Preacher, Gangs of London & More: Must-Watch AMC Hits Now Streaming on Netflix!

Greetings from Screen Gab, your go-to newsletter for all things related to AMC’s triumphant return to Netflix.

AMC, the basic cable network, has played a crucial role in ushering in the latest golden age of television, with shows like “Mad Men” and “Breaking Bad.” These shows owe part of their success to streaming subscribers who discovered and binged on them during the off-season. Now, a fresh batch of AMC’s critically acclaimed series is accessible on Netflix. This includes our recommendations for this week – “Preacher” and “Gangs of London,” along with other popular series like “Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire,” “Dark Winds,” a few “Walking Dead” spin-offs, and more.

In addition, our TV critic is thrilled about the streaming debut of the classic cop show “Homicide: Life on the Street,” and Minnie Driver joins us to talk about her role as Elizabeth I in Starz’s “The Serpent Queen.”

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Must-See

Picks from The Times’ film and TV experts

“Gangs of London” (AMC+, Netflix)

Like many crime dramas, “Gangs of London” starts with a death that sends ripples through the black market. But what sets AMC’s stylish action series apart is not the storyline, but how it is presented. The show’s creators, Gareth Evans and Matt Flannery, have used inventive compositions, dynamic camera movements, and striking color to create a compelling gangland epic. The end result is an immersive experience that will leave you hooked and eagerly awaiting the third season. — Matt Brennan

“Preacher” (AMC+, Netflix)

Try to categorize “Preacher.” I dare you. This AMC comic adaptation, which was slightly ahead of its time, is a fan’s dream. A man with a dubious past and present, grappling with his faith, angels and vampires – what more could you ask for? The genre-defying show offers engaging storytelling, top-notch acting, plenty of laughs, and a fair share of surprises. Dominic Cooper shines as “Preacher,” and Ruth Negga delivers a spectacular performance as his old girlfriend. It’s a must-watch. — Dawn M. Burkes

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“Homicide: Life on the Street,” an NBC police procedural that premiered in 1993, is here to refute the notion that premium cable birthed great television. This series offered psychologically complex characters, morally ambiguous narratives, and top-tier writing. The series, which was known for its realism, was based on the 1991 nonfiction book “Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets” by Baltimore Sun reporter David Simon. Simon later went on to create or co-create “The Wire,” “Treme,” and “The Deuce.” Twenty-five years after it ended, all seven seasons and 122 episodes of the series, as well as the 2000 reunion, “Homicide: The Movie,” are finally available for streaming on Peacock. — Robert Lloyd

Guest Spotlight

Weekly conversations with actors, writers, directors, and more about their current projects and favorites

Minnie Driver joins Screen Gab to discuss her role as Elizabeth I in “The Serpent Queen” on Starz. The second season of the drama series, which concludes next week, presents a fresh perspective on Elizabeth I as seen through the eyes of her adversary, French monarch Catherine de’ Medici. Driver also talks about what she’s been watching and her experience voicing the Penguin in the new animated series “Batman: Caped Crusader.” — Matt Brennan