Serious question, how would you explain Netflix to aliens? I bet they have their own version of Netflix; Do you think they've got high flying extra terrestrial film stars? Is E.T the alien equivalent of Clint Eastwood? Do they hold their Baftas in a different solar system and put out little nibbles?
Today I wanna give you some Netflix recommendations; if you don't have Netflix, stream the shows illegally...wait what, no please don't take me away for copyright infringement. Netflix is going from strength to strength and it isn't surprising that they're producing more original content at the expense of big wig films and companies.
1. The OA - What can I say? When I finished Stranger Things I thought no sci-fi/fantasy would fulfil me as much, I was wrong. Not only does it contain a black haired Lucius Malfoy, Jason Isaacs is probably my favourite part of the show, it showcases some pretty unknown talent. The premise behind this one, is blind girl goes missing from her family for seven years, only to return in her 20s with her sight restored. She settles into a difficult life back home, amongst 5 other entertaining characters storylines, and slowly, we learn the details of what happened to her in those seven mysterious years, and it ain't pretty. The series is original, powerful and full of heady concepts. It's coated in the supernatural and incredibly addictive; when you are watching it, you are in it, not on your phone scrolling through nail art or cat fails.
2. Santa Clarita Diet - Drew Barrymore, check. feel good comedy, check. Woman who eats people, check. This show is an absolute pleasure and revitalises the 'zombie' genre. I've been binge watching it since it came out...today! It centres around an awkward, loveable couple who are estate agents in California. Their daughter is pined over by their law enforcement neighbour's son and they pretty much are living in a happy bubble. Everything is peaches and cream, until Sheila (Drew) projectile vomits a lorry's worth of bile, throws up what seems to be a red fleshy stone, and essentially becomes...an impulsive flesh eater. Then we are taken on a hilarious, mad adventure as the family try to adapt to this new way of living, discover what has happened to Sheila, and try to evade any attention and possible life imprisonment for murder. They aren't dissimilar to the characters Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne play in Bad Neighbours; you love them because they aren't perfect but they're scarily relatable kind of thing, maybe also because the dad smokes weed. The plot may at times feel like an extended film but everything holds together with strong acting and tasty humour. Guys, it's sort of bizarre, amazingly feel good, and has hardcore committed relationship goals.
3. Riverdale - Now, I did worry that I was simply watching another glorified Disney channel show but I was kind of wrong...I think. Frustratingly, Netflix is releasing new episodes weekly, and as of today, there's only one. But it made a good impression. Don't get me wrong, the show is probably aimed at younger viewers or those that love a cheesy, American teen drama; most of the characters are in high school so you know, worry about cute guys, cheerleading and proms.What I do like is its weird darkness. The story evolves around a group of troubled teens, facing small town dramas under a bubbling darkness growing in small town Riverdale. Fact is, the show is based on a graphic novel franchise, Archie Comics, which must give it some standing! Here's to hoping that it doesn't become a mistake, and does become a gritty, guilty pleasure.
Sarah
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