‘Leave the world behind’: The apocalypse according to the Obamas
The former presidential couple’s production company debuts in fiction with a political dystopia set in a United States on the brink of collapse after a cyber-attack
What it means to be a ‘bad friend,’ a painful childhood label that can haunt us
We analyze what makes a true and healthy friendship and how this concept has changed with the times
‘Suburraeterna’: The sequel to ‘Suburra’ exposes the greed of the powerful
Cruelty and the lust for power exist in all social classes
‘The Killer’: The unintentional comedy of the year?
I suspect that with this anodyne offering David Fincher is attempting revenge on Netflix for canceling ‘Mindhunter’
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’: Where the only thing that will kill you is boredom
456 contestants from around the globe are vying for the biggest prize ever awarded on TV, $4.56 million. The secret of Netflix’s new reality show is that everything is “bigger” but at no point does it seem to matter if it is better
‘Ferry,’ the unstoppable rise of a drug trafficker
Actor Frank Lammers shows that you can be the leading man in a series without needing to respond to the traditional standards of male beauty
‘The Crown,’ Diana, and the morbid satisfaction of seeing just what you want to see
The death of the British princess looms large in the sixth and final season of the series, in which the events of recent history are given the Netflix treatment
‘The Killer’: The method and mind of a professional assassin, according to David Fincher
The new film from the director of ‘Seven’ and ‘Zodiac’ has impeccable execution and pacing, but it just doesn’t grab the viewer
End of the Hollywood strike: Actors and studios reach an agreement that concludes 118 days of labor stoppages
After three and a half months of protests, the SAG-AFTRA union and AMPTM have reached a deal for a new contract for more than 160,000 interpreters
‘All the Light We Cannot See’ and the shine of human connections in the midst of war
The Netflix series, adapted from a Pulitzer-winning novel, chose two inexperienced blind actresses to play the leads alongside Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie
‘Tore’ or the clumsiness of human beings for finding pleasure
With a dramatic background, the Swedish Netflix series talks about the difficulties, real or imagined, of personal relationships
‘The Crown,’ ‘Fargo’ and other series to watch in November 2023
Here is a selection of the best shows that are not to be missed this month
Deconstructing Máxima of the Netherlands: The Dutch queen’s life, miracles and hardships
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The fictional series ‘Máxima’ will focus on the Argentine economist who became a princess after she married Prince Willem of Orange. The show’s creators avoid comparisons with ‘The Crown’ and say that they are telling a true story, even if it looks like a fairytale
Who’s more macho: ‘Ted Lasso’ or ‘Yellowstone’?
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The two successful TV series have very different takes on gender roles
New Netflix thriller tackling theme of justice in Nigeria is a global hit and a boon for Nollywood
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‘The Black Book’ has taken the streaming world by storm, spending three weeks among the platform’s top 10 English-language titles globally, peaking at No. 3 in the second week
Why ‘Gilmore Girls,’ the show that talked about feminism in the 2000s, makes us feel good in 2023
Fast-paced dialogue, pop culture and comfy sets made Lorelai and Rory cult figures. The show’s hashtag has 13 billion views on TikTok and more than a million views on Instagram
Netflix raises prices after increasing subscribers with new password policy
The group recorded 8.76 million new subscribers in the third quarter after putting a stop to shared accounts and has increased its net income by 20%
Fashionable streaming: The love affair between actresses and luxury brands
Entertainment platforms have become high-end brands’ favorite source of spokesmodels. Companies find performers from successful shows to be the perfect way to raise their visibility and win over younger consumers, who demand diversity and inclusion
Actress Ester Expósito: ‘After “Elite,” I realized I was alone’
She became famous around the world with the Netflix teen series when she was just 19 years old. Now, almost five years and 27 million fans later, she stars in auteur films and is preparing to return to the streaming platform that made her a star
The revelations of David Beckham’s documentary: His depression, his obsession with cleanliness and why Victoria wasn’t happy in Spain
The former soccer player just premiered a four-episode series on Netflix in which he goes over his career and life; a story marked by self-demand and media pressure
Who killed Jill Dando? A 24-year-old murder that remains unsolved
The popular BBC presenter of ‘Crimewatch’ died of a gunshot to the head outside her home in 1999. A Netflix documentary explores how the wrong person was convicted, and why the real killer remains unknown
‘Sex Education’: Working one last miracle
The fourth series brings the show to a brilliant end, highlighting all the narrative power of its creator, Laurie Nunn
The sexologist on campus comes to a close: The end of ‘Sex Education’, the series that shattered teen stereotypes
The show’s creator Laurie Nunn talks to EL PAÍS about her love of the teen genre, the writing process and the importance of having open conversations about empowerment and consent
Beyoncé, like Taylor, is heading to movie theaters with a new film
The film adds a second pop star blockbuster to a fall slate of movies that’s been slightly thinned out by the ongoing screen actors’ strike
Netflix’s DVD-by-mail service bows out as its red-and-white envelopes make their final trip
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The fewer than 1 million recipients who still subscribe to the DVD service will be able to keep the final discs that land in their mailboxes
Millie Bobby Brown beyond ‘Stranger Things’: The 19-year-old reinvents herself with cosmetics, a wedding, and a ‘ridiculously lucrative contract’
The British actress has created a multidisciplinary million-dollar empire, eliminating any suspicions about her becoming the film world’s next broken toy
Here’s when your favorite show may return as writers strike is on the verge of ending
First, the agreement needs to pass two key votes, and certain paused productions will still have to wait on actors to reach a deal with studios