50 best shows on streaming to watch right now
By Sandy C.
46. For All Mankind
Where to stream: Apple TV+
Number of seasons: Two seasons are now streaming, and season 3 began filming in April 2021.
Synopsis: For All Mankind asks the question, “What if the Space Race had never ended?,” taking place in an alternate timeline where Alexei Leonov, a Soviet cosmonaut, is the first human to land on the Moon. This makes the Americans rush to catch up.
Why For All Mankind is one of the best shows on streaming
For All Mankind is the type of series that should appeal to anyone who loves good TV but is difficult to fit into a single category. Do you get excited whenever there’s news about a new space launch? All the scenes on the moon are for you. Love historical fiction? Get on it. Looking for personal stories about families, battling our inner demons, immigration, self-sacrificing heroism or a number of other topics? This is your show.
Featuring beautiful performances from every single cast member and writing that keeps you wanting more, this is the kind of series you’ll kick yourself for sleeping on. And for the record: Hold on to your seats, your hearts, and all the tissues you can find for the end of Season 2. Don’t say you weren’t warned.
— Shana, Hidden Remote contributor
45. Gossip Girl (2021)
Where to stream: HBO Max
Number of seasons: Currently streaming season 1
Synopsis: It serves as a soft prequel, but viewers don’t necessarily need to watch the original to understand the revival.
Although both the old and new Gossip Girl series follow a group of privileged kids and their ongoing drama as they try to figure out who is exposing their secrets, Gossip Girl 2021 has changed many things. In fact, while the biggest mystery in the original is finding out who Gossip Girl is, the 2021 reboot reveals it in the first episode.
Why Gossip Girl is one of the best shows on streaming
Whether you want to watch for the nostalgia as a fan of the original or have never watched it, Gossip Girl’s many jaw-dropping moments, (and even questionable storylines)
44. The Wire
Where to stream: HBO Max
Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: The crime drama is particularly unique as it was primarily written by author and former police reporter himself, David Simon. It consists of 60 episodes spread out through five seasons.
Each season of the drama introduces a new institution of the city and how the community gets along with law enforcement in each. Still, it continues to feature and develop the same characters. The main subjects it follows are the drug trade, corrupt government, and the education system.
Why The Wire is one of the best shows on streaming
Even if you have never seen The Wire, you have surely heard about it! It is one of the most popular series and even today is included in many fan’s list as one of the best series of all-time. The Wire is believed to have premiered ahead of its time, had it aired recently, it would probably be even more popular. The cast includes Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison and others.
43. Star Trek: Discovery
Where to stream: CBS All Access
Number of seasons: 3 seasons are streaming so far
Synopsis: Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman launched the series on CBS All Access in 2017, quickly earning praise from critics and a large following from fans of the long running franchise. This revival, the seventh series in the Star Trek world, takes place about a decade before the events of the original Star Trek series, giving fans a new perspective of the enchanting world.
Why Star Trek: Discovery is one of the best shows on streaming
CBS All Access may be one of the newers streaming services to join the game, but it’s quickly catching up to the big players. For starters, Star Trek: Discovery became an instant favorite with fans of the franchise, and it features a wonderful diverse cast. The cast includes Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Shazad Latif, Anthony Rapp among others.