50 best shows on streaming to watch right now
By Sandy C.
50. Ray Donovan
Where to stream: Showtime and Peacock
Number of seasons: 7
Synopsis: Set in Los Angeles, Ray Donovan follows the titular character, portrayed by Liev Schreiber, as he works for the law firm Goldman & Drexler representing the rich and powerful. He doesn’t exactly play by the rules, often cleaning up after the crimes of his clients and arranging payoffs, threats, or whatever is needed to get the job done.
Ray’s life is seemingly simple, but gets complicated when his father, Mickey Donovan (Jon Voight), is released from prison.
Why Ray Donovan is one of the best shows on streaming
Liev Schreiber brings to life one of the most memorable roles in his career in Ray Donovan. The crime drama also stars Paula Malcomson, Eddie Marsan, Dash Mihok, and Steven Bauer. When Ray Donovan first premiered on Showtime, it reportedly broke rating records for the network as the biggest premiere of all-time.
49. Silicon Valley
Where to stream: HBO Max
Number of seasons: 6
Synopsis: Silicon Valley follows five friends (more or less) who decide to start their own company. They are each prepared for a complicated journey ahead, but may have been over their heads as they soon realize they are in for more than they bargained for. Can they pull through?
Why Silicon Valley is one of the best shows on streaming
The comedy stars Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller, Josh Brener, Martin Starr, Kumail Nanjiani, and others. Starting up a company, financing it, bankruptcy, licenses, Silicon Valley goes through it all and more! The series is no longer premiering new episodes and concluded after six seasons, but it’s very much still worth watching!