox* tells the story of Esther "Esty" Shapiro, a young woman who flees her ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn for a new life in Berlin. The miniseries is a gripping tale of self-discovery and rebellion, with Shira Haas delivering an extraordinary turn as Esty. She earned an Emmy nomination for her performance, not least because of that powerful singing scene. "The show is about a woman finding her voice, and in that scene, she's literally finding it," Haas told EW. "She's even surprising herself of what's coming out of her." —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Unorthodox*: Netflix

**Cast:** Shira Haas, Amit Rahav, Jeff Wilbusch

When They See Us (2019)

Niecy Nash-Betts as Delores Wise in 'When They See Us'

Niecy Nash-Betts as Delores Wise in 'When They See Us'. Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix

Ava DuVernay's *When They See Us* is a searing, unflinching account of the wrongful convictions of the Central Park Five, five Black and Latino teenagers who were falsely accused of a brutal assault in 1989. The miniseries powerfully depicts the systemic racism and injustice faced by these young men, following their harrowing journey from arrest to exoneration. With DuVernay's auteur touch and stellar performances from an ensemble cast, especially Jharrel Jerome, who won an Emmy for his portrayal of Korey Wise, *When They See Us* is as emotionally devastating as it is necessary viewing. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *When They See Us*: Netflix

**Cast:** Asante Blackk, Jharrel Jerome, Niecy Nash-Betts, Felicity Huffman

Wild Wild Country (2018)

Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh in 'Wild Wild Country'

Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh in 'Wild Wild Country'. Netflix

Cult documentaries have been a part of our media diet, but *Wild Wild Country* is one you have to see to believe. Chronicling the rise and fall of the Rajneeshpuram commune in Oregon during the 1980s, the docuseries delves into the controversial practices of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and his followers, leading to one of the most bizarre, shocking, and underreported events in American history. It's a wild ride filled with twists, legal battles, and a fascinating cast of real-life characters. —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Wild Wild Country*: Netflix

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