Casting is dead. Long live casting!
Casting is dead. Long live casting!

This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Last month, Netflix made the surprising decision to kill off a key feature: With no prior warning, the company removed the ability to cast videos from its mobile apps to […]

I watched The RIP on Netflix — Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s new movie commits too many crimes to be considered a genre great

The popular actors’ new crime thriller is a fairly enjoyable, albeit forgettable, film designed specifically for the Netflix generation.

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials creator on rites of passage, Broadchurch and Sherlock comparisons, and what you should watch next: ‘It doesn’t feel like we cheated anything’

It makes total sense for Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall to be behind Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials on Netflix – but don’t waste your time directly comparing the two.

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials on Netflix is a mundane mess that quickly gives away the whodunnit — so Kenneth Branagh’s mediocre Poirot movies can rest easy

As a former Agatha Christie-obsessed teenager, it breaks my heart to report that Seven Dials on Netflix is a criminal adaptation of a master at work.

Netflix’s first original video podcasts feature Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin

As Netflix tries to take down YouTube’s dominance in the podcast space, it’s getting new originals with Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin.

Netflix’s first original podcasts star Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin
Netflix’s first original podcasts star Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin

Netflix is launching its first pair of original video podcasts, hosted by Saturday Night Live alum Pete Davidson and NFL commentator and former star Michael Irvin. While The Pete Davidson Show makes its debut on January 30th, you can find Irvin’s The White House on the streaming service on January 19th. The two shows will […]

The Stranger Things behind-the-scenes doc is a lot more boring than a secret episode
The Stranger Things behind-the-scenes doc is a lot more boring than a secret episode

It’s a weird time in the Stranger Things community. Following a monthslong lead-up to a finale that was so big it screened in theaters, the show’s superfans have been spending their time dissecting the fifth season in order to prove that a hidden ninth episode is coming that represents the true ending of Stranger Things. […]

Netflix had a huge night at the 2026 Golden Globes with 7 wins

As Netflix gears up to acquire Warner Bros., the streaming giant took home 7 awards at the Golden Globes last night.

‘Not even 3 minutes in and I’m annoyed’: Stranger Things documentary further frustrates fans over hit Netflix show’s divisive finale

Stranger Things fans have reacted negatively to a new docufilm that seemingly sheds light on season 5’s troubled development.

Sad about Stranger Things coming to an end? Samsung’s new theme and wallpapers might turn your frown Upside Down

Samsung is celebrating the finale of Stranger Things with a new theme and wallpapers for Galaxy devices.
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