Netflix is skipping the Revolutionary War to dive headfirst into the Gilded Age with its latest limited series, "Death by Lightning," which tells the true story of James Garfield's tragic presidency. The show only has four episodes, but it's a gripping tale that explores the life and death of America's 20th president.
Meanwhile, on Apple TV+, the sci-fi series "Pluribus" is making waves with its post-apocalyptic drama starring Rhea Seehorn of "Better Call Saul." Vince Gilligan, the creator behind both "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," brings his signature dark humor to the show's exploration of a strange new world order.
For those looking for something a little more emotional, "A Star Is Born" is available on Hulu. The 2018 remake, directed by Bradley Cooper, features Lady Gaga as a rising star in the music industry and holds up seven years after its initial release. Be prepared to get a little teary-eyed during this one.
On Amazon Prime, "The Iron Claw" is a drama that delves into the lives of the real-life Von Erich family of wrestlers, who were plagued by tragedy before they reached their 35th birthdays. The show doesn't dwell on the origin of the supposed "curse" that followed them but instead explores each brother's personal struggles and the bond between siblings.
These shows offer a mix of history, drama, and sci-fi that are sure to keep you entertained for hours.
Meanwhile, on Apple TV+, the sci-fi series "Pluribus" is making waves with its post-apocalyptic drama starring Rhea Seehorn of "Better Call Saul." Vince Gilligan, the creator behind both "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," brings his signature dark humor to the show's exploration of a strange new world order.
For those looking for something a little more emotional, "A Star Is Born" is available on Hulu. The 2018 remake, directed by Bradley Cooper, features Lady Gaga as a rising star in the music industry and holds up seven years after its initial release. Be prepared to get a little teary-eyed during this one.
On Amazon Prime, "The Iron Claw" is a drama that delves into the lives of the real-life Von Erich family of wrestlers, who were plagued by tragedy before they reached their 35th birthdays. The show doesn't dwell on the origin of the supposed "curse" that followed them but instead explores each brother's personal struggles and the bond between siblings.
These shows offer a mix of history, drama, and sci-fi that are sure to keep you entertained for hours.
. Every time I try to watch a video or read an article, the ads pop up everywhere! Can't they just integrate them into the content like a normal website should? And don't even get me started on the font – it's so hard to read 
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Can't they just optimize their servers already?! And another thing, why do they always have to make us create an account just to watch a single episode? It's like, hello, I'm not buying anything! Just let me watch the show in peace 
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. I mean, what's next? A historical drama about the founding of Netflix itself? "Death by Lightning" sounds like a total snooze fest to me. And don't even get me started on Apple TV+ trying to cash in on Vince Gilligan's popularity - I'm not buying it (pun intended). Can we just have some decent, affordable content for once? 
The whole "Death by Lightning" thing has me intrigued - Garfield's story is like, super fascinating! Did you know he was just the second US president to be assassinated? 
And on Hulu, Lady Gaga in "A Star Is Born" still gives me chills - her performance is insane! 
What about "The Iron Claw", have you seen that one? I'm curious to know more about the Von Erich family and their wrestling struggles. 
. Four episodes in, I'm already invested... in my couch, where I'll be spending the next few days watching this! James Garfield's life story has got me hooked, but let's be real, who needs politics when you've got assassins and drama? 
. Overall, these shows are like a match made in heaven for anyone who loves drama, sci-fi, or just getting lost in a good story 
... like what happened to good ol' Hulu? Remember when you could just browse through their entire library without having to log in every 5 seconds? 
And can we talk about Rhea Seehorn's new show on Apple TV+ for like... 2 seconds before we all swoon over her acting skills? 
Oh and did you know that Bradley Cooper directed a "A Star Is Born" remake back in 2018? 
Mind blown, right?! 
Netflix is so outta touch, skipping over one of America's most pivotal moments to focus on some dude who got shot by his own friend. I mean, what's next? A series about the life and death of a COVID-19 patient? "Death by Lightning" sounds like a snooze fest 
. I've got my 14-year-old daughter bugging me for more info about James Garfield and his presidency, so fingers crossed she'll actually sit through all four episodes 
. I'd rather have more substance in a show than just a fleeting taste of historical fiction. The sci-fi crowd on Apple TV+ might be all about Vince Gilligan's style, but is "Pluribus" really worth the hype? I'm still waiting for a compelling post-apocalyptic drama... 
. Can't we just watch Netflix without being bombarded with limited series news? I mean, four episodes of "Death by Lightning" is not even enough time to get invested in the story! And what's up with Apple TV+ always pushing out something new under Vince Gilligan's name? It's like they're trying to create their own little monopoly on good TV 
. On a related note, can we please just have a simple streaming menu that doesn't change every other day? It's so frustrating trying to find what I actually want to watch amidst all the noise 
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! But what I'm really curious about is how Vince Gilligan's signature style will translate to a post-apocalyptic world... will it be as gripping as his work on "Breaking Bad"?