As the shutdown for the coronavirus public health emergency continues, many people at home are looking for more films and TV shows to watch on the streaming services they subscribe to.

Many of us are also looking for ways to connect virtually to our local communities. One way to do both together is by watching locally-filmed series and movies. Pointing out local landmarks; spotting neighborhood small businesses; arguing about the routes characters choose to drive; laughing when we're used as a stand-in for other states - watching a locally-filmed production is just more engaging and connection-worthy.

CLICK HERE for a list of films and episodic series shot in Massachusetts in the last 5 years that are available now for streaming on subscription services.

The Local is currently working a similar list for productions shot in Rhode Island recently.