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The film world is being taken over by streaming platforms used worldwide, and with it comes a great new addition of miniseries. Great stories that have dynamic plots, fleshed-out characters, and gorgeous scriptwriting are boiled down into just a few episodes for audiences to enjoy all in one go. Without the need for long-term commitment to multiple seasons and episodes, miniseries are targeted for those who need something to binge.

Within the world of miniseries are some of the best works of the thriller genre that TV has to offer. The best limited series streaming right now include some fantastic thrillers from recent years, whether that be thrillers with undertones of horror or drama, they have it all. The best thriller miniseries to binge will keep audiences on the edge of their seats, but not for too long.

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‘Secret Invasion’ (2023)

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Shape-shifting Skrulls are hatching a plan to take over the world in the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe series, Secret Invasion. In the miniseries, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) returns to earth after learning of the potential invasion that could lead to the end of humanity, but his post-Blip version can’t seem to keep up with the barrage of threats.

As a spy thriller series, Secret Invasion does a great job of keeping audiences guessing and building a tense atmosphere. That said, it hasn’t managed to impress fans and critics alike with its dull storytelling, which hasn’t earned it a spot among the best MCU shows released in recent years. Ending not with a bang but a whimper, Secret Invasion won’t appeal much to non-Marvel fans, as even the most hardcore followers of the franchise may find it disappointing.

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‘The Clearing’ (2023)

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The Clearing is a chilling psychological thriller inspired by a true story of a female-led cult. It draws from J.P. Pomare‘s book In The Clearing to tell its tale of a woman who must confront her past to stop a cult from kidnapping more kids in the not-so-distant future.

The Clearing boldly depicts the Australian New Age group known as The Family and explores the kind of long-lasting psychological effects it has on its members. While the pacing may be too slow for some, those who enjoy piecing together an intriguing mystery will find themselves coming back for more. It’s one of the best modern Australian TV shows worth watching today, with the fact that it draws from a real-life cult making it even more gripping.

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‘Pieces of Her’ (2022)

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Based on Karin Slaughter’s novel of the same name, Pieces of Her follows Andrea “Andy” Oliver (Bella Heathcote), a 30-year-old 911 responder, and her mother, Laura (Toni Collette), who get caught in a violent shooting at a local diner, where Laura skillfully eliminates the shooter. As Andy tries to dig deeper into her seemingly simple mother’s actions, Laura’s past begins to come to light, and Andy is forced to escape while piecing together her mother’s dark past.

Pieces of Her shines mostly in Toni Collette’s fascinating performance as a cancer survivor and speech therapist, but who holds a long, dangerous history. Andy’s desperation to seek the truth about her mother is well reflected in Heathcote’s delivery, even if her character falls short in further development. However, the show’s narrative has well-executed, shocking twists that drive enough suspense and drama. Overall, Pieces of Her is a fine enough thriller miniseries to binge. —Maddie P

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‘Behind Her Eyes’ (2021)

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A show that puts the “thrill” in “thriller” features Louise (Simona Brown), a divorced single mother who works as a secretary. One night she meets David (Tom Bateman), a man with whom she begins an affair. It just so happens that he is her new boss in the office. As they fall for each other, fate brings Louise’s path in connection to David’s wife, Adele (Eve Hewson). Louise is faced with many new twists and must find what is hidden behind David and Adele’s relationship.

Within this six-part show based on the eponymous 2017 novel by Sarah Pinborough, viewers’ minds are never at rest. It has you thinking about what the twisted love triangle could be hiding the entire time. With twists and mysteries you won’t see coming, Behind Her Eyes is a prime example of a psychological thriller series at its best.

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‘The Crowded Room’ (2023)

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Set in 1979 and inspired by Daniel Keyes‘ 1981 non-fiction novel The Minds of Billy Milligan, The Crowded Room tells the story of Danny Sullivan (Tom Holland), who is arrested following his alleged role in a New York City shooting. The series depicts his interrogations conducted by Rya Goodwin (Amanda Seyfried), whose questions soon begin to unravel Danny’s mysterious and troubled past.

Holland’s raw and evocative performance makes the Apple TV+ series a must-see for fans of the actor, who stands out in this refreshingly different role. While the miniseries has been criticized for being somewhat repetitive, fans of slower-paced stories and complex character studies mixed with true crime will likely find it worth watching.

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‘The Cry’ (2018)

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The disappearance of a newborn from a small Australian seaside town serves as the starting point for an investigation into the crumbling psychology of a young couple as they cope with an unimaginable catastrophe both in the open eye of the public and behind closed doors.

Nominated for an International Emmy for Best Actress, Jenna Coleman leads The Cry with her character of devastated mother Joanna. Coleman’s portrayal of grief over a lost child is a wonder to behold. As you watch the three-part series adapted from the eponymous 2013 by Helen FitzGerald, you feel pity, hatred, and justice. It’s all cleverly played out in this engrossing show about dealing with grief, with its overarching narrative of the ongoing investigation entertaining any thriller fan.

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‘Love & Death’ (2023)

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Based on the true story of a housewife from Wylie, Texas named Candy Montgomery, Love & Death is a popular miniseries on Max. It portrays Candy’s (played by Elizabeth Olsen) seemingly mundane experiences as a housewife during the 1970s, which soon take a dark turn after an affair with her neighbor becomes deadly.

Much can be said about the stellar casting, suspenseful atmosphere, and well-written lines in the series, but it’s Elizabeth Olsen’s outstanding performance in Love & Death that makes it truly incredible. She somehow breathes humanity into the twisted character, making it impossible to turn away as Candy’s life begins to unravel. The show’s story overall is well-crafted, with Love & Death succeeding in its portrayal of the gruesome case and ensuing media circus.

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‘The Undoing’ (2020)

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The HBO original miniseries reunites creator David E. Kelley and star Nicole Kidman from Big Little Lies, launching another intense mystery psychological thriller. Based on Jean Hanff Korelitz’s novel, You Should Have Known, The Undoing follows Grace Fraser (Kidman), a wealthy New York therapist, whose life is upended when her oncologist husband, Jonathan (Hugh Grant), is accused of a brutal murder. As the investigation proceeds, the family has shocking revelations about Jonathan, unraveling her seemingly perfect life.

The Undoing is a remarkable, contemporary take on a classic whodunnit trope, with strong psychosexual and psychosocial elements in its narrative, which brings out unexpected plot twists. Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant’s performances are the biggest highlights of the show, with strong supporting performances by Donald Sutherland, Edgar Ramirez, and Noma Dumezweni. Exploring themes of class privilege, deception, and the fragility of trust, The Undoing makes for a gripping mystery drama. —Maddie P

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‘Ripley’ (2024)

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Ripley is a neo-noir odyssey based on Patricia Highsmith‘s gripping novel that explores the psyche and brilliance of a conman. Lured by a shipping magnate’s offer, Tom Ripley (Andrew Scott) embarks on a mission to Italy, tasked with retrieving the magnate’s wayward son. But Ripley’s intentions are far from pure. Captivated by the son’s opulent lifestyle and a mysterious woman named Marge Sherwood (Dakota Fanning), Ripley’s descent into moral ambiguity is as captivating as it is chilling.

Directed and written by Steven Zaillian, the miniseries undoubtedly captures the essence of Highsmith’s novel. Ripley takes its time as it dives deep into the characters’ psychology, building suspense with each written scene. But it’s the stunning black-and-white that takes the experience to the next level, as light and shadow are used to amplify the moral ambiguity around Ripley’s character. It’ll surely leave viewers questioning who, if anyone, can be trusted.

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‘The Sympathizer’ (2024)

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HBO’s new thriller show The Sympathizer offers a unique perspective on the aftermath of the Vietnam War. The story follows The Captain (Hoa Xuande), a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy. After years within the South Vietnamese army, the Captain became a refugee in Los Angeles after the fall of Saigon in 1975. While grappling with cultural adjustment alongside his General and fellow refugees, the Captain remains a sleeper agent, relaying information back to his communist handlers.

His relationships with fellow spy Bon (Fred Nguyen Khan) and captivating professor Sofia Mori (Sandra Oh) threaten to expose his carefully constructed world. Praised for its bold storytelling and satirical edge, The Sympathizer offers a fresh take on the legacy of the Vietnam War. The show’s delicate and nuanced portrayal of the Captain’s dual life was also praised, which was further elevated by Xuande’s captivating performance. It’s a thrilling show that acts as a commentary on American perspectives of the war and the Vietnamese refugee experience.

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Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Tracker Season 3 Episode 10.With Tracker‘s long-anticipated return in “The Fallout,” the midseason premiere concludes the tale that started a few months ago, before the network hit went on hiatus. The two-parter delves into a complicated conspiracy that involves dirty cops, mafia money, and love-lorn hitmen, all culminating in a climax that Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley) barely gets out of alive. It’s a thrilling change of pace for the popular CBS drama, one that proves the two-part story structure ought to become commonplace.

‘Tracker’ Season 3 Has Proven That Occasional Two-Parters Work Like Gold

After barely surviving the gunshot and car wreck from “Good Trouble,” Colter teams up with Billie Matalon (Sofia Pernas) in “The Fallout” to uncover the truth about those trying to cover up a Tacoma-based task force that went rogue — naturally, the whole thing goes all the way to the top. While Tracker has certainly leaned into the art of the standalone, case-of-the-week style episodes that thrive best on network television (in fact, it’s one of the best things about the show), this two-parter, not unlike the season premiere, proves that the show has the chance to get even better with extended stories like these.

Combined, these two installments equal the runtime of a 90-minute action movie, and that style works wonders on a show like Tracker, which frankly could even lean into the action a bit more. The two-part structure allows viewers to better invest in the show’s supporting characters (especially newcomers) and makes the plot more believable. We see this especially in the case of the two-part Season 3 premiere, which needed a double-feature to unpack the complexity of “The Process” plotline. In truth, it could have easily extended beyond just two episodes.

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It’s no secret that some episodes of Tracker can feel like a bit of a stretch at times. When things wrap up so easily without any major consequences, it breaks the immersive experience and risks coming off a bit contrived. Part of that could be that certain plotlines are underdeveloped, so Randy (Chris Lee) has to come in at the eleventh hour to connect the final dots and send Colter to the inevitable showdown. While there are certainly times when this works, relying too much on thin evidence and guesswork could easily become a crutch. However, by extending more episodes into two-part adventures, Tracker can raise the stakes, introduce more complex or recurring characters, and tell more engaging stories that don’t feel like we’re only skimming the surface of their narrative potential. Season 2’s “Ontological Shock” comes to mind, as Colter and Russell’s (Jensen Ackles) investigation into a government conspiracy potentially involving UFOs easily deserved more time to unpack — especially given the government’s ties to their father.

‘Tracker’ Should Deviate From the Typical Standalone Format From Time to Time

Two-part episodes also give the audience more time with fan favorites like Russell Shaw and John Keaton (Brent Sexton). They can rip the audience out of their false sense of network TV security by tossing these characters into more imminent danger, resulting in powerful cliffhangers and dangerous enemies that may hold more personal grudges — no wonder we were worried that Tracker was about to kill off Keaton. While small recurring plotlines like “The Teacher” arc in Season 2 are great ways to thread together narrative interest and tension, straight-up multipart episodes are better because they don’t rely on “end of episode” revelations, but give the characters time to flesh out the latest mystery on-screen.

Of course, we’re not saying that Tracker should solely rely on the two-part formula. Again, one of the best things about the show is that it isn’t heavily serialized. In many ways, it’s a time capsule of what episodic network television could be, and as the show keeps getting better, it only further encourages us that the standalone (or “filler”) episode may not be a lost art the way many of us feared. But if Season 3 has proven anything so far, it’s that this show has the ability to dive into these more detailed stories and pay them off in earnest (in some ways, echoing the more detailed nature of the books themselves). In the end, extending episodes to two (or even three if Tracker were bold enough) parts without serializing the production at large is a great way to push the boundaries of network television. That’s something we can certainly get behind.

Tracker airs Sundays on CBS and is available the next day for streaming on Paramount+.

It’s not always the case that a great novel is easily adapted to the screen, as certain stories have components that simply work better on the page than they do when visualized. Considering that the novel that it was based on won the Pulitzer Prize for literature, All the Light We Cannot See was a highly-anticipated adaptation about a powerful World War II story that examined the importance of memory, art, and resistance. Although it looks beautiful and features a tremendous score by James Newton Howard, the Netflix adaptation of All the Light We Cannot See was ultimately a disappointment, as director Shawn Levy didn’t feel like the right choice to tell such a thorny, weighty story that deals with such an ugly period in history. It’s an adaptation that’s worth watching because of the ambition involved, but it’s especially because of the amazing performance by Mark Ruffalo that makes the series far more emotionally and powerful than it would’ve been with another actor in the role.

Set during the height of World War II, All the Light We Cannot See stars Ruffalo as Daniel LeBlanc, a locksmith at the National Museum of History in Paris who, unbeknownst to his daughter Marie-Laure (Aria Mia Loberti), is secretly working with the resistance to smuggle valuable artifacts so that they are not intercepted by the Nazis. The story is told in a bifurcated manner; while half of the series follows Marie-Laure when she forms a connection with the German officer Werner Pfennig (Louis Hofmann), the more compelling part of the show follows Daniel’s attempts to avoid persecution as the military invasion of France becomes more violent. Even if they’re separated for a majority of the series, the connection between Marie-Laure and her father is the most powerful aspect of All the Light We Cannot See.

Mark Ruffalo Is the Best Part of ‘All the Light We Cannot See’

All the Light We Cannot See earned praise for casting a blind actress in the role of Marie-Laure, which was both an important piece of representation and the best way to make the performance feel authentic. All the Light We Cannot See would only work as a spotlight for Loberti if there was an equally gracious actor in the role of her father, and Ruffalo has always had a talent for playing key supporting roles without detracting from his co-stars. While Daniel is an admirer of art, often thought to be a visual medium, the efforts he takes to find ways for Marie-Laure to share his passion are truly heartwarming and incredibly tender.

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Even though All the Light We Cannot See takes place during a monumental world event that shook the landscape of European politics, Ruffalo was able to highlight an understated side of heroism revolving around the preservation of cultural history. The desire to ensure that the treasures of the past are not corrupted is not a result of materialism, but a desire to ensure that a people’s history can be remembered in their own words by its artists. Daniel is not someone of high stature within the museum, but the responsibility that he puts on his shoulders is tremendous. At the same time, Ruffalo shows how Daniel justifies the sacrifice he is willing to make; even if it means never seeing his daughter again, Daniel wants to embark on a mission that will ensure the sanctity of the nation’s future, which he hopes Marie-Laure will be able to grow up peacefully within.

‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Works Best as a Father-Daughter Story

The detracting aspects of All the Light We Cannot See come down to Levy’s direction, which tends to be a bit too overly sentimental. However, Ruffalo is able to bring the appropriate grittiness to Daniel’s survival mission, particularly when he is abducted and questioned by the sadistic SS officer Reinhold von Rumpel (Lars Eidinger). Eidinger gives a terrifying performance as a villain who lacks all sense of empathy, and Ruffalo conveys a sense of genuine fear that helps to make the series feel less idealized. Even if Daniel has not given up his conviction that what he is doing is right, that doesn’t make it any less horrifying for a civilian to face the rage of a cruel fascist who would strip his dignity away just for the sick pleasure of feeling empowered.

Levy may be a director who literalizes story components that are best left unspoken, but the notion that Marie-Laure has come to adopt her father’s perspective is well-realized thanks to the strength of both performances. It’s within Marie-Laure’s search for the mysterious “Sea of Flames” that she discovers the same drive that her father has, which leads her to begin mirroring his behavior. The connection is so strong that Daniel’s sacrifice, while tragic, isn’t entirely depressing because his spirit lived on within his daughter. While a great actor can always deliver when the material is there to support them, Ruffalo is the type of special performer who can elevate whatever he is in to be even greater quality.

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All is forgiven? Rob Rausch has officially made amends for betraying Maura Higgins in the Traitors season 4 finale by presenting her with a Birkin handbag.

“This is my win,” Maura, 35, boasted as Rob, 27, handed her the ultra-pricey handbag on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on Wednesday, March 4. “I knew I’d have my moment.”

Maura confirmed that Rob was well aware of the specific Birkin bag she wanted so she was delighted as her Traitors costar personally delivered the burgundy fashion accessory. Rob followed protocol by wearing gloves to ensure that Higgins was the first person to touch the handbag.

After sharing a big hug with Rob, Maura assured him, “You’re forgiven!”

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The pair gave a special shoutout to Traitors costar Lisa Rinna for helping to connect Rausch with Birkin designer Hermès.

“[Lisa] helped majorly, majorly,” he confirmed to host Andy Cohen, with Maura chiming in, “Lisa, thank you very much for this!”

Elsewhere in the interview, Andy and Rob both supported Maura when she opened up about the harsh reactions she’d received over the Traitors finale. (Rob betrayed Maura in the season 4 finale by revealing he was a traitor and thus stole the grand prize from her.)

“People online were saying she’s so dumb,” Maura recalled. “They’re like, ‘He’s an obvious traitor!’ Well, then wouldn’t all of the Faithful have voted for him? No one voted for him.”

Maura exclusively revealed to Us Weekly that she felt no hard feelings toward Rob since he’d offered to make things right with a special gift.

“He told me he’s going to get me a gift, which is going to be a Birkin handbag. So when he gets that, then he’s fully forgiven,” Maura told Us in February. “For me, a girl that has not watched Traitors, not one episode of Traitors, I got to the finale, and yeah, I didn’t win, but I got to wear all my outfits. And if I get that Birkin handbag from Rob, then for me, I have won. That’s all I need.”

Elsewhere, Maura and Rob shut down speculation that they were dating after Andy, 57, asked about their “undeniable chemistry” during the Traitors season 4 reunion.

“A lot of people in the whole castle were saying it to us … We were genuinely just friends. That is the truth,” Maura insisted.

Rob agreed, adding, “We never did anything.”

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The Traitors season 4 winner differed slightly when Maura went so far as to tell Andy that she never “had a flirt” with Rob at Ardross Castle.

“I feel like we probably flirted a little bit,” he teased.

Maura later admitted to Us in a Traitors season 4 cover story that she hated to let down viewers who wanted to see her get together with Rob.

“I’m not gonna ruin it for the viewers, but no, nothing ever happened between me and Rob,” she told Us. “I genuinely look at Rob like a brother. Literally nothing ever happened.”

Rob has confirmed that he has been dating someone for a few months but is keeping his girlfriend’s identity private for now.

The Traitors season 4 is available to watch on Peacock anytime.

By now, it’s no surprise that Bridgerton is one of Netflix’s most successful original series. Seasons 1 and 3, for example, are among the streaming giant’s 10 most-watched shows of all-time. So, perhaps unsurprisingly, the much talked-about Season 4 of the series is following suit.

Bridgerton‘s Season 4 of the series, which was released in two parts with Part 1 on January 29, 2026, and Part 2 on February 26, 2026, is seeing impressive viewership numbers. So much so that when Part 1 was released, the series quickly rose to the #1 spot worldwide, a position it’s once again snagged since the release of Part 2, per FlixPatrol. From the numbers alone, it’s safe to say Season 4 is giving the past seasons some tough competition.

‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Racking Up Major Numbers

Season 4 of Bridgerton has been so successful that Part 2 of the series broke the viewership number set by Part 1. According to Samba TV and Broadsheet, Netflix saw 5.6 million households watching Episode 5 of the series in the first four days it was available. As a comparison, that’s an 11% increase from the viewership tuning in to Season 4, Episode 1 back in January. In other words, while fans were eager to watch the beginning of Season 4, even more of them couldn’t wait to see how the story continued in Episodes 5 to 8.

Per Tudum, the season so far has received 28 million views. The number combines both Part 1 and Part 2 of the series, meaning a viewership total for Season 4 Part 2 alone isn’t available. Season 3, for instance, which is #9 in Netflix’s most-watched shows of all time, was seen by a whopping 106 million viewers in the first 91 days since its release. So, while 28 million is still far behind it, Part 2 has only just reached the platform. Many million views will surely be added to the equation.

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What Is ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 About?

Season 4 of Bridgerton follows the second-eldest son of the Bridgerton clan, Benedict (Luke Thompson), on his journey to find “The One.” The story kicks off when he falls head over heels for a masked woman in silver at a masquerade ball, and seemingly leaves his non-committal, rebellious days behind him just to find her. While searching, he sparks a connection with a sweet and fascinating maid named Sophie Beak (Yerin Ha) and their connection is undeniable. Can their love go beyond the societal expectations of the time? Will the Bridgertons accept Sophie as their own?

Like any season of Bridgerton, Season 4 of the series has continued to be a hit for Netflix. With over 28 million views so far, and viewers dropping everything to see Part 2 when it was released, it’s safe to say Season 4 of the series has kept the series’ magic. With a steamy romance, a gorgeous period setting and even societal commentary this time around, Season 4 has everything to potentially break into Netflix’s Top 10 of all-time.

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December 22, 2020

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Abby McDonald, Sarah L. Thompson, Daniel Robinson, Oliver Goldstick, Leila Cohan-Miccio, Azia Squire, Sarah Dollard, Eli Wilson Pelton, Janet Lin

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2025 was a big year for animated movies, with Disney’s Zootopia 2 breaking box office records, Pixar’s Elio winning audiences’ hearts, and Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters becoming a worldwide phenomenon. Amid this high-profile competition, however, stood an independently made French film that managed to top them all in terms of cinematic brilliance.Filled with memorable characters, fantastic animation, and a story that brings many elements together effortlessly, Arco is a rare discovery in the animation genre, offering something genuinely new for audiences to enjoy.

This French Oscar Hopeful Takes Us to Another World

Produced by Oscar-winner Natalie Portman, the title refers to ten-year-old Arco, a boy living in 2932, where humanity has learned to time-travel. Prohibited from traveling himself before he is twelve, he steals his sister’s time-traveling cape and magic gemstone to travel back to the time of the dinosaurs, but instead crashes into the year 2075, where he befriends a young girl named Iris. Determined to get Arco home, the pair (along with Iris’ robot nanny, Mikki) learn that they may be the only ones who can save the Earth from peril.

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Movies about the future often speak to the anxieties of the present, but the language of Arco is one of hope. Our hero’s idyllic timeline and his insistence that Iris’ future isn’t written yet, deliver a message that our fate is in our hands, that is written by the choices we make in the present. It’s a story that views the world with the wonder of a child, never losing sight of the beauty of friendship and discovery.

Animation That’s Both Spectacular and Moving

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The film has been compared to the work of Hayao Miyazaki, not only due to its wonder-filled, colorful aesthetic, but also its ability to weave whimsy with reality. Many animated films aim for either visual ambition or intimate, character-based storytelling, but it’s a rare film that combines them both.

Both Arco and Iris live in extraordinary times – the former in a brightly colored, aspirational timeline filled with adventure and otherworldly architecture; the latter in a world not dissimilar to our own, but with fantastical elements such as robot nannies and holograms. The hand-drawn animation balances past and present, feeling nostalgic in a genre where computers dominate, but also offering design that looks cutting-edge.

These flourishes are not just for show, however, as the beauty of the visuals serves to highlight the journey of the characters, and vice versa. Arco crash-lands, leaving a trail that resembles a rainbow, which Iris follows to find her new friend. This colorful introduction outlines the story’s intentions, offering hope and adventure as we come along for the ride.

‘Arco’ Truly is a Family Movie for Everyone

In previous generations, a family movie would often aim squarely for younger viewers, but Arco is a prime example of how the medium has moved on. From the early 2000s, studios such as Pixar, Dreamworks, and Studio Ghibli all began making movies that entertained the kids, but had something for the accompanying adults. Arco represents the next step in that evolution, where films can meet people of all ages on an emotional level.

The story speaks to a deeper message about the environment, family, and responsibility, something that will be clear to children without losing their attention, as well as grasping adults who can read into the greater subtext. Better still, it can tap into that sense of fascination that children have, and adults remember, allowing everyone to gasp at what is unfolding.

What ultimately comes across to all generations is how sincere the film feels at its core. Long after the plot resolves, the film’s spirit continues to resonate, offering a rare blend of optimism and artistry that feels both refreshing and necessary. It can spark conversations between younger and older viewers that wouldn’t happen in a less thoughtful movie.

Arco is a testament to what can happen when creativity is allowed to flourish without compromise. Rather than leaning on nostalgia or formula, Ugo Bienvenu’s film charts its own path, inviting viewers to embrace curiosity and courage in equal measure. In a year filled with impressive releases, Arco earns its place by reminding us why animated storytelling remains one of cinema’s most powerful forms, regardless of budget.Arco is available to rent or buy on VOD services.

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October 22, 2025

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