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(From left) Stephen Root, Robert Wisdom, Bill Hader, Anthony Carrigan, Sarah Goldberg and Henry Winkler at the season four premiere of Barry on April 16 at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. Barry is now streaming on HBO and HBO Max.

The reckoning of ‘Barry’

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | April 25, 2023

Editor’s Note: The following piece contains spoilers for the fourth season of “Barry,” which is currently streaming on HBO. Some shows devastate you with their persistently tragic storylines while others make you laugh out loud every 30 seconds....

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Nick Glover

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | October 27, 2022

After a couple of hectic weeks of midterms, homecoming and essays galore, take a step back and enjoy yourself this weekend with these recommendations.  “Don’t Worry Darling” (Amazon Prime) “Don’t Worry Darling” is a new film that came...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | October 20, 2022

With Halloween still to come and no NIU sports competing at home this weekend, take the time to check out new shows ranging from science fiction to comedy.  “The Handmaid’s Tale” (Hulu) “The Handmaid’s Tale” is a science fiction drama created...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Sarah Rose

By Sarah Rose, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | September 22, 2022

It is going to be a bit cooler this weekend, the perfect time to bundle up on the couch and catch up on some binge-worthy TV shows. Shadow and Bone (Netflix) "Shadow and Bone" is a fantasy show released on Netflix on April 23, 2021. It is based...

Sydney Sweeny plays Cassie Howard in Euphoria (Eddy Chen | HBO Max)

Examining if scenes in ‘Euphoria’ are too graphic for high schoolers

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | February 7, 2022

HBO is known for displaying graphic sex scenes and nudity in a lot of its originals, but it raises the question of whether high schoolers should watch a show with such content. “Euphoria” is an HBO Max teen drama television series starring Zendaya,...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Madelaine Vikse and Skyler Kisellus | February 3, 2022

With the streaming capabilities and platforms available these days, there are so many options to choose from. Instead of scrolling through an endless amount of options and watching trailers, check out these picks from some of us at the Northern Star on...

HBO Max is a popular streaming platform owned by AT&T where watchers can view shows such as Euphoria, Succession, Westworld and more. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

Binge-worthy shows on HBO Max

By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer | January 31, 2022

HBO has built an impressive catalog of content since its inception in the 1970s. The channel has made memorable shows and movies that become pop culture staples like “True Blood,” “Game of Thrones” and “True Detective.” In May of 2020 streaming...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Northern Star Staff | January 21, 2022

Even though the semester has begun, it is still important to set aside some time to unwind and relax. This is what some of us at the Northern Star will be watching and encourage you to try for yourself. American Auto (Peacock, YouTube TV, NBC) “American...