where to watch: Netflix when to watch: when you’re looking to escape into another world (so, NOW). when you’re ready for some epic romance. and some drama. you should note: Based on the books by Diana Gabaldon; female writers and directors! tl;dr: During a trip to Scotland with her husband, a WWII nurse gets transported back to the Highlands in the 1780s. …
“Outlander”— The Importance of Different Perspectives Read More »
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. …
“Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries”: Lighthearted 1920s Crime-Solving Read More »
where to watch: Seasons 1-4 on Amazon Prime. Season 5 will be available on Amazon in the summer when to watch: When you want some real drama that happens to take place in Cornwall, England, in the late 1780s. you should note: Easily bingeable. Based on the novels by Winston Graham, but written entirely by Debbie Horsfield, ie, a woman! Also, …
where to watch: Amazon Prime when to watch: When you want a good old British period drama that isn’t a multi-year commitment you should note: Easily bingeable. It’s only 4 episodes! tl;dr: As “British period drama” as it gets: an aristocratic family on the verge of ruin, their handsome heir, and a stunning girl with no fortune… After a brief …
Escape gray skies for the sunny English countryside with “Doctor Thorne”! Read More »
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 Seasons 1-2 available on Amazon Prime. when to watch You want something joyous, lighthearted, and beautiful tl;dr Miriam “Midge” Maisel, a 1950s Jewish housewife, finds her life turned upside down after her husband leaves her and she discovers she has an incredible talent for stand-up comedy. you should note Easy to binge. 1 hour episodes. Created by team behind …
Need a little lighthearted laughter? Watch “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel!” Read More »