Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
With 500,000+ movies and TV series available on the Roku platform, it can be a challenge to decide what to stream next (we’ve all been there!) Introducing Roku Recommends. It’s “what to watch.”
What is Roku Recommends?
“Roku Recommends” is a weekly, entertainment show for streaming enthusiasts that highlights some of the best bets and hidden gems on the Roku platform. In every episode, co-hosts Maria Menounos and Andrew Hawkins shine a spotlight on their Top 5 movie and television recommendations for the week.
From trending Roku Originals and hot premieres, to noteworthy TV series kickoffs and not-to-be missed classics, the hosts keep you informed, while effortlessly charming your pants off in the process. Exciting trailers, clips from new shows, and star interviews are all part of the fun, plus you get to find out what you should watch next!
Maria Menounos
Emmy® Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, motivational speaker, New York Times best-selling author, former pro wrestler, digital entrepreneur, Maria Menounos is the face of Gas Station TV and the cinema pre-show Noovie as well as a frequent guest host Kelly and Ryan Live and co-host of New Year’s Eve with Steve Harvey. She is co-founder of the AfterBuzz TV Streaming Networks and host of the critically acclaimed daily talk series, Better Together with Maria Menounos.
Andrew “Hawk” Hawkins
Andrew “Hawk” Hawkins is an activist and talented television digital personality shaking up the entertainment industry. After playing for the Bengals and Browns in the NFL as a wide receiver, he took his talents to Hollywood by venturing into a variety of verticals within media, business, and film. Throughout the years, his thought-provoking and hilarious content have made audiences laugh and smile. Hawkins’ work has earned him a coveted Shorty Award and multiple Emmy Award nominations for including emerging talent on the NFL Network. Continuously believing in athletes transforming the world, he served as a producer in Matthew Cherry’s Oscar Award-winning short film’ Hair Love,’ in 2019.
Every Thursday a new episode of Roku Recommends becomes available on The Roku Channel. Watch here: bit.ly/3cfvluH
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/Roku
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Roku
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/rokuplayer
Subscribe on YouTube: bit.ly/SubRoku
With 500,000+ movies and TV series available on the Roku platform, it can be a challenge to decide what to stream next (we’ve all been there!) Introducing Roku Recommends. It’s “what to watch.”
What is Roku Recommends?
“Roku Recommends” is a weekly, entertainment show for streaming enthusiasts that highlights some of the best bets and hidden gems on the Roku platform. In every episode, co-hosts Maria Menounos and Andrew Hawkins shine a spotlight on their Top 5 movie and television recommendations for the week.
From trending Roku Originals and hot premieres, to noteworthy TV series kickoffs and not-to-be missed classics, the hosts keep you informed, while effortlessly charming your pants off in the process. Exciting trailers, clips from new shows, and star interviews are all part of the fun, plus you get to find out what you should watch next!
Maria Menounos
Emmy® Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, motivational speaker, New York Times best-selling author, former pro wrestler, digital entrepreneur, Maria Menounos is the face of Gas Station TV and the cinema pre-show Noovie as well as a frequent guest host Kelly and Ryan Live and co-host of New Year’s Eve with Steve Harvey. She is co-founder of the AfterBuzz TV Streaming Networks and host of the critically acclaimed daily talk series, Better Together with Maria Menounos.
Andrew “Hawk” Hawkins
Andrew “Hawk” Hawkins is an activist and talented television digital personality shaking up the entertainment industry. After playing for the Bengals and Browns in the NFL as a wide receiver, he took his talents to Hollywood by venturing into a variety of verticals within media, business, and film. Throughout the years, his thought-provoking and hilarious content have made audiences laugh and smile. Hawkins’ work has earned him a coveted Shorty Award and multiple Emmy Award nominations for including emerging talent on the NFL Network. Continuously believing in athletes transforming the world, he served as a producer in Matthew Cherry’s Oscar Award-winning short film’ Hair Love,’ in 2019.
Every Thursday a new episode of Roku Recommends becomes available on The Roku Channel. Watch here: bit.ly/3cfvluH
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/Roku
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Roku
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/rokuplayer
Subscribe on YouTube: bit.ly/SubRoku
