Randy Harward
Randy Harward is a Senior Staff Writer at CableTV.com with 25+ years of experience covering the intersection of music, film, and TV. A former editor for HARP, Blurt, and Salt Lake City Weekly, Randy has contributed to more than 20 publications, including Guitar World, Salt Lake Magazine, and CMJ New Music Monthly. He currently curates CableTV.com’s "What to Watch This Week" column and serves as the site’s resident horror expert—a specialized guide for fellow "couch creatures" looking for their next binge-watch (or a good scare).
8 Movies to Keep the (Pizza) Party Going After Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
by Randy Harward and Sophie Hastings | Dec 5, 2025 | Entertainment, Horror, Industry News
Five Nights at Freddy’s hits theaters and the Peacock streaming service today (Friday, October 27)—here’s how to watch it and six similar movies.
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Xfinity vs. CenturyLink Internet: Compare Plans, Prices, and More
by Randy Harward | Dec 4, 2025 | Reviews, Versus Reviews
Xfinity has fast, reliable cable internet packages and one super speedy (and super expensive) fiber plan—some of which are available without contracts (for a fee). And its xFi Advanced Gateway is a pretty sweet modem/router combo.
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All the Ways You Can Get High-Speed Internet Without Cable or a Phone Line
by Logan Jones and Randy Harward | Dec 3, 2025 | TV FAQs
You don’t have to pay for cable TV or home phone to get great internet service—and we’ve got the internet plans to prove it.
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What To Watch This Weekend: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (Dec. 1–7)
by Randy Harward | Dec 1, 2025 | Entertainment
Check out our What to Watch This Week column for Dec. 1–7, where we recommend the best shows, movies, and more on TV this week, including Troll 2 on Netflix, Spartacus: House of Ashur on STARZ, It’s Not Over, Jeff Buckley on HBO Max, and Tapawingo on VOD. Let’s hit the couch!
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What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (Nov. 24–30)
by Randy Harward | Nov 24, 2025 | Entertainment
Check out our What to Watch This Week column for Nov. 24–30, where we recommend the best shows, movies, and more on TV this week. Our recommendations include It’s Florida, Man (HBO), The Shuffle (HBO), Words + Music (MGM+), Stranger Things (Netflix), and more. Let’s hit the couch!
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What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (Nov. 17–23)
by Randy Harward | Nov 17, 2025 | Entertainment
Check out our What to Watch This Week column for Nov. 17–23, where we recommend the best shows, movies, and more on TV this week. Our recommendations include Thoughts and Prayers (HBO and HBO Max), Train Dreams (Netflix), A Man on the Inside (Netflix), and The Assassin (AMC+). Let’s hit the couch!
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Streaming Bundle Deals: Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and More
by Randy Harward | Nov 10, 2025 | Reviews
In this article, I share my thoughts on the best streaming bundle deals, some of which even include internet service for that nostalgia hit. I also provide tips for creating your own streaming bundles.
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Have It Your Way: 10 Streaming Bundles to Replace Cable
by Randy Harward | Nov 10, 2025 | Best Of
With no contracts and simple-but-affordable packages packed with popular channels, streaming TV is an attractive alternative to cable TV. But streaming’s best quality is customization. It offers the ability to create your own streaming service bundles tailored to your interests, while still saving you money over cable.
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Streaming Showdown: Is YouTube TV Better Than Hulu + Live TV?
by Randy Harward | Nov 10, 2025 | Entertainment, Versus Reviews
YouTube TV and Hulu Live have big channel counts, unlimited cloud DVR, and high customer satisfaction, but our TV experts pick YouTube TV. Find out why.
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What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (Nov. 3–9)
by Randy Harward | Nov 3, 2025 | Entertainment
This week’s “What To Watch” picks include Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan’s new show Pluribus (Apple TV), the political drama Death by Lightning (Netflix), the cheerleading mockumentary Stumble (NBC/Peacock), Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (Netflix), and more. Let’s hit the couch!
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