The top series available for streaming on AMC Plus at the moment.

      From Mad Men to The Terror, here are the top shows available on AMC Plus.

      The abundance of streaming platforms makes choosing which ones to subscribe to increasingly challenging. With options like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, and many more, each comes with its own costs and content offerings. While AMC Plus is arguably more niche compared to some mainstream giants, it is definitely worth the subscription fee. Alongside an impressive film collection, the service boasts a selection of TV shows that includes several of the finest ever produced. Mad Men, for instance, was a major contender during awards season for nearly ten years and is among the titles featured in this overview. My appreciation for AMC Plus mainly stems from its TV offering. Here are some excellent shows to help you get started:

      Joe Allen is a freelance cultural writer located in upstate New York. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, among other publications.

      The 8 best prison TV series of all time

      Enter the prison world with these popular shows.

      Television allows us to explore experiences we might not otherwise encounter. It also offers the chance to live vicariously through individuals whose perspectives differ from ours. I can’t think of a genre that provides a glimpse into a life we should aim to avoid more than prison dramas. While spending time in jail isn’t as unusual as many believe (approximately 5% of Americans have been incarcerated at least once), the remaining 95% are generally curious about life behind bars, despite knowing it can be grim. Many series have briefly featured characters in jail for an episode or two (it seems like almost every 1990s sitcom had a prison-themed episode), but this list highlights the specific genre where incarceration serves as the central setting and driving force. Here are the best prison TV series ever made.

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      8 shows like Better Call Saul that will keep you hooked

      These crime dramas capture the essence of the best aspects of a famous spinoff.

      Better Call Saul began as the prequel to Breaking Bad, intended as a companion to one of the best crime dramas of the 21st century. After six seasons and the compelling vision of showrunner Peter Gould, the spinoff featuring Bob Odenkirk became a strong contender on its own and even exceeded its predecessor in certain storytelling, acting, and directing elements. The narrative follows Jimmy McGill, a dubious lawyer who increasingly compromises his ethics, transforming into the morally bankrupt character portrayed in Breaking Bad. The depth of the supporting cast and the show’s ability to create a rich universe that links both series is impressive. Remarkably, Better Call Saul never secured an Emmy despite being nominated 54 times throughout the 2010s, often losing to more prominent competitors such as Succession and Game of Thrones.

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      The best horror TV shows that you can stream now

      These series showcase a variety of horror influences.

      Horror on television has not always been ubiquitous. Although there are older examples of horror series, the current surge in the genre is relatively recent. If you are in search of the very best shows in this category from various streaming services, we have you covered. For me, these programs have sometimes provided a peculiar sense of comfort. There’s something reassuring about confronting the most terrifying scenarios and realizing that your reality is not nearly as dire as what these characters endure. While these shows may not frequently win awards, they have become some of the most critically esteemed series in the past fifteen years.

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