Hacks: Comedy at its Best
It’s a classic set-up. The veteran and the newbie, two people who never agree but eventually become friends. But a few things about Hacks makes a basic premise one of the most engaging shows I have ever watched.
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“I May Destroy You”: Michaela Coel’s Brilliant, Disorienting New Show
After a too-long hiatus, I’m really excited to return with recommending Michaela Coel’s new show, I May Destroy You. You may remember her from when I wrote about Chewing Gum. I May Destroy You is a drastically different show, but perhaps even more brilliant.
“Normal People”: Lose yourself to Connell and Marianne
This is the kind of show that makes me want to write poetry.
“Outlander”— The Importance of Different Perspectives
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. …
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“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.
“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 …