Apple TV app on Mac freezing/crashing since Sonoma install

Ever since I installed Sonoma, Apple TV app freezes/crashes every time I play something. Using a 16-inch 2021 MacBook Pro M1 Max with 32GB RAM (using 400GB of 4TB hard drive) running Sonoma 14.1.2. Previously, Apple TV has always worked perfectly, with no log, delay or lock up. Used it all the time.

Now, when I open it, it's fine until I start choose a movie to watch. Within a few seconds, the app will freeze, and the ENTIRE OS will freeze, no cursor, no ability to change between apps. Typically this will last for about 30 seconds and then the whole system will crash and reboot. Worst part is that even after a reboot, in fact even after I upgraded from Sonoma 14.1.1 to 14.1.2, it still happens every single time. The last time it occurred, I was able to hit CMD-SHIFT-ESC and trigger a Force Quit, but even then the mouse was unresponsive and I had to use the keyboard to select Apple TV and trigger a Force Quit - which took almost 15 seconds before it actually quit. Any suggestions are welcome.