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Apple TV+ Is The Official Home Of Sleeper Hits, Why ‘Slow Horses’ Is The Next ‘Severance’

1 day ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Sergio Pereira

It has long been established that Apple TV+ isn’t the “it” streaming platform. The service values quality over quantity, resulting in a lot of people choosing the likes of Netflix or Prime Video because there are simply more movies and shows available on a weekly basis. Yet, it’s this attitude that sees people raving about the likes of The Night Agent and The Recruit as the best spy thriller series when neither of these shows is fit to smell Jackson Lamb’s foul odors.
The Most Important Emotional Muscles All Healthy Couples Exercise Regularly

1 day ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Mélanie Berliet

You have to really listen to your significant other if you want a shot at really seeing them. But listening is so much more than hearing the words your partner speaks. Listening is about hearing the words they don’t speak, too—being so tuned into each other that you can sense when something’s amiss. Successful couples listen with their hearts, not just their ears. Solid relationships are made up of two people leaning on each other every day, in every aspect of life.
The Best Spy Thriller Series Isn’t On Netflix - It’s On Apple TV+

3 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Sergio Pereira

It has long been established that Apple TV+ isn’t the “it” streaming platform. The service values quality over quantity, resulting in a lot of people choosing the likes of Netflix or Prime Video because there are simply more movies and shows available on a weekly basis. Yet, it’s this attitude that sees people raving about the likes of The Night Agent and The Recruit as the best spy thriller series when neither of these shows is fit to smell Jackson Lamb’s foul odors.
30 Years Later, ‘A Goofy Movie’ Is Still The Best Film About The Bond Between Parent And Child

6 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Sergio Pereira

A Goofy Movie is all about unconditional love and acceptance. Everyone knows the master of the hyuk hyuk, Goofy. In the early ’90s, he had his own animated series called Goof Troop, which featured the adventures of him and his young son, Max. In 1995, Disney decided to release A Goofy Movie, which takes place three years after the events of the show and features a now-teenage Max. It also turned out to be the best film about the powerful bond between parent and child.
7 TV Shows To Watch Before ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’s’ Final Episode

6 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Richard Chachowski

Six seasons, 60 episodes, and eight years after its exciting pilot episode, The Handmaid’s Tale is officially set to end with the imminent arrival of its series finale. With questions still looming about June and Serena’s fate ahead of the show’s upcoming conclusion, fans remain perched on the edge of their seats for each new episode of Hulu’s lauded sci-fi series.
How ‘Reacher’ Pummeled The Rest Of The Amazon Originals On Prime Video

1 week ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Sergio Pereira

Amazon Prime Video thought The Wheel of Time and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power were the future, but Reacher proved them wrong. In the 2010s, Game of Thrones ruled the land of television. Every network and streaming service dreamed of finding the next epic fantasy hit to rival the success of the show about dragons, zombies, and siblings who kiss each other.
The 7 Best Guest Stars In ‘Friends’ History, Ranked From Forgettable To Iconic

1 week ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Richard Chachowski

As one of the most iconic sitcoms of all time, Friends continues to remain as fresh and well-loved today as it had three decades ago on NBC. Roping in millions of viewers with each new season, Friends’ lasting success in the entertainment industry cannot be overstated.
Five Slightly Obscure, Must-See Sebastian Stan Movies That Have Nothing To Do With Marvel

1 week ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Charlene Badasie

We all know Sebastian Stan as the brooding, tortured Bucky Barnes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe – a role he’s inhabited so completely, it’s easy to forget he’s got a whole other filmography that isn’t drenched in super-serum. But if you look past the Winter Soldier smolder, you’ll find a fascinating lineup of smaller, stranger, and even slightly obscure movies that show just how versatile (and vulnerable) Stan can be. These aren’t your typical blockbuster performances.
The Best Prison Movies Of All Time, From ‘Toy Story 3’ To ‘The Shawshank Redemption’

1 week ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Richard Chachowski

Unsurprisingly, prison is one of the most terrifying environments the average person could dream about, coming equipped with an unending array of sobering aspects that affect daily life in incarceration. Whether facing off against hostile guards, authoritarian wardens, or the sudden loss of your freedom and independence, there’s something about the idea of serving out a lengthy prison sentence that both haunts and captivates almost every ordinary member of the audience.
7 Zombie Watches That Are More Soul Than Scare

1 week ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Mishal Ali Zafar

Back in the day, zombie stories were pretty one-dimensional – just mindless shamblers, buckets of gore, and cheap jump scares. Nobody really cared why the dead were walking, but only how gross their next kill would be. Then, something changed. Storytellers began exploring the human condition through both the transformed undead and the traumatized survivors, finding deeper meaning in how people cling to their humanity when everything familiar has been stripped away.