Created by Dan Fogelman, This Is Us explores the lives of the Pearson family, juxtaposing siblings Kevin (Justin Hartley), Kate (Chrissy Metz), and Randall (Sterling K. Brown) — known as the “Big Three”— alongside their parents, Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) and Rebecca (Mandy Moore). The narrative intricately weaves together past and present, revealing how pivotal moments and decisions shape the family’s dynamics over the years. Through its emotional storytelling, the series examines themes of love, loss, and the enduring bonds that tie family members together, resonating deeply with audiences because of its relatable portrayal of life’s challenges and triumphs.
In addition to giving us one of our favorite TV dads ever in the form of Jack Pearson, This Is Us blends drama with humor throughout every character’s setbacks and triumphs. It’s a character-driven story that explores universal human experiences. Ventimiglia, Brown and Moore deliver particularly unforgettable performances.
Some called Tubi “the people’s streamer,” because it offers an impressive catalogue of films for free — that is, if you don’t mind sitting through a few ads during your watch.
If you can, Tubi truly offers a bounty of visual pleasures, and this November, Watch With Us wants to highlight five of the best films that you can find on the platform.
Our picks include an indie masterpiece (Down by Law), a crazy Nicolas Cage classic (Face/Off), a Priscilla Presley biopic (Priscilla) and more.
Read on to see the rest of our list.
This gentle yet unflinching biodrama depicts the fraught love story between young Priscilla Beaulieu and rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley, who meet in Germany while Elvis (Jacob Elordi) is completing active duty and Priscilla’s father is stationed in the military. Despite Priscilla’s parents’ concerns about their age difference (Priscilla was 14 and Elvis ten years her senior), they eventually give their blessing to the complicated coupling. The two pursue a relationship and eventually marry, but Priscilla’s newfound fame does not equate to freedom.
Director Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla reveals the King that the world didn’t see, and the one that we also didn’t see in Baz Luhrmann’s far more bombastic take on the rock icon from 2022. Priscilla focuses on how Elvis’s lifestyle affected the eponymous woman at his side, who he was in private and the isolation of fame and femininity experienced by Priscilla — themes explored before in Coppola’s prior films.
In New Orleans, three disparate men converge in a jail cell: Jack (John Lurie), a dispassionate pimp, Zack (Tom Waits), a listless disc jockey and Roberto (Roberto Benigni), a goofy Italian tourist arrested for a gambling dispute turned violent. Zack and Jack have both been set up for crimes they haven’t committed, and it’s Robert who finds a way for the three of them to escape from jail. The men, constantly at odds with one another, set out to evade capture and leave the state.
Famed indie director Jim Jarmusch crafts another uniquely American film about uniquely American anxieties. Funny and poetic, Down by Law is a grounded and hypnotic portrait of ennui, the idea of the American Dream and of longing for a better life but being too lazy to get there. Waits, Lurie and Benigni have incredible chemistry as three men forced to be in proximity of each other: Benigni as the impossibly cheerful Roberto, with Lurie and Waits only united by their sheer hatred of him.
In the dead of winter, the stories of three troubled young women converge in this creepy supernatural horror movie from Longlegs director Oz Perkins. We follow Rose (Lucy Boynton), Kat (Kiernan Shipka) and Joan (Emma Roberts) — Kat and Rose are left behind at their prestigious prep school during winter break, and Kat begins exhibiting strange behavior. Meanwhile, the mysterious Joan hitchhikes towards the school with an unassuming couple.
The creeping dread, suffocating atmosphere and triptych narrative structure elevate The Blackcoat’s Daughter from behind a standard possession story — similar to how Longlegs elevates it as well. Full of chilling details, a carefully laid out narrative and fantastic performances from the three leading ladies, The Blackcoat’s Daughter is a genuinely spooky delight.
Corporate assassin Tasya Vos (Andrea Riseborough) takes out targets with the use of brain implant technology, a delicate process that allows her to inhabit the bodies of others in order to complete her executions. Her newest assignment has her going into the body of Colin Tate (Christopher Abbott), to kill off CEO John Parse (Sean Bean). However, Tasya struggles with increasing symptoms of her work and she begins to find herself disappearing into her new host.
Brandon Cronenberg displays an inherited grasp of body horror akin to his father, the great David Cronenberg, in this surrealist, stylistic sci-fi slow-burn. Drenched in ample amounts of blood and viscera, Possessor also boasts an engrossing (if scant) narrative and compelling themes related to gender and identity, plus great lead performances from Abbott and Riseborough.
In this totally absurd action thriller, FBI Agent Sean Archer (John Travolta) wages a vendetta against terrorist Castor Troy (Nicolas Cage) for killing his son six years ago. After ambushing Troy, Troy falls into a coma and Archer agrees to experimental surgery to take Troy’s face to obtain life-threatening information about a bomb. But when Troy wakes up, his gang forces the doctor to put Archer’s face onto his.
Aside from the fact that Cage and Travolta totally chew the scenery playing each other’s characters, Face/Off is incredibly stylized and over-the-top in the best ways. From famed Hong Kong action director John Woo, Face/Off blends absurdity with elegant scenes of violence and mayhem. It’s a high-octane thrill ride that doesn’t let up and features two A-list stars giving it their all.
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Never mind that it’s Norwegian — this film is so deeply relatable that you’ll see yourself in it even if you’ve never been further north than Michigan. It’s a romantic dramedy that follows a young student named Julie (Renate Reinsve) as she tries to figure out her life. She goes from studying medicine to photography to writing, but that’s not nearly as challenging as sticking with a decision about her love life.
Torn between comic book artist Aksel (Anders Danielsen Lie) and barista Eivind (Herbert Nordrum), Julie makes mistakes at every turn, unable to resist choices that make her feel like the worst person in the world. Director Joachim Trier blends fantasy sequences with heartbreaking realism in this funny and clever movie.
You may notice quite a bit of influence from Buffy the Vampire Slayer in Todd and the Book of Pure Evil. However, the latter leans further into dark comedy and has fewer restrictions on language. Alex House stars as Todd Smith, a high school student who found the Book of Pure Evil and used it on himself to become a great guitar player.
Upon realizing that the book was turning him evil, Todd teamed up with his classmates, Curtis Weaver (Bill Turnbull), Jenny Kolinsky (Maggie Castle) and Hannah B. Williams (Melanie Leishman) to recover the book before it could do more harm. Meanwhile, their guidance counselor, Atticus Murphy Jr. (Chris Leavins), is secretly working with Satanists to get the book for themselves.
Todd and the Book of Pure Evil is streaming on Prime Video.
Whether you plan on watching the Emmys or not, there’s no question that there are some seriously great shows nominated for TV’s biggest awards in 2025.
There’s also no question, however, that it’s nearly impossible to watch all of them, even if you’re a television superfan.
So whether you’re wondering which shows to root for or just what to watch next, check out the Watch With Us team’s list of must-watch, Emmy-nominated shows. Our list includes hit shows now streaming on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more.
‘The Last of Us’ (2023-Present)
Who knew a show based on a video game about mushroom zombies could make us feel so many emotions? The Last of Us follows Joel (Pedro Pascal), a smuggler who lost his daughter in the outbreak of a world-ending fungal disease, when he’s tasked with escorting Ellie (Bella Ramsey) across the country for an important mission. In the second season, their journey took some extremely shocking twists — proving that in an apocalyptic landscape crawling with mindless monsters, the scariest thing out there is still human beings. Phenomenal performances, production design and action make this an unmissable show.
We’re not even halfway through 2025, but TV obsessives have already been served a smorgasbord of high-quality shows that are impossible not to watch. Whether you like comedy, drama, mystery, action or all of the above, there’s something for you in this lineup. Watch With Us recommends these 5 shows if you need to watch […]
The Last of Us is nominated for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Pedro Pascal) and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Bella Ramsey).
Adam Scott stars in this darkly comedic thriller series about the employees at a biotech company, Lumon, who have undergone “Severance” — a medical procedure that ensures they retain no memories of the outside world while at work and have no recollection of their job once they leave. This procedure results in two distinct personalities for each employee: the “innie,” who exists solely within Lumon, and the “outie,” who lives their personal life outside of work. But as the severed employees soon learn, there’s a cost to such a separation, especially when one side of your personality begins discovering conspiracies. Severance is a searing satire of corporate life that deconstructs identity and workplace culture.
August 2025 is a little slow for new HBO Max dramas, with most of its big prestige releases being saved for the fall — like IT: Welcome to Derry or A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. But one big drama release is coming — Peacemaker is returning for season 2. If you’re still craving drama, the platform […]
Severance received a whopping 27 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Adam Scott) and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Britt Lower), Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (“Chikhai Bardo” by Jessica Lee Gagné and “Cold Harbor” by Ben Stiller) and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (“Cold Harbor” by Dan Erickson).
The online role-playing game League of Legends doesn’t have much in the way of plot — just cool-looking characters. But thanks to Arcane, the series adaptation of League of Legends, animation fans knew that a video game adaptation could make you cry before The Last of Us came to HBO. Arcane follows two sisters, Violet (Hailee Steinfeld) and Powder (Ella Purnell), who wind up on opposite sides of a civil war between the wealthy city of Piltover and its underground neighbor, Zaun. Technology, magic and personal vendettas collide in this heartbreaking story of betrayal and love that shocked viewers with its stunning animation. If you like intricate worldbuilding and complex plots, don’t miss Arcane.
Animation is a unique blend of visual art, technology and storytelling, but it’s too often brushed aside as “just for kids.” Of course, that’s not true, with more animated movies like The Boy and the Heron and Flow appealing to adults as well as children, if not more so. While many (though not all!) of […]
Since animated shows are mostly honored at the Creative Arts Emmys, we already know that Arcane won Outstanding Animated Program. The series was also nominated for Outstanding Sound Editing for an Animated Program.
This underappreciated sitcom from the creators of Will & Grace didn’t get as much love as we would have liked, but it did snag a few nominations, so we’re taking the opportunity to give it a shoutout. Mid-Century Modern follows a group of gay men who, after the death of their close friend, decide to live together as a found family in their house in Palm Springs. Featuring comedy superstars Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham and Linda Lavin (in her final role before her death), this show brings a winning combination of laughs and heart with a modern twist, set against a classic sitcom backdrop.
Mid-Century Modern was nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (“Here’s to You, Mrs. Schneiderman,” James Burrows). It also received 3 Creative Arts Emmy nominations: Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series, Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour) and Outstanding Picture Editing for a Multi-Camera Comedy Series.
This limited series is one of the best blends of comedy and tragedy we’ve ever seen. It stars Michelle Williams as Molly, a woman who is diagnosed with terminal cancer and decides to use her remaining years to live out her previously unfulfilled sexual fantasies with the help of her best friend Nikki (Jenny Slate). As Molly explores her sexuality and learns to embrace her death, she and Nikki lean on each other — with the knowledge that they will forever be the most important relationship in each other’s lives.
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More than a show about cancer or sex, this limited series is about the love between two best friends who would do anything for each other — and how loving someone that much can be painful, but it’s always worth it. The performances by Slate and Williams are luminous, heartfelt and completely lovable.
If you’re like us, you were hooked on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives over the past year. But if you’re missing the ladies of MomTok and their scandalous stories, we recommend checking out another show about Mormon wives — albeit a group who are very different from the MomTok crew. And no, we don’t […]
Dying for Sex is nominated for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series (Michelle Williams), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series (Rob Delaney), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series (Jenny Slate), Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (“It’s Not That Serious,” Shannon Murphy) and Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (“Good Value Diet Soda,” Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwether).
Watch With Us has written quite a bit about The CW’s Canadian drama Sullivan’s Crossing and the passionate new fan base it’s gained since being added to Netflix.
If you’re all caught up on that show, you may be wondering what to watch next.
Well, wonder no more, because Heartland is on Netflix, and it’s going to keep you hooked for the next several months — or even years.
Here’s why we recommend Heartland for Sullivan’s Crossing fans who are looking for their new favorite show!
‘Heartland’ Mixes Country Vibes with Multi-Generational Drama
Graham Wardle, Amber Marshall in HeartlandCBC / Courtesy: Everett Collection
Much like Sullivan’s Crossing, Heartland tells the story of a young woman and her complicated relationships with her family and neighbors in a small, rural community. The protagonist of Heartland is 15-year-old Amy Fleming (Amber Marshall), who goes to live with her grandfather Jack (Shaun Johnston) after an accident kills her mother. As she deals with this devastating loss, Amy begins a new life at Heartland Ranch, training horses and reconnecting with her estranged father, Tim (Chris Potter).
You may not have noticed it, but one of Netflix’s biggest hits of the summer is a CW show starring a Gilmore Girls alum, Scott Patterson, and a Freakier Friday actor (Chad Michael Murray). The first two seasons of Sullivan’s Crossing have consistently ranked in the streamer’s most popular shows chart, and it shows no signs […]
The cast of ‘Heartland’Hallmark
Amy’s older sister, Lou Fleming (Michelle Morgan), returns from the city at the start of the series to help run the ranch, leaving behind a lucrative career.
The relationship that will keep you tuning in, however, is the one between Amy and ranch hand Ty Borden (Graham Wardle). Their tumultuous love story is the heart of Heartland.
‘Heartland’ Is Uplifting and Inspiring
Despite the loss of her mother and her complicated relationship with her father, who was absent during her childhood due to drug and alcohol problems, Amy remains a positive and resilient character — and much of that is due to her work with the horses on Heartland Ranch.
The heartwarming connection between humans and animals is one of the recurring themes of the show, and it never fails to inspire. Amy has a special gift for rehabilitating injured horses, and after the pain of losing her mother, it’s clear that the horses do just as much to rehabilitate Amy.
Netflix continues to turn up the heat this summer, with sexy new murder mysteries like The Hunting Wives getting major views on the platform — it was their third most popular show this week. But it’s not just Netflix originals that make the platform a hot spot for drama — you can also watch juicy shows from […]
Between the moving storylines about Amy’s work with animals and the stunning backdrop of the Canadian Rockies, Heartland is an uplifting series that feels almost therapeutic to watch.
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Heartland began in 2007 and is still ongoing, with season 19 currently in production. If you’re feeling on edge waiting for renewal announcements of Sullivan’s Crossing, Virgin River and your other favorite country dramas, you’ll have no such fears with Heartland.
Start now — you have months or even years of romantic, inspirational and warm-hearted TV ahead of you.
Heartland is available to stream on Netflix (seasons 1-16), Hallmark+ (seasons 1-17), Peacock (seasons 1-15) or Pluto TV (seasons 1-15).
Hulu has no shortage of buzzy originals and popular titles like The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, but sometimes the best shows are the ones flying just under the radar.
Whether you’re in the mood for a clever comedy, a stylish period drama or a spine-tingling thriller, the streamer has options you might have missed the first time around.
That’s where Watch With Us comes in — we’ve pulled together three underrated shows that deserve a spot in your watchlist.
This underrated comedy stars Irish comedians Aisling Bea and Sharon Horgan as two sisters trying to figure out life. Áine (Bea) is recovering from a nervous breakdown that put her in a rehab facility, while Shona (Horgan) seems to have it all together — a great job and a great boyfriend — but is considering cheating with a female colleague.
If Hulu is your streaming service of choice, you have plenty to look forward to when it comes to fun and engaging television series this summer. Whether you’re turning up the heat in the kitchen on The Bear or fantasizing about the summer compound of your dreams on Beach Hunters, the platform has plenty of […]
As the sisters navigate relationships, careers and mental health, one thing’s for certain — they’ll have some zippy one-liners along the way. Poignant and hilarious, this two-season comedy is the perfect quick weekend binge.
A period drama with some serious bite, Dope Girls takes place at the end of World War I and is inspired by the life of drug queenpin Kate Meyrick. Loosely based on the nonfiction book Dope Girls: The Birth of the British Drug Underground by Marek Kohn, the series follows housewife Kate Galloway (Julianne Nicholson), who sets up an underground nightclub to provide for her daughters.
She soon runs afoul of drug dealers, gangs and the police, but she rises to the occasion to become just as ruthless as her foes. Sadly canceled after one season, Dope Girls is still worth a watch — it’s a gritty and smart period crime drama.
Watch With Us is always keeping an eye on the drama series on Amazon Prime Video — that way we can recommend you the best of the best. This month, we’ve added one of the hottest cop shows on TV, as well as an underrated period fantasy drama with a literary twist. From Josh Hartnett and […]
This relentlessly spooky and clever horror drama is based on the works of Stephen King, including Cujo, The Green Mile, The Shawshank Redemption and many more. It revolves around the town of Castle Rock, Maine, where mysterious things always seem to happen. The two seasons feature different casts telling interconnected stories, but they all have the same creepy tone and reverence for the source material.
The casts of seasons 1 and 2 include Melanie Lynskey, André Holland, Bill Skarsgård, Sissy Spacek, Lizzy Caplan and other veteran actors, all of whom deliver the chills you’d expect from any King work.
