I'm not sure if January 29th is too late to be wishing you all a happy new year, but I'll do it anyway. I hope this mad world is treating you well.
I thought I'd share a few of my favourite things to watch on Netflix, as it can be overwhelming trying to choose from the huge selection and discover new shows.
Films:
Hunt for the Wilderpeople - This is a comedy set in New Zealand following a boy and his foster uncle who are on the run from social services in the bush. It's hilarious and heart-warming in equal measure.
Julie & Julia - A Nora Ephron classic starring the iconic Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Stanley Tucci. It's based on Julia Child's autobiography and a memoir which follows a food blogger attempting to recreate all 534 recipes from Child's cookbook in one year.
LaLaLand - I've had the soundtrack from this film stuck in my head ever since first watching. Featuring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, and reminiscent of 500 Days of Summer, this is not to be brushed with a typical 'musical' label. It's haunting and heart-breaking, and visually stunning.
The Martian - One of my all time favourites starring Matt Damon who plays an astronaut who is left on Mars by his team who think he is dead. What follows is an epic survival struggle and a mission to bring him home. It'll make you grateful for every plant thriving on Earth - genuinely.
The Gift - This psychological horror/thriller is brilliant, and not something I'd normally choose, but it was recommended to me and I surprisingly liked it. A couple essentially are gifted with strange, puzzling items and visits from a former high-school friend, making them paranoid and confused. The story unravels and the ending is brilliant - definitely worth checking out.
The Invitation - A mysterious dinner party spirals out of control, with the host telling the guests about a cult-like group which transformed her healing process. I won't give any spoilers but this one is intense.
The Awakening - I loved the Female-Sherlock vibes in this. The main character Florence is a famous ghost-debunker who visits a supposedly haunted boarding school and begins to unravel the mystery. Chilling and full of jump-scares.
The Fundamentals of Caring - This comedy stars Paul Rudd (dreamy) who becomes a caregiver for an 18 year old with muscular dystrophy. They embark on a road trip and meet some interesting characters. This is a strange one - but a goodie.
Tallulah - This stars Juno actresses Ellen Page and Allison Janney, who are both brilliant in this. Ellen Page's character 'rescues' a baby who she feels isn't cared for properly by an eccentric, alcoholic mother and bonds with her boyfriend's mother, convincing her that the baby is her grandchild. This is painfully funny and gritty.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl - Think Son-of-Rambow meets The Fault in Our Stars. An awkward teenager is forced to become friends with a classmate (Rachel) who has been diagnosed with leukemia. He and his co-worker Earl share their collection of short films with Rachel and try to create one for her. Emotional, funny, and memorable.
What Happened to Monday - Set in a dystopian future where overpopulation is strictly monitored, a family of septuplets (named Monday-Sunday) attempt to exist as one person to avoid punishment from the government. Monday disappears and her sisters must try to find her before their secret is discovered. Noomi Rapace plays each sister very convincingly, and she's seriously stunning too.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off &The Breakfast Club - Two classics which make me ridiculously nostalgic for school. If you've never watched these, I really recommend you do. They aren't very long and both have great soundtracks.
Series:
Easy - This is a comedy-drama anthology with stand-alone episodes - though some characters reappear - set in Chicago. Dave Franco is in this, who I love. I'm surprised this hasn't had much hype as it's diverse and covers fascinating stories about modern life. There's brothers opening a brewery, a married couple experimenting with an open relationship, there's sex workers, break-ups, feminism, Uber-drivers and everything inbetween.
Black Mirror - Charlie Brooker's iconic series, I'm obsessed, we're all obsessed, it's great. Dark, original stories about technology and media which are so realistic. My favourites are 'Be Right Back', 'Hang the DJ' and 'The Entire History of You', but I thought they were all amazing. They are self-contained so you can pick and choose the order to watch them, if you fancy.
Chef's Table - One for the food lovers. This is a collection of documentaries following the lives of chefs from around the world. The videography is great, and I've now got an ever-evolving list of restaurants I want to visit since watching. If you fancy a calming series to watch in the bath or while cooking, this is perfect.
That '70s Show - A comedy about teenage life set in 1970s Wisconsin starring Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher and Laura Prepon. It's problematic in some respects but quite funny. A good one for background viewing and a crowd pleaser.
The Sinner - A seemingly ordinary woman randomly stabs a man to death at the beach and it turns out she's mentally blocked out an event from her memory. Every episode has a cliffhanger so I literally watched this in one night!
Orange is the new Black - This is one to invest in time-wise, as there are five seasons to catch up on. The comedy/drama show is set in a women's prison in America, and is absolutely worth the attention it's received. Each character is so deeply fleshed out and you get a sense of each individual backstory. I wept, laughed and wept some more.
Orphan Black - This is one of my ultimate favourites, which I try to persuade everyone I meet to watch. It's a Canadian sci-fi series which stars Tatiana Maslany who plays several clones. Her acting is amazing, and soon enough it feels like each character is played by someone different. The story is fascinating, dealing with technology, evolution, and family. Hard to describe but it instantly had me hooked.
The End of the F***ing World - I watched this fairly recently, and it's easy to binge as the episodes are only around 20 minutes each. It has Submarine vibes with dark comedy throughout. Again, a great soundtrack too. It follows a self-diagnosed psychopathic teenager and his rebellious classmate who is tired of her life. Another road trip adventure with several mishaps along the way. I've heard rumours of a second series, which is cool.
Master of None - This show has two series and follows the life of an actor named Dev, through his dating life, professional career and his love of food. I found it funny, charming and romantic. It's different to most shows I've seen before and gives an insight into single life in New York.
You Me Her - This revolves around a married couple introducing a third member to their relationship, and explores the positives and negatives of the situation. It's rare for polyamorous relationships to be seen in the mainstream, and this handles the theme impressively. It's interesting to see how the trio navigate the new world, deal with judgemental neighbours and work through their own concerns. There's currently two short seasons and another is due to be released in March this year.
Mindhunter - This crime series is set in 1977 when the term serial killers first was conceived. Two FBI agents and a psychologist interview imprisoned murderers to understand what provoked their attacks. This is another hard one to explain, but I found it to be enchanting and eerie. Series two is apparently on the horizon so catch up if it sounds up your street!
How To Get Away With Murder - A law professor at a prestigious university helps a group of students cover up a murder. The plot continues with so many unexpected twists and the students all become close friends despite their differences. It's similar to Orange is the new Black as there are flashbacks behind each of the professor's defence cases.
Atypical - This is a funny and eye-opening series focused on 18 year old Sam, who is on the autism spectrum. It follows as he tries to be more independent, get a girlfriend and deal with life's curveballs, as well as his family who must juggle their own lives with Sam's needs. I really respect the creators for this show as they handle the topic responsibly while still managing to be funny.
Gilmore Girls / The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air / Friends - These are my go-to throwback favourites and I think most people will know what they are about. If you fancy a comforting viewing, these can always be relied on.
Cuckoo - This features Greg Davies, Tyger Drew-Honey and Taylor Lautner. The Thompson family discover that their daughter has fallen for a hippie during her gap year travels. The couple move into the family home and a series of hilarious events occurs. There are currently three series to binge.
Marvel's Jessica Jones - There are several Marvel shows I want to watch on Netflix, and if they are anything like this, I have high hopes. Jessica Jones is a former superhero who opens a private detective agency and suffers with posttraumatic stress disorder. David Tennant (who I adore) plays the villain - Kilgrave -who can control minds, and has a hidden history with Jessica.
What I want to watch:
Dear White People
Dark (All I've heard is: German 'Stranger Things', which for the record, is also incredible).
Alias Grace (Margaret Atwood adaptation).
The Discovery (I believe is inspired by David Eagleman's Short stories - A collection of afterlife theories I enjoyed).
The Crown - This has been raved about for a while and I'm intrigued.
Peaky Blinders - I wouldn't normally consider this something I'd be interested in, but it seems like everyone is loving it, so I'm planning on watching soon.
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I thought I'd share a few of my favourite things to watch on Netflix, as it can be overwhelming trying to choose from the huge selection and discover new shows.
Films:
Hunt for the Wilderpeople - This is a comedy set in New Zealand following a boy and his foster uncle who are on the run from social services in the bush. It's hilarious and heart-warming in equal measure.
Julie & Julia - A Nora Ephron classic starring the iconic Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Stanley Tucci. It's based on Julia Child's autobiography and a memoir which follows a food blogger attempting to recreate all 534 recipes from Child's cookbook in one year.
LaLaLand - I've had the soundtrack from this film stuck in my head ever since first watching. Featuring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, and reminiscent of 500 Days of Summer, this is not to be brushed with a typical 'musical' label. It's haunting and heart-breaking, and visually stunning.
The Martian - One of my all time favourites starring Matt Damon who plays an astronaut who is left on Mars by his team who think he is dead. What follows is an epic survival struggle and a mission to bring him home. It'll make you grateful for every plant thriving on Earth - genuinely.
The Gift - This psychological horror/thriller is brilliant, and not something I'd normally choose, but it was recommended to me and I surprisingly liked it. A couple essentially are gifted with strange, puzzling items and visits from a former high-school friend, making them paranoid and confused. The story unravels and the ending is brilliant - definitely worth checking out.
The Invitation - A mysterious dinner party spirals out of control, with the host telling the guests about a cult-like group which transformed her healing process. I won't give any spoilers but this one is intense.
The Awakening - I loved the Female-Sherlock vibes in this. The main character Florence is a famous ghost-debunker who visits a supposedly haunted boarding school and begins to unravel the mystery. Chilling and full of jump-scares.
The Fundamentals of Caring - This comedy stars Paul Rudd (dreamy) who becomes a caregiver for an 18 year old with muscular dystrophy. They embark on a road trip and meet some interesting characters. This is a strange one - but a goodie.
Tallulah - This stars Juno actresses Ellen Page and Allison Janney, who are both brilliant in this. Ellen Page's character 'rescues' a baby who she feels isn't cared for properly by an eccentric, alcoholic mother and bonds with her boyfriend's mother, convincing her that the baby is her grandchild. This is painfully funny and gritty.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl - Think Son-of-Rambow meets The Fault in Our Stars. An awkward teenager is forced to become friends with a classmate (Rachel) who has been diagnosed with leukemia. He and his co-worker Earl share their collection of short films with Rachel and try to create one for her. Emotional, funny, and memorable.
What Happened to Monday - Set in a dystopian future where overpopulation is strictly monitored, a family of septuplets (named Monday-Sunday) attempt to exist as one person to avoid punishment from the government. Monday disappears and her sisters must try to find her before their secret is discovered. Noomi Rapace plays each sister very convincingly, and she's seriously stunning too.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off &The Breakfast Club - Two classics which make me ridiculously nostalgic for school. If you've never watched these, I really recommend you do. They aren't very long and both have great soundtracks.
Series:
Easy - This is a comedy-drama anthology with stand-alone episodes - though some characters reappear - set in Chicago. Dave Franco is in this, who I love. I'm surprised this hasn't had much hype as it's diverse and covers fascinating stories about modern life. There's brothers opening a brewery, a married couple experimenting with an open relationship, there's sex workers, break-ups, feminism, Uber-drivers and everything inbetween.
Black Mirror - Charlie Brooker's iconic series, I'm obsessed, we're all obsessed, it's great. Dark, original stories about technology and media which are so realistic. My favourites are 'Be Right Back', 'Hang the DJ' and 'The Entire History of You', but I thought they were all amazing. They are self-contained so you can pick and choose the order to watch them, if you fancy.
Chef's Table - One for the food lovers. This is a collection of documentaries following the lives of chefs from around the world. The videography is great, and I've now got an ever-evolving list of restaurants I want to visit since watching. If you fancy a calming series to watch in the bath or while cooking, this is perfect.
That '70s Show - A comedy about teenage life set in 1970s Wisconsin starring Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher and Laura Prepon. It's problematic in some respects but quite funny. A good one for background viewing and a crowd pleaser.
The Sinner - A seemingly ordinary woman randomly stabs a man to death at the beach and it turns out she's mentally blocked out an event from her memory. Every episode has a cliffhanger so I literally watched this in one night!
Orange is the new Black - This is one to invest in time-wise, as there are five seasons to catch up on. The comedy/drama show is set in a women's prison in America, and is absolutely worth the attention it's received. Each character is so deeply fleshed out and you get a sense of each individual backstory. I wept, laughed and wept some more.
Orphan Black - This is one of my ultimate favourites, which I try to persuade everyone I meet to watch. It's a Canadian sci-fi series which stars Tatiana Maslany who plays several clones. Her acting is amazing, and soon enough it feels like each character is played by someone different. The story is fascinating, dealing with technology, evolution, and family. Hard to describe but it instantly had me hooked.
The End of the F***ing World - I watched this fairly recently, and it's easy to binge as the episodes are only around 20 minutes each. It has Submarine vibes with dark comedy throughout. Again, a great soundtrack too. It follows a self-diagnosed psychopathic teenager and his rebellious classmate who is tired of her life. Another road trip adventure with several mishaps along the way. I've heard rumours of a second series, which is cool.
Master of None - This show has two series and follows the life of an actor named Dev, through his dating life, professional career and his love of food. I found it funny, charming and romantic. It's different to most shows I've seen before and gives an insight into single life in New York.
You Me Her - This revolves around a married couple introducing a third member to their relationship, and explores the positives and negatives of the situation. It's rare for polyamorous relationships to be seen in the mainstream, and this handles the theme impressively. It's interesting to see how the trio navigate the new world, deal with judgemental neighbours and work through their own concerns. There's currently two short seasons and another is due to be released in March this year.
Mindhunter - This crime series is set in 1977 when the term serial killers first was conceived. Two FBI agents and a psychologist interview imprisoned murderers to understand what provoked their attacks. This is another hard one to explain, but I found it to be enchanting and eerie. Series two is apparently on the horizon so catch up if it sounds up your street!
How To Get Away With Murder - A law professor at a prestigious university helps a group of students cover up a murder. The plot continues with so many unexpected twists and the students all become close friends despite their differences. It's similar to Orange is the new Black as there are flashbacks behind each of the professor's defence cases.
Atypical - This is a funny and eye-opening series focused on 18 year old Sam, who is on the autism spectrum. It follows as he tries to be more independent, get a girlfriend and deal with life's curveballs, as well as his family who must juggle their own lives with Sam's needs. I really respect the creators for this show as they handle the topic responsibly while still managing to be funny.
Gilmore Girls / The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air / Friends - These are my go-to throwback favourites and I think most people will know what they are about. If you fancy a comforting viewing, these can always be relied on.
Cuckoo - This features Greg Davies, Tyger Drew-Honey and Taylor Lautner. The Thompson family discover that their daughter has fallen for a hippie during her gap year travels. The couple move into the family home and a series of hilarious events occurs. There are currently three series to binge.
Marvel's Jessica Jones - There are several Marvel shows I want to watch on Netflix, and if they are anything like this, I have high hopes. Jessica Jones is a former superhero who opens a private detective agency and suffers with posttraumatic stress disorder. David Tennant (who I adore) plays the villain - Kilgrave -who can control minds, and has a hidden history with Jessica.
What I want to watch:
Dear White People
Dark (All I've heard is: German 'Stranger Things', which for the record, is also incredible).
Alias Grace (Margaret Atwood adaptation).
The Discovery (I believe is inspired by David Eagleman's Short stories - A collection of afterlife theories I enjoyed).
The Crown - This has been raved about for a while and I'm intrigued.
Peaky Blinders - I wouldn't normally consider this something I'd be interested in, but it seems like everyone is loving it, so I'm planning on watching soon.
I've probably missed a few out, but hopefully that's given an idea of what to watch on Netflix! I'm always on the hunt for something new to watch too, so please share your suggestions in the comments.
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