Merv

Merv (2025) is an American romantic comedy you can watch online on iFILM, directed by Jessica Swale and starring Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox — with a dog named Merv stealing the third lead.

Anna and Russ have broken up, but they're still tied together by one shaggy complication. After the split, Merv goes flat and loses his spark, mirroring his owners' gloom. Determined to snap him out of it, Russ whisks the dog off to Florida for a getaway — and then Anna shows up out of nowhere. As Merv slowly finds his groove again under the sun, the exes realize the thing getting repaired might not only be the dog's mood.

The tagline calls it a different breed of romantic comedy, and there's truth in that: the plot runs on a sad-eyed pup rather than the usual couple's misunderstanding. Warm and undemanding, it's easy-watch comfort for a quiet night and anyone who goes soft for dogs on screen. Stream Merv (2025) online on iFILM.