The post-apocalyptic thriller Blackout, which stars Rami Malek as the radio DJ Simon Itani, expands the horizons of audio (just as a Sonos-sponsored show should). Countless moments showcase sound design so authentic, you’ll search for the source of the gunshots coming through your headphones. Set in a small New Hampshire town after a nationwide power outage, the story covers some familiar ground with its Stephen King–esque setup of New Englanders fighting an unseen force that threatens humankind in the midst of an idyllic country landscape. Nevertheless, the whole affair is a pretty big thrill—not least because podcasts have never seen a freshly minted Oscar winner acting out an audio story. Listening to Malek’s character confront a man with a gun, then take to the air to reassure listeners that everything is just fine, is worth putting aside any skepticism you might’ve had about the podcast fiction genre.