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Brace yourselves, because Netflix is giving subscribers a double dose of badass broads with The Abandons. Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson co-star in the new drama series from Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter. And as you might guess from those 10-gallon hats, this one's a Western.

Let's ride.

Here's the official log line from Netflix:

Washington Territory - 1854 - The matriarchs of two very different families — one of wealth and privilege bound by blood, the other a found family of orphans and outcasts bound by love and necessity — find their fates linked by two crimes, an awful secret, a star-crossed love, and a piece of land with silver underneath. The collision echoes the American struggle of the haves and have-nots, in a place just beyond the reach of justice.

This Western series will deliver class conflict, dueling queens, and the kind of hard-nosed drama audiences have come to expect from Sutter. But that's not all. The Abandons also co-stars Nick Robinson, Diana Silvers, Lamar Johnson, Natalia del Riego, Lucas Till, Aisling Franciosi, Toby Hemingway, Michael Greyeyes, Ryan Hurst, Katelyn Wells, Clayton Cardenas, Elle-Maija Tailfeathers, Brían F. O'Byrne, Marc Menchaca, Patton Oswalt, Michael Ornstein, Jonathan Koensgen, Jack Doolan, Michiel Huisman, Haig Sutherland, and Sarah Grace White.

The Abandons premieres on Netflix on Dec. 4.

You can breathe a little easier the next time you hike far outside of cell service. T-Mobile is making its Starlink-powered emergency texting to 911 free and open to everyone—including AT&T and Verizon customers.

TL;DR: Live stream Qarabag vs. Chelsea in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Qarabag have surprised a lot of fans in this Champions League campaign, with six points after two games and only behind Chelsea on goal difference. They'll be coming into this matchup as underdogs, but Chelsea won't be relishing a midweek trip to Azerbaijan.

If you want to watch Qarabag vs. Chelsea in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Qarabag vs. Chelsea?

Qarabag vs. Chelsea in the Champions League kicks off at 5:45 p.m. GMT on Nov. 5. This fixture takes place at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium.

How to watch Qarabag vs. Chelsea for free

Qarabag vs. Chelsea is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player.

Virgin Media Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Qarabag vs. Chelsea for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

4. Visit Virgin Media Player

5. Watch Qarabag vs. Chelsea for free from anywhere in the world

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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 access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Qarabag vs. Chelsea (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Virgin Media Player, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• 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 includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Qarabag vs. Chelsea in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Newcastle vs. Athletic Club in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

This round of Champions League fixtures showcases some really interesting matchups, including Newcastle vs. Athletic Club. The Spanish side are in need of a victory after securing three points from the first three games. Newcastle are in much better shape — a win at home should safeguard their place in the top eight.

If you want to watch Newcastle vs. Athletic Club in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Newcastle vs. Athletic Club?

Newcastle vs. Athletic Club in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Nov. 5. This fixture takes place at St James' Park.

How to watch Newcastle vs. Athletic Club for free

Newcastle vs. Athletic Club is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player.

Virgin Media Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Newcastle vs. Athletic Club for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

4. Visit Virgin Media Player

5. Watch Newcastle vs. Athletic Club for free from anywhere in the world

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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 access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Newcastle vs. Athletic Club (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Virgin Media Player, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• 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 includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Newcastle vs. Athletic Club in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Champions League group stage is taking shape, with both Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund looking strong in the early stages. Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund are tied on seven points after three fixtures, and now face each other in Manchester. Can Erling Haaland continue his fine form and score against his old side?

If you want to watch Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund?

Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Nov. 5. This fixture takes place at the Etihad Stadium.

How to watch Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund for free

Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund is available to live stream for free on RTÉ Player.

RTÉ Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock RTÉ Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

4. Visit RTÉ Player

5. Watch Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund for free from anywhere in the world

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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 access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for RTÉ Player?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on RTÉ Player, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• 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 includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Watch Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

Ryan Murphy's Kim Kardashian-led divorce drama All's Fair landed with a critical thud on Tuesday. As of writing this, it's sitting at zero percent on Rotten Tomatoes, although that's notably with only nine reviews, as TV critics did not receive screeners ahead of time.

Those reviews label All's Fair "unwatchable" and "existentially terrible," which you wouldn't necessarily expect from a project whose cast includes celebrated actors like Glenn Close, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash, Sarah Paulson, and Teyana Taylor. (Again, Kardashian is the lead.) Yet they're all on the right track. All's Fair is a dull misfire, one whose attempts at camp are so forced you can practically see the cogs turning in Murphy's head as he tries to recreate the highs of American Horror Story: Coven and Scream Queens. All's Fair dialogue aims for but sorely misses the meme-worthy bite of, say, Constance Langdon declaring, "There's not going to be a swimming pool, you stupid slut!" or Madison Montgomery's "Surprise, bitch."

SEE ALSO: 'All's Fair's most WTF lines of dialogue

Still, for every critically panned piece of media, there's a movement to appreciate it. That movement is already in full swing on the internet, where people are praising the show as fun camp and cracking up at some of the show's most ridiculous lines and acting choices.

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So, is All's Fair so bad it's good? Or is it just downright bad? You'd have to check it out to judge for yourself, but might I suggest just scrolling through the show's most scathing quotes on social media instead? I'd usually never advocate for that method of watching TV, but bite-size compilations of these "shocking" one-liners are clearly what All's Fair was built for.

The first three episodes of All's Fair are now streaming on Hulu, with new episodes every Tuesday.

SAVE $160.01: As of Nov. 5, get the Bluetti Laptop Battery Power Bank for $138.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $299. That's a discount of 54% and the lowest price we've seen.

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If you ever find yourself somewhere without a way to recharge your devices, a power bank should be next on your "must purchase" list. Not only can it help you make sure you have some electricity should there be an outage, but it's super convenient and easy to tote around with you for the sake of being prepared. And you can get a good one to do just that with right now at Amazon for a startlingly low price.

As of Nov. 5, get the Bluetti Laptop Battery Power Bank for $138.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $299. That's $160.01 off and a discount of 54%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: EcoFlow just launched two new Rapid power banks to keep you charged up from anywhere

This 160W portable charger has 12 connectors, so it can support 90% of laptops. It also features 160W DC and dual 100W USB-C ports, so all of your items have support if you need to charge a variety of devices. That includes laptops, tablets, phones, and much more, all of which you can use while charging. The charger's maximum device output of 288W gives you 4 to do what you want with, simultaneously.

And you don't even have to worry about spending all day locked to the charger. It can get devices back up to speed in just 2 hours thanks to its charging and discharging at the same time. All this, and it's small enough to fit in your pocket, backpack, or stay at your camp or vehicle for when you need it next.

If you don't have a power bank just yet, this is one to grab while it's this cheap. Be sure you snag it while it's still on sale.

We mostly use our phones in "app mode." We tap an app and launch it in a separate window to get things done. For most people, that's how computers work, too, because even desktops are app-centric now. However, there's another way to control your computer or phone, and that's with a terminal window. I'm going to try and convince you why a terminal on your phone is worth it.

There's a well-worn joke that every time you have to create a new password it must include some inane 60-character combination that includes a lowercase letter, an uppercase letter, a number, a symbol, the blood of a unicorn, and your firstborn's name, all without resembling or rhyming with the last 18 passwords you've used. This joke was not employed for the password of the Louvre security system, apparently.

In the aftermath of a major art heist at the Louvre museum in Paris, in which thieves stole $102 million worth of centuries-old crown jewels, we've discovered that the password for video surveillance system was "Louvre," a report by French newspaper Libération showed. I'm not joking: The password for the security system at the most visited museum in the world, with over 500,000 works in its collection, is the name of the museum. If this were in a movie, we'd say it was too silly to believe.

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Of course, this is quite funny to me, personally, and to many other people online. But it's also a great reminder that you should probably update your password — lest you have all your valuables stolen.

BUY IT FOR $129.99: The Lego Star Wars: Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT (75435) is today's Best Buy Drop, and the price is $129.99 (down from $159.99). It's still $159.99 at the Lego website, so this is your chance to grab it at a discount.

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If you're a Lego collector or a big Star Wars: The Clone Wars fan, today's Best Buy Drop is for you. The featured item is the new Lego Star Wars: Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT (75435), and Best Buy is dropping the price to $129.99. That's a $30 discount, and it's the best price you'll find for this set anywhere.

SEE ALSO: Best Buy Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online early

But, there's a catch: With Best Buy Drops, you can't just go to the website. Even though the deal is live right now (it went live at 11 a.m. ET), it's only available through the Best Buy mobile app. You'll need to download the app and tap on the "Drops" tab (it's usually at the top of the screen) to find the sale. It's free to download and create an account, but you'll want to move fast, since these limited drops can sell out within minutes.

This 976-piece Clone Wars set has tons of cool features, but the main gimmick is a droid deployment rack that you activate with a knob (it literally pushes out a row of Battle Droids from the front hatch). You can even unclip the droids from the rack, just like in the show. The side panels also fold up to show inside the pilot cockpit, and it has hidden wheels so it looks like it's hovering when you push it.

SAVE $90: As of Nov. 5, the Hisense 40-inch A4 FHD Fire TV is on sale for only $119.99 at Amazon and Best Buy. That's almost 43% off its usual $209.99 list price and cheaper than it was during Amazon's October Prime Day event.

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You don't need to spend $1,000+ to get a decent TV. Sure, we love high-end models from LG and Samsung, but budget brands like Hisense offer quality at a much lower cost. If you just want a TV that has the basics, fits seamlessly into a smaller space, and won't break the bank, check out this deal on a 40-inch Hisense Fire TV.

As of Nov. 5, the Hisense 40-inch A4 FHD Fire TV is on sale for only $119.99 (yes, really) at both Amazon and Best Buy. That's $90 off its list price of $209.99, which, for some reason, Amazon has deflated to sell the deal short. That's also just $2 shy of its best price ever and beats the October Prime Day price by $13.

This TV isn't going to win any awards, but it will get the job done. It features a 40-inch LED-backlit screen with an FHD resolution of 1920 x 1080p. It's far from the best resolution you can get, but for a budget TV, it's just fine. Where it shines is its smart features. For the price, it's surprising that the A4 model features built-in Alexa. Just press and ask Alexa to find a specific show, launch your favorite streaming app, check sports scores, set timers, and more. As a Fire TV, you'll have all of your favorite apps at your fingertips and can even customize different profiles to suit each person in your household.

If you're looking to spend the least amount possible on a small-ish TV for your bedroom, garage, kid's room, dorm, or office, the Hisense 40-inch A4 FHD Fire TV is hard to beat at only $119.99.

I’ve been a Waze driver for years. It’s fast, crowd-sourced, and built for people who just want to get from point A to B as efficiently as possible. The live reports, police alerts, and shortcut-happy routing make it perfect for my daily drives around my county. Even though Waze is my go-to, there are times when Google Maps just makes more sense, and reminds me why I keep both apps on my phone.

SAVE $330: The 85-inch Hisense Class QD6 Series QLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $769.99, down from the list price of $1,099.99. That's a 30% discount and a sale price that beats its October Prime Day price.

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We're in an in-between time, with the fall celebrations of Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving ahead, but we're also between major sale periods. October Prime Day was almost a month ago and we have a few weeks to go before Black Friday is officially here. But that doesn't mean the deals are dry. In fact, we're seeing some sale prices that beat October Prime Day pricing. That's true of this great TV deal at Amazon.

As of Nov. 5, the 85-inch Hisense Class QD6 Series QLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $769.99, down from the list price of $1,099.99. That's a 30% discount that takes a sweet $330 off the normal price. Today's sale also beats the October Prime Day price.

The 85-inch Hisense is ready to take you through the winter. The size is perfect for creating a theater-like experience at home in a large living room or den and it comes with Dolby Atmos sound. Hisense designed this model to shine with bright and vivid colors. Since it's a QLED model, it'll be great for watching things in bright rooms or catching all the Sunday afternoon game action.

SEE ALSO: Upgrade to the 65-inch Sony Bravia 5 mini LED 4K TV while it's sitting at an all-time low price at Amazon

The smart Hisense is a Fire TV so you'll be able to easily navigate to your favorite streaming apps thanks to the help of the Fire TV integration. That also means Alexa is around to help find your favorite shows, give you the latest weather report, or check on your video doorbell.

While it's on sale for $769.99, upgrade your living room entertainment with the 85-inch Hisense Class QD6 Series QLED 4K TV. Holiday movies, football games, and winter gaming will get a big upgrade thanks to this deal.

Whether you're an experienced Excel pro or you've just switched from another spreadsheet software, many of the default settings make the program frustrating to use. But you don't have to settle for these defaults! Here are some tweaks that will make life easier and speed up your workflow.

Cooler Master has revealed a new PC case with an adaptable design and two color options, and it might look familiar to anyone who has seen Apple's Mac Pro desktop. Meet the Cooler Master Qube 540.

A group representing Japanese animation companies — notably, the widely beloved Studio Ghibli — has demanded OpenAI stop using their art to train Sora 2, its AI video tool.

The trade group called the Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) released a statement this week, stating that it had submitted a request to OpenAI at the behest of its member companies.

Wrote CODA:

"CODA has confirmed that a large portion of content produced by Sora 2 closely resembles Japanese content or images. CODA has determined that this is the result of using Japanese content as machine learning data. In cases, as with Sora 2, where specific copyrighted works are reproduced or similarly generated as outputs, CODA considers that the act of replication during the machine learning process may constitute copyright infringement.

Furthermore, according to media reports, it has been stated that Sora 2 responds through an opt-out system based on requests from copyright holders. However, under Japan’s copyright system, prior permission is generally required for the use of copyrighted works, and there is no system allowing one to avoid liability for infringement through subsequent objections."

CODA requested that OpenAI stop using the art of Japanese animation companies without permission and that the company "responds sincerely to claims and inquiries from CODA member companies regarding copyright infringement."

CODA represents Studio Ghibli, video game publisher Square Enix (maker of Final Fantasy), and many other publishers. No company has had a more checkered history with OpenAI than Studio Ghibli, however.

SEE ALSO: OpenAI's Studio Ghibli-inspired AI art provokes backlash across the internet

A viral trend in March had folks creating Ghibli-style images and videos via ChatGPT and Sora. That proved to be widely controversial, considering that beloved Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki is vehemently opposed to AI.

"Whoever creates this stuff has no idea what pain is whatsoever," he said in a 2016 documentary. "I am utterly disgusted. If you really want to make creepy stuff, you can go ahead and do it. I would never wish to incorporate this technology into my work at all. I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself."

That didn't stop OpenAI from fully embracing the trend, however. Now, months later, it appears the fight continues.

Wearables and smart rings are trending product categories, and now two former Meta employees have launched another new smart ring brand called Sandbar.

Sandbar's first product is the Stream smart ring, available for preorder for $249 and set to ship in summer 2026. The Stream doesn't track your heart rate or steps like the Oura Ring, nor is it an AI device like Bee, the wearable company recently acquired by Amazon.

So, what does it do?

The Stream has two primary functions: It acts as a voice recorder to capture and transcribe your thoughts, and it lets you control music with hand gestures.

Of course, your phone and various AI chatbots can already record and transcribe notes. And most headphones and earbuds feature touch controls that allow you to control your music with your hands.

The Sandbar website states that Stream is a "fast, private, & effortless way to capture thoughts in the moment." A companion app organizes your voice notes into reminders, calendar events, or notes; however, users will need to pay $10 per month for a Pro subscription. A free tier "includes unlimited notes and limited chats."

Preview of Stream ring app with voice notes. Credit: Sandbar Preview of Stream ring app with calendar. Credit: Sandbar

In terms of design, the new smart ring has an aluminum outer surface, a resin inner surface, and a glass touchpad. Sandbar says the ring is "resistant to rain and handwashing."

TechCrunch reports that Sandbar was founded by former Meta employees Mina Fahmi and Kirak Hong. You can preorder the ring on the Sandbar website.

Google Maps is getting an upgrade thanks to the integration of Gemini. This should make Maps a lot more conversational and have as much information as a tour guide would. The idea is to help you understand where you are going, instead of giving flat directions.

If you're not happy with Liquid Glass, Apple has something for you.

The first major post-iOS 26 update launched this week in the form of iOS 26.1. There are plenty of new features and changes to talk about in the update, but the most pertinent one for our purposes here today is the new tint settings for Liquid Glass, the omnipresent design language introduced in iOS 26. Some people may not like the way push notifications and other UI elements now have a transparent, glassy look. The new iOS update didn't give us the ability to turn it off, necessarily, but there is something you can do, at least.

iOS 26.1: How to tint Liquid Glass Go here first. Credit: Screenshot: Apple/Alex Perry

If you've found it hard to distinguish push notifications from your lock screen's background, this may be for you. Just follow these steps to turn it on:

1. Go to Settings

2. Go to Display & Brightness

3. Go to Liquid Glass and choose between Clear and Tinted

It's right there. Credit: Screenshot: Apple/Alex Perry Left: No tint. Credit: Screenshot: Apple/Alex Perry Right: Tinted. Credit: Screenshot: Apple/Alex Perry

And there you have it. Turning this setting on will make the glassy surfaces more opaque, which does indeed make them stand out more from the background. It's not the same as going back to the way things were, but it's a start.

Critics are roaring for Hamnet, calling it a front-runner of the Academy Award race for Best Picture. Luckily for fans of cinema, Shakespeare, Paul Mescal, and Jessie Buckley, you don't have to wait for this raved-about drama to hit theaters on Nov. 26. Mashable and Focus Features are teaming up for a trio of advance screenings to bring Hamnet to keen viewers ahead of release.

With Hamnet, Oscar-winning director of Nomadland, Chloé Zhao adapts Maggie O'Farrell's historical novel to tell a tale of lust, love, and loss. Mescal (Aftersun, All of Us Strangers) stars with Jessie Buckley (The Lost Daughter, Men), playing William Shakespeare and his witchy wife Agnes. Theirs is a story of brilliant passion that begat three lovely children and world-changing plays, including the great tragedy Hamlet. Now, Hamnet is about the real-life tragedy that inspired Shakespeare to write about the doomed prince.

SEE ALSO: 'Hamnet' review: Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley burn in William Shakespeare tragedy

In Mashable's review out of TIFF, I cheered Mescal and Buckley's riveting chemistry, writing, "In early scenes of courting, they sizzle, each utilizing their well-reputed onscreen intensity." But it's as the film plunges into its tragic turn that both actors sink their teeth into these rich roles, making for a movie that's an absolute must-see.

So how can you see it?

How to see Hamnet early?

Join Mashable and Focus Features for an advanced screening in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, hosted by Mashable's Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko, Social Good Editor Neal Broverman, and Senior Reporter Rebecca Ruiz, respectively.

Details for each advance screening are below:

Hamnet: NYC Advanced Screening

Thursday, Nov. 13, 7 PM ET

AMC Lincoln Square

Hamnet: LA Advanced Screening

Thursday, Nov. 13, 7 PM PT

AMC Century City

Hamnet: SF Advanced Screening

Thursday, Nov. 13, 7 PM PT

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To secure your seat for these advance screenings — at no cost — all you have to do is fill out this linked entry form. Tell us which screening you'd like to attend, and if you'd like to bring a guest. From there, watch your email to see if you've won a spot at these advanced screenings of Hamnet.

Note: If you get confirmed, seating at the events will be first come, first serve. No one will be admitted without being on Focus Feature's confirmation list.

What else do I need to see Hamnet?

I mean, this one is a tearjerker. So, might we suggest bringing tissues?

Hamnet opens in select theaters on Nov. 26; expanding on Dec. 12.