Randy Harward

Senior Staff Writer

Randy Harward is a Senior Staff Writer at CableTV.com and the site’s resident horror expert. With over 25 years of experience covering music, film, and television, Randy’s work has been featured in a broad range of publications. He has held key editorial roles, including Music Editor at Salt Lake City Weekly, Senior Editor at Blurt, and Associate Editor at HARP magazine. His writing has also appeared in over 20 outlets, such as Guitar World, Salt Lake Magazine, CMJ New Music Monthly, Rockpile, and Mean Street. At CableTV.com, Randy focuses on TV services—both streaming and traditional—and scary movies.

A collage of images from Troll 2, Spartacus: House of Ashur, It’s Not Over Jeff Buckley, and Tapawingo, movies and shows covered in CableTV.com’s What to Watch This Week column for Dec. 1–7.

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!

A collage of images from It’s Florida, Man, The Shuffle, Words + Music, and Stranger Things, shows covered in CableTV.com’s What to Watch This Week column for Nov. 24–30.

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!

A collage of images from Thoughts and Prayers, Train Dreams, A Man on the Inside, and The Assassin, shows covered in CableTV.com’s What to Watch This Week column for Nov. 17–23.

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!

A collage of streaming service logos included in the streaming bundle deals.

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.

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.

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.

A collage of images from Pluribus, Death by Lightning, Stumble, and Frankenstein, shows covered in CableTV.com’s What to Watch This Week column for Nov. 3–9.

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!

A murderous turkey, standing on the roadside, looks into the camera before hitching a ride in a scene from Thankskilling—one of the best Thanksgiving horror movies.

Gobble-Gobble, Mofo! The Best Thanksgiving Horror Movies

by Randy Harward | Oct 31, 2025 | Entertainment

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.

A collage of images from The Witcher, Hazbin Hotel, I Love LA, and Down Cemetery Road, shows covered in CableTV.com’s What to Watch This Week column for Oct. 27–Nov. 2.

What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (Oct. 27–Nov. 2)

by Randy Harward | Oct 27, 2025 | Entertainment

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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Best Live TV Streaming Services 2025: YouTube TV, Hulu Live, Sling TV, and More

by Randy Harward | Oct 27, 2025 | Best Of

Which live TV streaming services truly are a better alternative to cable? Does one rise above the others based on value, features, channels, user experience, and customer satisfaction? In this guide, I research, test, and rank seven top live TV streaming services, seeking those that dominate in key areas—and which one is the best of the best.

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