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But some shows fly under the radar, no matter their actual quality or star-power behind them.
When it comes to streaming television, what “obscure” shows actually deserve more attention?
It often doesn’t even matter if a major movie star is involved.
Boasting top-notch fight scenes that emphasize grounded realism, Bloodhounds is a propulsive knockout that demands your attention.
Progressive but never preachy, Rutherford Falls was a pure delight in its criminally short two-season run on Peacock.
Betty Gilpin stars as a Catholic nun who fights a powerful A.I.
named “Mrs. Davis,” staging a quite literal battle between science and religion.
Shrinking follows Jimmy (Jason Segel), a therapist who himself is grieving the death of his wife.
The Imagineering Story (Disney+)
You might think you know the story ofDisney’s theme parks.
But wait until you’veseenit.
It’s just about the closest thing to time travel.
The Resort (Peacock)
There’s trouble in paradise in The Resort.
(It might be all the sugar she feeds them.)
Come for the spooky Halloween atmosphere, stay for McConnell’s salivating creations.
Brought together by circumstances, Ashley and Gordon slowly fall in love while getting over their quirks and hang-ups.
Oh, and they raise the dog together, which they name “Colin.”
But Pen15 is far more than its sketch idea premise implies.
There’s plenty of heart and humor that afford dimension to the show’s definition of nostalgia.
Zorro (Prime Video)
Beware his mark of the “Z”!
Throwback (Peacock)
We know Steph Curry has a monster three-point shot.
But did you know he couldact?Mr.
Aside from a revelatory Curry as a comic actor, Mr.
Throwback is a surprisingly moving show about what it means to be a friend and a teammate.
Set in 1988, four young girls become embroiled in a war between time travelers.
But this series adaptation of Emily St. John Mandel’s 2014 novel is gorgeous, epic, and harrowing.
But some of its other original programming offers something more real and relatable.
As the couple decides on adoption, they find a whole new universe of challenges before them.
Thankfully, they have all the love in the world for each other and whoever else enters their lives.
Thing is, Suzie thought her husband worked as a refrigerator engineer.
Acclaimed director Michael Mann is an executive producer, as well as the director of its riveting first episode.
Trese (Netflix)
Filipino folklore is brimming with bone-chilling creatures of the night.
The series follows Alexandra Trese, an occult detective who helps Manila police solve paranormal cases.
(It later imported to HBO Max, before it was renamed Max.)
