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SAVE $2.64: As of Nov. 9, the My Little Pony Trading Card Game is on sale for $44.35 at Amazon. That's a 6% discount on the list price.

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There are 100 My Little Pony cards to get your hands on in this Discord trading card game collection. The box contains 20 booster packs, each with five cards inside, so there's plenty to open. And even better, it's currently on sale at Amazon. Normally $46.99, this trading card set has dropped in price to $44.35.

This My Little Pony Trading Card Game expansion is the next release following the Fantasy Wonderland series, giving fans even more cards to add to their collection, with the cards featuring designs inspired by the wider My Little Pony universe. You can also trade cards with fellow fans, whether you're looking to complete a collection or simply share some of your favorite designs.

Suitable for ages 10 and up, the set is aimed at both My Little Pony fans and trading card collectors. It's also a two-player game, so you can enjoy the cards with someone else rather than keeping the whole box to yourself.

This offer is available at Amazon now, so don't miss out on this limited-time My Little Pony deal.

SAVE $30: As of Nov. 9, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ is on sale for $99 at Amazon. That's a 23% discount on the list price.

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You don't need lots of equipment and a long, fancy process to enjoy a tasty coffee at home. If you want something that goes from machine to cup in seconds, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ is your go-to. It keeps things simple by brewing your coffee at the touch of a button, and better yet, it's currently $50 off on Amazon.

There are several colors to choose from, all at the same low price: white, lilac, spicy red, aqua mint, and more.

The machine makes five cup sizes, including single and double espressos, as well as 5, 8, and 12 ounce coffees. It can also make both hot and iced drinks, so it's well-suited for a household with diverse preferences. Its compact design is another plus, particularly if your kitchen is short on counter space.

And it really is a case of pressing a button to get tasty coffee. The one-touch system heats up in around 30 seconds, so all you need to do is pop in a pod and wait.

You can get this Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ deal at Amazon now.

TL;DR: Target’s second KPop Demon Hunters x heyday drop arrived on Nov. 8, bringing mechanical keyboards, wireless headsets, and Switch accessories starting at just $4.99.

Target's first team-up with Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters was an instant hit when it landed on Oct. 11. The initial drop leaned heavily into quirky, everyday desk pieces, like the viral ramen charging kit, soda-can Bluetooth speakers, and tap-on night lights, all for $20 each. But if you wanted real peripherals for your PC or console, Target's heyday brand isn't done yet.

Arriving in stores and online starting Nov. 8, the second wave focuses directly on PC and console setups. Just like the first drop, the whole idea is to turn the show's characters, emblems, and artwork into things you can play with, show off on a shelf, and collect. The big difference is that this lineup is tailor-made for gamers and fans who want a fun desk upgrade without paying crazy prices.

You get a little bit of everything here, from quick little cosmetic add-ons to full-blown setup staples. While the previous drop kept everything at a flat twenty bucks, this round gives you a wider range — starting at $4.99 for small accessories and maxing out at $49.99 for the keyboard and wireless audio.

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• Heyday x KPop Demon Hunters Figural Key Caps ($4.99) — Fun little character caps you can pop onto your favorite keyboard keys.

• Heyday x KPop Demon Hunters Joycon Thumb Grips ($7.99) — Cute analog stick caps repping both HuntrX and the rival Saja Boys.

• Heyday x KPop Demon Hunters Wrist Rests ($7.99 to $12.99) — Comfy foam rests sporting Derpy Cat and Soda Pop designs.

• Heyday x KPop Demon Hunters Desk Mats ($9.99 to $19.99) — Standard long mats in Derpy Cat and HuntrX artwork for $9.99, or an edge-lit LED version for $19.99 that adds a soft glow around your setup.

• Heyday x KPop Demon Hunters Switch Case ($17.99) — Travel-ready protective cases available in Demon Markings, Derpy Cat, and HuntrX prints.

• Heyday x KPop Demon Hunters Ramen Light ($19.99) — A soft glowing desk light celebrating Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's go-to snack.

• Heyday x KPop Demon Hunters Wired Headsets ($22.99) — A simple plug-and-play wired option themed after HuntrX and Soda Pop.

• Heyday x KPop Demon Hunters Mouse ($29.99) — Made to pair right alongside the mechanical keyboard for a clean, matching look.

• Heyday x KPop Demon Hunters Gaming Mechanical Keyboard ($49.99) — The main star of the desk, finished with custom character artwork and clicky keys.

• Heyday x KPop Demon Hunters Wireless Headsets ($49.99) — Cord-free gaming audio coming in Derpy Cat and Demon Markings styles.

If the first release was any indication, the most popular character pieces won't sit on shelves for long, so it's smart to grab what you want the day it goes live. Have your cart ready on Nov. 8 to grab your favorite pieces at Target while you still can.

If you're spinning the same songs on Spotify over and over again, Rosalía has a monster playlist for you.

Marking the one-year anniversary of her wildly popular, critically lauded, Grammy-nominated album LUX, the Spanish artist shared a 1,000-track Spotify playlist for fans in a Substack post over the weekend.

Titled "1.000 TEMAS QUE TE DAN LUX" ("1,000 SONGS THAT GIVE YOU LUX"), the playlist is a fittingly eclectic, global mix of artists including icons Kate Bush and Patti Smith, Spanish singer Camarón de la Isla, famed opera singer Maria Callas, Icelandic queen Björk (who featured on LUX), Bulgarian ensemble Bulgarian State Television Female Vocal Choir, Egyptian reciter Abdul Basit Abdul Samad, Ethiopian composer Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru, as well as German experimental electronica, Spanish flamenco, Ukranian folk songs, Czech polka, Austrian and Italian classical, Japanese Buddhist chants, medieval para-liturgical songs, and Black Sabbath. It's deeply LUX-inspired.

SEE ALSO: LE SSERAFIM's Huh Yunjin and creator Emily Fan know that fandom is personal

"It's been a year since I gave Lux a try and I still can't believe it, how daring of me, haha," Rosalía wrote on Substack on Saturday.

"I love acts of service; there's something about preparing something for someone else that fascinates me. That's why I've dedicated myself to making a playlist of 1,000 songs that I listened to during the years I conceived, composed, and shared Lux," she added, sharing the anniversary playlist.

Released Nov. 7, 2025, Rosalía’s chart-topper LUX became the most-streamed album in a single day in Spotify history by a Spanish-speaking female artist — a level of popularity echoed in her extremely sold-out LUX world tour. The album was nominated for Album of the Year at the 27th Latin Grammy Awards, with track "La Perla" nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Song.

You can listen to Rosalía's LUX playlist on Spotify.

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Apple's intelligent assistant Siri has been an early success for the company, but in recent years it became a pain point as it lagged behind far more capable large language models such as OpenAI's ChatGPT. The company significantly improved Siri this year, rebranding the whole system Siri AI, but it's still not quite there yet.

This might change next year. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple's new CEO John Ternus is "pressing" Apple's software chief Craig Federighi to turn Siri into an AI agent that can take actions autonomously and perform a variety of tasks for users.

Bloomberg's report goes into the intricacies of the relationship between Ternus and Federighi, with the latter described as being an AI skeptic, while Ternus pushes for a more progressive approach to AI.

Bottom line for users is that Siri AI, while far more capable than last year's Siri, still isn't the type of assistant that you can just throw a bunch of (complex) tasks at and get back results. But next year's version should get a couple of advanced capabilities that will make it a powerful rival to other AI agents. The most important among these is the ability to tap into apps (both Apple's and third-party apps) and perform actions within them. Examples include asking Siri to book a table or order food, with the assistant autonomously performing the task through a service such as OpenTable or Uber Eats.

Siri should also get more precise control over Apple's own apps; for example, it could go into the Photos app, edit a photo, and then share it with someone, all on its own.

The part in which Siri gets more capable of performing tasks in Apple's apps might come "as early as December," with the public version of iOS 27.3 (the company recently launched the first iOS 27.3 beta). More advanced Siri capabilities inside third-party iOS apps won't arrive until spring 2027, and is likely to be launched with either iOS 27.5 or iOS 27.6, with a possible launch ahead of Apple's WWDC conference in June.

SEE ALSO: Apple unveils colorful new HomePod mini 2 with no Siri AI at launch

All of this still isn't enough to make Siri as capable as an agent like ChatGPT's Dots or Meta's Muse, which you can give a task (such as creating a website) and have them work on various tasks as they build and improve the project. Gurman believes Apple intends to launch such capabilities for Siri as early as next year. One example of that has already been announced during WWDC 2026: Siri's ability to find weak passwords tied to a user's Apple account and changing them autonomously on the appropriate websites and in the user's Passwords app.

Ultimately, Gurman argues, Apple can allow itself to be a bit more cautious about this as it controls the hardware and software of the devices itself, but rivals could start developing hardware of their own, which could take away Apple's most important market advantage.

We know what kind of ads Republicans were running in the run-up to the midterm elections, but what kind of ads might they have run after they were over?

SNL imagines exactly that in the clip above, with host Druski and cast members Andrew Dismukes, Ashley Padilla, Jeremy Culhane all playing brutally honest politicians.

"Keep in mind, a lot of stuff was said on both sides," says Dismukes at one point. "He said I was out of touch with everyday Americans; I said his children weren't biologically his."

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TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection Day (Espeon) and Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection Night (Umbreon) are available to buy now at Walmart.

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Last week was pretty huge for Pokémon TCG collectors. The Day and Night Ultra-Premium Collections launched alongside the Delta Reign expansion, leaving shoppers scrambling for the best deals.

Nothing has really changed this week. We're all still desperately seeking deals for anywhere close to market price.

Amazon's stock for the Ultra-Premium Collections has been coming and going, and mostly at above-market prices. Right now, Walmart is the best place to pick up the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection Day (Espeon) and Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection Night (Umbreon).

Both boxes are available to shop at Walmart for close to market price or under. TCGplayer's market price for the Day Box is currently $384.19, compared to Walmart's $394.95. The market price for the Night Box is $429.47, compared with Walmart's $399.95. You're getting the best value by shopping for the Umbreon edition.

With Amazon struggling for stock, we expect these boxes to sell quickly.

The Ultra-Premium Collection comes with 29 30th Celebration booster packs, one Classic Collection booster pack, custom metal coins, deck boxes, card sleeves, and damage-counter dice. The Day collection includes the exclusive Espeon ex promo card with a Daytime Pikachu ex promo card and an Espeon playmat. The Night box features the exclusive Umbreon ex promo card with a Futuristic-rarity Pikachu ex promo card and an Umbreon playmat.

Shop the Day and Night Ultra-Premium Collections at Walmart.

More than a third of men say romance novels, erotic fiction, or fan fiction have shaped what turns them on. Most of Gen Z isn't turning to porn when dating gets hard. And eight in 10 adults say the buildup is a huge part of what makes sex exciting. (So much for instant gratification.)

That's according to the new State of Dating report from Feeld, the dating app “for the curious” (including those interested in ethical non-monogamy, kink, and unconventional relationships), and honestly? I'm not the least bit surprised.

SEE ALSO: AI agents are banned on Tinder and Hinge, CEO says

The report, titled Holding Out For a Slow Burn, was developed in collaboration with Dr. Justin Lehmiller, a senior research fellow at the Kinsey Institute, and Feeld's senior product data analyst, Sy Dusk.

Here’s what the report, with insights from 3,310 adults in the U.S. and UK, revealed about Gen Z’s dating habits and modern dating in general.

Dating is obviously ‘missing something’  

Across the survey, 80 percent of respondents said it was difficult to meet their sexual and romantic needs through IRL connections, and 73 percent agreed that “modern dating often feels like it’s missing something.” What’s missing? For 58 percent, it was authenticity and clear intentions.

Dating has been “optimized,” maybe too much. We have so many apps and algorithms, but is anyone really taking the time to put themselves out there and meet organically? Or are we retreating to our “romantasy” novels and TV shows just to feel something again?

“Dating apps can certainly make it harder for slow-burn attraction to develop because they encourage us to make snap judgments based on limited information,” Dr. Lehmiller tells Mashable. “And since there’s always another potential match just around the corner, it can be tempting to just keep swiping in search of an immediate spark instead of giving attraction time to grow.”

About those ‘goon caves’ 

The survey also found that nearly 60 percent of Gen Z men and more than 70 percent of Gen Z women do not turn to porn when real-world intimacy feels difficult. And in a separate 2026 Kinsey survey conducted in collaboration with Playboy and Julie Care, 34 percent of young men and 53 percent of young women said porn is something they “never watch.” Guess those “goon caves” aren’t as popular as the internet wants us to think.

Texting, sexting, and the occasional bot

Digital intimacy is taking over the world one sad little phone screen at a time. According to the latest survey, 81 percent of respondents said getting close to someone through a screen plays a role in their intimate lives. That’s not all AI — texting, sexting, and video calls count, too. But for one in six, digital intimacy is their main way of exploring intimacy, and about one in 10 turn to AI companions when connecting in real life gets difficult.

Some respondents said they believed digital intimacy could help their real-world relationships (29 percent), and 30 percent said it offers a way to explore their desires and vulnerabilities.

Yearning, sexual tension, and the slow burn 

So, about that slow burn. The survey found that eight in 10 adults agreed that anticipation and buildup are "crucial to erotic excitement."

There are several reasons we might need more time to get there, including financial stress, the lingering effects of living through a pandemic, political turmoil, and general uncertainty — it’s enough for anyone to say, I’m not in the mood.

It’s called chemistry for a reason 

The idea of love at first sight is, well, lovely. But attraction doesn’t always happen right away. Only 13 percent of people surveyed said attraction develops instantly, while 86 percent agreed that “attraction typically becomes stronger when two people create a shared story together through conversations, experiences, and future plans.”

Research cited in the report suggests that getting to know someone can give that spark a chance to grow. For example, when someone turns out to be “funnier than you expected,” that can be a turn-on for your brain — it can trigger what’s called a positive prediction error. Basically, you’re experiencing something even better than your brain expected, which leaves you wanting more.

Mistakes, or the little things that make us human, can also give us brain boners. But you usually have to like the person already for it to work. Seeing them spill their coffee or make an embarrassing admission can make them more endearing, not less. You get to see a little of who they are, unfiltered. And in a world where “looksmaxxing” is a thing, we could stand to be a little less polished.

“Our desire for a slow burn isn’t inherently incompatible with dating apps. But we need to be more intentional in how we use them,” says Dr. Lehmiller. “Instead of fast swiping in search of instant chemistry, we need to give people opportunities to surprise us and reveal new sides of themselves. That’s where the unexpected rewards lie, and where attraction has an opportunity to go beyond the surface.”

Getting our fix somewhere else

And so, we’ve been getting our fix through books, streaming series (Bridgerton, Heated Rivalry, and Off Campus, just to name a few), and even audiobooks and audio erotica like Dipsea and Quinn. Which I’m totally here for.

Media has become so entwined in our intimate lives that one survey respondent described his most intimate moment as “Watching TV and crying in my partner’s arm because the episode struck chords I was feeling because of a recent familial loss.”

Men want romance, too 

Men are turning to romance media that “taps into fantasies of being desired, understood, and truly seen,” which usually (not always) isn’t shown in porn. In some surveys, men reported fantasizing about “passion, intimacy, and romance” more than the women did.

Before COVID, a Kinsey Institute survey found that 6 percent of men said romantic or erotic novels had shaped their sexual fantasies. In Feeld’s new survey, 37 percent of men said romance novels, erotic fiction, or fan fiction had shaped their desires. These aren’t identical comparisons, but the romance genre clearly isn’t just for women.

And “romance” doesn’t necessarily mean the same thing to everyone. Men in the survey were more likely to associate romance with physical affection and touch, while women were more likely to associate it with emotional openness and vulnerability.

That said, when asked about their most intimate non-sexual moments, men and women described similar things: cuddling, talking, being vulnerable, and really listening to one another.

So, how do we make the slow burn happen?

We can’t all live in a romantasy novel. But surely we can make time for a little sexual tension…

“It is quite funny to think about translating epic fantasy romance arcs into daily life filled with heading to work, taking out the bins, remembering to floss and reply to friends, and being generally unglamorous,” Ruby Rare, a sex educator and Feeld’s intimacy expert, tells Mashable. “But there are ways of weaving this in, and it all comes down to intentionality.”

Her advice? Tell the person you’re seeing that you want to take your time.

“Once you've connected with someone and felt that shared glimmer of excitement for what might come next, be vocal about your desire for a slow burn as an antidote to the self-gratification that we’ve become so used to,” Rare says.

“This isn't about going full Victorian and making courtship chaste and timid; instead, lean into activities that will deepen connection and intrigue between you. Write love letters, go for long walks where you challenge each other to stay off your phones and be present with each other, make out for as long as possible before things escalate.”

AdultFriendFinder has been in the internet hookup game for literally decades. Launching online in 1996 — the distant past of the World Wide Web — AFF soon became the No. 1 adult dating site. In other words, AFF knows what it's doing when it comes to hooking people up. It's been doing it for 30 years, after all. That's why it's the go-to platform for singles, casual flings, and all kinds of kink-based fun.

AFF has also held firm through major changes in the dating game and online culture. It's survived the emergence of dating apps like Tinder, which have otherwise taken over the dating game, while maintaining its original identity. Consequently, AFF still stands out in a very crowded marketplace. The world of online dating is hugely competitive, with all kinds of apps drawing daters' attention in various alternative directions, but AFF hasn't budged an inch.

If you're looking to let your freak flag fly loud and proud — and why not? Just go for it, we say — AFF offers you the best variety of ways to explore fantasies and indulge in kinks. To help get you started, here's a round-up of six great features on AdultFriendFinder — features you won't find on any other dating sites.

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The first thing to notice when you register for an AFF account (and you could hardly miss it) is that the site doesn't exactly shy away from nudity. You'll find it in every corner of AFF and all over its interface. Indeed, it's very common for users' profile photos to contain genitalia close-ups or full-frontal nudity — a stark difference to the generic headshots you get on other dating sites. But what better way to signal the face you're using the world's spiciest hookup site?

You can also post videos on your profile, including explicit videos, and there are webcam feeds live at any given time with amateur and professional models in various states of undress and pleasure. 

If you find yourself distracted by all of the nudity or just want to browse the site in public without having NSFW imagery all over your screen, you can turn on the adult content filter by navigating to your profile settings in the top right of the screen, then scrolling down to Content Filter to select either No Nudity, Some Nudity, or Everything (the default setting, naturally). Be warned, the default setting is to have all that nudity front and center. And it's best to avoid checking AFF while you're in public, no matter what filters you have in place. You might otherwise raise a few eyebrows among fellow commuters or passers-by.

Live webcam feeds

We know that webcam sites are rife — there's no shortage of places to find cam-based naughtiness — but it's rare to find an actual dating site that hosts live webcam action. With AFF, you'll get both professional models and regular users on webcam feeds.

All you need to do is go to the Live Action menu at the top of your AFF window and click either Member Webcams or Pro Models. Once you've selected your preference, there are even more specific search filters, including gender (Men, Women, or Trans), Nude or Non-Nude, and even by proximity to your location.

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One thing to note, however: While free members can view webcam feeds, only Gold members and above can actually chat with models. Gold members can also watch multiple webcam feeds simultaneously.

Discussion forums, blogs, and group chats

Unlike traditional dating sites, which focus solely on one-on-one matches, AdultFriendFinder encourages group dynamics, especially in its Community section. Here you'll find personal blog posts by AFF users who share their experiences, tell stories, and post questions. It's like a seriously spicy social media platform. You'll also find group discussion boards organized around literally hundreds of interesting topics. Most of them are obviously sexual in nature. There's a polyamory group, for example, and a "women who like older men" group. This is AdultFriendFinder, after all. But there are discussions around regular everyday interests too, such as politics, tech, travel, movies, and music. 

Best of all, you can participate in these communal discussions without paying for AFF's Gold membership, which helps keep these spaces livelier than they would otherwise be if only paying members could access them. 

Erotic stories

Fun fact: Erotic fiction now accounts for approximately 25 percent of all fiction sold in the United States, so it's hardly surprising that erotic writing ("literotica" for those in the know) would be a major draw. What is surprising, however, is how few online dating sites take advantage of it.

AdultFriendFinder members who wish to read or write sexy stories, real or imagined, can navigate to the Community menu and select Stories, which unlocks a near-unlimited array of stories, novels, fan fiction, and erotic poetry. 

SEE ALSO: The 10 best free dating apps to find your spring fling

If you're feeling adventurous, you can explore the stories at random, but AFF also deploys a clever tagging system that allows you to search by topic, with popular options including First Time, Sci-Fi, TSTV (trans and transvestite), and Voyeur. 

Popular stories score higher ratings and get improved on-site visibility, and popular authors can build a large following on the site. So, whether you're eager to read more erotic fiction or aspire to write some sexy lit of your own, AFF is a great place to do it. 

Contests

One of the more fun aspects of AdultFriendFinder is that it genuinely seeks to build a sense of community by actively encouraging users to spend more time on the site. Especially in the public-facing sections. Their on-site contests are a fantastic example of this in action. 

About once per month, the site hosts a themed photo contest, asking members to submit photos and then allowing the rest of the site to vote on which submissions best reflect or embody the contest caption. 

SEE ALSO: All your Tinder questions, answered

For instance, one photo contest theme was "Velvet Secrets: Valentine's Masquerade," while prior contests included "Naughty & Nice" for the holidays and "Midnight Mischief." Winners get a special badge they can display on their profile, plus tons more profile visibility, so there's a strong incentive to take part.

To enter, scroll to the Community menu and then find Contests at the very bottom of the options list. If there's an active contest and you are logged in to your account, you'll be given the option of participating.

Kink-based profile search

Every online dating site or app has a profile section where you can fill out pertinent personal information, such as your sexual orientation, level of education, and any hobbies, interests, or special skills that might help you stand out from the crowd. What sets AdultFriendFinder apart is that it naturally takes things a step further. It does this by allowing members to list their personal kinks.

If you navigate to your profile name in the top right of your AFF screen and then select Dating Profile and Edit Profile, you'll find your My Kinks section. Popular options here include BDSM, voyeurism, and cross-dressing, but the full list is far more extensive. Nothing is off limits — as long as it's legal, of course. AFF is a place to not only indulge in your kinks and fantasies but also to discover some you never knew you had. There are whole worlds of kinks, fetishes, and fantasies that you can play in and find new pleasures.

SEE ALSO: How to use the internet to figure out what you’re into in bed

If you have a premium account, you can actually search out other members by their chosen kinks, allowing you to find users in your area who like exhibitionism or have a foot fetish, for example. In other words, you can find your kink-minded people.

There's no shortage of online dating and hookup sites, but when it comes to adult dating, AFF separates itself from the competition by offering this wide array of kink and fetish-friendly features. 

Where to check for Zelda Switch 2 stock: Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 — The Legend of Zelda — 40th Anniversary Edition $519.99 at Nintendo Shop Now Amazon Nintendo Switch 2 — The Legend of Zelda — 40th Anniversary Edition $519.99 at Amazon Shop Now Walmart Nintendo Switch 2 — The Legend of Zelda — 40th Anniversary Edition $519.99 at Walmart Shop Now Target Nintendo Switch 2 — The Legend of Zelda — 40th Anniversary Edition $519.99 at Target Shop Now Best Buy Nintendo Switch 2 — The Legend of Zelda — 40th Anniversary Edition $519.99 at Best Buy Shop Now GameStop Nintendo Switch 2 — The Legend of Zelda — 40th Anniversary Edition $519.99 at GameStop Shop Now

If your current morning ritual involves violently hitting refresh on a dozen retail tabs, you already know the vibe: finding the Nintendo Switch 2: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition is turning into an Olympic sport.

Between automated bot armies scooping digital drops, surprise order cancellations at Walmart, and inventory vanishing in seconds on Amazon, this custom black-and-gold console feels like a myth. But while digital storefronts look completely barren, stock is actively circulating behind the scenes.

Where to check for Zelda Switch 2 stock right now

Before getting into the restock details, bookmark these retailer pages to check for surprise drops:

• Nintendo Store — Out of stock right now, but you can add it to your wishlist to get pinged the second a restock hits.

• Amazon — Dropping tiny batches of consoles randomly throughout the day.

• Walmart — Stock exists but only for third-party listings selling at way over market price, so make sure your in-stock email alerts are turned on.

• Target — Sold out online, but two drops went live in-store on Thursday, Nov. 5, and online on Friday, Nov. 6.

• Best Buy — Sold out online, but select stores ran midnight openings on Nov. 5 with walk-in stock.

• GameStop — Online orders are off; you will have to walk into a store to find one.

Why is the console selling out so fast?

The feeding frenzy is being supercharged by Nintendo’s staggered release calendar. While the custom Zelda 40th Anniversary hardware dropped first on Oct. 29, the flagship game driving demand — The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 — arrived on Thursday, Nov. 5.

The remake rebuilds the 1998 classic from the ground up with modernized controls, a fully orchestrated soundtrack, reworked dungeon puzzles, and expanded Hyrule environments. Since the $520 console doesn’t include the game, everyone is rushing to lock down a system before launch day.

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The package includes the special-edition Switch 2 system sporting a custom black-and-gold finish, themed Joy-Con 2 controllers, and a matching dock decorated with the gold Triforce emblem. It retains the platform's signature flexibility, letting you switch between TV, Tabletop, and Handheld modes whenever you want.

Inside the themed chassis, you get 256GB of built-in storage (expandable with microSD Express cards), a vivid display in handheld mode, faster load times, and support for up to 4K resolution on compatible TVs when the console sits in the dock.

The magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers add mouse-style tracking in supported games, while the new GameChat hub lets you voice chat and share your screen directly as you play. It also plays your older Switch games and supports standard multiplayer options.

How can you improve your chances of finding stock?

Landing limited-edition Nintendo hardware takes a little prep work, but these battle-tested habits will give you a real edge over the bots:

• Save your checkout details everywhere — Log in to Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and the Nintendo Store to save your shipping address and default card. Stopping to type a card number or billing zip code during a live drop is how you lose an order.

• Hands off the refresh button in Best Buy's queue — When an online drop goes live, Best Buy puts shoppers into a randomized waiting line to filter out scrapers. Touching the reload button resets your spot and boots you straight to the back.

• Watch for Walmart+ early-access paywalls — Walmart frequently locks headline console drops behind paid Walmart+ subscriptions for the first 30 to 60 minutes. If you have a membership, keep that tab signed in; if not, wait for the general public window to unlock.

• Dodge third-party sellers — Double-check the seller before buying. Marketplace scalpers frequently list units for jacked-up prices; make sure it says "Sold and shipped by [Retailer]" at the standard price.

• Skip the web wars and head to physical stores — Online checkout bots grab website stock in under 15 seconds. Showing up in person is easily your most reliable path to securing one without paying scalper markups.

Will the Zelda Switch 2 be restocked on Black Friday?

Most likely, yes.

Stores like Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy often hold onto popular gaming hardware to use as headline deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday week.

With that said, Black Friday restocks are usually the hardest ones to catch. You will be fighting website crashes, gift shoppers, and automated bots all at once. If you can grab a console during the Nov. 5 launch drops at Target or Best Buy, take it. Think of Black Friday as a backup plan, not your main bet.

Console hunting sucks right now, period. But between the surprise micro-drops and Thursday's physical store restocks, you still have real shots at retail price — just be ready to move the second that button turns yellow.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is available for $59.99 at Amazon. That's way under TCGplayer's $1116 market price.

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After weeks of building excitement and preorder wars, the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is out in the wild. And Amazon has marked the occasion by bringing back its stunning $59.99 deal.

As of Nov. 6, the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is on sale for just $59.99 on Amazon. Everything is handled directly by Amazon, but Amazon is still routing orders through its "request invite" system. We can see these are selling fast, so it's clearly a system that's working for many shoppers. Don't be discouraged by the invitation process.

Amazon’s deal is way under TCGplayer’s $116 market price. We rarely see deals this far below market price, so we understand the hype.

The 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box contains nine 30th Celebration booster packs, an exclusive full-art foil Nidorina promo card, 16 foil Basic Energy cards, 65 custom card sleeves, damage-counter dice, a condition marker, card dividers, a collector’s player guide, and a code card for Pokémon TCG Live.

Shop the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration ETB for $59.99 at Amazon, while supplies last.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to cheating on his wife with a suspected Chinese spy. The company's board announced that it is launching an independent investigation into the matter, with Huang's cooperation.

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"I owe my family and all of you an apology," Huang wrote in an unexpected press release on Sunday. "I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry."

Huang has been married to his wife since 1985. They have two children together.

Allegations of Huang's affair arose in a New York Times report last month. According to the report, U.S. spy agencies determined that a Chinese intelligence asset had been sharing information with the Chinese government. Specifically, the New York Times identified the alleged agent as Alice Huang (no relation), an executive at Singapore-based data centre company Megaspeed who had reportedly developed a close relationship with Nvidia's CEO. 

In a statement to the New York Times, a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington, D.C. said that the U.S. was conducting an operation of "groundless smears and slanders" against China.

Megaspeed gained the U.S. government's attention last year due to suspicion that it was smuggling Nvidia chips to China. If true, this would be in circumvention of U.S. restrictions, which have blocked the export of many Nvidia chips to China due to national security concerns. The Singaporean government also opened an investigation into Megaspeed for potentially violating local laws.

Megaspeed denied these allegations at the time, stating that it had already been investigated and cleared by multiple institutions, including both the U.S. Commerce Department and Nvidia. 

"We operate fully within the bounds of all applicable export control regulations and maintain the highest standards of legal and ethical conduct," read a statement from Megaspeed from last December.

It's unclear whether Ms. Huang is alleged to have been operating independently or as an agent of Megaspeed. Huang previously denied an inappropriate relationship with Ms. Huang in an interview with Bloomberg late last month, and claimed she was no longer with Megaspeed.

"Our relationship, our interactions, have been related to Megaspeed, and it was all completely normal and not unusual," said Huang.

Nvidia's board of directors has stated that it is opening a new investigation prompted by the reports that Huang was targeted by "a foreign intelligence effort." The investigation will be led by independent directors and assisted by outside independent counsel.

"The Board prioritizes U.S. national and economic security, which is paramount to the interests of Nvidia and its shareholders," read the Nvidia board's statement on Sunday. "While the Board has no reason to believe that either national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised, the Board's inquiry will examine all available information."

A Nvidia spokesperson told the New York Times that Huang would continue as CEO during this investigation. For his part, Huang has stated that he supports and will cooperate with the investigation, and pledged to earn back the trust of his wife, family, and colleagues.

"Leading Nvidia is the privilege of my life," Huang wrote, addressing his co-workers. "My responsibility is to serve you and be worthy of your trust. I have fallen short of that responsibility. I am fully committed to Nvidia and will work to earn back your confidence…

"I love our country and our company. I am committed to protecting Nvidia and supporting America’s national security. I am proud and grateful to be an American." 

This news comes just over a week before Nvidia is scheduled to hold its Q3 2027 earnings call on Nov. 17. The chipmaker has significantly benefitted from the AI boom, bringing in $96.2 billion in revenue during Q2 — an 18 percent increase over Q1's $81.6 billion. This is despite the U.S. government's restrictions largely cutting Nvidia off from the significant Chinese AI market, Huang previously stating that the company's advanced chip market share dropped from 95 percent to zero in the region.

Though Huang has called being blocked from the Chinese market a "tremendous loss," he remains a supportive ally of President Donald Trump. The Washington Post reported last month that Nvidia donated $25 million to the construction of the White House's controversial new ballroom, with other tech companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and Palantir also making contributions.

Speaking to reporters about Nvidia's investigation on Sunday, Trump called Huang an "honourable guy" who had "done an amazing job for our country," and expressed support for him staying on as the company's CEO. Trump further stated that he would be open to bringing Huang with him on his trip to China for the APEC summit next week.

"I just know he's a fine person, but you never know what's going on," said Trump. "I think he probably has an excuse for it… I haven't heard he's done anything wrong. He dealt with somebody, but you know, so does everybody else."

Nvidia was one of several tech companies whose stock dropped after the recent U.S. midterm elections, as investors feared the Democrats' decisive victory would slow data centre construction.

There's barely any of the Moon visible tonight as it approaches the New Moon. With less than a sliver illuminated, there is nothing for us to see in the way of lunar features.

What is today's Moon phase?

As of Monday, Nov. 9, the NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the New Moon phase, with 0% of its surface visible.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon will take place on November 24.

What are Moon phases?

It takes the Moon around 29.5 days to pass through a complete lunar cycle. As it travels around Earth, the angle at which sunlight reaches its surface changes what we can see from here, producing the different phases, from the New Moon through to the Full Moon and back again. The cycle then starts over, as explained by NASA.

The eight phases are:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it's not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers.

Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need.

While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meanings is a clue in and of itself. Connections frequently includes clues that involve words within words and other visual clues.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 9, 2026 Bootcut meaning

A style of jean that fits tight on the thighs and flares out at the knee.

Distressed meaning

Feeling upset, worried, anxious or deeply unhappy.

Low-rise meaning

A type of jeans where the waistline sits low.

Skinny meaning

Very thin or having little body fat.

Card shark meaning

An expert card player who uses skill, deception or cheating to win money.

Fun sponge meaning

Someone who ruins a good time.

Gamma ray meaning

A form of high-energy, short-wavelength electromagnetic radiation.

Navy Seal meaning

The U.S. Navy’s primary special operations force.

Con job meaning

A deceptive scheme.

Flimflam meaning

A trick or deception.

Rip-off meaning

A scam.

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Shell game meaning

A street trick and confidence scam.

Grapefruit spoon meaning

A large citrus fruit.

Mint leaf meaning

An aromatic leaf typically in tea.

Steak knife meaning

A knife made specifically to cut steak.

Tape dispenser meaning

A holder for tape.

Have you learned the meanings and still want the things? Check out the hints and answers for today's NYT Connections puzzle.

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Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're a chatterbox.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, 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.

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By 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 November 9, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Idle chatter

The words are associated with talking.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are types of talk.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

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NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Shoot the Breeze.

NYT Strands word list for November 9

• Gossip

• Banter

• Gabfest

• Shoot the Breeze

• Chinwag

• Schmooze

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like to play dirty.

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 hints today: Clues, answers for November 9, 2026 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.

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Soily.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

No letters appear twice.

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Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter L.

The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

LOAMY

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Wordle.

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

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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If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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Burst.

Hurdle Word 1 answer

SPURT

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Swarm.

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HORDE

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Tiny.

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MICRO

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Crept.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

SLUNK

Final Hurdle hint

Steam.

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VAPOR

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Nothing feels as good as a deep, genuine laugh. It's an expression of joy! It's a workout. It's a sign that you're having a good time.

Netflix has a dazzling selection of comedy movies that give you that good-time feeling on demand. Whether you're craving action-spiked shenanigans, quirky coming-of-age adventures, awkward humor, stranger-than-fiction silliness, madcap musical numbers, or crime with a spree of laughs, there's a perfect pick for you. And we've made singling it out all the easier by highlighting the most hilarious below.

SEE ALSO: Best movies of 2026, and where to watch them now

Here are the funniest movies now streaming on Netflix.

25. Stop That Train!

RuPaul's Drag Race fans, take notice: A slew of comedy queens (and some look queens) have come together for a disaster movie parody that's also a sensational romp.

SEE ALSO: 'Stop! That! Train!' review: It's 'Airplane!' with drag queens. What more could we ask for?

Ginger Minj and Jujubee star as besties who land their dream jobs at Glamazonian Hyper Speed Rail. But their bond will be tested as one caters to impress the train line's high-class attendants (Brooke Lynn Hytes, Symone, and Marcia Marcia Marcia) and the other falls for a hot conductor. But when disaster strikes,  these friends will need to join together with the president (RuPaul Charles, naturally)to save the day — with lots of cameos along the way! — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

Starring: Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Latrice Royale, Marty Lauter, Monét X Change, Symone, RuPaul Charles, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicole Richie, Michelle Visage, Chris Parnell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Natasha Leggero, Drew Droege, Joel McHale, Rachel Bloom, and Guy Branum

How to watch: Stop That Train! is now streaming on Netflix.

24. Do Revenge Credit: Netflix

Looking for a revenge flick that pays tribute to teen classics like Mean Girls, Heathers, Cruel Intentions, and more? Then check out Do Revenge, a dark comedy sure to join the canon of iconic high school movies. Students Drea (Camila Mendes) and Eleanor (Maya Hawke) couldn't be more different... apart from the fact that both have major bones to pick with people who ruined their reputations. They decide to team up and execute one another's revenge plans, which leads down a winding road of morally dubious choices, snappy one-liners, and excellent outfits.

Mendes and Hawke have great chemistry, but it's Sophie Turner who damn near steals the show in a bit part that simply must be seen to be believed.* — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Camila Mendes, Maya Hawke, Austin Abrams, Talia Ryder, Rish Shah, and Sarah Michelle Gellar

How to watch: Do Revenge is now streaming on Netflix.

23. Cora Bora Megan Stalter stars in "Cora Bora." Credit: Brainstorm Media

If Too Much has you craving more Megan Stalter, you'll want to catch up with this underseen gem. Directed by Hannah Pearl Utt, Cora Bora centers on the titular musician (played by Stalter), who has left Portland and her girlfriend (Jojo T. Gibbs) behind to pursue her dreams in L.A. The couple's open relationship allows each to explore other connections — or, in Cora’s case, endure an awkward one-night stand with a sexy Flat Earther (Thomas Mann). But when Cora begins to fear that her girlfriend is catching feelings for someone else, it prompts the chaotic bisexual into a hasty homecoming.

In my review out of the film's SXSW premiere in 2023, I declared, "Cora Bora proves a sensational cringe comedy, spiked with wicked humor, skin-crawling awkward scenarios, and an ardent — if wounded — heart. Deftly dancing from brash jokes to tender dialogue, Stalter reveals a riveting range and stirring screen presence. Simply put, it’s easy to fall for Cora Bora." — K.P.

Starring: Megan Stalter, Jojo T. Gibbs, Manny Jacinto, Ayden Mayeri, Thomas Mann, Chrissie Fit, Andre Hyland, Chelsea Peretti, Margaret Cho, and Darrell Hammond

How to watch: Cora Bora is now streaming on Netflix.

22. Vampires vs. the Bronx Credit: Netflix

Want a movie that's got excitement, comedy, a scorching message about the evils of gentrification, and is a kid-friendly romp? Then take a bite out of Vampires vs. the Bronx.

Oz Rodriguez's PG-13 horror-comedy centers on Afro-Latino teens who recognize that a flurry of missing person posters and an influx of rich white folks with tote bags means bad news for the neighborhood. Together, they team up Monster Squad-style to take down the bloodsuckers and save their community. With a sharp wit, a warm heart, a rich sense of atmosphere, and an equal appreciation for the Blade movies and '80s Amblin, Vampires vs. the Bronx is an easy watch full of rewards.* — K.P.

Starring: Jaden Michael, Gerald W. Jones III, Gregory Diaz IV, and Sarah Gadon

How to watch: Vampires vs. the Bronx is now streaming on Netflix.

21. Nonnas

Speaking of delicious, this comedy written by Liz Maccie and directed by her husband Stephen Chbosky will have you craving a home-cooked Italian meal.

Inspired by the true story of the restaurant Enoteca Maria, Nonnas stars Vince Vaughn as an average Joe who channels his grief over losing his mother and grandmother into a tantalizing new venture. He uses his inheritance to build a new restaurant in Staten Island, and hires Italian grandmothers (or nonnas) to become the chefs using their family recipes. Personalities clash, but ultimately these strong-willed women come together to create something stupendous.

It's a feel-good comedy full of love, joy, and laughs.* — K.P.

Starring: Vince Vaughn, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro, Joe Manganiello, Linda Cardellini, and Susan Sarandon

How to watch: Nonnas is now streaming on Netflix.

20. Steps Lilith and Margot go to the ball in their self-designed dresses in "Steps." Credit: Netflix

This animated adventure from co-directors Alyce Tzue and John Ripa reimagines the Cinderella story from the point of view of so-called "evil stepsister" Lilith (voiced by Ali Wong). Sure, she'll grant you she's not always been kind to her orphaned stepsister, but as a goth girl in a kingdom of girly wannabe princesses all in pink, Lilith has had a tough time herself. So, she acts out with a stolen wand, accidentally derailing Cinderella's happily ever after. To save the day — and the kingdom — these sisters will have to reconnect and work together.

Along the way, there'll be fun fashion, magical mischief, and a hot troll named Gef. This is a fairy tale you won't want to miss. — K.P.

Starring: Ali Wong, Amanda Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu, Nikki Glaser, Daniel Radcliffe, Young Mazino, Peter Dinklage, and Bette Midler

How to watch: Steps debuts on Netflix on Nov. 20.

19. Babes

Want some side-splitting comedy about the ups and downs of female friendship? Then you'll relish Babes.

Directed by Pamela Adlon, this hilarious movie stars Survival of the Thickest's Michelle Buteau and Broad City's Ilana Glazer as two best friends since childhood, who begin to grow apart as they become parents. But fret not, sisterhood conquers all, even when things get literally shitty. As I cheered in my review, "Babes is a comedy that is unabashedly outrageous and rambunctiously heartfelt. While you may howl with laughter and gasp at a gross-out gag, you'll also walk away with a big smile — and maybe a bit more appreciation for your own quirks." — K.P.

Starring: Ilana Glazer, Michelle Buteau, John Carroll Lynch, Oliver Platt, Sandra Bernhard, Stephan James, and Hasan Minhaj

How to watch: Babes is now streaming on Netflix.

18. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Credit: Netflix

Eddie Murphy returns as wise-cracking Detroit police officer Axel Foley. 30 years after Beverly Hills Cop III, this sensational sequel sees Foley returning to Los Angeles to fight a new foe, reunite with old friends, and reconnect with his estranged daughter.

SEE ALSO: 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' review: Netflix's sequel shouldn't work and yet...

Reprising their supporting roles are Beverly Hills Cop co-stars John Ashton, Judge Reinhold, Paul Reiser, and Bronson Pinchot. New to the crew is Taylour Paige as Axel's hard-headed daughter, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a local ally, Nasim Pedrad as a flustered real estate agent, and Kevin Bacon as a smirking antagonist. The sparks will fly. The punchlines hit powerfully. The soundtrack is fire. And just like that, the heat is back on! — K.P.

Starring: Eddie Murphy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Taylour Paige, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser, Bronson Pinchot, and Kevin Bacon

How to watch: Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is now streaming on Netflix.

17. Between Two Ferns: The Movie Credit: Adam Rose / Netflix

Zach Galifianakis' awkward celebrity interview web series Between Two Ferns might not seem like fodder for a full-length movie, but Between Two Ferns: The Movie goes double meta by presenting his success on Funny or Die as an insult to the actor's intention to host a "serious" interview show. Galifianakis the character sets off to correct the assumption that his original show is a joke by interviewing even more celebrities, like John Cho, Keanu Reeves, Tiffany Haddish, and more. — Alexis Nedd, Senior Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Zach Galifianakis, Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul, Jiavani Linayao, Edi Patterson, Rekha Shankar, Mary Scheer, Mary Holland, Matt Besser, Phil Hendrie, Paul Rust, A. D. Miles, Blake Clark, Paul F. Tompkins, Demi Adejuyigbe, and Mandell Maughan

How to watch: Between Two Ferns: The Movie is now streaming on Netflix.

SEE ALSO: Dropout curious? Here's where you should start watching. 16. Bridesmaids

Raunchy, hilarious, and ultimately heart-warming, Bridesmaids is a terrific comedy even when the crush of wedding season has come to an end. Kristen Wiig stars as a down-on-her-luck baker who feels her longest-lasting relationship with her soon-to-be-married best friend (Maya Rudolph) is threatened when a picture-perfect bridesmaid (Rose Byrne) muscles in on maid-of-honor duties.

Co-starring Melissa McCarthy, Ellie Kemper, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jon Hamm, and Chris O'Dowd, this Paul Feig-directed comedy about female friendship offers everything from Saturday Night Live-style silliness to outrageous improvisations and an explosive poop joke that results in a hysterical sequence impossible to forget. Get ready to party with the bad girls of comedy. You won't regret it.* —K.P.

Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, Melissa McCarthy, and Chris O'Dowd

How to watch: Bridesmaids is now streaming on Netflix.

15. Always Be My Maybe Credit: Netflix

What if the one who got away got a second chance? Back in the day, Sasha and Marcus were tight as a slap bracelet. But one fumbled night in a sweaty backseat seemed to shatter their future together.

Fifteen years later, she's a world-renowned chef and he's — well — he's working for his dad's HVAC business and playing with his band on the side. Still, fate arranges for them to reconnect, which could mean Marcus (Randall Park) has a shot to show Sasha (Ali Wong) how he feels. Comedy ensues as the stakes get high when Keanu Reeves crashes the party, being all weird and hot and having the audacity to be Keanu Reeves!* — K.P.

Starring: Ali Wong, Randall Park, James Saito, Michelle Buteau, Vivian Bang, Daniel Dae Kim, and Keanu Reeves

How to watch: Always Be My Maybe is now streaming on Netflix.

SEE ALSO: 20 best romantic comedies to fall in love with on Netflix 14. Dolemite Is My Name Credit: François Duhamel / Netflix

Chronicling the true story of late comedian Rudy Ray Moore — also known as Dolemite — this Eddie Murphy vehicle is worth every minute of viewing.

An outrageous showbiz comedy, Dolemite Is My Name is at once a poignant look at the life of an underdog and an unbelievably good time. With supporting performances by Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Wesley Snipes, Craig Robinson, and more, this biopic offers more beat-for-beat joy than many of its fictional counterparts. Sensational, aspirational, and electric: You'll love it. — Alison Foreman, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Eddie Murphy, Keegan-Michael Key, Mike Epps, Craig Robinson, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Tituss Burgess, and Wesley Snipes

How to watch: Dolemite Is My Name is now streaming on Netflix.

13. Cunk on Life

Comedian Diane Morgan has been gifting the world with her character of Philomena Cunk for a glorious decade and a half now. A dim-witted investigative journalist who butts heads with the real-world leading minds on each subject, Cunk proved to be a one-woman feast of absolute nonsense. The character Cunk started getting her own specials in 2016 with Cunk on Christmas, followed by Cunk on Britain and the epic globe-trotting mockumentary series Cunk on Earth (also streaming on Netflix).

Morgan's expanded her reach all the way to Cunk on Life, her latest side-splitter that tries to uncover the very meaning of existence itself across its humble 71-minute runtime. Does Cunk succeed? Well, Cunk definitely thinks she does, every damn time. But if not, at least we'll get to hear some Technotronic in the process, dammit! — Jason Adams, Contributing Writer

Starring: Diane Morgan

How to watch: Cunk on Life is now streaming on Netflix.

12. The Mitchells vs. The Machines Credit: Netflix

Sony Pictures Animation has given audiences such daring and dynamic animated movies as Surf's Up, Hotel Transylvania, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. This zany 2021 release centers on a family who's battling back the robo-apocalypse with togetherness, internet savviness, and a wall-eyed pug named Monchi (voiced by social media icon Doug the Pug).

The Mitchells' adventure into chaos begins when daughter Katie (Abbi Jacobson) is poised to go off to college. Desperate for one last family-unifying road trip, her dad (Danny McBride) piles the whole family into his beater of a vehicle, unknowingly charting a fateful route into heroics. Co-directors Mike Rianda and Jeff Rowe infuse Katie's excitable perspective throughout the film by working in internet memes, social media-style reactions, and blitz of bonkers visuals. It’s a bold move that might alienate some viewers but has largely won the acclaim of critics and kiddos.* — K.P.

Starring: Danny McBride, Abbi Jacobson, Maya Rudolph, Mike Rianda, Eric Andre, and Olivia Colman

How to watch: The Mitchells vs. The Machines is now streaming on Netflix.

11. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Credit: Netflix

Writer/director Rian Johnson follows up his critically heralded whodunnit with a sequel that's even more explosive than Knives Out. Southern gentleman/detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is back, drawling deductions and whipping out witticisms, much to the chagrin of a group of wealthy and conniving friends.

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It was supposed to be a murder mystery weekend where homicide was just a game. But when tech scion Miles Bron (Edward Norton) brings together his closest friends and worst enemy, real blood will be spilled, and the game is afoot! And if you want more cryptic comedy, check out Glass Onion's sequel Wake Up, Dead Man! — K.P.

Starring: Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Janelle Monáe, Dave Bautista, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., and Jessica Henwick

How to watch: Glass Onion is now streaming on Netflix.

10. The Forty-Year-Old Version Credit: Jeong Park / Netflix © 2020

The Forty-Year-Old Version isn’t just any film about a struggling New York artist, but one about a Black female playwright who’s continually held back from creating something authentic to her perspective. Radha Blank's autobiographical directorial debut, which she also wrote, produced, and stars in, is a searing, funny, and unabashedly honest look at the compromises Black creatives are pushed to make in a world dominated by whiteness.

A teacher approaching her 40th birthday, Radha (Blank) gets the chance to produce one of her plays — only after she refuses to write a slave musical. But forced to change her vision to appease white audiences, Radha considers a totally different medium to express herself: becoming a rapper. The Forty-Year-Old Version may be one of the most slept-on Netflix originals, and it’s a shame we've yet to see another film from Blank since, itself an indictment of an industry that fails to continually platform raw and honest Black storytelling.* — Oliver Whitney, Contributing Writer

Starring: Radha Blank, Peter Kim, Oswin Benjamin, and Reed Birney

How to watch: The Forty-Year-Old Version is now streaming on Netflix.

9. The Polka King Credit: Netflix

Sometimes true crime can lead to some pitch-perfect dark comedy. This is the case for this outrageous offering, which stars Jack Black as infamous scammer/local celebrity Jan Lewan. Black brings all the rock star panache you need to understand how Lewan could be so beguiling to the Pennsylvanian retirees who surrendered their savings to the self-proclaimed Polka King.

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Screenwriters Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky gave this story of fraud and showmanship shape. But they wisely trusted in the local flair of the terrific 2009 documentary The Man Who Would Be Polka King to provide some of the wildest lines of dialogue. Plucking directly from interviews with the friends, family, and victims of Jan Lewan, this comedy feels stranger than fiction but is jaw-droppingly real. Salty supporting turns from Jenny Slate, Jacki Weaver, and Jason Schwartzman bring added fun.* — K.P.

Starring: Jack Black, Jenny Slate, Jason Schwartzman, and Jacki Weaver

How to watch: The Polka King is now streaming on Netflix.

8. The Breaker Upperers

This hidden gem comes from New Zealand, the fertile comedy ground that gave us Taika Waititi, Flight of the Conchords, and What We Do in the Shadows. Waititi collaborators Jackie van Beek, James Rolleston, and Jemaine Clement team up for a deeply quirky buddy comedy about two long-time besties with a bonkers — but brilliant — business model.

Need someone to dump your partner so you can avoid a messy confrontation? Call on Jen and Mel (co-writers/co-directors/co-leads van Beek and Madeleine Sami). For a reasonable fee, these fearless Breaker Upperers will impersonate police officers, play pregnant, or even fake your death to help you ghost an ex. Whatever the shenanigans, van Beek and Sami sparkle. Booming with wild humor and big heart, this comedy is guaranteed to leave you cackling.* — K.P.

Starring: Madeleine Sami and Jackie van Beek

Where to watch: The Breaker Upperers is now streaming on Netflix.

7. The Thursday Murder Club Celia Imrie, Helen Mirren, Naomi Ackie, Pierce Brosnan, and Sir Ben Kingsley in "The Thursday Murder Club." Credit: Giles Keyte / Netflix

Sir Ben Kingsley, Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Celia Imrie bring to life the brilliant pensioners at the heart of Richard Osman's best-selling novel The Thursday Murder Club.

In the charming retirement village of Cooper's Chase, a club made up of a former M16 agent, a once-feared union activist, a wise therapist, and a cheerful retired nurse use their lifetimes of skills to crack cold cases. But when fresh blood is spilled in their social circle, the Thursday Murder Club hunts for clues, leading them to spooky settings and dangerous people.

SEE ALSO: 'The Thursday Murder Club's Helen Mirren reveals the word she hates to be called

Director Chris Columbus offers a cozy crime thriller that's sure to delight fans of the book series. And we suspect it'll hook newcomers too, as his cast dazzles with every quip and daring deduction. — K.P.

Starring: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie with David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Richard E. Grant, Tom Ellis, Geoff Bell, Paul Freeman, and Ingrid Oliver

How to watch: Thursday Murder Club is now streaming on Netflix.

6. Hit Man

Richard Linklater and Glen Powell reunite for Hit Man, a rom-com that is killer in all sense of the word.

Powell plays Gary Johnson, a college professor whose side gig as an undercover hit man leads to an unexpected meet-cute with would-be client Madison (Andor's Adria Arjona). The pair's connection (and electrifying chemistry) sparks a delightful game of false identities, reinvention, and twisted love that toggles between hilarious, thrilling, and sexy at a moment's notice. Oh, who am I kidding; sometimes it's all three at once!* — B.E.

Starring: Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta, and Sanjay Rao

How to watch: Hit Man is now streaming on Netflix.

5. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Credit: Netflix

Our pals Wallace the inventor and his loyal pup Gromit have been running around for nearly four cracking decades now, but their latest adventure (and only their second feature-length film, after 2005's The Curse of the Were-Rabbit) proves they've lost not a whit of their vim and verve. Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl happily proves to be yet another gut-busting bit of British whimsy from Aardman Animation head Nick Park and his team of clay-playing creatives.

Vengeance Most Fowl sees our cheese-loving duo facing down a familiar foe — the diabolical penguin mastermind Feathers McGraw, who was last seen being sent off to imprisonment in the City Zoo in the classic 1993 short The Wrong Trousers. Hacking into Wallace's latest invention, a garden gnome robot named Norbot that he's created to do all of the yard work, Feathers builds himself an army of killer gnomes all programmed to do his bidding. And he wants nothing more than to bid adieu to his nemesis Wallace! — J.A.

Starring: Ben Whitehead, Peter Kay, Lauren Patel, and Reece Shearsmith

How to watch: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is now streaming on Netflix.

4. Oh, Hi!

This underseen 2025 sex comedy stars The Bear's Molly Gordon as a girl in a tough spot. While on a weekend getaway with her boyfriend Isaac (Logan Lerman), Iris (Gordon) realizes he doesn't think they're exclusive. Turns out, telling your girlfriend that post-coital, while handcuffed to a bed, isn't a great move!

Leaving him shackled, Iris decides she just needs time and a little help from her friends (Drive-Away Dolls' Geraldine Viswanathan and Search Party's John Reynolds) to get Isaac to change his mind. In my review, I wrote, "They've crafted a comedy as current and enthralling as it is outrageous. And by rights, it should prove Gordon is a star." — K.P.

Starring: Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, and John Reynolds

How to watch: Oh, Hi! is now streaming on Netflix.

3. KPop Demon Hunters Credit: Netflix

Officially the most popular Netflix original movie of all time, KPop Demon Hunters delivers a little bit of everything: romance, action, comedy, and a totally addictive soundtrack.

The story stars with K-pop trio HUNTR/X, who, when they aren't making bops like "Golden," are battling demons to protect the very souls of their fans. But just as they think they're on the verge of building an impenetrable barrier with their songs, the demons fight back with a boy band of their own. The Saja Boys are comically hot, delivering smooth moves, devious plans, and plenty of slapstick. Plus, they've got a tiger, who is cute, creepy, and silly to boot! Whether it's the martial arts action sequences, the swoon-worthy song-and-dance numbers, or the cheeky sense of humor that's grabbed fans of all ages, KPop Demon Hunters is sure to thrill. And hey, there's a sing-along version now too. — K.P.

Starring: Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, and Lee Byung-hun

How to watch: KPop Demon Hunters is now streaming on Netflix.

2. Triangle of Sadness

Ruben Östlund's Palme d’Or winner and Oscar nominee takes on class, power, and social hierarchy — one of several outstanding eat-the-rich films of 2022. Fueled by projectile vomiting, the film sends you off on a luxurious, highly Instagrammable cruise with influencer/model couple Carl (Harris Dickinson) and Yaya (Charlbi Dean), helmed by a drunken boat captain (Woody Harrelson), alongside a deckhand (Timoleon Gketsos) and cruise manager (Vicki Berlin). The destination, however, is ruin. — Shannon Connellan, UK Editor

Starring: Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Dolly de Leon, Zlatko Burić, Iris Berben, Vicki Berlin, Henrik Dorsin, Jean-Christophe Folly, Amanda Walker, Oliver Ford Davies, Sunnyi Melles, and Woody Harrelson

How to watch: Triangle of Sadness is now streaming on Netflix.

1. Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Credit: John Wilson / Netflix

With its reputation for wacky musical numbers, the Eurovision Song Contest is ripe for parody. Luckily for Eurovision lovers, the contest gets the send-up it deserves in this gloriously goofy flick starring Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams. They play the Icelandic musical duo Fire Saga, who find themselves in the Eurovision spotlight. There, they discover that the famed competition is a world of cutthroat competitors, glitzy costumes, and many, many bops.

Eurovision Song Contest is full of larger-than-life characters and ridiculous humor, but it's also teeming with Eurovision references that will have fans laughing and cheering. For every "Jaja Ding Dong," there's a joyful Song-A-Long — and both are great! Pair all that with pitch-perfect comedic performances from Ferrell and McAdams, and you have a comedy that will both have you in stitches and win your heart. (Best of all, if you weren't a Eurovision fanatic before seeing this movie, you'll definitely be one by the time it ends.)* — B.E.

Starring: Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens, Melissanthi Mahut, Mikael Persbrandt, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Graham Norton, Demi Lovato, Pierce Brosnan, and Elín Petersdóttir

How to watch: Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is now streaming on Netflix.

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UPDATE: Nov. 6, 2026, 2:21 p.m. EST This list was originally published on March 26, 2020. It has been updated to reflect the current selection on Netflix.

In 2025, The Ugly Stepsister was one of our favorite horror movies of the year, reimagining the Cinderella princess tale as a critique of the extreme lengths girls are pressured to go to be beautiful. But if that sounds a bit intense for you (or your kiddos), Netflix has a less savage spin on this story. Steps also imagines how this story of fairy godmothers and glass slippers played out for the maligned stepsisters. And honestly, it's more charming than any of these princes.

Aimed squarely at being family-friendly, Steps leans on the Disney and DreamWorks movies that have come before to tell a story that feels familiar yet fresh. Like classic Disney princess stories, there's a picture-perfect maiden in Cinderella, who is kind, cheerful, and talks to animals when she's not singing to villagers. But like Shrek, Steps opens with a classic storybook hinting at the familiar fairy tale, then has a snarky protagonist step into frame who's tired of being misrepresented.

In this case, it's no ogre but a so-called "Evil Stepsister." And sure, Lilith (voiced by Ali Wong) is kind of mean to the orphaned Cinderella. She did technically order her to clean the fireplace. And she scorned Cinderella’s animal friends. Plus, she tore up the dress that Cinderella had planned to wear to the prince's ball. But in context, these actions come off way less evil and way more teen angst. This is not a princess tale, but a story about misfits, alt fashion, sisterhood, and assimilation. And it's a joyously entertaining ride to boot!

Steps offers a parable about being true to yourself. Lilith and Margot go to the ball in their self-designed dresses in "Steps." Credit: Netflix

Lilith objects to being dubbed the evil stepsister and sets out to tell the story of Cinderella from her perspective. Sure, you might know about her bad behavior, the magic, the romance, the search for the girl who fits the lost slipper. But Lilith's name on its own suggests she's more complicated than her reputation allows. Lilith is a figure of folklore who has been alternately demonized and revered, depending on the storyteller. Here, she's an accidental witch with a Gothic sense of fashion. But before all that, she was the new girl in town, in need of a friend.

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Before she met Cinderella (Amanda Seyfried), Lilith and her younger sister Margot (Stephanie Hsu) traveled with their seamstress mother from town to town selling her wares — until love struck. Cinderella and her dad were welcoming to his new wife and stepdaughters. But others in this predominantly white kingdom sneered at the Asian seamstress and her daughters, who wore Eastern styles of dress and told stories of a slithering snake-woman. At Lilith's first social event in this new setting, she's harshly shunned by the resident mean girl, Priscilla (Nikki Glaser). And when the gaggle of villager girls follow suit, Cinderella — despite her noble reputation — does nothing to intervene.

Cue Olivia Rodrigo's "Brutal," because here comes a musical makeover montage, where Lilith follows in the Doc Martens-wearing footsteps of many ostracized girls before her. If you've ever quoted The Craft's "We are the weirdos, mister" or told your mom sincerely, "It's not a phase," you'll feel seen here. While Lilith's peers diligently copy Priscilla's white bouffant hairdo and poofy pinky gowns, Lilith favors black and purple, from her DIY asymmetrical haircut to her homespun skirts adorned with embroidered skulls, to her big leather boots. If they're going to stare, she'll give them something to stare at!

However, Lilith's self-expression is a bit tangled up in her desire to distinguish herself from her seemingly perfect stepsister. Lilith's jealousy sparks a rebellion that not only jeopardizes Cinderella's happily-ever-after with the prince (Daniel Radcliffe) but also threatens the lives of Lilith and both her sisters. So, like it or not, Lilith and Cinderella must team up to rewrite their narrative together, before a rampaging Priscilla destroys everything.

Steps makes moves Disney would never. Lilith, Margot, and Cinderella make a hasty getaway in "Steps." Credit: Netflix

Early on, this Cinderella seems like a typical Disney princess, with her pretty bobblehead, agreeable nature, animal sidekicks, and ability to burst into a rousing song at a moment's notice. But when the fairy godmother (Bette Midler) shows up, Lilith realizes her stepsister has had a magical guardian all along.

Just like that, Steps introduces a parable about privilege, as the godmother's magic gave the white girl with a rich father advantages that her sisters were denied. Lilith is understandably seething over this revelation, but she's not alone. When the spell is broken, Cinderella is confounded to learn about perspiration and body odor, and naively wanders into one dangerous scenario after another. Lucky for her, Lilith isn't as evil as her reputation would have us believe. She'll save the day whether she likes it or not.

Cheers to the small army of writers who've earned screenplay and story-by credits on this film (Ava Tramer, James Madejski, Jen Chuck, Dana Schwartz, Felicia Ho, Riki Lindhome, and Kate Micucci). Steps gives audiences a familiar dose of fairy-tale tropes, then uses them to explore topics that can be tricky to explain to kids, like how Lilith is wordlessly urged to assimilate or risk alienation. It's not even that all the girls in the kingdom don't like her clothes or her affection for spooky folklore. It's more that they fear Priscilla's cruelty more than they think for themselves. But it's through the conflict of two sisters — one privileged and playing by the rules, the other marginalized and defiant — that each learns how to be better and more loving to themselves and each other. And kindness is contagious.

Better yet, Steps does all that while working in a biker gang of rowdy trolls who ride goats like motorcycles, a maniacal man servant (Peter Dinklage), and a crush-worthy troll (Young Mazino) who is oddly reminiscent of Nicolas Cage in Moonstruck. And by that I mean, yes, he's hot, lanky but muscular, and flops about his hair as freely as he confesses his feelings.

I mean, you see it, right? Credit: Netflix

All this makes for a wonderfully weird fairy tale that celebrates Cinderella and Lilith alike, recognizing their virtues and flaws with compassion. Simply put, Steps is a pleasure to watch, and I suspect will be one many Netflix subscribers will revisit over and over.

Steps debuts on Netflix on Nov. 20.

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