ETonline has picked the seven best films and TV shows from Amazon, HBO Now, Hulu, and Netflix.
While we’re still watching Amazon and Hulu’s excellent new
comedies, we’re about to make room for more as several new original series
start streaming in November.
Casual and Red Oaks will now have to contend
with Man in the High Castle, Amazon’s
high concept drama, and Netflix’s second Marvel adaptation, Jessica Jones. Both are offering
tons of drama to balance out October’s laughs.
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And if those two series don’t work for you, there are plenty
of films to fill up those Friday nights. ETonline has picked the seven best films and TV shows that
are worth adding to your queue:
Ex Machina: If you missed Oscar Isaac’s sexy, mind-bending
thriller when it was first in theaters, then make this mandatory viewing now
that it’s on Amazon Prime. The film is one of our favorites from the year and
it first introduced us to Alicia Vikander, who is getting Oscar buzz for her
role opposite Eddie Redmayne in The
Danish Girl. (Nov. 14, Amazon)
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Good Burger: Given all the excitement surrounding our favorite All That duo and their recent reunion on
The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon,
there’s no reason for us not to watch (and re-watch) Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell’s 1996 hit
film, which was adapted from Snick’s sketch-comedy series. (Nov. 1, HBO Now)
James Bond Marathon:
Forget about the James Bond marathons that once became a staple of Thanksgiving
TV. Now, viewers can put together their own binge-watching session thanks to
Hulu, which has 15 of the franchise’s earlier hits, including Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, and Octopussy.
(Nov. 1, Hulu)
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Man in the High Castle: Based on Philip K. Dick’s 1962
historical fiction, the new Amazon drama explores an alternative universe where
the Allied Powers lost World War II. The high concept show comes with a lot of pressure (and anticipation) as the streaming service looks for its first
dramatic hit. (Nov. 20, Amazon)
Marvel’s Jessica Jones: Netflix hopes to strike twice with its
second original Marvel series. This time, Krysten Ritter takes center stage as a
superhero trying to overcome demons from within and without. We loved Daredevil
and cannot wait for Jones to make her streaming debut. (Nov. 20, Netflix)
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The Thomas Crown Affair: If you’re suffering from fatigue as a result of all the hype surrounding James Bond’s newest film, Spectre, then turn your attention to the sexy 1968 crime thriller
starring Steven McQueen and Faye Dunaway. It’s like a fine wine and only gets
better with age. (Nov. 1, HBO Now)
Zipper: While this political thriller barely made a dent in
theaters, it’s worth going back to watch thanks to Patrick Wilson’s sexy
physique, which the 42-year-old actor has all but retired these days as the
star of FX’s Fargo season two. (Nov.
26, Netflix)
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In addition to Ex Machina, Isaac is having a big year thanks to a role in the highly anticipated sequel to Star Wars. The actor recently opened up to ETonline about how he even scored his uncle a bit part in The Force Awakens, revealing that he made shirts for everyone on set. "I gave them to everybody and told J.J. Abrams, who was like, 'Does he wanna be in the movie,'" Isaac recalled.