Critters in the Kitchen! 20 Animal-Themed Cooking Gadgets

If your kitchen feels like a zoo, maybe it’s because there are too many cooks around. Or maybe it’s because these animal kitchen tools are stampeding your counters, cabinets, and cookery. Have a wild time with your recipes when you bring these 20 playful animal gadgets to the party.

1. Fossiliced Ice Trays ($9): Chill your roar-ing good cocktail with these dino-bone shaped ice cubes. It’s a whole new kind of ice age.

2. Jole Wedgey Egg Slicer ($5): Perfect for making egg salad, this chick will slice and dice your hard-boiled eggs in no time flat, and look pretty cute while doing it.

3. Cast Iron Pig Bacon Grill Press ($12): Cut the time you have to wait to cook your bacon with this cast iron weight. We’ll take ours extra crispy, please!

4. Hop Tea It Honey Pot ($13): You might be used to seeing a honey bear, but this little bunny is the perfect tea-time companion. Simply lift his ears to drizzle honey on your toast or in your tea.

5. Best Squeak Ever Cheese Knife ($13): What mouse could resist a delicious cheese plate? Certainly not this one, but he’ll only be serving, not nibbling.

6. Cat-ula ($15): For purrrfect pancakes, you won’t need anything other than this fancy, feline spatula.

7. Gator Grater ($10): Let this gator help you take a bite out of your dinner prep. The teeth on the grater are perfect for shredding cheese on taco night.

8. Jungle Clips Bag Seals ($5): Keep your chips fresh with these animal chomping clips. Each set comes complete with a crocodile, pelican, and rhinoceros.

9. Uni-Corn Corn Holders ($7): Okay, we had to include mythical animals here, too. Can you blame us? We’ll be eating corn of these unicorns all summer long.

10. Toucan Can Opener ($15): Use this big-mouthed bird’s beak to help you open your soup, tuna, or tomato sauce.

11. Pirahna Pizza Cutter ($11): Just like the pirahna on its handle, this pizza wheel has sharp teeth to cut through your pie with ease.

12. Elephant Dish Brush ($12): Grab the trunk of this elephant and get going on that sink full of dishes. Hopefully, the bright color and goofy expression on his face will make the chore just a little bit less tedious.

13. Crocodile Bottle Opener ($12): Croc…er…crack open a cold one with this playful bottle opener.

14. Nesting Owls Measuring Cup Set ($24): These ceramic measuring cups are a hoot! (Sorry, we couldn’t resist.) Plus, because the nest together they take up less space in your kitchen cabinet or drawer.

15. Peppa Bear Seasoning Grinder ($5): Don’t let your dish get too peppery or not peppery enough, with these bear grinders, your food will be just right.

16. Penguin Kitchen Timer ($6): Yes, we’ll admit it’s a little creepy that you spin this poor penguin’s head in order to keep time. Maybe that’s why he’s looking at us with such wide eyes.

17. Owl Corkscrew ($12): Hoo, hoo, who wants a glass of wine? We’ll raise our glasses to this avian opener.

18. Large Panda Frying Pan ($52): What’s better than pancakes served from a smiling panda pan? Nothing as far as we’re concerned.

19. ManaTea Infuser ($12): Doesn’t this little guy look like he’s enjoying a steam bath in your cup of tea? This infuser is a guaranteed smile at tea time.

20. Shark Bite Oven Mitt ($18): We dare you not to hum the Jaws theme each time you take something out of the oven wearing this mitt.

Do you indulge in zany kitchen gadgets? Tell us about them in the comments below!

Whenever our kitchens are a mess — it tends to feel like a metaphor for our life also being somewhat of a mess. You know the scene: When there are baking dishes and leftovers all over the place, mismatched Tupperware pieces spilling out of your cabinets, restocked pantry goods haphazardly stuffed into the wrong spots... It can be hard to deal when our kitchens are out of sorts.

If you're looking to declutter your kitchen, then you've come to the right place because we rounded up some of the coolest kitchen cabinet organizers and organization inspiration for your own kitchen in 2023. These babies save space without sacrificing style, which will make whipping up those one pot spring dinners way more fun. Keep reading for everything you need to know about how to organize kitchen cabinets.

How To Organize Kitchen Cabinets

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The most important thing to focus on when organizing your kitchen cabinets is maximizing space. That just means making the most of the space that you have, because no matter how big your cabinets are, if they're filled to the brim with items that don't have a dedicated spot, it's going to feel cluttered.

Focus on keeping similar items together, using up vertical space by stacking where you're able (like with bowls or glasses) and making sure that every object has a dedicated space.

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Use your cabinets to hold more than just kitchenware — display books and plants to bring some personality into your kitchen. You don't have to save all the fun for your bedroom and living room!

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If you live in a small apartment, or just don't have cabinets, you can still take part in the fun. Use the space above your sink or your countertop to add your own shelves. This is a great option because when you're doing it yourself, you can customize the storage to your needs.

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If you don't want to stack your plates (or you don't have the room for all the designs to have their own stacks), set them upright instead with a DIY plate rack. (via PMQ For Two)

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Okay, so this one isn't technically cabinet organization, but it will definitely save you room in your cabinets. DIY this wine rack that will move your wine bottles from your cabinets onto the wall and add color to your room at the same time.

The Home Edit's organization tips are totally inspiring thanks to their efficiency and their color. Grabbing bins from somewhere like The Container Store or Target can help you contain your products so they don't end up spread across your shelf, and they also make it easier to stack your items since they won't fall over.

Don't underestimate the power of labels. When you buy your bins, tubs, and other organizers, write what you intend to store inside on all the containers and make sure that the corresponding product is always inside. That way, you'll have one bin of flour instead of multiple half-empty bags. Plus, it just looks prettier!

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For a quick update on the system you already have, stack your plates so that like plates are together, with the biggest plates are on the bottom — this will ensure they sit together in a way that takes up the least amount of room.

Make sure all the rims of your glasses are touching when storing them in your cabinets, and when you're organizing mugs, face the handles toward each other so there's less empty space and more room for new mugs. Because let's be honest, we can always buy new mugs.

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Don't forget to use up the space on top of your cabinets too! Grab some baskets to organize new bottles of olive oil, bags of coffee, or cleaning supplies that you get from the store. (via A Beautiful Mess)

Kitchen Cabinet Organizers

If you love to stay hydrated (ie: you have nine water bottles in your cabinet), then you should grab a product like this YouCopia UpSpace Bottle Organizer ($25+). It'll keep all your water bottle snug together so that you have more room for all your mugs. Speaking of...

The great thing about these Better Houseware Undershelf Cup & Mug Hooks ($10 for two) is that since they hook around the top of a shelf, they don't take up any room at the base.

One way to make sure you save room is to use up vertical space instead of horizontal space. That's why we love the Chrome Roll-Out Bakeware Organizer ($66), which stacks all your muffin tins and cookie sheets on their end. Trust us: this will save you tons of room.

Your fruit deserves a comfy spot to hang out in, so grab a Macrame Fruit Hammock ($30) that will keep fruit off the counter. Cute!

The great thing about a container like the Everything Organ Cabinet Depth Pantry Bin ($101+) is that it's clear because you know what you have at all times. You won't have to pull out the bins to see what's inside!

Use an Expandable Countertop Organizer ($38) in your cabinets — or use it on your counter to clear out your cabinets). We love that this pick's expandable because that means you can move it around to different areas, no matter how big the area is.

A pot organizer like this one from MUDEELA ($22) will keep all your pots and pans together, and you won't have to put up with the noise of when they're stacked on top of each other.

You can't forget about the spices! A rack like this Spice Rack($25) will keep all your spices together and make accessing them a whole lot easier.

Some mDesign Metal Pull-Out Baskets ($21) will create organization within your cabinet the way that cubes do. It's like a two-in-one storage space!

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Lorelai Gilmore might be one of our favorite TV moms, but there's another mother in the Gilmore Girls universe that always makes the list: Kelly Bishop's Emily Gilmore! At first glance during the pilot, the character appears a little intimidating, but the more we get to know her, it's clear that she's caring and lovable (just like Paris Geller, TBH). And, with the right encouragement, she's a lot of fun — just like Kelly Bishop herself!


Who is Emily Gilmore in real life?

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While promoting her new book Have I Told You This Already?, Lauren Graham gushes about actress Kelly Bishop (who you might also recognize from projects like Dirty Dancing, Bunheads, and even The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel). Lauren says she's "so disciplined and so prepared and never, ever complains."

"Once in a while if we were working until, like, two in the morning or something, she'd get a little glimmer in her eye and she'd be like, 'Do you want to split a bag of Cheetos?'" Lauren jokes. Stars Hollow feels like our home every time we do a Gilmore Girls rewatch, so it only makes sense that the cast of Gilmore Girls would feel that kind of camaraderie and family environment on set.

"I'd tell her some story of some date I had [and] she'd be like, 'He sounds awful! Drop him,'" Lauren says. "She's always telling me how young I am, which is so fun, and she's like, 'Oh you have so much time,' and she's just lived this wonderful life and just loves me, and is so kind to me."

How is Emily Gilmore described?

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Similar to Emily Gilmore, Kelly Bishop has a fiery spirit I just love to see, but she also has a heart of gold. From Gilmore Girls season 1 all the way to Gilmore Girls season 7 and A Year In The Life, Emily's love for Lorelai and Rory, as well as her husband Richard, unfolds in a really beautiful way. And behind the scenes, Lauren Graham says Kelly Bishop's the kind of mentor and mother figure we could all use sometimes.

"She doesn't have biological children and she always says, 'I'm your TV mom,'" Lauren continues. "[When we text], she signs TVM and I'm TVD, and we've just been really special people for each other."

Did Emily Gilmore go to Yale?

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Emily Gilmore went to Smith College, which is located in Northampton, Massachusetts, and majored in History.

Do Richard and Emily Gilmore divorce?

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No, Richard and Emily Gilmore don't get divorced in Gilmore Girls. While they do separate for a bit, they come back together and end up renewing their vows.

What happened to Emily Gilmore?

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In A Year In The Life, Richard Gilmore has passed away (due to the real-life passing of actor Edward Herrmann), and Emily Gilmore is learning what life looks like without him. While this is especially heartbreaking (considering in season 1, Emily tells Richard he's not allowed to go first. Pain!!), Emily does learn about friendship and independence in a new way — and she always has Lorelai and Rory, of course.

Who's your favorite character from Gilmore Girls? I simple cannot get enough about Emily Gilmore, and hopefully we'll see more in A Year In The Life season 2 ;).

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Pink is a color trend that's popped up all over the home decor scene — in bathrooms, living rooms, powder rooms, and lately, kitchens. Pink kitchens, like the color itself, can range from soft and calming to bold and vibrant, depending on the shade you choose and how you bring it to life in your decor. It's a versatile color and can add a pop to your all-neutral kitchen via art, wallpaper, tile, accessories, and appliances. So are you ready to raise a glass to pink? Here are 23 pink kitchen accessories you're going to love to give and get this year.

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These custom Dutch Ovens designed by ceramicist and illustrator Laura Chautin dropped this week featuring an ode to bows, ribbons, and the warm flora that awaits us in the spring. The Dutch Baby (3.5 quart size) in Taffy is a girl kitchen dream from one of our favorite brands.

HAY George Sowden Tins

Keep coffee, tea or other dry foods fresh in these stainless steel tins, designed by Memphis Group co-founder George Sowden, as part of MoMA’s collection.

William Sonoma Baking Bundle

Whisk, flip and fold with these Geranium Pink silicone tools that feature paintbrush-inspired stainless-steel handles for an ideal grip. They're kind of the perfect pink, IMO.

nutribullet Pro 900

Meet your 2024 health goals with this compact blender for smoothies, soups and sauces. It's an appliance you don't want to hide!

Stone Lain Brighton Round Body Marble Porcelain Dinnerware Set

This affordable dinnerware set of 16 pieces is perfect for special occasions like Valentine's day and every day meals.

GOOP Essential Lidded Bowls, Set of 3

These storage-friendly bamboo-fiber serving bowls from Hawkins New York are are so pretty and perfectly sized for salads, snacks, sauces, and sides.

Lucia Acrylic Coupe Glasses, Set of 4

Pop the sparkling rosé and pour into these break-free acrylic glasses for indoor and outdoor fun. Cheers!

PB Mason Oversized Linen Napkins

Add a splash of Barbie pink to your entertaining table (Oscar party, anyone?) with these elevated linen napkins.

Grohe Essence Kitchen Faucet

Check out our Handy Girl's Guide to installing a new kitchen faucet yourself. This one has a pre-rinse spray and comes in a fun pink hue.

West Elm Archie Glass Dinnerware Collection

Inspired by gothic architecture, this textured glass set adds a stunning feature to your table without worry -- they're super durable!

Wayfair Steel Accent Cabinet

Need storage? Make it pink! This one can be easily moved around your home and can store plates, pantry items, linens and more.

Etsy Check Pottery Mug

These Han Home Living tumblers are made of ceramic and are 100% handmade. Pour in your morning drink, or use them as creamers, a vase, or sponge holders.

Kate Spade Make It Pop Pie Dish

Make pretty pies and serve them in this delightfully pink dish for extra punch.

GreenPan Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set

This 10-piece set shows that you're proudly in love with pink. Each pan features our Thermolon healthy ceramic nonstick coating because it's free of PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium and will never release toxic fumes, even when overheated.

Great Jones Hot Dish

This 9-by-13-inch ceramic casserole dish is a modern throwback to the classic casserole pan in a perfectly pink hue. Serve up lasagna, cakes, one pot meals and more in this sweet pan.

GreenLife Cutting Board Kitchen Set

These food-safe and dishwasher-safe cutting boards will brighten your day with a dash of pink.

TileBar Pink 3D Fluted Matte Ceramic Tile

Tile your backsplash or an accent wall with this matte ceramic tile in blush pink.

Baumgartner Stool (Set of 2)

Friends can sit cozy while you cook on these soft velvety rattan-backed stools.

Smeg Pink Citrus Juicer

Bring in some 1950s-era vibes with this pink juicer for fresh orange, grapefruit, lemon or lime juice delivered right into your cup through a drip-free spout.

Pottery Barn Jupiter Beaded Glass Cocktail Pitcher

Holding up to three drinks, this cocktail pitcher in a textural beaded glass looks so pretty on your pink-hued tablescape.

Caraway Prep Set

Chop, prep, and store your kitchen essentials with this non-toxic prep set, featuring four knives, five utensils, shears, and a a pink-ish organizer.

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Dansk Købenstyle Saucepan

Whip up your favorite sauces in this classic saucepan with Scandi-inspired wood handle. The lid acts as a trivet!

KitchenAid Deluxe 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

If you're going to splurge on the KitchenAid mixer (and if you love to bake, you should!) this pink color stands out in the best way on your counter.

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Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell's rom-com movie is full of fun, color, and lots of behind-the-scenes gossip, courtesy of the co-stars' undeniable flirty chemistry both on and off-screen. Described most popularly as "steamy," here's everything you need to know about Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell's Anyone But You — plus all the 2024 movies to add to your list this year!

Here's everything we know about Anyone But You:

Where can I stream Anyone But You in 2024?

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Following its theatrical release, you can stream Anyone But You on Netflix starting April 23, 2024.

What are all the Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell rumors?

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Sweeney calmly set the record straight in regards to the aforementioned gossip and those Glen Powell rumors. In an interview with Variety, she clarified what their relationship is actually like.

“It’s a rom-com,” she says in the interview. “That’s what people want! Glen and I don’t really care. We have so much fun together, and we respect each other so much; he’s such a hard worker, and I’m a hard worker. We’re excited for the press tour, and I literally just left ADR with him. We talk all the time like, ‘That’s really funny.’”

Glen also jcleared up rumors of the alleged romantic connection in his interview with Men's Health. “When all that stuff happened, you know, publicly, it felt disorienting and unfair," he says. "But what I’m realizing is that’s just a part of this gig now.”

He went on to prove that he takes the idea of being an actor — and more importantly, a friend — really seriously, saying “the definition of a movie star is somebody you want to grab a beer with, and when you get too drunk and leave the bar, you can trust him with your wife."

Sydney Sweeney also talked about the rumors during her SNL monologue on March 2. "Me and my fiancé produced the movie together and he was there the entire shoot," she says. "And I just want to let everyone know that he's the man of my dreams and we're still together and stronger than ever."

When she asks the camera to cut to her fiancé, Jonathan Davino, they cut to Glen Powell, who made a surprise appearance during the episode!

If that wasn't enough, Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell embraced the rumors in order to market Anyone But You. During an interview with the New York Times, Sydney said it was all a part of their plan. "I wanted to make sure that we were actively having a conversation with the audience as we were promoting this film...Because at the end of the day, they’re the ones who created the entire narrative," she admitted.

This was a hilarious way to get viewers talking, and not take them too seriously, and I'm obsessed!

Is there an Anyone But You 2?

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"I'm just so thankful that everybody is loving [Anyone But You]...a little love, a little romance," Sydney Sweeney tells Jimmy Fallon. When Jimmy asks whether fans will get a sequel, Sydney teases "a high nine chance."

Glen Powell also confirmed the duo is trying to work together again! “Sydney is so easy to work with and so fun," he tells Variety. "We’re definitely trying to find the next thing. Please send us all the scripts you got...We’re reading everything and just trying to see what makes sense, what we can turn into something that audiences are going to respond to.”

What is the plot of the movie Anyone But You?

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Anyone But You follows two people whose hatred towards one another turns into love during a destination wedding, which is full of humorous hijinks. The movie serves as an homage to throwback romantic comedies like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and The Proposal. "[It's like] that early-2000s big blockbuster that people love to go to that made you feel good,” Sweeney told Variety.

When is the Anyone But You release date?

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Anyone But You premiered in theaters on December 22, 2023. It was one of our most anticipated winter movies! You can buy the film on Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime now.

Is the spider in Anyone But You real?

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Yes, the spider in Anyone But You is definitely real, and it actually bit Sydney when they were filming! In the clip she brings to The Tonight Show, you can hear the shift in her voice when she realizes she's in pain...and then tries to tell everyone on set she's not acting anymore.

How else was Sydney Sweeney involved in Anyone But You?

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Sydney is way more than just a blockbuster actress. Anyone But You is truly her baby, having developed the spec script (a non-commissioned and unsolicited screenplay, usually written by a screenwriter who hopes to have the script purchased) over the course of a year with screenwriter Ilana Wolpert (of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) and Jeff Kirschenbaum (of The Gray Man), before hiring Glen Powell as her love interest and Will Gluck (of the cult-classic Easy A) as the film's director.

“She never left set,” Will tells Variety. “Never went to her trailer. She’s so blazingly smart, and she’s such a quick study, and she’s not afraid to ask questions. Her other superpower is that she doesn’t sleep. Two hours every night.”

According to Gluck, Sydney also acted as a “camp counselor" on set in Australia, scheduling group activities like an outing to the Sydney Opera House and a double-decker bus tour. Can we join this group on their next group hang?!

Watch The First Teaser For "Anyone But You"

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"In the edgy comedy Anyone But You, Bea (Sydney Sweeney) and Ben (Glen Powell) look like the perfect couple, but after an amazing first date something happens that turns their fiery hot attraction ice cold – until they find themselves unexpectedly thrust together at a destination wedding in Australia," the caption for the official movie trailer reads. "So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple." A classic trope! And we're here for it! Watch the first Anyone But You trailer here.

Watch The Official "Anyone But You" Trailer

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The second trailer builds on the chemistry we saw in the first teaser, and it looks just as steamy, hilarious, and romantic as we hoped. Not only do Bea and Ben have to convince their families they're interested in each other, but they have to convince their exes too?! Yeah..that's going to be tough. My favorite part of the trailer is when Bea falls off the boat and Ben dives in to help her — it's giving The Proposal!

We love seeing their chemistry play out on the big screen. You can also get your Sweeney x Powell fill with plenty of Euphoria and Top Gun: Maverick.

Stay updated on all the latest entertainment news with Brit + Co, and check back here for the latest news on Anyone But You!

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While I have plenty of comfort shows and Bravo to binge, I like to stay in-the-know about trending shows that are new and exciting! But with a plethora apps and platforms to pick from, it feels like there are just too many shows to flip through at the end of the day. Sure, I've found (and loved) shows like Shogun and The Girls On The Bus lately, but those are few and far between more and more. So now instead of doing the great app shuffle, I've rounded up the top five trending shows across the country to add to my watch list. Check 'em out!

Trending Shows To Watch Right Now

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Ripley

Where To Watch: Netflix

When It Airs: All episodes out now

In case you didn't know, it's the Dakota-ssance and we're just living in it. While we're all eagerly awaiting her new movie The Watchers, she and Andrew Scott teamed up in this new Netflix show based on The Talented Mr. Ripley. If you can't tell by the black-and-white aesthetic, this show is artsy, dark, and so dang good. With all the episodes already out, why aren't you already binging it?!

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Under The Bridge

Where To Watch: Hulu

When It Airs: New episodes air on Wednesdays

Big fan of true crime over here, so I'm excited to add this trending show to my list. Riley Keough (Daisy Jones and the Six) and Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) take on this thrilling drama that follows the murders of missing teens. As they get closer to unmasking the killer, you may be shocked to know who's behind it all.

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The Baxters

Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video

When It Airs: All 3 seasons out now

Sometimes you just need to sit down with a sitcom and have a good laugh. Starring Kathie Lee Gifford, Masey McLain, Brandon Hirsch, Ted McGinley, and more this show follows the Baxter family as they take on life together. From family troubles to faith, this is definitely a feel-good show to put on!

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Sugar

Where To Watch: Apple TV+

When It Airs: New episodes debut on Fridays

Another one for the true crime girlies out there! Colin Farrell and Amy Ryan star in Sugar, a mind-bending show that follows an investigation of a missing girl, Olivia Siegel. As everything unfolds, shocking Siegel family details come out of the woodworks, leaving you wondering what's really going on here. If you've binged every doc and pod you can, this trending show is definitely for you!

Smiling Friends

Where To Watch: Sling TV (free), Hulu, Max, Amazon Prime Video

When It Airs: Season 2 premieres on May 12

Cartoon lovers, rejoice! This animated series is about a company "Smiling Faces Inc." whose sole job is exactly what you think it is — to make people happy. These goofy little characters learn, grow, and navigate life together as they try to bring more joy to the world. If you're an Adventure Time fan, I'm sure you'll love this!

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