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Dear reader,
It’s me again. Ya boi. This is going to be a long one.
I did it! I came up with something to talk about that isn’t serial killers or cute little games with animals and pretty scenery. Polar opposites I know, and if you wanted me to talk about that and now you’re feeling disappointed, fear not I say! All in good time. For I have developed a fool proof method for determining spontaneous topics to chat about. You wanna know what it is, don’t you? Drum roll please..
I noted down a bunch of things I wouldn’t mind waffling on about (serial killers, scenery and cute games with animals, the usual) and then I carefully folded them up and put them in a box. Now that I say it out loud, I’m basically picking names out of a hat aren’t I. Anyway, the box has spoken! Today’s pick is something that I imagine the majority of the population has become extremely familiar with over the past year. You guessed it, Netflix.
What’s your go to when you want to chill out and pass some time? Maybe when you’re alone, or maybe when you’re with your significant other. I know I’m not the only one who spends an endless amount of hours watching shows on Netflix. Even the Netflix original movies aren’t so bad. I usually watch documentaries on true crime cases and serial killers for hours on end, however I’m going to try and stay clear of that right now and have a look at a few different Netflix shows that are a bit more diverse and hopefully will peak your interest. I know I enjoyed them.
- Modern Family (Seasons 1-8)
Modern Family is a mockumentary show that isn’t necessarily new to a lot of people. I remember it being aired on the TV, however it never really captured my attention and I thought it was just another generic American Sitcom, so I often flicked the channel over whenever it came on. When I had exhausted almost every show on Netflix that I could manage, I noticed that Modern Family had been added. I decided to give it a chance and watch it from the beginning, and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I’ve made in the huge international debate of “What do you wanna watch tonight?”.
The show follows three dysfunctional households that all belong to one family, the Pritchett’s. Created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan in 2009, the three families represent three different kinds of family structures; Nuclear, Blended and Same-Sex. This makes the show a tastefully diverse watch whilst holding onto a very light-hearted and relatable sense of humour, following the endeavours of the ‘modern family’ and making us laugh by displaying situations that are encountered by most families in everyday life. I have lost count of the amount of times I’ve had a right good belly laugh at the actions of the characters in the show, and I can honestly say it’s a great way to let your hair down (providing you have any) and get lost in the organically funny series. Currently, Seasons 1-8 of the show are available to stream on Netflix. The full series (1-11) is available to watch on Now TV. Unfortunately, the show ended in early 2020. Yet another treasure which that unforgiving year took away from us. Maybe this is why the cast all look so distraught in the above photograph. I feel you guys.
Still not convinced? Here’s the Top 10 funniest moments of Season 1-8.
You can watch Seasons 1-8 here: https://www.netflix.com/watch/70143858?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C0%2Cb08a2aacfa26ec69c681f134dc3ce5cb36d2b2c1%3A9370307d317e5a1842439031a77e85fb2c594934%2Cb08a2aacfa26ec69c681f134dc3ce5cb36d2b2c1%3A9370307d317e5a1842439031a77e85fb2c594934%2Cunknown%2C
2. Behind Her Eyes (Netflix February 2021)
Behind Her Eyes is a recently created Psychological Thriller Series released by Netflix on February 17th 2021 which is based on the best-selling novel by Sarah Pinborough. The show focuses on Louise, a single mother who bites off more than she can chew when she befriends the wife of her new boss. The series moves from weird to weirder over the several episodes that it runs for. This is one of those shows that you get hooked on and before you know it, you’ve finished the entire series in one sitting. Yes, I’m speaking from experience.
Without giving away too many spoilers, Behind Her Eyes presents us with a love triangle and a mysterious back story to a number of the characters involved, as well as teasing our emotions and taking us on one hell of a rollercoaster ride in an attempt to figure out the plot. I’ve been on the Big Dipper at Blackpool Pleasure beach and I can honestly say this show has more ups and downs. The series also debuts a range of stunningly colourful scenes, sometimes giving off the vibes that the characters are in a fairytale, only to be dragged back to a gloomy reality within a split second for the next scene. If you’re looking for a program that gets you thinking and has an unusual story line, you should give this one a watch. I can’t really discuss too much about this series without spoilers, so I think I’ll move onto our next bingeworthy nugget.
You can watch the series here: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80244630?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C0%2C52660b1c17652aa1298102585d3b6ff826447cac%3Af487c595eddb2596c45f8981fc4d27339a6d5a5d%2C52660b1c17652aa1298102585d3b6ff826447cac%3Af487c595eddb2596c45f8981fc4d27339a6d5a5d%2Cunknown%2C
3. Big Mouth (Seasons 1-4)
How can I describe Big Mouth? If you’re easily offended, or dislike the sexualisation of inanimate objects such as couch cushions, then dear reader.. this show is not for you. However, if you do have a bit of a dark sense of humour and enjoy the likes of shows such as South Park and Family Guy, then you may very well find that Big Mouth is right up your alley. I first watched this on my mobile phone whilst on a lunch break at work a couple of years back, and I had to try my hardest not to burst out laughing in the canteen.
Big Mouth is an animated adult sitcom which follows a group of kids during the coming-of-age period of their lives whilst exploring puberty with a ‘matter-of-fact’ attitude towards sex and the human body. The edgy show introduces bodily aspects in the form of characters which adds to the overall comedic effect and leaves un in tears of laughter at the persona of the likes of the Hormone Monster, Depression Kitty and Tito the Anxiety Mosquito.
With episodes standing at a comfortable 20 minutes running time, the show is very easy to watch so you can work your way through the multiple series in pretty good time. There are currently 4 seasons on Netflix, with a fifth one in the making and due to be released in Autumn 2021. I hope you’ll be as excited as I am! The controversial humour and somewhat relatable experiences take you back to your early pubescent days and remind you of the ‘changes’ you went through. However, as much as the show pushes the boundaries of jokes and humour surrounding puberty, it is also pretty well known for addressing social and political issues that kids today may often be faced with. Cool, right? We could all use a good laugh right now.
You can watch the series here: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80117038?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C0%2C6b75d4cd5a76902303406eea68835f67560ec030%3Ad6aaddf6279189ab4eea4e633c0c1c4247d7592b%2C6b75d4cd5a76902303406eea68835f67560ec030%3Ad6aaddf6279189ab4eea4e633c0c1c4247d7592b%2Cunknown%2C
4. The Night Stalker (December 2020)
Okay, Yes I apologise, a serial killer slipped through. Have you ever heard of the term morbid curiosity? Because I feel like it rules my life. I’m going to try and discuss this documentary series with as positive of an attitude as I can. If you don’t know me very well, you also won’t know that I watch a lot of documentaries and videos on true crime cases and serial killers. I’m not too sure why I enjoy watching them, but I do. They fascinate me, and somehow I disassociate myself from the fact that these are real people and real cases, which I think makes it a little easier for me to talk about than it would for other people.
Anyway, Night Stalker is a docuseries on Netflix that focuses on the true crimes committed by Richard Ramirez in the mid 1980s. Before being caught, Ramirez was nicknamed ‘Night Stalker’ by the police for his gruesome acts and criminal offences. He was notorious for breaking into his victims’ homes, raping them, killing them and stealing whatever valuable belongings he could find. The documentary shows interviews with police and detectives who worked the case tirelessly to capture Ramirez, news broadcasts from the time it was taking place and we even get a glimpse into what kind of evidence was being gathered, and how Ramirez was finally taken down. If you’re planning on watching this, please be warned that it is extremely disturbing and if you’re easily upset then maybe give this one a miss.
If you’re like me and have an unnaturally strange interest in this case and serial killers in general, you should check out Bailey Sarian’s youtube video discussing the same story. However, Bailey takes a deeper look into Ramirez’s past which is omitted from the documentary, and shines a little bit of light onto how he behaved the way he did. It’s still f**ked up.
You can watch the docuseries here: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81025701?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C0%2C7fc685599c9611061e00185acbc591ec18357ba7%3A52ee948aae734a74bd5884ef4cd973b0288cca11%2C7fc685599c9611061e00185acbc591ec18357ba7%3A52ee948aae734a74bd5884ef4cd973b0288cca11%2Cunknown%2C
5. The Office [US] (Seasons 1-9)
How are we doing after that last one? Everybody good? I promise this one is for everyone. Not only has The Office [US] provided us with some of the best quality memes and gif content known to man, it’s also another incredibly hilarious series to watch. Steve Carrell and John Krasinski bury their way into our hearts and set up camps there in this brilliant mockumentary series. Personally, I think that The Office [US] runs rings around The Office [UK]. Sorry Ricky Gervais, you tried.. but David Brent has nothing on Michael Scott.
Dunder Mifflin is a paper company in Scranton. Sounds ordinary? Think again. The Office [US] documents the every day lives of the manager of the Scranton branch and his colleagues who are followed around with cameras 24/7, capturing the hilarious encounters and ordeals that they often find themselves in. I suspect more often than real employees of an average paper company. Never in my life have I wanted to work in an office, but I’d work at Dunder Mifflin with these guys any day.
If you’re looking for a show that will not only leave you laughing at some of the cringe-worthy comments and situations that Michael Scott gets himself into, but will also leave you absolutely falling in love with the characters and gushing at their relationships, then my dearest reader you need look no further. The Office will hand all that to you on a silver platter. Each episode is about 25 minutes long, which seems to be the perfect length to get everything in without feeling like it’s been crammed in or leaving you with Michael Scott blue balls.
You can watch the series here: https://www.netflix.com/watch/70136120?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C0%2C130d1ca4889c51f2411d92506db21472dafbd32f%3A59e69a8739a466af7b9e901299e19d53f2b89863%2C130d1ca4889c51f2411d92506db21472dafbd32f%3A59e69a8739a466af7b9e901299e19d53f2b89863%2Cunknown%2C
Are you still here? If you have any suggestions for shows that I can binge-watch that you think top the above, or maybe if you disagree with me completely and think that my picks are a pile of shite, please leave me a comment! I’d love to get your opinions.
Once again, I find myself not really knowing how to sign off at the end of a post. Have you ever had a phone call from a family member on your birthday, and they’ve wished you a heart-felt ‘Happy Birthday!’, to which you’ve responded ‘You too’? Do you remember that awkward feeling you got when you realised what you’d said? That’s how I feel trying to find a way to end one of these things. Almost as bad as calling your teacher ‘Mum’.
Over and out,
H x
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