These Were Netflix Canada’s Most-Watched TV Shows and Movies of 2019
(Photo: Netflix Canada) As the curtain falls on 2019, you have two choices about how you’re going to spend the final streaming hours of this decade: 1) Bidding a long, tender farewell to Friends,...
View ArticleLC from Love Is Blind Tells All
Love Is Blind is the latest reality-TV sensation to take over our feeds—and our hearts. Clearly, Lauren and Cameron (a.k.a. America’s current sweethearts) are fan favourites, but Lauren Chamblin, known...
View ArticleWhat’s New on Netflix Canada—Plus, What’s Leaving—in April
Everything that’s coming to Netflix Canada in April April 1: David Batra: Elefanten I Rummet April 1: How to Fix a Drug Scandal April 1: The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show April 1: Nailed It!, Season 4...
View ArticleAn Encyclopedia of Everything You Need to Know About Tiger King
It’s probably safe to assume that if you haven’t watched it yet, you’ve *at least* heard about Tiger King. The latest Netflix craze—which launched on March 20 and was filmed over five years—has taken...
View ArticleI’m Ready to Discuss Carole Baskin’s Flower Crowns
This whole flattening of the curve begets a lot of screen time, which isn’t all bad. And so, on the seventh day of quarantine (or something), Netflix looked down upon us helpless and disgruntled plebs...
View ArticleIs Trump Actually Going to Pardon Joe Exotic?
It’s only been a few weeks since Netflix introduced us to Joe Exotic, but it’s safe to say that he’s made a BIG impact on the public—and even, potentially, the heartstrings of the President of the...
View ArticleMiss Love Is Blind? Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle Will Fill the Void
Looking for something to do this weekend? How about watching a bunch of horny singles *not* touch each other? If you’re intrigued, you probably should be. Too Hot to Handle, dropping April 17, is the...
View ArticleThe Best Part of Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle Is the Narrator
By now we’ve probably all streamed the hottest show in quarantine, Too Hot to Handle, on Netflix. The reality series follows 10 thirsty singles on a resort in Mexico for what they think is going to be...
View ArticleWhat’s New on Netflix Canada—Plus, What’s Leaving—in May
Everything that’s coming to Netflix Canada in May May 1: All Day and a Night May 1: Almost Happy May 1: Get In May 1: Go! Go! Cory Carson: The Chrissy May 1: The Half Of It May 1: Hollywood May 1: Into...
View ArticleHow Outlander Reinvented My Sex Life
I have scoffed at romance fiction my entire life. The term always evoked images of Fabio standing on a ship’s deck, brandishing a sword while ripping open his shirt. I’ve also never been one to watch...
View ArticleYou Need to Watch Mindy Kaling’s Never Have I Ever
After months of anticipation, Mindy Kaling’s new show Never Have I Ever, is officially here—and we’ll never ever be the same again. The Netflix series, released on April 27, follows sophomore Devi...
View ArticleEverything to Know About Netflix’s New Michelle Obama Doc
When award-winning documentary filmmaker Nadia Hallgren met Michelle Obama in 2018, she only had 30 minutes to make an impression. No pressure, right? “We talked about where we came from, how it shaped...
View ArticleYes, Never Have I Ever Is a Win for Representation—But Not For All
To have a Brown girl from Mississauga, Ont. appearing in a Netflix show is a pretty big deal on its own. But to have said Brown girl be the star of that Netflix show—and put the experience of an...
View ArticleI Met My Husband the Love Is Blind Way (Sort Of)
Spoiler alert: This post reveals key plot points of Netflix’s Love Is Blind. By the end of our first date, my now-husband and I both knew we’d met the person we wanted to spend the rest of our lives...
View ArticleWhat’s New on Netflix Canada—Plus, What’s Leaving—in June
Everything that’s coming to Netflix Canada in June June 1: Beethoven June 1: Black Snake Moan June 1: Breakfast at Tiffany’s June 1: Broken City June 1: Cape Fear June 1: Cocomelon, Season 1 June 1:...
View ArticleDoes 13 Reasons Why Trivialize Suicide? We Asked a Psychiatrist
Whereas most teen dramas tackle love triangles, booze-riddled road trips and two-bit popularity contests, Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why explores mostly unchartered territory for a mainstream series. It...
View ArticleIssa Rae Is Finally Getting the Ride-or-Die Relationship She Deserves
When I first saw the trailer for The Lovebirds, a romantic comedy starring Insecure co-creator Issa Rae and The Big Sick actor Kumail Nanjiani, I was confused: was I actually going to see myself in a...
View Article24 Shows & Movies That Celebrate Queerness
Happy Pride Month, everyone! Yes, this probably isn’t the way you intended to spend your June. With most Pride festivities around the world cancelled—or moved online—due to the ongoing COVID-19...
View ArticleWhat’s New on Netflix Canada—Plus, What’s Leaving—in July
Everything that’s coming to Netflix Canada in July July 1: Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt, Season 2 July 1: Deadwind, Season 2 July 1: Say I Do July 1: Under the Riccione Sun July 1: Unsolved...
View ArticleWhat’s New on Netflix Canada—Plus, What’s Leaving—in August
Everything that’s coming to Netflix Canada in August August 1: Super Monsters: The New Class August 1: Breaking In August 1: Down a Dark Hall August 1: Gone Baby Gone August 1: Jack Ryan: Shadow...
View ArticleThe 12 Sexiest Movies on Netflix
Ah, summer: the perfect time to get…goddamn depressed that you are stuck inside, all horny and with nowhere to go. Why not live vicariously through cinema’s lovers? We rounded up the 12 sexiest movies...
View ArticleI Don’t Think the Criticisms of Indian Matchmaking Are Fair
Like everyone else working their way through Netflix’s original content this summer, I recently binge-watched the new docu-series Indian Matchmaking. To say that the series—which follows Mumbai-based...
View Article15 Mindless Feel-Good Shows to Zone Out With on Netflix
In a perfect pandemic-less world, we’d probably be spending more time outdoors and hanging out with friends without worrying about a thing. But during These Times, a good ol’ Netflix binge can bring a...
View ArticleChristine Quinn’s Wardrobe Is the Star of Selling Sunset Season 3
There are a few indisputable facts about season 3 of Netflix’s Selling Sunset: Justin Hartley did Chrishell Stause dirty, Davina Potratz is even worse this time around, and Christine Quinn’s wardrobe...
View ArticleWhat’s New on Netflix Canada—Plus, What’s Leaving—in September
Everything that’s coming to Netflix Canada in September Sep 1: Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices Sep 1: The Boss Baby: Get That Baby! Sep 1: Felipe Esparza: Bad Decisions Sep 1: La Partita / The...
View ArticleMeghan Markle and Prince Harry Signed a Production Deal With Netflix
Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry have signed a production deal with Netflix. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have founded their own yet-to-be-named production company and inked a multiyear deal with the...
View Article10 New TV Shows We’ll Be Watching This Fall
The Duchess (Netflix, September 11) Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan has a track record of leaving audiences in stitches at her wildly funny stand-up sets, and now she’s returning to Netflix with her...
View ArticleWhat’s New on Netflix Canada—Plus, What’s Leaving—in October
Everything that’s coming to Netflix Canada in October Oct 1: Bom Dia, Verônica/Good Morning, Verônica Oct 1: Carmen Sandiego, Season 3 Oct 1: Oktoberfest: Beer & Blood Oct 1: Pasal Kau/All Because...
View ArticleThe Baby-Sitter’s Club’s Momona Tamada Is the BFF You Wish You Had in Middle...
With classes back in session—at least virtually—in the midst of coronavirus, what once felt like an opportunity for a fresh start may not feel as exciting this year. On the bright side, all students...
View ArticleEmily in Paris Has a Representation Problem
We’re heading into fall and a dreaded second wave of COVID-19 and that can only mean one thing: lots of time spent inside. And what better way to pass the time than with a frothy new TV show to binge...
View ArticleThere’s a New The Crown Season 4 Trailer
Season 4 of The Crown drops on Netflix on November 15, and fans will likely be even more excited after seeing the latest trailer. The streaming service released another look at the upcoming new set of...
View Article9 of the Creepiest Movies on Netflix Canada
In time for Halloween, we recommend these movies—all streamable on Netflix—for some seriously creepy movie nights. From mysterious medical faculties and haunted houses to avenging she-demons and creepy...
View ArticleWhat’s New on Netflix Canada—Plus, What’s Leaving—in November
Everything that’s coming to Netflix Canada in November Nov 1: 12 Gifts of Christmas Nov 1: A Belle for Christmas Nov 1: A Perfect Christmas List Nov 1: About Last Night Nov 1: Angels & Demons Nov...
View ArticleWhy The Queen’s Gambit Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Show
In only seven episodes, the Netflix original series The Queen’s Gambit tells a wildly engrossing tale of a gifted chess prodigy named Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Harmon who becomes one of the best chess players...
View ArticleDash & Lily Star Midori Francis on Netflix’s Newest Teen Romcom
In a time when romantic connections are mostly forged via cliché one-liners and carefully curated Hinge photos, the idea of falling in love with someone you’ve never even seen a pic of seems pretty out...
View ArticleA Royal Fashion Expert Decodes Princess Diana’s Fashion in The Crown
If you’re under the age of 30, chances are that you never *actually* knew much about Princess Diana (AKA Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales), or at least didn’t—like many people in our parents’...
View ArticleYes, These Events on The Crown Actually Happened
Content warning: This article contains mentions of disordered eating. It’s probably safe to assume that since the November 15 release of season 4 of Netflix’s The Crown, many of us are now *deep* into...
View ArticleWhat’s New on Netflix Canada—Plus, What’s Leaving—in December
Everything that’s coming to Netflix Canada in December Dec 1: A Christmas Catch Dec 1: Angela’s Christmas Wish Dec 1: Christmas With a Prince Dec 1: Christmas Wonderland Dec 1: Don’t Let Go Dec 1:...
View ArticleWhat’s New on Netflix Canada—Plus, What’s Leaving—in January
Everything that’s coming to Netflix Canada in January 2021 Date TBA: 50M2 Date TBA: Bonding, Season 2 Date TBA: Cobra Kai, Season 3 Date TBA: June & Kopi Date TBA: The Netflix Afterparty January 1:...
View ArticleTo All the Boys: Always & Forever Is More than Just a Love Story—It’s an Ode...
Growing up is hard as hell. It’s a truism we all live through, regardless of our particular circumstances—so it’s no wonder it’s the crux of so many of the on-screen stories we love. And now more than...
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