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TL;DR: Score a refurbished 2020 MacBook Air with the M1 chip on sale for $514.99 (reg. $1,499) — dependable and affordable.
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Mining for hidden gems on Netflix? We've got you covered.
Whether you've been scrolling for ten minutes or ten hours, finding the right Netflix show can be tricky. You'll pass up something perfect for you because you don't recognize the title, watch something you hate because it had a cool thumbnail, then panic and give up.
So, we at Mashable put our heads together to find a whole bunch of shows you're probably scrolling past but will definitely love. Because we've had this problem too.
Listed in no particular order, here are 25 of the most underrated Netflix TV shows streaming now.
1. The OA Credit: NetflixIf you're not already firmly aboard The OA train, it's best we not spoil the mystery.
What we can say: A young woman named Prairie Johnson (played by series creator Brit Marling) reappears after having been missing for seven years. When she disappeared, she was blind. Now, she can see. Oh, and she's insisting she's an angel.
Perfect for fans of science fiction, great acting, and good TV. — Alison Foreman, Entertainment Reporter
How to watch: The OA is now streaming on Netflix.
2. Santa Clarita DietSanta Clarita Diet was too good for this world. Canceled after just three seasons, Victor Fresco's pitch-perfect narrative of a suburban mom mutating into the undead hooked us from the start. Leads Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant's sparky chemistry remained believable, grounding their world of parenting, real estate, and murder in an emotional bedrock worth killing for. — A.F.
How to watch: Santa Clarita Diet is now streaming on Netflix.
3. The End of the F***ing WorldSomewhere between a Wes Anderson movie and a PSA for staying in school, The End of the F***ing World masters the teen road trip. Starring Alex Lawther and Jessica Barden as star-crossed somethings James and Alyssa, this two-season romp blends humor, heart, and a classic rock soundtrack to punchy effect. As dark as it is touching, this show was one of a kind. — A.F.
How to watch: The End of the F***ing World is now streaming on Netflix.
4. Sense8Science fiction has the power to break storytelling boundaries whenever and however its creators see fit. Sense8 did that in all the ways that matter.
This diverse, LGBTQ-inclusive story of "sensates" (people emotionally and psychologically linked to one another) reimagined the boundaries of human connection and made countless viewers feel seen. With just two seasons, fans could never get enough of Sense8, but at least Netflix made good on that finale — delivering a lasting legacy to streaming-kind. — A.F.
How to watch: Sense8 is now streaming on Netflix.
5. Copenhagen Cowboy Credit: NetflixDirector Nicolas Winding Refn made a big name for himself on the big screen, turning Tom Hardy and Ryan Gosling into icons with films like Bronson and Drive. But his small-screen streaming work has continually slipped through the cracks, starting with Amazon's magnificently trippy Too Old To Die Young in 2019 and continuing on to this year's also, whaddya know, magnificently trippy Copenhagen Cowboy.
Perhaps the longform slow-burn surrealism is too much for some, but it's just right for us. Across six chapters, Cowboy tells the story of Miu (newcomer Angela Bundalovic) who gets dragged into a Danish underworld of criminals and perverts due to her ability to give off good luck to whomever asks favors of her. She is a heroine of little talk and much action — so basically every other protagonist in a Refn project. She and Gosling's character in Drive would find lots to not talk about! It's stylish psychosis, a hallucinogenic delight. – Jason Adams, Entertainment Reporter
How to watch: Copenhagen Cowboy is now streaming on Netflix.
6. EasyFans of Joe Swanberg and his "mumblecore" stylings can rejoice in Easy.
An anthology series examining intimacy in modern Chicago, this three-season masterpiece explored love, loss, and change with immeasurable kindness. For each mistake there was forgiveness. For every heartbreak, the hope of something new.
Appearances by Marc Maron, Elizabeth Reaser, Jake Johnson, Aya Cash, Hannibal Buress, and more make Easy a must-watch series for any indie film fan. — A.F.
How to watch: Easy is now streaming on Netflix.
7. AggretsukoWho doesn't want to watch a cartoon red panda find herself against all odds? Pressured by an unforgiving job and disappointing dating prospects, Aggretsuko does her best to find the life she wants by secretly singing death metal karaoke at night. It's delightful. Try five minutes. You'll get it. — A.F.
How to watch: Aggretsuko is now streaming on Netflix.
8. Derry GirlsSet against the tumultuous Northern Ireland conflict of the late '90s, this coming-of-age tale is surprisingly hysterical. Centered on four Catholic school girls and one English bloke named James, Derry Girls is a sitcom in the truest sense of the genre, finding humor in a reality rife with conflict and fear. What's more, the series paints a moving portrait of friendship untethered by time or place, making it a standout representation of camaraderie and growth. — A.F.
How to watch: Derry Girls is now streaming on Netflix.
9. Raising Dion Credit: NetflixA serialized take on Dennis Liu's comic of the same name, Raising Dion follows mother and son Nicole (Alisha Wainwright) and Dion (Ja'Siah Young) as they cope with the death of Dion's father, Mark (Michael B. Jordan). When it is revealed that Dion has otherworldly abilities, Nicole must do everything she can to protect her son from himself — and the world. — A.F.
How to watch: Raising Dion is now streaming on Netflix
10. Archive 81Prepare yourself beforehand, because Netflix canceled this show after its first season and the climax leaves an awful lot hanging in the air, so you’re going to be frustrated by the lack of resolution. However, this horror series is both inventive and terrifying, with two timelines — one involving a video archivist in the present (Mamoudou Athie) and one involving a young woman (Dina Shihabi) recording her search for her birth mother in the past — overlapping in increasingly unsettling ways.
Even the unfinished question mark at its end hasn’t kept these fine eight episodes which we did get (some of which were directed by current indie It Boys Justin Moorhead and Aaron Benson of The Endless and Something in the Dirt fame) from continually creeping up on me at night. In the dark. In the night. – J.A.
How to watch: Archive 81 is now streaming on Netflix.
11. A Series of Unfortunate EventsIt's no secret Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events books are great. But why their Neil Patrick Harris-led TV adaptation never got the following it deserved remains a mystery.
Whether every page came to life the way you'd imagined or not, there's no denying Netflix's take on the tale of the Baudelaire orphans was riveting. From "The Bad Beginning" to "The End," creators Mark Hudis and Barry Sonnenfeld brought every corner of this fantastical world to life with care and precision. The visuals? Spectacular. The cast? Perfect. The ankle? Tattooed. With an eye. — A.F.
How to watch: A Series of Unfortunate Events is now streaming on Netflix.
12. The Get DownThe Get Down was ahead of its time. A musical drama from co-creators Baz Luhrmann and Stephen Adly Guirgis, this single season spectacular released to underwhelmed audiences in 2016 who dismissed it as more style than substance. Today, it's got "Emmy winner" written all over it.
Soulful performances by Justice Smith, Shameik Moore, Herizen Guardiola, and an outstanding supporting cast transform this historic look at late '70s hip-hop culture into a visceral experience. The scope of the characters' imaginations is only outpaced by the ambition of the series' creators. Worth a revisit if you passed it up the first time. Worth a rewatch if you didn't. — A.F.
How to watch: The Get Down is now streaming on Netflix.
13. Everything Sucks!Ben York Jones and Michael Mohan's send-up of '90s high schoolers had just one season, but its memory lives on in our queues. Set in the aptly-named Boring High School, the interlocking dramas between the A/V and drama clubs was cringe-worthy, sweet, and entertaining.
Fans of Euphoria look out for a stellar performance by Sydney Sweeney, alongside series leads Jahi Di'Allo Winston, Peyton Kennedy, Quinn Liebling, and Elijah Stevenson. — A.F.
How to watch: Everything Sucks! is now streaming on Netflix.
14. Tuca & Bertie, Season 1 Credit: NetflixAn easy and breezy binge made up of just 10 episodes, Tuca & Bertie Season 1 is among Netflix's best offerings. Hilarious-yet-heart-wrenching, topical-yet-timeless, this story of thirtysomething birdies finding themselves is faultless. Voice performances by Ali Wong, Tiffany Haddish, and Steven Yeun shine through unique visuals that expand animated comedy for the better.
It's hard to imagine a show as magnetic as this one getting canceled after just one season. And yet, Netflix made that mistake. Thankfully Adult Swim picked it up and made two more seasons… before canceling it again in November of 2022. — A. F.
How to watch: Tuca & Bertie is now streaming on Netflix.
15. Neo YokioCreated by Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig, Neo Yokio tackles social stratification through the lens of an absurd pink-haired dude named Kaz Kaan. Combining surreal styling with deadpan humor, this animated series looks at "the greatest city in the world." If it's for you, you'll know. — A.F.
How to watch: Neo Yokio is now streaming on Netflix.
16. Kipo and the Age of WonderbeastsIn Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, the end of the world isn't all bad news. In fact, as protagonist Kipo Oak figures out, it's a chance to build something that's even better than what came before. Follow Kipo and her friends as they journey through a vibrant post-apocalyptic landscape, complete with mutant animals ("mutes") like Timbercats and Megabunnies, and do their best to unite mutes and humankind. This show is inventive, heartfelt, and accompanied by a truly groovy soundtrack…What more could you ask for? — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter
How to watch: Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts is now streaming on Netflix.
17. Alias GraceBefore there was Women Talking, there was this six-part adaptation of Margaret Atwood's 1996 novel also from actress-turned-writer Sarah Polley, and which covers a lot of the same territory – namely, how women in history have managed to survive under the weight of a culture that seeks to subjugate them at every turn.
Grace, like Women Talking, tells a true story – this one of a 19th-century maid turned murderess (played by a terrific Sarah Gadon) who is interviewed about her life and eventual crime by a psychiatrist (Edward Holcroft). Directed not by Polley but by the exceptionally underrated Mary Harron (American Psycho), this series aches with implication, sadness, and devastating insight. – J.A.
How to watch: Alias Grace is now streaming on Netflix.
18. Blown Away Credit: NetflixFollow me: Competitive. Glassblowing.
In the back-breaking world of glass arts, the stakes couldn't be higher. One wrong move and an award-winning masterpiece can become worthless shards in seconds. For the competitors in Blown Away, the pressure is on to nail weekly challenges and progress closer to the coveted title of "Best in Glass." There's screaming, there's crying, there's a whole bunch of people casually saying "glory hole," all next to a 2,000-degree furnace.* — A.F.
How to watch: Blown Away is now streaming on Netflix.
19. Brand New Cherry FlavorThis series already feels ahead of its time, and not just because it had the foresight to cast Manny Jacinto before he became MANNY JACINTO. Weird and wacky and sexy and dark and full of witchy Catherine Keener making people puke up baby kittens, Brand New Cherry Flavor came to us from the stellar team of Nick Antosca and Lenore Zion, who also made the also vastly underrated SyFy series Channel Zero.
It tells the story of a young filmmaker named Lisa (Rosa Salazar from Alita: Battle Angel) who goes to Hollywood with big dreams and instead…she starts to puke up baby kittens. And then there are the zombies. Like Heathers made by David Lynch or a sillier Starry Eyes, these eight episodes will have you simultaneously cackling with laughter and coughing up bile — and yes, that’s a most heartfelt recommendation. – J.A.
How to watch: Brand New Cherry Flavor is now streaming on Netflix.
20. The SerpentYour mileage may vary depending on how true crimed-out you are, but this eight-episode series from 2021 dramatizing the case of serial killer Charles Sobhraj (played with equal doses of chill and charm by the great Tahar Rahim) is one of the best there are. Set mainly in Thailand in the 1970s, Sobhraj would trap foreign backpackers at his hotel by stealing their money and passports, and then murder them in the jungle. That setting alone makes the show stand apart.
But it's in the performances where The Serpent really shines. Rahim is stellar per usual (well, Madame Web excepted) but Jenna Coleman as Sobhraj's good-time girlfriend turning a blind eye and Billy Howle as the Dutch diplomat on the two's trail also drop ace turns. And future House of the Dragon star Fabien Frankel as a wayward Frenchman who falls under Sobhraj's terrifying spell almost steals the whole thing; the perverse relationship between the two men gifts The Serpent its sickening pull. — J.A.
How to watch: The Serpent is now streaming on Netflix.
21. Cunk On EarthIt'd be a stretch to call comedian Diane Morgan's character of Philomena Cunk "underrated" inside of the UK, where she's been tickling the British populace pink with her daft proclamations for over a decade, and even gotten a BAFTA nomination for her trouble. But I won't stop until Morgan can be safely proclaimed a comedy legend here in the U.S. too, as this five-episode miracle of a program has become my go-to for a pick-me-up whenever needed. (And lo, has it been needed lately.)
Cunk On Earth follows the investigative reporting of one Philomena Cunk, who is resolutely ill-informed about everything but even more self-assured in her misbegotten information than that, as she takes us through her one-woman tour of human history. Befuddling real-life experts with moronic questions and assertions, Cunk kicks it off with the Big Bang and works her unwieldy way across the centuries from there, tearing a hole through space-time one riotously dumb proclamation after another. It's the funniest anti-history lesson ever crafted, Monty Python be damned. (And a new special, Cunk On Life, is dropping Jan. 2!) — J.A.
How to watch: Cunk On Earth is now streaming on Netflix.
22. WanderlustIf you find yourself struck by a sudden thirst for Toni Collette — it happens to us all — I recommend you fire up the Netflix machine, for the streamer is keeping her booked and busy. Amongst the many pickings is this seriously under-appreciated six-episode 2018 series from British playwright Nick Payne.
A showcase for Collette's ever-adaptable skills, Wanderlust sees her playing a couples therapist named Joy whose own marriage is on the rocks. So she and her husband (Steven Mackintosh) decide they'll be helped by trying out an open relationship, which… Well, it's complicated. The series keeps a refreshingly open mind though, showing both the bad and the good of their arrangement. And there's a banger of an episode where Collette and her own therapist (Zawe Ashton) dig deep down into Joy's personal troubles. — J.A.
How to watch: Wanderlust is now streaming on Netflix.
23. Girls5eva Credit: NetflixThis poor, perfect show about a post-prime pop group got tossed around like yesterday's laundry, but lord, did it not deserve it. Starting on Peacock and then transferring to Netflix for its third season, Girls5eva at least managed to gift us 22 exquisite and hilarious episodes before it was canned due to its eternally low ratings. And you should go discover them right now, because it doesn't get any funnier. And the showrunners (including several Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and 30 Rock people) were wise enough to see its ending coming, so the show has a proper enough send-off and you won't be left hanging.
SEE ALSO: 'Girls5eva' interview: Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps, and Paula Pell break down their Season 3 character arcsStarring Broadway's Renée Elise Goldsberry and Sara Bareilles alongside comedians Paula Pell and Busy Philipps as the titular Y2K-era one-hit-wonder girl group, the show watched the foursome (minus one member who died before the series begins) reunite and try to recapture a whisper of their former fame. It's a series of hilarious humiliations from there; viciously smart about pop culture's disposal of women above a certain age, Girls5eva nevertheless keeps itself ruthlessly feel-good. And you'll be humming those ridiculously over-the-top original songs that end every episode ("B.P.E." 4eva!) for the rest of your days. — J.A.
How to watch: Girls5eva is now streaming on Netflix.
24. The TerrorAlthough AMC produced two seasons of The Terror (with a third starring Dan Stevens supposedly landing in 2025), Netflix only has the first one. But the first season of this anthology series is plenty enough for me, since it stands as a 10-episode horror master class. Created by screenwriter David Kajganich (Bones and All, 2018's Suspiria), the first season is based on Dan Simmons' novel about an 1840s Arctic expedition that goes terribly horribly wrong for two ships and their seamen.
Starring a who's-who of character actors including Jared Harris, Tobias Menzies, and Ciarán Hinds — and with several episodes directed by All Quiet on the Western Front and Conclave director Edward Berger — it's a swift descent into madness for the shipmates as food and sanity runs low in the ice fields. And that's all before something unspeakable starts stalking them. Fiercely acted and thrumming with perfectly calibrated tension, The Terror is legitimately one of the greatest pieces of horror fiction to come out of recent times. So wrap yourself tight in your Snuggie and hold on for dear life. — J.A.
How to watch: The Terror is now streaming on Netflix.
25. CrashingA couple of years ago in an immediately post-Fleabag world, I'd have made the case that going back to discover the 2016 comedy series Crashing from the UK's Channel Four was your opportunity to see creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge before she broke out big. And that's still a big plus obviously! But here in a post-Bridgerton and post-Wicked world, Crashing has become doubly important because it's your chance to sneak back and see actor Jonathan Bailey as just a wee twinkling, adorably horned-up in every frame.
Crashing sees Waller-Bridge playing Lulu, a lost young soul who moves to London to meet back up with her childhood best friend, Anthony (Damien Molony). Anthony lives there in an abandoned hospital as a property guardian alongside several of his friends, and the series follows along and gapes in awe at the gang's messily intertwined sex and love lives. Also there for that ride is Sam (Bailey), a womanizer who's on his own little side quest of self-discovery — primarily, that he's hot to trot for his gay male friend Fred (Amit Shah). As with anything Waller-Bridge's had a hand in, Crashing weaves a brutally funny tale of fuck-uppery. — J.A.
How to watch: Crashing is now streaming on Netflix.
Asterisks (*) indicate the entry description comes from a previous Mashable streaming list.
UPDATE: Dec. 19, 2024, 12:47 p.m. EST This list was first published on Feb. 23, 2020. It has been updated to reflect the latest streaming options.
During Squid Game Season 2's Mingle game, contestants stand on a rotating platform as an unsettling children's song plays. "Round and round, round and round," children sing. "Let's go around in circles and dance."
SEE ALSO: The 21 best TV shows of 2024, and where to stream themThe song may be an apt way to kick off one of Squid Game's many deadly children's games, but it also proves a pretty accurate description of the viewing experience of Season 2. Despite all the hype — three years of it — for the return of Netflix's biggest series ever, Squid Game Season 2 is frustratingly recursive, characterized not by Season 1's propulsive do-or-die stakes, but instead by repetitive, borderline uninspired storytelling.
That problem of repetition hangs over the whole season, but nowhere more so than in the return of Squid Game's voting mechanic, which takes on a larger role this season (much to the show's detriment).
What is Squid Game Season 2's voting mechanic, and why doesn't it work? The players of "Squid Game" Season 2. Credit: No Ju-han / NetflixIn Season 1 of Squid Game, once the players experience the horrors of Red Light, Green Light, they are offered a choice. If the majority of them vote to end the games, they can all go home. They do (by one vote). Yet when the players re-enter the real world and are confronted once again by the full weight of their debt, most of them choose to return to the games for the slim chance that they might be able to win a life-saving amount of money.
When Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae, The Acolyte) returns to the games in Season 2, he experiences the post-Red Light, Green Light vote again. Only this time, things are different. Now, players get the choice to end the games between every challenge. If they do choose to leave, they get to split the current prize pot, which goes up with every death.
This change to the games' voting mechanic is a fascinating twist. It tests whether players are willing to survive and walk away with a comparatively smaller (but still significant) amount of money, or if they'd rather risk their own lives and those of the people around them for a shot at more money in the next round. "One more game," they tell themselves, calling to mind the gambling addictions that landed them in debt.
SEE ALSO: The 21 best TV episodes of 2024, and where to stream themThe extra voting also further stokes tensions between those who wish to leave and those who wish to continue. Finally, it serves as a message from the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) to Gi-hun: Despite Gi-hun's attempted heroics, there will always be people who will choose to play at the cost of others. That's part of why the Front Man and the other people who run the games view players as "roaches," even though they're disregarding the injustices of the capitalist system that put them there in the first place.
With all this nuance in mind, the repeated voting works in theory. But in practice, it falls flat. There are three voting scenes in Season 2, and each drags more than the last. After all, there are only so many ways you can make people lining up to push a button interesting. Not to mention that after every vote, people have to apologize or explain themselves. These scenes feel so much like RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars contestants justifying whose lipstick they pulled that you might wonder whether you turned on the reality show Squid Game: The Challenge instead.
Squid Game tries to play with its own formula by having "shocking" switch-ups in who votes for what. It's an easy way to chart where people stand on the games, but it's tough to focus on the personal arcs of people choosing to leave or stay when the outcome is so obvious. The meat of Squid Game is the games themselves, so we know going into each vote that there's no way it's going to pass. By design, the show has to stay in this hellish playground.
Really, the repeated voting only gives us the illusion of difference, just as it gives players like Gi-hun the illusion of escape. What could have been an interesting game mechanic becomes dreaded padding in an already frustrating season. So by the time the third vote results in a tie, I'm less intrigued by what will happen next and more horrified at the promise of yet another voting sequence. (At least the series avoids round four thanks to Gi-hun's finale rebellion.)
Squid Game Season 2 is just like its voting mechanic: dull and repetitive. Choi Seung-hyun in "Squid Game." Credit: No Ju-han / NetflixSquid Game's overemphasis on voting is just one symptom of Season 2's overarching problem: Recycling Season 1 plot points with twists that run themselves into the ground.
Let's start with an obvious one. Once again, the games' player 001 is a plant from the people controlling the games. This time around, it's none other than Front Man Hwang In-ho, who's snuck into the games to watch over Gi-hun, and who ends up becoming one of his closest allies. All the better to break his spirit once he finds out his true identity! The only problem is, Gi-hun doesn't learn who 001 really is this season, so we lose the feeling of brutal catharsis we got with the Oh Il-nam (O Yeong-su) reveal from Season 1.
SEE ALSO: The 25 best movies of 2024, and where to watch them(That detail is just one of many unsatisfying arcs Squid Game leaves dangling at the end of Season 2. No wonder, given that creator Hwang Dong-hyuk told Entertainment Weekly that he originally envisioned Seasons 2 and 3 as one story.)
Elsewhere, Squid Game looks to add a new perspective with the character of Kang No-eul (Park Gyu-young), a North Korean defector — like Season 1's Kang Sae-byeok (Jung Ho-yeon) — who's become a soldier in the games. What could have been an illuminating look into what pushes someone to take that role quickly becomes a remix of the organ-harvesting plot from Season 1, with very little thought given to No-eul's inner conflict once she recognizes someone she knows from the outside in the games.
Even the games themselves become rote. The Six-legged Pentathlon is a mishmash of too many games, to the point that watching it becomes a slog. Mingle overstays its welcome after a few rounds. It feels like you're watching Squid Game beat itself into the ground. Add in the overlong subplot of Detective Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon) puttering around, lost, on a boat, and that becomes doubly true. We're going round and round, dancing in circles, with not much to show for it.
Squid Game Season 2 is a step down — but that's not solely its fault. Park Gyu-young in "Squid Game." Credit: No Ju-han / NetflixWhen Squid Game Season 1 first hit, it felt like a fresh take on the "death game" genre. It spoke directly to anxieties about debt and inequality that spring from living under late-stage capitalism. Plus, the children's game elements offered a fiendish aesthetic twist, complete with pastel playgrounds and the now-iconic shape masks the soldiers wear.
Since then, though, the concept of Squid Game has been done to death. Beyond Netflix's ill-advised reality spin-off, YouTuber MrBeast recreated the games for his channel in 2021, then basically ripped them off again for his Beast Games game show. Meanwhile, Netflix has continued to release countless tie-in products, a mobile game, and even a real-life experience. Squid Game mania and a long wait time between seasons has only increased expectations, but it's also diluted what once felt special. Season 2 further dilutes Squid Game, even ending with a generic gunfight that's miles removed from the claustrophobic, almost intimate stakes of Season 1.
With every effort to dial up an element from Season 1, be it the voting mechanic or the Front Man's role, Squid Game Season 2 weakens its own mystique and appeal. It's proof that too much of a good thing can absolutely ruin a show's momentum, and that sometimes, some great series just don't need a second season.
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.
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An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.
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When is Wolves vs. Manchester United?Wolves vs. Manchester United in the Premier League starts at 5:30 p.m. GMT on Dec. 26. This fixture takes place at the Molineux Stadium.
How to watch Wolves vs. Manchester United for freeWolves vs. Manchester United is available to live stream on Prime Video in the UK, but you don't need to be subscribed to Amazon Prime to watch this fixture. Instead, you can watch Wolves vs. Manchester United (plus more Premier League fixtures) for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.
If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to watch the Premier League for free on Prime Video. This process is straightforward:
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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Wolves vs. Manchester United on Prime Video without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Premier League fixtures before recovering your investment.
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Up to eight simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
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TL;DR: Live stream Southampton vs. West Ham in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The Premier League is available to live stream on Prime Video this Christmas. Fans can watch a number of top fixtures over the festive period, including Southampton vs. West Ham.
Southampton are rooted to the bottom of the table, but they'll still believe that they can turn things around. Russell Martin was sacked earlier in the month, so maybe a change of approach could be beneficial for the Saints.
If you want to watch Southampton vs. West Ham in the Premier League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Southampton vs. West Ham?Southampton vs. West Ham in the Premier League starts at 3 p.m. GMT on Dec. 26. This fixture takes place at St Mary's Stadium.
How to watch Southampton vs. West Ham for freeSouthampton vs. West Ham is available to live stream on Prime Video in the UK, but you don't need to be subscribed to Amazon Prime to watch this fixture. Instead, you can watch Southampton vs. West Ham (plus more Premier League fixtures) for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.
If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to watch the Premier League for free on Prime Video. This process is straightforward:
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Watch Southampton vs. West Ham for free from anywhere in the world on Prime Video
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Southampton vs. West Ham on Prime Video without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Premier League fixtures before recovering your investment.
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Fast connection speeds free from throttling
Up to eight simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.
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TL;DR: Live stream Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The Premier League is available to live stream for free this Christmas, with some massive games hosted by Prime Video. Fans can forget all about the festivities and live stream a number of key games, including Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Hotspur.
Nottingham Forest are flying high this season, but they'll be well aware that Spurs can beat anyone on their best day.
If you want to watch Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Hotspur?Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League starts at 3 p.m. GMT on Dec. 26. This fixture takes place at the City Ground.
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Hotspur for freeNottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Hotspur is available to live stream on Prime Video in the UK, but you don't need to be subscribed to Amazon Prime to watch this fixture. Instead, you can watch Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Hotspur (plus more Premier League fixtures) for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.
If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to watch the Premier League for free on Prime Video. This process is straightforward:
Sign up for a 30-day Amazon Prime trial (if you're not already a member)
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Watch Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Hotspur for free from anywhere in the world on Prime Video
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Hotspur on Prime Video without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Premier League fixtures before recovering your investment.
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Up to eight simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.
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TL;DR: Live stream Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
10 Premier League games are available to live stream for free this Christmas, including Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa.
Both sides are battling it out for a place in the top half of the table, which isn't exactly where they'd want to be at this stage of the season. But there is still a lot of football to be played this season, so both teams can still mount a challenge on the top four.
If you want to watch Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa in the Premier League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa?Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa in the Premier League starts at 3 p.m. GMT on Dec. 26. This fixture takes place at St. James' Park.
How to watch Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa for freeNewcastle United vs. Aston Villa is available to live stream on Prime Video in the UK, but you don't need to be subscribed to Amazon Prime to watch this fixture. Instead, you can watch Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa (plus more Premier League fixtures) for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.
If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to watch the Premier League for free on Prime Video. This process is straightforward:
Sign up for a 30-day Amazon Prime trial (if you're not already a member)
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Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK
Watch Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa for free from anywhere in the world on Prime Video
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa on Prime Video without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Premier League fixtures before recovering your investment.
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Fast connection speeds free from throttling
Up to eight simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.
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TL;DR: Live stream Manchester City vs. Everton in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Prime Video is hosting 10 live games from the Premier League this Christmas, including Manchester City vs. Everton.
Manchester City are having a pretty wild season by their high standards. It feels weird to see a Pep Guardiola side struggling like this, and Everton will be looking to make things much worse for the champions.
If you want to watch Manchester City vs. Everton in the Premier League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Manchester City vs. Everton?Manchester City vs. Everton in the Premier League starts at 12:30 p.m. GMT on Dec. 26. This fixture takes place at the Etihad Stadium.
How to watch Manchester City vs. Everton for freeManchester City vs. Everton is available to live stream on Prime Video in the UK, but you don't need to be subscribed to Amazon Prime to watch this fixture. Instead, you can watch Manchester City vs. Everton (plus more Premier League fixtures) for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.
If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to watch the Premier League for free on Prime Video. This process is straightforward:
Sign up for a 30-day Amazon Prime trial (if you're not already a member)
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Watch Manchester City vs. Everton for free from anywhere in the world on Prime Video
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Manchester City vs. Everton on Prime Video without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Premier League fixtures before recovering your investment.
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A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.
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TL;DR: Live stream Liverpool vs. Leicester City in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Prime Video is the best place to live stream the Premier League this Christmas, with 10 live games hosted by the platform over the festive period. There are some really interesting games on offer, including Liverpool vs. Leicester City.
Liverpool are looking like title favorites at this mid-way stage of the season, whereas Leicester City are struggling near the bottom of the table. The appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy could turn things around for Leicester City, but they won't be expected to take anything back from Anfield.
If you want to watch Liverpool vs. Leicester City in the Premier League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Liverpool vs. Leicester City?Liverpool vs. Leicester City in the Premier League starts at 8 p.m. GMT on Dec. 26. This fixture takes place at Anfield.
How to watch Liverpool vs. Leicester City for freeLiverpool vs. Leicester City is available to live stream on Prime Video in the UK, but you don't need to be subscribed to Amazon Prime to watch this fixture. Instead, you can watch Liverpool vs. Leicester City (plus more Premier League fixtures) for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.
If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to watch the Premier League for free on Prime Video. This process is straightforward:
Sign up for a 30-day Amazon Prime trial (if you're not already a member)
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Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK
Watch Liverpool vs. Leicester City for free from anywhere in the world on Prime Video
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Liverpool vs. Leicester City on Prime Video without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Premier League fixtures before recovering your investment.
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Up to eight simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.
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TL;DR: Live stream Chelsea vs. Fulham in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Prime Video is the place to watch the Premier League this Christmas, with 10 live games available to stream on Dec. 26-27.
There are a number of big games taking place over this period, including Chelsea vs. Fulham. Chelsea are starting to look like the real deal, and possibly the most likely team to challenge Liverpool for the title. Fulham are also having a good season, but mid-table mediocrity is a more likely result for the Cottagers.
If you want to watch Chelsea vs. Fulham in the Premier League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Chelsea vs. Fulham?Chelsea vs. Fulham in the Premier League starts at 3 p.m. GMT on Dec. 26. This fixture takes place at Stamford Bridge.
How to watch Chelsea vs. Fulham for freeChelsea vs. Fulham is available to live stream on Prime Video in the UK, but you don't need to be subscribed to Amazon Prime to watch this fixture. Instead, you can watch Chelsea vs. Fulham (plus more Premier League fixtures) for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.
If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to watch the Premier League for free on Prime Video. This process is straightforward:
Sign up for a 30-day Amazon Prime trial (if you're not already a member)
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Watch Chelsea vs. Fulham for free from anywhere in the world on Prime Video
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Chelsea vs. Fulham on Prime Video without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Premier League fixtures before recovering your investment.
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A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.
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TL;DR: Live stream Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The Premier League is partnering up with Prime Video this Christmas, with 10 live games available to stream over the festive period.
There are a number of interesting matchups to consider, including Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace. Bournemouth are enjoying themsleves this season, with a number of high profile victories over the top sides. Crystal Palace started poorly, but have been much improved of late.
If you want to watch Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace in the Premier League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace?Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace in the Premier League starts at 3 p.m. GMT on Dec. 26. This fixture takes place at the Vitality Stadium.
How to watch Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace for freeBournemouth vs. Crystal Palace is available to live stream on Prime Video in the UK, but you don't need to be subscribed to Amazon Prime to watch this fixture. Instead, you can watch Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace (plus more Premier League fixtures) for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.
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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace on Prime Video without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Premier League fixtures before recovering your investment.
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A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.
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Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.
Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
Tweet may have been deletedEach puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
Tweet may have been deletedPlayers can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for December 26 Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Protecting your head in football
Green: Shots on the court
Blue: Team reps in women's basketball
Purple: Looks/sounds like baseball stars
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Parts of a football helmet
Green: Basketball shots
Blue: WNBA mascots
Purple: Homonyms for MLB All-Stars
Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #94 is...
What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition todayParts of a football helmet - CHIN STRAP, FACE MASK, PADS, SHELL
Basketball shots - BANK, FADEAWAY, FLOATER, PULL-UP
WNBA mascots - BLAZE, BUCKETS, DOPPLER, ELLIE
Homonyms for MLB All-Stars - BETS, BURNS, SAIL, WIT
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.
Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableBy providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 26 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 26 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Relative conjunctionThese words are people at a family party.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedWords are names for different relatives.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.
NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is Reunion.
Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for December 26Grandchild
Neice
Nephew
Uncle
Aunt
Cousin
Inlaw
Reunion
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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Strands.
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
Tweet may have been deletedEach puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
Tweet may have been deletedPlayers can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for December 26 Here's a hint for today's Connections categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Used to estimate or give a rough idea
Green: Plants that are tall and woody
Blue: Something large or substantial
Purple: Abbreviations of areas with different postal codes
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Approximately
Green: Trees
Blue: Sizable, As An Amount
Purple: US States Abbreviations, Per AP Style Guide
Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections #564 is...
What is the answer to Connections todayApproximately: ABOUT, AROUND, LIKE, ROUGHLY
Trees: ELDER, PALM, PINE, SPRUCE
Sizable, As An Amount: HANDSOME, HEALTHY, RESPECTABLE, TIDY
US States Abbreviations, Per AP Style Guide: ALA, ARK, MISS, ORE
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 26Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.
If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for December 26 Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What's the best Wordle starting word?The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for December 26 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:Stick, attach, or fasten (something) to something else.
Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?There is one reoccurring letter.
Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...Today's Wordle starts with the letter A.
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'Tis the season for Doctor Who to return with a holiday special that mixes action, adventure, mirth, mystery, and heartache. Even before you get to the plotline of "Joy to the World," there are reasons to thrill over this new episode sight unseen. Not only does it see the return of Ncuti Gatwa's debonair and canonically queer Fifteenth Doctor, not only does it feature Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan in the title role, but also this particular Christmas special is penned and executive produced by former series showrunner Steven Moffat.
Between Moffat and current EP and showrunner Russell T Davies, this epic series has delivered some of its biggest moments in holiday specials like "The Runaway Bride," "Voyage of the Damned," and "The Husbands of River Song." So, what could their combined forces bring to this Christmas? A rousing celebration of the holiday, its embrace of love and loss, and a time-wimey mission to save the Earth to boot!
SEE ALSO: 'Doctor Who' Christmas specials ranked, and where to watch themWhether you're a longtime Whovian or new to the series, you'll relish the weirdness and wonder of "Joy to the World."
What's "Joy to the World" about? Credit: Disney+Having returned his last companion, Ruby Sunday, back to her time and place, the Doctor (Gatwa) is once more on his own, but hankering for company. The cold open shows him confoundingly popping in on strangers across time: Manchester 1940, Italy 1962, Everest Base Camp 1953. But his destination is a humble (actually, borderline dingy) hotel in 2024 London. There, he meets Joy (Coughlan), a young woman with a radiant smile, a festive sense of style, and a holiday alone planned for herself.
However, once the Doctor barges in, Joy is swiftly entangled in a mystery involving a bizarre briefcase that won't let her go, but will make her say, "The star seed will bloom, and the flesh will rise."
What does it mean? That's up to the Doctor to find out. To do so, he'll need to traverse eras through the Time Hotel, a cheeky resort where visitors can stay in hotel rooms across all human existence on Earth — and even earlier. (Look out for dinosaurs!) But that's not all. The Doctor will also need to take some time to himself, whether he likes it or not!
Doctor Who gives voice to those who feel lonely on Christmas. Ncuti Gatwa and Ncuti Gatwa in "Joy to the World." Credit: Disney+Loneliness is a major element of "Joy to the World," revealing that despite two hearts and all of time and space at his fingertips, the Doctor's just like us. In a moving scene where the Fifteenth Doctor briefly encounters his future self, he is filled with an uncharacteristic fury. "Do you see?" he screams in self-loathing. "This is why nobody likes you! You have to be mysterious all the time. That's why everyone leaves you. That's why you are always alone."
This is categorically untrue. The Doctor has been adored and embraced by a cavalcade of companions, allies, and frenemies (looking at you, Missy) over eons. But this scene reflects how all-too-human anxiety can lie to us, because statements like these can feel true. You see yourself not as you are, but as you fear you may be. And while the Doctor is known for running, he can't run from this. He can't run from himself.
Over the "long way 'round" 'til next Christmas, he is forced to go outside his comfort zone, staying put in one place. There's a special sweetness in his blooming friendship with the desk clerk, Anita Benn (Steph De Whalley). She doesn't know him as the legendary time-traveler who can sweep her away in his big blue police box. She knows him as an eccentric with wild stories and a love of puzzle games, and she loves him for that. By the time the Doctor is ready to face himself again, he hears those words of damnation from his past self, and he understands they come from a place of fear, not truth. And with that, he is able not only to make a new friend in Joy, but also help her overcome her fear and self-imposed loneliness as well.
Nicola Coughlan and Ncuti Gatwa shine in "Joy to the World." Credit: Disney+Admittedly, the whole ensemble of this Christmas special is as cracking as the party crackers that are a UK tradition. However, few on Doctor Who — or the whole of television really — can keep up with the relentless charisma of Gatwa. Coughlan can and must, as their heroes spend much of the episode at odds. When he "mansplains" to her about time travel's wobbly rules, she bickers back righteously. When he explodes with panic about impending annihilation, she must be his comically calm foil. "You do like to talk, don't ya?" she chides with a wilting but smiling reply. And when he cries out against the cruelty of a galaxy that is endlessly ravenous, she is gloriously resigned to an ending that may not be happy by Americans' standards, but is about as close as a Doctor Who Christmas special will get.
Together, they push and pull each other through this adventure, coming out the other side changed. And yeah, it's an ending that will probably make you cry. I did. But there's a reliable comfort in Doctor Who holiday specials, because of how intensely they embrace the pleasure and pain of the holiday season.
Coughlan brings her own radiance to Joy, her beautiful round face and bright blue eyes shimmering with tears, her hair a halo of gold, framed by a bright red beret and matching jacket. Visually and emotionally, she is a shining symbol of the season, its warmth, yearning, and heartache. And in the end, she is the star this episode demanded.
How to watch: Doctor Who is now streaming on Disney+.
This year's Doctor Who Christmas special, "Joy to the World," brings together Doctor Who and Bridgerton in the shiniest way ever by welcoming the dazzling Nicola Coughlan into the Whoniverse as the eponymous Joy. "The stars literally aligned," the show's current showrunner and executive producer Russell T Davies said of the Irish actress's casting, noting that "everyone in the world wants to work with her." And watching this latest Doctor Who Christmas special, it's little wonder why, as Davies put it: "There she is, and she's absolutely wonderful!"
Within the episode Joy (Coughlan) is on a lonely holiday in a London hotel when the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) gleefully intrudes with a ham-and-cheese toastie, a pumpkin latte, and a time-wimey adventure across Earth's history. Not only will this cheery singleton be overtaken by villainous tech, but she'll also cross paths with a polite "lizard man," a raging T-rex, and double the Doctors. But in the end, her fate is bittersweet while pointing a true north for the Time Lord's return in Season 15.
Mashable spoke with Davies and "Joy to the World" executive producer and screenwriter Steven Moffat about the episode, and what it means for next season.
SEE ALSO: Every 'Doctor Who' Easter egg found in 'Joy to the World' The Doctor makes another festive friend… and farewell. Nicola Coughlan plays Joy in "Doctor Who: Joy to the World." Credit: Disney+As has been the case in some of the best (and most heart-breaking) holiday specials, "Ode to Joy" ends with the death of a friend. But as far as Doctor Who exits go, Joy's is pretty radiant!
In our Zoom interview, Moffat expressed how such a bittersweet conclusion is crucial to a Doctor Who holiday special, explaining, "Well, Christmas is always about all the people you love and and the people you love who aren't there this year. That's what it's always about. It's looking around the table and seeing who's not there. So it's joyful because everyone you love is there, and it's sad too, because someone's missing. So, you know, its love and loss are, I'm afraid, inextricably connected. There's nothing we can do about that. To love is to lose."
No show on television might recognize this as well (or often) as the decades-spanning saga of a person reborn over and over, destined to love and lose much more than the rest of us. "That just fits," Moffat said. "The Doctor loses quite a lot. He loses all his friends. He must do. So just making [the special] a little bit about loss, but not miserable, just acknowledging a bit of sadness that things do end. And things have to end — otherwise, nothing could get started."
Davies concurred, adding, "It's a very emotional show. That's what we love about it, is we love dialing everything up to 11. It's like, if the Doctor feels slightly sad, we bring in 100-piece orchestra. We're gonna bring them in [and tell them], 'Play loudly. Please play loudly!'" He continued, "I think that's the program at its finest. It's setting out to make you laugh more than any other show and make you cry more than any other show. And actually, it's one of the program's strengths.You have to look at what Doctor Who does that other shows don't. That's absolutely one of the things that we do, so lots more than to come!"
How does "Ode to Joy" set up for Doctor Who Season 15? Ncuti Gatwa readies for action in "Doctor Who: Joy to the World." Credit: Disney+At the end of the episode, Joy has resigned herself gladly to becoming a star. And while the Doctor fears she will burn and die, she shrugs this off, saying that she's "changing."
"I will shine. Everywhere. Forever." she promises, smiling brightly. "And sometimes on you, my funny little Doctor, because you need to change too." More directly, she gives the Doctor a new mission: "You need to find a friend. Do that. Go and find one now. I'll be watching."
Davies promises Season 15 will pick up from this quest to combat his loneliness. "Here is a man who makes coffee for two, then realizes that he's on his own — in a dressing gown," Davies said of the episode's first act. "The man is just born to talk and needs someone to talk to. And so she's told him that. When we find him in the first episode of the next season — coming up quite soon — he is actively looking [for a friend], but for different reasons than I just explained."
Davies kept things vague, but assured, "It's a slightly different setup that will unfold as the season goes on. But you get Varada Sethu coming in as Belinda Chandra, who's magnificent." Last spring it was announced that Sethu, who'd previously appeared in Season 14's "Boom," would be the Doctor's next companion, following on the heels of Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday. But Davies didn't drop any more details about this new character.
Speaking of next season, he assured a continuity of emotion. "When you watch this all as a run on streaming, it'll flow very naturally from Joy setting it up with the Doctor's happiness at the end, and where you find next will feel like a straight line," Davies said. "Actually, it's nice."
What does the Jesus cameo on Doctor Who mean? Ncuti Gatwa and Nicola Coughlan meet and part in "Doctor Who: Joy to the World. Credit: Disney+Speaking of nice, there's a surprisingly sacred allusion at the end of "Ode to Joy." While the episode ends with loss, the Doctor swells with, well, joy as he watches his new friend become a star that shines across time upon his loved ones, and hers, and even the birth of Jesus.
When asked if this iconic scene in Bethlehem might mean Jesus could become a character within Doctor Who, Davies joked, "A companion, I think. That would be amazing," before bursting into giggles.
How to watch: Doctor Who is now streaming on Disney+.
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