“Feel Good”—Fresh, Funny, Moving
An aspiring comedian falls in love with a young teacher while also dealing with her addiction and struggling with her identity. (It’s funny I promise!)
“Unorthodox”: An Exceptionally Told Story
If I had to describe Unorthodox in one word, it would be compelling. I started it late one night intending to watch just one episode and get a taste. Four hours later, I couldn’t even get myself to stop the 20 minute documentary about the “making of” from autoplaying. Days later, I found myself still thinking about Esty’s story and wishing for more.
A Quick TV Guide to Quarantine
What to watch while we’re all stuck at home!
“Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries”: Lighthearted 1920s Crime-Solving
where to watch: Amazon Prime (may need Acorn TV subscription after March) when to watch: when you want to actually watch “just one episode”; when you want easy, fun entertainment with a level of intrigue/mystery you should note: Season 1 is available with an Amazon Prime subscription until March, but after that you may need an Acorn TV add-on subscription. …
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“Undone”: A Surprising Animated Dramedy
where to watch: Netflix when to watch: when you want something intriguing, when you’re looking for a good dramedy, when you’re ready to try something new you should note: co-created by a woman; highly bingeable; diverse cast; renewed for season 2 tl;dr: After a car accident, Alma discovers her perception of reality has been fundamentally altered. It’s a crazy, weird, unsettling time …
“I Am Not Okay With This”: an entirely unique high school show
where to watch: Netflix when to watch: when you want something short and entertaining you should note: co-created by a woman; easy to binge tl;dr: Sydney Novak has a lot going on—her dad died just a few months ago, she doesn’t get along with her mom, her best friend has a new boyfriend, oh, and …
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“Most Beautiful Thing”–Criminally Underrated
where to watch: Netflix when to watch: when you want eye candy; when you are ready for some mostly lighthearted drama; when you are ready for subtitles (though there is also dubbing) you should note: Created and written by a mix of women and men, but definitely female-driven; definitely feminist. Renewed for Season 2 which …
“Sex Education”: Art by way of Comedy
where to watch: Netflix when to watch: When you’re in the mood for a high school movie, or are ready to fall in love with an awesome cast of teenage characters. you should note: A pretty diverse cast. A female creator and 2 female directors. very bingeable. disclaimer—many, many sex scenes that are usually played for laughs tl;dr: Two teenagers …
“The Witcher”: Netflix’s new pride and joy
where to watch: Netflix when to watch: When you’re looking for something entertaining but not mind-blowing; whenever you are in the mood for fantasy. When you’re awake enough to pay attention to details. you should note: Women! Writers and directors! (More on that below) Already renewed for season 2 and 3. easily bingeable. tl;dr: A …
“Chewing Gum”: A little-known comedy to start the year!
where to watch: Netflix when to watch: When you’re looking for a comedy and you’re prepared for something out of the ordinary. you should note: Entirely written by Michael Coel—including the theme song!—and featuring a very diverse cast. tl;dr: A slightly strange but super funny comedy following the confident, wild, but very naive Tracey and her misadventures in love and sex. …
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