I’m a subscriber to every streaming service under the sun, but I’m a member Netflix The longest. This means I watched many of his shows. Not surprisingly, not all of them are good, but I’m happy to offer three recommendations that are actually worth your time.
All of these shows have come to an end, which means you can enjoy their seasons to your heart’s content without having to wait for the next episode to drop.
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Yeshua
Yeshua Set in the 1980s, the film tells the fictional story of women belonging to the real-life Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, a group based in Los Angeles. Alison Brie plays Ruth Wilder, an actress who auditions to become a wrestler because she needs money but not any passion for the project. Despite clashing with GLOW director Sam Sylvia (Marc Maron) and feeling frustrated that her former best friend has joined the show, Ruth sticks with the job.
This is professional wrestling, which means entertainment is the name of the game — think colorful characters, theatrics, and all the magic you’d expect from that era. The show plays great (with some great costumes), but it doesn’t matter if you don’t care about wrestling because it’s the characters that draw everyone in. It’s satisfying to see their professional confidence grow, but the personal drama is just as engaging.
Yeshua It ran for three seasons. Production on season 4 was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Netflix later canceled the series entirely. Despite this, the show remains one of Netflix’s best older originals, and I recommend it without hesitation.
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A series of unfortunate events
A series of unfortunate events It is a faithful adaptation of the thirteen book series by author Lemony Snicket. The Baudelaire children, Violet (Malina Weissmann), Klaus (Louis Hynes), and baby Sunny (Presley Smith), find themselves orphans after the mysterious death of their parents. The treacherous Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris) disguises himself in ridiculous disguises and stalks the trio as they move between unusual houses inhabited by eccentric people, aiming to steal their large inheritance.
It’s a satisfying premise, but this isn’t a frustrating show. Instead, it leans toward black comedy, set in a world full of incompetent adults; The Baudelaires are always the smartest people in the room, combining their talents (inventing, reading, and biting) to escape the crazy scenarios in which they find themselves. This world is presented fantastically, with some wonderfully detailed gothic-inspired sets and costumes. It all feels a little strange, which fits the nature of short stories perfectly.
Each book (except the last) is given two episodes, which means there’s plenty of time for the story and characters to breathe. The show becomes more interesting as it progresses, delving deeper into the mythology and peeling back the layers of the mysterious VFD organization that appears throughout. This contrasts with the 2004 film, which brings the first three books together, and stars Jim Carrey as Count Olaf. It’s a good watch, but Carrey does his usual comic stunts, while Harris gives the villain a more menacing presence, which works better.
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Lost in space
Lost in space It’s one of those Netflix shows that I feel isn’t as popular as it should be. I often recommend it as excellent science fiction, but people initially assume I’m talking about the original 1965 series of the same name. Netflix’s 2018 reimagining should do reasonably well, given that it ran for three seasons and the streamer was very quick to cancel shows, but it wasn’t a cultural success despite good reviews and several award nominations.
The events of the series take place in the year 2046, when Earth is no longer suitable for long-term habitation, and the events of the series revolve around the Robinson family, who are colonists in space. On their way to the Alpha Centauri planetary system, their ship was attacked, causing them to crash land on an unfamiliar planet. It’s an interesting start, and things get even more interesting from there as the family struggles to survive, facing many dangers.
I was attracted to Lost in space Not only because I love sci-fi, but also because it stars Toby Stevens as the patriarch of the Robinson family, who played a pirate in the Starz film. Black sails I am adored. He’s great, and so are the other cast members, including Molly Parker, Maxwell Jenkins, and Taylor Russell. The show isn’t as innovative as other shows in the genre, but I think it looks good, and there’s enough action, drama, and humor to please all ages.
If you’re not currently signed up to Netflix and are wondering if a subscription is worth the cost, these three series make a strong case, even if it’s only for a month. They’re all from Netflix, so you won’t find them anywhere else.
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Yes, $8 per month
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Two or four
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