Trio of Netflix offerings plus an Oscar nomination highlight top options for streaming
A quiet and haunting sense of loss can be felt when watching “Hamnet,” the award-winning film now streaming on Peacock. The historical drama reimagines the life of William Shakespeare through the lens of his family, focusing on the emotional aftermath of losing his young son, which inspired the famous play “Hamlet.” If you’re in the mood for something slower and inspiring, “Hamnet” offers an eerily powerful watch. — April Borjon
No spoilers here, minus the title of the new Netflix eight-episode series, “Something Very Bad is Going to Happen.” Adam DiMarco (“White Lotus”) and Camila Morrone (“Daisy Jones & the Six”) star as a happily engaged couple anticipating the seven days until their wedding. When I hear it’s about the fear of marrying the wrong person, with tinges of “Rosemary’s Baby” meets “Carrie,” you know I’m tuning in. — Jennifer Mulson

We’ve got Connor, whose relationship with Georgie was blooming last we checked. We’ve got Madison, who last season bonded with Tyler over their love for God and country music. And more familiar faces are back for season four of “Love on the Spectrum,” along with new characters sure to melt our hearts. That’s the effect of the Netflix show, which follows young people with autism on their search for love. The new season is now streaming. — Seth Boster

Watch it … or don’t; your night could go in two completely different directions. “Look Both Ways” on Netflix leans into that exact idea, following actress Lili Reinhart’s character as her life splits into parallel paths based on one pivotal decision. One timeline explores an unexpected pregnancy, while the other follows the ups and downs of her post-grad career. Light, reflective and a little emotional, the film plays with the “what ifs” that come with adulting and choosing your next step. — April Borjon





