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'Euphoria', 'Spycraft': Five brilliant things to stream now

The best movies and series to binge on Netflix, Showmax and Apple TV

31 January 2021 - 00:00 By and tymon smith
Tymon Smith Features writer, film and series reviewer
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Actress Zendaya plays Rue Bennet in 'Euphoria'.
Actress Zendaya plays Rue Bennet in 'Euphoria'.
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EUPHORIA SPECIALS

While fans wait to see when this award-winning, hard-hitting teen angst drama will be able to get back to business in the wake of coronavirus obstacles, HBO has released a pair of intriguing and compelling special episodes that examine the world of two of its characters shortly after the thrilling conclusion to its first season.

Where to stream it: Showmax

How much time you'll need to binge it: 1+ hours

WATCH | The trailer for 'Euphoria' special episode

WHAT WOULD SOPHIA LOREN DO?

A touching short documentary about one unique Italian-American mother who has lived her life by answering one simple question — "What would Sophia Loren do?" It's a warm-hearted love letter to a singular mother made by her daughter, and also serves as a fitting tribute to the unique power and charms of Italy's most famous and enduring actress.

Where to stream it: Netflix

How much time you'll need to binge it: 32 minutes

WATCH | The trailer for 'What Would Sophia Loren Do?'

SNOWPIERCER SEASON 2

The series adaptation of Bong Joon-ho's award-winning feature film continues to deliver plenty of action, dramatic tension and even a bit of sometimes trenchant criticism of capitalist class divisions in its second season. New episodes weekly.

Where to stream it: Netflix

How much time you'll need to binge it: 50 minutes

WATCH | The trailer for 'Snowpiercer' season 2.

LOSING ALICE

This Israeli show is anchored by a pair of strong performances in its story of the chance encounter between a creatively frustrated film director and an ambitious young screenwriter. It's a surprisingly thrilling tale of the meeting of different ideas about the philosophical existential questions that sometimes overtake the minds of creatives at the expense of actual creation. Weekly episodes.

Where to stream it: Apple TV

How much time you'll need to binge it: 50 minutes

WATCH | The trailer for 'Losing Alice'

SPYCRAFT

This docuseries takes you inside the real world of today's equivalent of James Bond's beloved Q's creations and offers an intriguing introduction to many of the techniques used by modern spies in today's digital world. It's not all tech, though, as old-fashioned temptations like sex and money are still very much part of the modern spy's arsenal — but the technology that is available might make you think twice about how quickly you reach for your phone to send a message, look something up or navigate a journey.

Where to stream it: Netflix

How much time you'll need to binge it: 4 hours

WATCH | The trailer for 'Spycraft'

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