This Month’s Streaming Frenzy: Shows You Can’t Afford to Miss
Get ready, couch potatoes, because we’re about to go on an epic ride! This month’s streaming lineup is insane and one you don’t want to miss. Forget doomscrolling and spending hours mindlessly wandering various social media apps because your watch list is about to become your newest obsession. Whether you’re into heart-pounding thrillers, hilarious hold your stomach because you’re laughing too hard moments, or drama-packed realities, this month’s streaming lineup has something for everyone. So go pop your popcorn, grab your favourite snacks and meet us on the couch because it’s time to do some serious binge-watching.
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
Get ready for an ending to a long, twisty story when the first episode of The Handmaid’s Tale final season drops on April 8th on Hulu. The award-winning show is in its sixth and final season and is being anxiously awaited by many. The Handmaid’s Tale, season 6, will have ten episodes and will finish on May 27, 2025. But, with a Hulu subscription, you can catch up on all the other episodes before the final season starts dropping. A basic subscription is $7.99 per month with ads and $12.99 per month for ad-free. The Handmaid’s Tale is a TV series based on Margaret Atwood’s novel centred around a woman named Offred who was forced into the role of a handmaid and whose sole purpose is to bear children for the ruling class.
Andor (Disney+)
The wait will be over this month when Andor returns to Disney+ for its final season. The first couple of episodes start dropping on April 22 in the United States and April 23 in the United Kingdom. The episodes will be dropped 3 at a time with a total of 12 episodes in the final season. Seems as it’s been more than two years since the first season ended, you might need to catch up on everything, and you can do that with a Disney+ subscription. (Prices range from $8.99 per month up to $15.99 per month.) Andor is a Star Wars prequel that follows Cassian Andor, a rebel spy. It’s set five years before Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
You (Netflix)
Are you craving to hear Joe Goldberg’s famous voiceover and find out the final ending for this suspenseful and sometimes disturbing show? Us too! You, the fifth and final season will be released only on Netflix on April 24! Joe Goldberg returns to New York to enjoy his seemingly happily ever after, but his perfect life is threatened by the ghosts of his past and dark desires. You is a psychological thriller showcasing Joe Goldberg’s dark and twisted approach to love. You can watch You on Netflix only and catch up on anything you’ve missed before with a subscription. (Prices start at $7.99 per month up to $23.99 per month.)
Love On The Spectrum (Netflix)
Love On The Spectrum is a unique take on reality television as it follows young adults on the autism spectrum as they navigate relationships and dating. The newest season will drop on a particularly special day, April 2, World Autism Day. It’s a feel-good show that highlights the unique challenges that people on the spectrum face as well as gives you that dose of reality TV we know you crave. Prices for Netflix can be found in the paragraph above or on Netflix’s website.
The Bondsman (Amazon Prime Video)
The Bondsman is set to premiere on Amazon Prime on April 3. It follows a bounty hunter that comes back from the dead. It blends action with horror and supernatural criminals. The Bondsman will be available on Amazon Prime. (Prices start at $8.99 per month.) It’s a highly anticipated show that tonnes of people are ecstatic for!
Yellowjackets (Paramount+, Prime Video, CraveTV, AppleTV)
Yellowjackets is a series of three seasons available on multiple streaming platforms. It tells the terrifying story of a high school soccer team being estranged in the Canadian wilderness. It blends psychological horror and mystery with themes of trauma and survival.
Up & Coming Shows That Deserve More Love
You’ve already binged all these and are looking for something new? Well, don’t you worry, friend. We have a few more show recommendations that are awesome and deserve more attention.
Severance (Apple TV)
Severance is an incredibly thought-provoking show available on Apple TV (prices start at $9.99 per month). It’s a psychological thrill with two insane seasons. Every episode will leave you even more intrigued, making it a perfect binge-type show.
Dark Winds (AMC+)
Dark Winds is a 3-season crime thriller set in the 1970s in the Navajo Nation. It’s packed with mystery and suspense. Dark Winds explores themes of cultural identity, justice and corruption, the heavy weight the past can have, and much more.
Silo (AppleTV)
Silo is an impressive drama series with two seasons. It’s set in a riveting dystopian future where what is left of the human population believes that, in order to stay alive, they must live in a giant silo below ground. The show explores themes of control and survival.
Somebody Somewhere (Max)
Somebody Somewhere is a drama series with three seasons. It follows Sam, who returns to her hometown, struggling to find purpose and meaning after loss. The show is deeply human and takes the viewer on a rollercoaster of emotions in the most authentic game.
3 More Shows That Need to Be on Your Watchlist
- Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+)
- The White Lotus (Max)
- The Wheel of Time (Prime Video)
The Takeaway
As you can see, April is packed with good binge opportunities! Regardless of what type of show you’re craving, there is something for everyone. So, grab your favourite snacks and blanket and curl up on the couch because April is a streaming frenzy with fantastic shows you’re not going to want to miss! Which show are you super excited for? Let us know in the comment section below!
