Sick of social media but planning to laze around today, cozy up on your bed, and watch something substantial? Go ahead. This is your sign to slow down, stay under the covers, and indulge your streaming queue guilt-free. Whether you’re craving kitchen tension, espionage in London, or timeless fantasy, there’s something here to match your mood. And yes, it’s perfectly fine to watch these on your phone because great storytelling travels well.
‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars (2024)’
This Apple TV+ documentary series dives into the world of fine dining, following top chefs and restaurateurs as they chase the coveted Michelin star. Expect artistry, obsession, and plenty of kitchen heat. Directed by James Callum and executive produced by Gordon Ramsay, the show has a perfect 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
‘Jay Kelly (2025)’
Streaming on Netflix, this Noah Baumbach dramedy stars George Clooney and Adam Sandler as longtime friends, a fading actor and his manager, on a European trip that forces them to confront fame, friendship, and legacy. The film carries a 77 percent critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
‘Black Doves (2025)’
Now streaming on Netflix, this British spy thriller follows Helen Webb, a politician’s wife who secretly works as an undercover agent. When her lover is murdered, her handlers send an old friend to protect her as secrets unravel across London’s criminal underworld. Created by Joe Barton and directed by Alex Gabassi and Lisa Gunning, it stars Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, and Sarah Lancashire. The series holds a 92 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, and Knightley has earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series.
‘Left-Handed Girl (2025)’
Taiwan’s official entry to the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film, this Netflix drama by Shih-Ching Tsou tells the story of a mother and her two daughters trying to rebuild their lives in the city while confronting buried family tensions. Starring Janel Tsai, Shih-Yuan Ma and Nina Ye, the film has a stellar 99 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
‘Echo Valley (2025)’
Streaming on Apple TV+, this thriller stars Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney as a mother and daughter in rural Pennsylvania whose quiet lives are upended by sudden danger. Directed by Michael Pearce, written by Brad Ingelsby, and produced by Ridley Scott, the film explores guilt, violence, and redemption, with Domhnall Gleeson in a supporting role. Echo Valley currently holds an 81 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.
‘The Wizard of Oz (1939)’
If you’ve seen Wicked: For Good and still can’t get the story out of your head, go back to where it all began. Now streaming on Apple TV+, this Technicolor masterpiece directed by Victor Fleming follows Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) as she travels down the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City with the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion. Based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, the film remains a cinematic landmark, holding a 98 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and winning two Academy Awards for Best Original Song (“Over the Rainbow”) and Best Original Score.
‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)’
If you caught Dracula at the recently concluded French Film Festival in Manila, Luc Besson’s 2025 English-language gothic romance and fantasy, which earned an impressive 80 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, here’s more of your vampire fix. Streaming on both Netflix and Apple TV+, Francis Ford Coppola’s opulent retelling of the classic legend stars Gary Oldman as Dracula, with Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves, and Anthony Hopkins. The film won three Academy Awards for Costume Design, Makeup, and Sound Editing, and holds a 69 percent critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
So whether you’re in the mood for culinary drama, covert ops, or classic fantasy, this week’s lineup has you covered. From Michelin-star dreams to witches, vampires, and timeless storytelling, these titles are the perfect company for a quiet day in.