‘Quarantine’. ‘Lockdown’. ‘Restrictions’. ‘Freedoms curtailed’. These are all words we are now used to – and we are still trundling through the Covid 19 pandemic, seemingly with not a lot of progress being made in returning to ‘life before’.
And, if you can bear to read the news, you’ll likely be reminded of your misery further still.
Restrictions – like staying at home – are again becoming more ‘real’.
With that in mind, we have compiled a list of everything we can recommend you to watch – such as if you need entertaining, or you want to escape the world around you.
All shows mentioned here are on Netflix – and if they aren’t, the platform has been mentioned.
If you like the fantasy genre….
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It’s weird, it’s wonderful – and ever so addictive, enough so my relatives nearly had to prop open their eyes with matchsticks.
American Horror Story has a different story per season, and there are many twist and turns.
Who knew phobias were actually a cut?! And the cast is the same throughout.
If you can stomach it, Black Mirror is an acquired taste. It can be a bit too ‘on the nose’ at times.
Oh, and back in March, Contagion was a really popular film – but is not for those who wish to escape the current state of the world.
(It’s basically a version of what we are experiencing brought to life on screen.)
Love drama? You will love…
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Have you watched Money Heist yet?
If you need a drama with a difference, this is the one for you – especially because it’s told from the viewpoint of an unreliable narrator, during a robbery.
There are songs, family – although there are some shock twists.
Line Of Duty follows two anti-corruption police officers investigating fellow officers on charges of corruption – such as aiding and abetting organised crime figures.
The next season has also recently resumed production – so you can watch now to catch up in time!
Peaky Blinders follows the rise of the Shelby family, a gang of family members, who essentially take over Birmingham.
It’s set from around 1900 and has just reached the Wall Street Crash – and the ‘head’ of the gang, Tommy, has decided to shoot Oswald Mosely.
There are wars, shoot outs, ‘deals’ done in back allies, love and heartbreak.
Lucifer is also a popular Netflix show.
The Devil takes a holiday to Los Angles, and, while there, he becomes a consultant to the LAPD.
And also falls in love with ‘the detective’ meanwhile.
Crazy shenanigans also ensure.
We also won’t judge you if you watch it for the *ahem* eye candy.
And if you need the Nostalgia ‘feels’…
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Life In Pieces is an Amazon original show, which delves into the sometimes maddening events of the life of the Short family.
John and Joan have three children, who marry – and it’s the life of the extended brood.
Plus, there’s always the weekly brunch with the grandparents….
Family-friendly, this is a heartwarming comedy you need.
Blockbusters
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Speculation is rife that Tom Hardy could be the next 007 – enough so that I wrote about it for this very website.
But you could delve back into Legend, the biopic where Hardy plays both of the Kray twins.
And, while the world awaits a new 007 film (sob), you could always catch up with the last instalment.
No Time To Die will be hitting our screens next year – but you could always re-watch Spectre, to re-cap the madcap adventures of Britain’s best-loved spy.
Avatar has also recently seen some interest – with a sequel in production, too.
Can we all also appreciate that Tom Hanks is an amazing actor?
He has been one of the best-loved people on our screens for a good few decades now – and it was so worrying to see that he had caught Covid 19.
Bridge Of Spies is a brilliant ‘epic’ of a film – especially because it makes history, which is often seen as dull by some, accessible.
Entertainment
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Tired? Need to quiet your brain for a little while, complete with a cup of tea? We don’t blame you.
Come Dine With Me and Don’t Tell The Bride were regular programmes, up until a few years ago.
Now, there are some episodes of both available on Netflix.
It’s easy to tune out, to let your mind go still – but watch in limited quantities.
There have been serious debates about bridal dresses in my household since – and none of us are getting married!
Coming Up
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With the closure of cinemas, and a lot of programmes, films and series’ putting production on hold, there is not a lot to look forward to.
There is literally very little media being produced right now – but here are two things to look forward to this year.
His Dark Materials. Now, we are all familiar with The Golden Compass, right?
A film that was released around a decade ago, it was, for want of another word, a bit of a flop. Philip Pullman wrote the His Dark Materials trilogy – and the BBC created a series adaptation last year.
Season one was an adaptation of the first book – complete with witches, armoured polar bears, and so much more.
This year will see The Subtle Knife brought to life on screen – with cast members including people such as Lin Manuel Miranda. (And here is what we want to see in the new series.) Don’t miss it.
A Christmas Carol is the first feature film by Firth Street Films – whereas the directing duo has been known for hard-hitting documentaries.
(Just looking up Attacking The Devil on Netflix.)
The story is told through the eyes of a little girl, and there is a modern dance interpretation – complete with voiceovers.
Plus, there are also some familiar names attached to the project. It’s a fully immersive experience and one with an epic soundtrack.
If you’re looking for something to do this Christmas, you should try and see this film.
You will not regret it.
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