Looking to camp out on the couch and take down a show that will keep you up way too late and help you procrastinate from doing more important tasks? Here are five shows to stream:WINNING TIME: THE RISE OF THE LAKERS DYNASTYPremise: The 1980s L.A. Lakers take center stage, becoming a cultural force as they take in a slew of titles, overcoming infighting and setbacks in the process.Stars: Quincy Isaiah, John C. Reilly, Sean Patrick Small, Hadley Robinson.Service: HBO Max.Why it’s impossible to stop watching: Peeling back the layers of publicity, posturing, and showmanship, the series finds gritty humor inside the locker rooms, board meetings, and nightclubs. The series is a sports fan’s dream with excellent casting in the key roles.MODERN LOVEPremise: Touching romantic vignettes span all corners of life. The series shakes up cast members and settings each episode.Stars: Kit Harrington, Minnie Driver, Anne Hathaway, Anna Paquin.Service: Prime Video.Why it’s impossible to stop watching: Playing like a “Chicken Soup for the Soul” collection of short stories, the series’ brain trust rounds up talented writers and directors to tell stories with big-name casts. There’s hardly a bad episode in the batch. It’s perfect for a Prime Video and chill session.INVENTING ANNAPremise: A journalist seeking redemption chases down the story of a socialite accused of bilking New York’s wealthy elite out of millions.Stars: Julia Garner, Anna Chlumsky, Laverne Cox, Katie Lowes.Service: Netflix.Why it’s impossible to stop watching: Building on the momentum she generated in “Veep,” Chlumsky continues to show off her intensity as the series’ protagonist. Garner is exquisite in a multifaceted role as she faces off with Chlumsky’s character, with their prison interview-showdowns flashing shades of “Silence of the Lambs.” Overall, the series matches the devil-may-care tone of “Catch Me if You Can.”THE CUPHEAD SHOWPremise: An adaptation of a zany 2017 video game, the animated series pays tribute to the dark, edgy cartoons of the 1920s and 30s.Stars: Tru Valentino, Luke Millington, Wayne Brady, Frank Todaro.Service: Netflix.Why it’s impossible to stop watching: The series captures the madcap spirit of the video game, hewing close to Fleischer Brothers-style visuals, as well as anachronistic stories and dialogue that are hilarious and oddly poignant.JFK REVISITED: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS AND JFK: DESTINY BETRAYED Premise: Oliver Stone takes a deep dive into the John F. Kennedy assassination unearthing new connections and theories.Stars: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Whoopi Goldberg, Cyril Wecht, Donald Sutherland.Service: On-demand sites and apps.Why it’s impossible to stop watching: Stone’s documentary style is as fevered and urgent as his narrative filmmaking. Even though he tends to chase his tail, this is fascinating stuff for those who want a peek behind the curtain.Phil Villarreal TwitterPhil Villarreal FacebookPhil Villarreal Amazon Author PagePhil Villarreal Rotten Tomatoes
Here are the 5 shows to binge in March
Mar 1, 2022 | 12:14 PM