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'The Goes Wrong Show' gets funnier while things get worse
'The Goes Wrong Show' is available for streaming on Amazon Prime.
What we're watching: 'Dispatches from Elsewhere'
A new AMC series exposes the reason people play games, and a BBC show spices up the "home remodeling show" formula by adding VR to the mix.
The Engadget staff on 'The Man in the High Castle' finale
It's been almost five years since The Man in the High Castle pilot premiered on Prime Video. The show, which explores an alternate timeline where the Nazis won World War II, was set up to be the next big Amazon original after Transparent and Mozart in the Jungle. And while the first episode performed well -- it was Amazon's most-watched pilot at the time -- the show never grew into the Game of Thrones-level behemoth that the company clearly wanted. Still, the e-commerce juggernaut backed the alt-history epic to its dramatic fourth-season conclusion earlier this month. So what did we think of the ending? And has it changed our overall opinion of the show? In this week's video IRL, Engadget editors Nick Summers and Matt Brian discuss the many highs and lows of High Castle and how they will remember the writing, acting and production design of the finale. (This article contains spoilers for 'The Man in the High Castle' season four)
What we've been watching: 'State of the Union' and 'Little Monsters'
In this installment of our video IRL, senior editor Daniel Cooper highlights the short-bites marital drama Ste of the Union that you absolutely must not binge. Senior editor Richard Lawler explains why Hulu's shlocky horror movie Little Monsters is worth your time.
What we've been watching: Ken Burns' Country Music
This week, Senior News Editor Billy Steele explains why everyone should check out the latest documentary series from Ken Burns. Senior Editor Devindra Hardawar has an unexpected affinity for the latest CBS procedural and Senior News Editor Richard Lawler has found one thing worth watching on Netflix.
What we've been watching: 'Another Life'
In the September edition of our video IRL series, contributing editor Mariella Moon explains the appeal of a horror TV show with episodes that clock in at under a half-hour, and Georgina Torbet checks out Netflix's Another Life to see if it deserved such an astoundingly poor reception from most critics.
The Engadget staff on that 'Game of Thrones' finale
For this month's video IRL, we couldn't miss talking about the conclusion of one of the biggest TV series ever, HBO's Game of Thrones. After years of speculation about how the epic story would end, we finally have (some of) our answers. But is that enough?
What we're watching: 'You' and 'The Lobster'
Associate News Editor Mariella Moon dives into Netflix's stalker series 'You' while Senior News Editor Richard Lawler offers up an almost anti-romantic comedy with 'The Lobster.'
What we're watching in February
This week in IRL Mariella Moon takes some time to consider the lasting impact of Netflix's Fyre Festival documentary. Separately, Mat Smith explains why DC's Titans show is worth a watch -- especially if you don't need to pick up a new streaming subscription -- and Dan Cooper investigates the surprising success of Seth McFarlane's The Orville.
What we're watching: '7 Days Out: League of Legends'
This week reporter Nick Summers explores the sixth episode of Netflix's 7 Days Out docuseries. Coming from the producers of Chef's Table and Last Chance U,'this particular episode covers themes of tragedy and perseverance against the backdrop of esports competition.
What we're watching: Best of 2018
With 2019 just around the corner, we're ready to look back and pick a few favorites from the flood of TV shows that arrived in 2018. Senior Editor Kris Naudus explains why Netflix already has an anime series you should watch with Hi Score Girl. But first, a few quick "best" suggestions so you can quit scrolling through your queue and just watch something already. Christopher Schodt: Apparently the US has forgotten how to make half-hour comedies, but Schitt's Creek shows Canada still knows how. It's not revolutionary, but despite the terrible title it's a fun show with great performances. Mariella Moon: The Haunting of Hill House. Everything else is confetti. Kris Naudus: She-Ra. She-Ra She-Ra She-Ra. Sheeeeeee-Ra. The new show is fun and joyful and actually makes what was originally a toy commercial into a well developed universe with deep characterization. Also, SwiftWind is one woke horsey. Richard Lawler: Look, you can watch Killing Eve of your own free will or I can come to your house and make you. Either way works for me.
What we're watching: 'Life Sentence'
Senior News Editor Richard Lawler was looking for something light to binge watch and picked an ill-fated show about a cancer patient.
What we're watching: Netflix rom-coms
Netflix's content push has included a slew of romantic comedy movies released at the same time they've become hard to find in theaters. Senior News Editor Richard Lawler takes a look at three of them and explains which ones could be worth your time.
What we're watching: 'Mandy,' 'Succession' and 'Great News'
This month, Reporter Timothy J. Seppala checks out the latest Nicolas Cage joint and explains why you should too, while Senior Editor Daniel Cooper returns from a break with impressions of some binge-worthy television.
What we're watching: 'First Team: Juventus' and 'Killing Eve'
Welcome back to IRL, our series dedicated to the things that Engadget writers play, use, watch and listen to. This week, Billy Steele explains how to keep your soccer addiction fed with Netflix's 'Juventus' series, while Richard Lawler breaks down why 'Killing Eve' should be at the top of your binge-worthy list.
What we're watching: 'The Good Place' and 'Westworld'
This week's IRL focuses on two shows that don't appear to have much in common. But now Westworld viewers may be able to find a new appreciation for The Good Place, at least until season 3 rolls around. (Warning: spoilers ahead.)
What we're watching: 'Avengers: Infinity War' and 'Lost in Space'
This week's IRL heads to the theater, where the latest Marvel flick is setting box-office records. Find out how several of our editors felt about it (spoiler-free, although we can't guarantee anything about the comments section below), as well as our thoughts on a few new series from Netflix, Hulu and HBO.
What we're watching: 'The Magicians'
This month, contributing editor David Lumb explains the highs and lows of Syfy's book adaptation The Magicians, while senior news editor Richard Lawler digs into what he likes about professional Overwatch competition.
What we're watching: 'Star Wars Rebels' and Marvel's 'Runaways'
Welcome back to IRL, our series dedicated to the things that Engadget writers have been playing, using, watching and listening to. This week is all about what we're watching and includes an explanation of why you need to give Star Wars Rebels another look and check out Marvel's new Runaways series. Finally, we'll take a look back at one of our editors' first Netflix binge-watching experiences to see if it still holds up.
What we're watching: 'Raw' and 'Feast of Fiction'
Welcome back to Video IRL, where several of our editors talk about what they've been watching in their spare time. This month we're kicking things off with some seasonally-appropriate horror fare, that you can catch right away on Netflix or Amazon Prime. Then it's time for a Gundam throwback before Kris Naudus points out a couple of YouTube food channels perfect for binge eating or binge watching.
