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 …
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. …
“Chewing Gum”: A little-known comedy to start the year! Read More »
where to watch: Netflix when to watch: When you’re looking for a cute rom-com with a touch of Christmas. you should note: This show is in Norwegian. You can watch it dubbed or with subtitles, I watched it with subtitles. Co-directed by a woman! Highly bingeable. tl;dr: A delightful Norwegian rom-com about satisfying your family …
“Home for Christmas”: delightful lighthearted festive romance! Read More »
Before I get to this week’s rec…. some news/updates! For one, if you haven’t heard already, Season 2 of The Hook Up Plan drops on Netflix tomorrow (Oct. 11)!! Also, GLOW got renewed for a fourth and final season. I would have cried and/or started a riot if it hadn’t been renewed, so needless to say, I …
where to watch: Netflix when to watch: When you’re in the mood for something a little too dramatic, something you can’t think too hard about. (All this happens in six months…?) you should note: It’s a glorified, artsy soap opera. I won’t deny it. 13 1 hour episodes; highly bingeable. One of the creators is …
A little drama and rock n’ roll in the 60s: “45 revoluciones” Read More »
where to watch: Netflix when to watch: When you’re ready to watch something serious and moving. you should note: So many women! All women protagonists; two women creators; 5/8 episodes directed by women tl;dr: Unbelievable is not a show to watch because you love crime, because it’s really a show about humanity and trauma. It …
where to watch: Seasons 1-3 on Netflix when to watch: When you want an adorable rom com tv-series with ridiculous characters you should note: Sadly, it wasn’t renewed after Season 3. Definitely still worth watching though!! tl;dr: If you like romantic comedies, and especially if you like British romantic comedies, watch this funny, sweet series. …
where to watch: Season 1 is on Netflix. when to watch: When you want a cute little rom-com series with lots of fun characters. And you’re not too tired to read subtitles if you don’t speak French. you should note: Co-created by a woman, Noemie Saglio. She also directed four episodes. The protagonist is mixed …
Slightly Silly, but Completely Adorable: “The Hook Up Plan” Read More »
where to watch Netflix when to watch When you really want to get sucked into an intricate web of plotlines. When you want to be really entertained. NOT when you want something light to fall asleep to. tl;dr A mysterious, complicated Scottish veteran with PTSD is assigned to be the British Home Secretary’s bodyguard amidst an unstable political environment and …
where to watch Seasons 1-2 available on Netflix. Season 3 is OUT TODAY! when to watch You’re in the mood for a really good TV show. So basically, any time. tl;dr Set in the 1980s, GLOW is one of the best written TV shows I’ve ever seen. It follows about twelve women as they make …