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).
What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (Nov. 17–23)
by Randy Harward | Nov 17, 2025 | Entertainment, What to Watch
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, Streaming
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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Streaming Showdown: Is YouTube TV Better Than Hulu + Live TV?
by Randy Harward | Nov 10, 2025 | Entertainment, Industry News, Reviews, Streaming, TV
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, Streaming, TV, What to Watch
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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Gobble-Gobble, Mofo! The Best Thanksgiving Horror Movies
by Randy Harward | Oct 31, 2025 | Entertainment, Holiday, Horror, Listicles
Hey, whatcha grateful for this Thanksgiving season? CableTV.com’s horror experts feel particularly thankful for Thanksgiving-themed horror movies. We’ve compiled a list of five turkey-centric creepshows to juice up your holiday—plus 13 additional quick recs in case you’ve seen the main five—and info on where to stream or rent each one.
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What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (Oct. 27–Nov. 2)
by Randy Harward | Oct 27, 2025 | Entertainment, Streaming, TV, What to Watch
This week’s “What To Watch” picks include The Witcher (Netflix), Hazbin Hotel (Prime Video), I Love LA (HBO Max), Down Cemetery Road (Apple TV), Shudder’s Trick or Treat Watch Party double feature, and more. Let’s hit the couch!
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Shock Horror! America’s Favorite Scary Movie 2025
by Randy Harward | Oct 22, 2025 | Entertainment, Horror, Outreach
Hello, America—what’s your favorite scary movie? Wait. We already asked 7,500 of you that question in a survey tied to our Thrillternship Halloween dream job. We also queried about your favorite horror franchises and subgenres to further feel out America’s horror fandom.
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What To Watch This Weekend: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (Oct. 20–26)
by Randy Harward | Oct 20, 2025 | Entertainment, Streaming, TV, What to Watch
This week’s “What To Watch” picks include the Pennywise prequel IT: Welcome to Derry, Ben Stiller’s family documentary Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost, rom-com Nobody Wants This on Netflix, the very special Joe Bob’s Splatterween, and more. Let’s hit the couch!
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What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 6 TV and Movie Picks (Oct. 13–19)
by Randy Harward | Oct 13, 2025 | Entertainment, What to Watch
This week’s “What To Watch” picks include the new Adult Swim show Haha You Clowns (also streaming on HBO Max), Michael Chernus playing the title role in Peacock’s Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy on Peacock, the third season of Loot on Apple TV+, and more. Let’s hit the couch!
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650 Hours of Horror: How to Watch AMC’s FearFest 2025
by Randy Harward | Oct 9, 2025 | Entertainment, Horror, How to Watch, Streaming, TV
The 31 Nights of Halloween are back! From October 1–31, you’ll be able to enjoy your favorite spooky classics every day on the Freeform channel.
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