Extremely Helpful alternatives: newsletters like it

18 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Extremely Helpful (TV show recommendations, movie recommendations and streaming content). The closest matches are Weeknight Dinner Club by The Modern Proper, FRIDAY'S ESPRESSO and marissavivian. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 14, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Extremely Helpful

Extremely Helpful publishes casual digests of pop culture recommendations—TV shows, podcasts, books, and seasonal costume ideas—alongside odd news and media-industry reflections. It is written for general entertainment…

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    Recipes for your Monday through Friday, and sometimes Sundays.

    Likely audience: home cooks

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    FRIDAY'S ESPRESSO4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: FRIDAY'S ESPRESSO publishes analysis of television formats, unscripted reality shows, and industry trends around events like MIPCOM. It is written for television professionals and format buyers tracking international…

    Likely audience: content creators

    1 shared topic

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    marissavivian4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

    Women In Literature And Other Personal Musings.

    Likely audience: Film and television critics

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

    Ease into your Sunday with helpful distractions - interesting articles, fun links and one killer recommendation. Monthly-ish helpings of amusement, joy and fun will land in your inbox to help you fight off the Sunday…

    Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    Middle-Aged Lady Mom2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Middle-Aged Lady Mom publishes a mix of personal essays, parenting columns, and cultural commentary targeting mothers and women over 50. The publication covers topics ranging from menopause and teen relationships to…

    Likely audience: Adult content consumers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

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    Likely audience: outdoor enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    Pop culture commentary and sundry other writings by a recovering academic and self-proclaimed public intellectual.

    Likely audience: Pop culture enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From the three time Dragon Award finalist, SFF, Urban fantasy, thrillers, mysteries, and whatever else catches my fancy.

    Likely audience: Christian readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    I started writing about movies as a personal quest to watch every Oscar nominated film I can find. I now write about Oscar nominated movies of the past and bring you reviews, weekly movie previews, and longform thoughts…

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    Eric Estrin has edited stories for print and digital magazines, TV series, and with this Substack, life itself

    Likely audience: Film critics

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Son Infinitas publishes articles on sports business, marketing, and finance with a specific focus on women's sports and gender equity. The publication covers topics ranging from the commercial strategies of franchises…

    Likely audience: Motorsport fans

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

    Cultural commentary and personal ruminations

    Likely audience: TV viewers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

    A quick serotonin boost for when you need it.

    Likely audience: Book lovers and readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago

    Insights and Pithy Stories from the World of Comics

    Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    Substacklast post Aug 14, 2026

    Cool recs for cool people

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    Substacklast post Jul 5, 2026

    A weekly round-up of latest films, shows, and books that I've checked out, along with some other great things.

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Substacklast post Jul 14, 2026

    A taste of the delicious garbage I've recently consumed.

    Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    Substacklast post Jun 28, 2026

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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