Tuesday, 2 June 2020

The 9 best Showtime series you can watch right now

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Showtime series may not get as much public recognition compared to series on HBO or Netflix. However, Showtime shows have consistently offered high-quality entertainment for many, many years. Showtime TV series have also received lots of Golden Globe and Emmy award nominations and wins. Let’s take a look at the best shows on Showtime that you can watch right now. plus a few honorable mentions. We even note a Showtime series that you can only currently watch on Netflix.

Read: Best Showtime movies

Where to watch Showtime shows

You can watch Showtime series the old fashioned way on your local cable or satellite provider. You can also watch directly via the Showtime streaming service. In order to access that service, you can sign up for a 7 day free trial at the link below. After the trial period ends, the service costs $10.99 a month.

Showtime is also available as “channels” on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Roku platforms among others.

Best Showtime series

1. Dexter

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One of the first major Showtime TV shows is still among its best. Based loosely on the series of Dexter novels. Michael C Hall plays the title character, who to most everyone else on the show is a forensic technician for the Miami Police Department. In reality, Dexter is a serial killer, with a difference. His adoptive father recognized the darkness inside Dexter, and trained him to not attack innocent people, but other serial killers. This unique look inside the mind of a killer who wants to do good remains one of the best Showtime series.

2. Episodes

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Another one of the best shows on Showtime is this very meta look at the making of a TV show. Two UK-based TV writers get the break of a lifetime; their British show is being remade in the US. However, their real trials start when they reach Hollywood and are forced by the network to accept a lead actor they don’t want. That lead actor: Matt LeBlanc, who is played by  . . . Matt LeBlanc. It’s a funny look at how show business is not all glamour, all the time. It also has a terrific over-the-top performance by LeBlanc who clearly had fun played an exaggerated version of himself.

3. Homeland

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Another one of the great Showtime shows is Homeland. It’s made by some of the same people who previously wrote and produced for 24. Both shows deal with the US fighting terrorism, but 24 is much more of an action series. Homeland, however, tried its best to offer a more realistic and nuanced look at how terrorist groups work, and why they wish to attack the US.  Claire Danes got the role of her career playing CIA  Carrie Mathison, who not only has to deal with the bad guys but also her own problems with bipolar disorder.

4. Ray Donovan

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Much like Dexter, this is another one of the classic Showtime TV shows that centers on an outsider character. Liev Schreiber perfectly plays the title character, who works for a law firm in Los Angeles, and later in the series in New York City. He’s not a lawyer, though; far from it. Ray Donovan is a “fixer”; a man who covertly cleans up the mess of the firm’s clients, who are usually rich and famous. This crime drama is dark and dirty as Ray Donovan has to do some questionable things for his employers. However, it still makes for one of the best Showtime series.

5. Shameless

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Here’s a Showtime original series that’s a bit on the lighter side, but still highly adult in nature. The show, based on the UK series of the same name, focuses on the extended Gallagher family who live in Chicago. The father figure, played terrifically by William H. Macy, is always drunk and is usually useless, so his six kids have to hustle and sometime steal to survive. It’s not the ideal family unit, but it is funny to watch these characters as they get into all sorts of different situations.

6. Twin Peaks: The Return

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The original Twin Peaks was one of the greatest TV shows of all time when it ran for two seasons on ABC in the early 1990s. When co-creators David Lynch and Mark Frost announced they would revive the spooky drama series at Showtime, many thought they could never bring back the greatness, and weirdness, of the original. They were wrong. Twin Peaks: The Return may actually be better than the original. Fans of the first series will get to see lots of returning characters from the original but Lynch and Frost bring in lots of new characters, storylines, and settings as well. Kyle MacLachlan, in particular, is a standout. He is back as FBI agent Dale Cooper, but he’s also playing several other characters as well. It may have only lasted one season (so far, anyway) but it’s definitely one of the best shows on Showtime. 

7. Billions

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Damian Lewis, who starred as the male lead in the first three seasons of Homeland, returned to Showtime to take the lead in Billions. His character, Bobby Axelrod, is a hugely successful hedge fund manager who wants to keep making more and more money. His tactics are not supported by Chuck Rhoades, a US Attorney played by Paul Giamatti. Rhoades things Axelrod is making his billions illegally and the show mostly centers on the conflict between these two strong characters. It’s a great fictional look at high finance and all of the characters and situations that go with it. It’s one of the best Showtime series.

8. The Affair

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This drama series focuses mostly on four characters. Two of them, Noah Solloway, played by Dominic West, and Alison Bailey, played by Ruth Wilson, are married to other people, played respectively by Maura Tierney and Joshua Jackson. However, Noah and Alison start seeing each other secretly, and that’s when their troubles really begin. The Affair sometimes takes some interesting narrative turns, with some episodes showing the same situations, but in the eyes and minds of other characters. It’s these narrative shift, and the great performances by the central actors, that makes The Affair one of the best Showtime TV shows.

9. Penny Dreadful/Penny Dreadful: City of Angels

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We are combining these two series together as they take place in the same fictional universe. The original Penny Dreadful is a great supernatural mashup series, set in England in the late 19th century. The series follows a number of different characters as they battle evil forces. Park of the fun of the series is that it includes characters from horror literature of that period, including Dr. Franenstine and his creature, Count Dracula, Dorian Gray, and many more.

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The new series is Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, which takes place in the same universe, but in 1930’s Los Angeles. It combines detective noir crime drama with the supernatural. This show centers on a murder mystery. The main characters not only have to deal with solving the crime, but also dealing with rising racial tensions in the city, Nazis, and a shapeshifting demon, played by Game of Thrones Natalie Dormer. This series is one of the best new shows on Showtime.

What other shows are on Showtime?

Showtime also has a number of non-scripted TV shows you can watch, including the political-themed The Circus, and the late-night talk show Desus and Mero. There are also some limited series you can check out including the Emmy award-winning Escape at Dannemora and The Loudest Voice, which takes a look at the rise of the Fox News cable channel. There’s even a cartoon series on the show, the political satire The Cartoon President, that’s executive produced by late show talk show host Stephen Colbert.

Can you download shows on the Showtime app?

Yes, the Showtime app for iOS and Android does allow users to download shows for offline viewing. You can keep them stored on your smartphone or tablet. for as long as to are signed up for the service.

Can you watch Showtime on Hulu Plus Live TV?

Yes! You can add Showtime as an extra channel to your Hulu Plus Live TV subscription. As with the stand-alone streaming service, it costs $10.99 a month with a seven-day free trial.

Does Netflix have Showtime shows?

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Netflix does have a number of Showtime shows on its service, including the original Penny Dreadful, Dexter and Shameless. It also has a great Showtime show, the adult sitcom Weeds, that is not currently available via the Showtime service.

Read: Hulu vs Netflix

Read: Best Netflix TV shows

That’s a look at the best original Showtime shows that you can stream and watch right now. Will you be watching Dexter, Shameless, Billions, or other Showtime series.

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iCloud Down for Many Users, Causing 'The Application You Have Selected Does Not Exist' Error

iCloud appears to be down for many people at the current time, based on complaints from MacRumors readers and Twitter users.


Apple's system status page was not initially displaying an error when the problems started, but has been updated to confirm an issue with ‌iCloud‌ account sign ins. The support site says that some users may be unable to sign in to their ‌iCloud‌ accounts and may also be unable to access ‌iCloud‌ web apps and ‌iCloud‌ Mail.


Some users are seeing a message about needing to verify their ‌iCloud‌ accounts, and when attempting to sign in, are getting an error message that says "The application you have selected does not exist." Other iCloud-based services such as Apple Pay are also not working properly, and app specific passwords are failing.


There's no word on when the ‌iCloud‌ problem will be fixed, but we'll update this article when Apple addresses it.
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vivo Y11 Skyline Blue arrives in the Philippines for PHP 6,499

vivo Philippines just launched the new Skyline Blue colorway of the Y11 apart from Mineral Blue and Agate Red.
vivo Y11 Skyline Blue arrives in the Philippines for PHP 6,499
vivo Y11 Skyline Blue

vivo Y11 Skyline Blue launched in PH

The new vivo Y11 Skyline Blue still has all the specs and features of the usual Y11, but it now goes with a dreamy Light Blue to Purple gradient with unique-looking reflections.
New colorway of Y11
New colorway of Y11

As a quick recap, the vivo Y11 features a glass-like back cover, 6.35-inch HD+ 1433 x 720 notch screen, 12nm SD439 SoC, 3GB RAM, 32GB expandable storage, 5,000mAh battery w/ 10W charging via micro USB, 13MP + 2MP dual-cam, 8MP selfie cam, fingerprint scanner, and 700MHz 4G LTE.

vivo Y11 Skyline Blue Specs

Display: 6.35-inch 2.5D curved TFT LCD (IPS) screen w/ HD+ 1544 x 720 resolution at 268 ppi
CPU: 1.95GHz 12nm Snapdragon 439 octa-core processor
GPU: Adreno 505
RAM: 3GB
ROM: 32GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB (dedicated)
Back Camera: 13MP f/2.2 w/ PDAF + 2MP f/2.4 w/ LED flash
Selfie Camera: 8MP f/1.8
Battery: 5,000mAh w/ 10W charging
OS: Android 9.0 Pie w/ Funtouch OS 9.1
Connectivity: WiFi, 700MHz 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, FM Radio, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDuo, dual SIM
Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic
Others: Fingerprint sensor, face unlock, Colors: Skyline Blue
Dimensions: 159.43 x 76.77 x 8.92 mm
Weight: 190.5 g
Price: PHP 6,499

Price and availability

The new vivo Y11 Skyline Blue is now available nationwide for PHP 6,499. It is PHP 500 more expensive than the original SRP of the Y11 in late 2019.

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Spill-proof Mi Suction Mug arrives in the Philippines

Xiaomi continues to take over our lives with the new spill-proof Mi suction mug from  Mi Stores nationwide.
Spill-proof Mi Suction Mug arrives in the Philippines
Try to topple this beast

Try to knock the mug over

Parts breakdown
Parts breakdown

Xiaomi's new Mi Suction Mug features an Innovative suction base that uses air pressure that allows the mug to firmly stick to smooth surfaces simply by pressing the mug against the surface. When its stuck to the surface, it is hard to knock over. To detach the mug, user simply life the mug upwards.

The mug is made of food-grade 304 stainless steel that lines the inside. It features an integrated moulding that was sprayed with a special process that prevents dirt accumulation.

It comes with a dustproof cup lid with a dustproof silicone ring. The outer mug shell is made of high-quality ABS resin. At the bottom is the function base responsible for the spill-proof feature.

Price and availability

Mi Suction Mug Price
Mi Suction Mug Price

The Mi Suction Mug is priced at only PHP 1095 now available nationwide at Mi Stores nationwide or through the official Mi Store Philippine Viber Group.

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BMW is reportedly working on a 1,000HP all-electric M5 that’ll rival Tesla’s Plaid Model S


In most parts of the world, carmakers are under pressure to find more environmentally ways of powering their vehicles. This is leading many to kill off iconic combustion engine vehicles. BMW isn’t letting that get in the way of business though. The company is allegedly working on an all-electric M5 that’ll hit the roads in the next five years. According to a report from CAR magazine, BMW’s 2024 M5 will have a spec sheet to rival the Tesla Model S, or any other high-performance sedan for that matter. [Read: China’s Xpeng ‘copies’ Tesla’s website after allegedly ‘stealing’ Autopilot source code]…

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