India, July 5 -- What do Panchayat, The Bear, Squid Game and The Last of Us have in common? All released new seasons this year that have left fans disappointed. While this isn't good news for the entertainment business, there has been great news elsewhere, with some excellent additions to streaming platforms too. As we hit the mid-year mark, here are my top five picks.

* Best film: Sinners (released in April)

It is unlikely that anything released this year will hold a candle to director Ryan Coogler's incandescent take on the vampire flick. Michael B Jordan is extraordinary as the twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who unwittingly attract the attention of the vampire Remmick (Jack O'Connell). A lot has been said about the one-take scene in ...