Couch theater — DVD previews

“The Offer” (TV-MA) -- How do you know when a film has surpassed every level of success to reach a legendary status like none other? The answer is when Hollywood decides to create a 10-episode series about how the film even came to be. Of course, I’m talking about “The Godfather.” In this new biographical miniseries, the filmmaking behind the classic 1972 crime movie gets explored, from how badly Paramount needed a hit at the time to how real-life mobsters were angered about the portrayal of Italians as gangsters. “The Offer” also dives into how Marlon Brando and Francis Ford Coppola became part of the project and helped to turn the film into a massive success that would be remembered for decades to come. Streaming now. (Paramount+)

“Marmaduke” (TV-Y7) -Based on the long-running comic strip, this Cgi-animated film follows the goofy antics of a Great Dane dog named Marmaduke, whose escapades, while entertaining, usually cause accidents, damages or other types of turmoil. So, when a video of Marmaduke goes viral, infamous dog trainer Guy Hilton takes on the challenge of transforming this dog who’s always up to no good into a championship-winning pet. The titular character is voiced by “Saturday Night Live’s” Pete Davidson, while other voices include J.K. Simmons and David Koechner. A perfect movie night for the entire family. Premieres May 6. (Netflix)