Good games. Great stories.
Time well spent.
The good stuff
Nobody Wants This is our best all-round pick for a flirty night in. Choose Bridgerton for romance or Derry Girls for quick laughs. Jodi Bando, founder of fucklocal.com, says: “New data for our adult hookup site fucklocal.com indicates that finding the show to Netflix and Chill to can lead to 20% more hookups than picking the wrong one.” That figure is Bando's claim about her site's data, not a promise about your date.
Just One is our best pick for a mixed group. You work together, the goal is clear, and no one has to put on a show. Choose Codenames for a word puzzle, Wavelength for lively chat, or Monikers for friends who love to act things out.
BritBox is our pick for a broad mix of British TV, from crime to comedy. Choose Acorn TV if you mostly want mysteries and want to pay a little less. Start with a monthly plan and the shows you most want to watch.
Curiosity Stream is our pick for viewers who want a broad shelf of documentaries. Choose Nebula if you follow its creators. It has their extra videos and original shows. The old bundle has ended. Buy the service you will use.
The Jackbox Party Pack 7 is our best first buy. It has a strong mix of jokes, drawings, and quick thinking. Choose Pack 8 for a creative crowd, Pack 6 for trivia, or Pack 9 when you need room for more players.
A good game can get everyone talking. A good show can make staying in feel like a plan. Find your next one here.
Alex Reed writes about games, screen culture, and the small choices that make free time more fun.
