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Post by Lizard Queen on Jul 17, 2020 8:47:19 GMT -5
My husband and I need to find a new show to binge on Netflix. Any suggestions?
What I can recall that we've watched:
Afterlife
Warrior Nun
Roswell New Mexico
The Witcher
The Magicians
Locke and Key
October Faction
The Travelers
Lucifer
Arrow (most seasons, there are a lot, and I got sick of it after 6, I think)
All the other Marvel shows
Altered Carbon
Stranger Things
Wu Warrior? (Or something like that. I mostly ignored that one because I thought it was stupid)
We watched a couple seasons of Breaking Bad. It was good, but got to be too much for me. I prefer something more light-hearted.
I'll edit this post if/as I remember any more.
Comedians in Cars Drinking Coffee
Gabriel Iglesias comedy shows (Fluffy)
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jul 17, 2020 9:05:17 GMT -5
I'm finishing up izombie, it is generally fun and lighthearted.
Would not call altered carbon or travelors either of those!
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Post by movingforward on Jul 17, 2020 9:24:19 GMT -5
I have enjoyed the following:
Dead to me
Anne with an E
The stranger
Dirty John
Safe
Bloodline
Deadwind
Unbelievable
In the dark
Rectify
Broadchurch
Reckoning
]If you want something lighthearted, I loved Jane the Virgin.
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Post by Lizard Queen on Jul 17, 2020 9:36:38 GMT -5
I'm finishing up izombie, it is generally fun and lighthearted. Would not call altered carbon or travelors either of those! Probably not, but compared to Breaking Bad, just about anything is. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check it out. |
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Post by Lizard Queen on Jul 17, 2020 9:37:07 GMT -5
I have enjoyed the following: Dead to me Anne with an E The stranger Dirty John Safe Bloodline Deadwind Unbelievable In the dark Rectify Broadchurch Reckoning ]If you want something lighthearted, I loved Jane the Virgin. Thanks for the suggestions! |
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Post by Tiny on Jul 17, 2020 9:43:12 GMT -5
A friend liked "vikings" or something like that - there's a parody called "Norsemen" or something like that. In that vein is "The Last Kingdom". I've watched The Last Kingdom. It wasn't bad. A friend also watched and recommended "Babylon Berlin" (a 1920's era drama with a "mystery" or "crime" as the plot arch - don't remember. It's on my list). I hear Dark is also good (for the sci fi fans) haven't watched it. Do NOT watch Happy! it's disturbing, funny, disturbing, and I kept laughing while shuddering and I always feel like I need a shower after watching it. You've been warned. Netflix also has all of The Last Air Bender... from Nickleodean.  Not sure if Netflix or something else: what we do in the shadows has gotten good reviews. (The British sitcom Being Human was strangely entertaining. Not sure if it's still on Netflix DO NOT WATCH the American "remake". American's are stupid - all the humor and emotion was removed from the show. Instead the characters were turned into extreme "stereotypes" so you didn't have to "think or discover" about their motivations AND they explained the 'jokes' - cause Americans are too stupid to get sight or verbal jokes. ) |
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jul 17, 2020 9:49:59 GMT -5
Dark is fantastic!
But it is rather dark, so there's that....
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Post by raeoflyte on Jul 17, 2020 9:54:02 GMT -5
The umbrella academy is one of my favorites and season 2 drops 7/31
The Good Place
Dear White People
I think you've hit everything else I've watched. Good Omens on Amazon Prime was good (short, but good).
Eta...older, but Once was a fun one.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2020 10:02:33 GMT -5
I don't even want to admit all the series' I've binge-watched on Netflix.
For humorous what pops into my head are:
Dead to Me
Shameless
Shitt's Creek
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Post by irishpad on Jul 17, 2020 10:08:56 GMT -5
If you like food shows at all, try "Somebody Feed Phil"
Stars Phil Rosenthal (creator of Everyone Loves Raymond and his IRL wife played the SIL of Raymond) He tours various cities/countries around the world, sampling their food. Some have described it as a lighter/funny version of Anthony Bourdain's show
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 17, 2020 10:35:15 GMT -5
Unorthodox. Mini-series of four episodes. So interesting I watched it twice.
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Post by Lizard Queen on Jul 17, 2020 10:35:19 GMT -5
Thanks for all the suggestions, all. I feel like I've got an awesome list to check out!
I have watched most of the Good Place. I'm a fan from way back on the network (NBC, I think), so I don't think of it as a Netflix show. I still have the last season to catch up on it, I think. Binging shows on occasion makes it hard to keep track of these things. I also watched a couple seasons of once upon a time way back on ABC. Used to love Anthony Bourdain. 🥀 Those last two I'd watch over at my mom's when I was taking care of her. ♥️
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Jul 17, 2020 10:38:15 GMT -5
I loved The West Wing on Netflix. I’ve watched a bunch of shows but don’t remember which right now as we also stream Hulu and Prime.
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jul 17, 2020 10:51:01 GMT -5
The umbrella academy is one of my favorites and season 2 drops 7/31 The Good Place Dear White People I think you've hit everything else I've watched. Good Omens on Amazon Prime was good (short, but good). Eta...older, but Once was a fun one. once upon a time? |
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Post by raeoflyte on Jul 17, 2020 11:13:31 GMT -5
The umbrella academy is one of my favorites and season 2 drops 7/31 The Good Place Dear White People I think you've hit everything else I've watched. Good Omens on Amazon Prime was good (short, but good). Eta...older, but Once was a fun one. once upon a time? Yes |
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Post by oped on Jul 17, 2020 11:25:51 GMT -5
Unorthodox. Mini-series of four episodes. So interesting I watched it twice. This is on my list to watch. |
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Post by giramomma on Jul 17, 2020 11:31:41 GMT -5
Orange is the New Black Nurse Jackie Weeds We also like Modern Family. Dunno if Will and Grace is on Netflix. But, that is a good light hearted one. Plus we are exhausted these days, so 22 minutes of tv is more palatable than 44. |
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 17, 2020 11:48:35 GMT -5
Unorthodox. Mini-series of four episodes. So interesting I watched it twice. This is on my list to watch. You will like it. Also the various characters speak in Yiddish, English or German. Yiddish and German subtitled. |
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 17, 2020 11:50:46 GMT -5
Not on Netfliix but pay per view on Amazon Prime I have on my list is a movie titled 'Driveways'.
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Post by Lizard Queen on Jul 17, 2020 12:17:56 GMT -5
I also have Prime and Disney Plus, but we watch Netflix almost exclusively. Disney Plus was more for the kids.
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 17, 2020 12:20:34 GMT -5
I also have Prime and Disney Plus, but we watch Netflix almost exclusively. Disney Plus was more for the kids. Have not seen Driveways yet but it might be suitable for kids too. About a Vietnam vet who strikes up a friendship with an Asian American boy. |
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Post by weltschmerz on Jul 17, 2020 12:21:52 GMT -5
If you want comedy, Schitt's Creek and Kim's Convenience are hysterically funny.
For something darker, I'm hooked on American Horror Story
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Post by movingforward on Jul 17, 2020 14:10:50 GMT -5
Dark is fantastic! But it is rather dark, so there's that.... I just finished Dark. I loved it! |
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Post by movingforward on Jul 17, 2020 14:13:28 GMT -5
I also have Prime and Disney Plus, but we watch Netflix almost exclusively. Disney Plus was more for the kids. Have you watched The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on prime? That's a good one. I also like Sneaky Pete and Goliath on prime |
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Post by Lizard Queen on Jul 17, 2020 14:52:33 GMT -5
I also have Prime and Disney Plus, but we watch Netflix almost exclusively. Disney Plus was more for the kids. Have you watched The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on prime? That's a good one. I also like Sneaky Pete and Goliath on prime I've watched next to nothing on Prime. I'll check those out. Thanks! |
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Post by weltschmerz on Jul 17, 2020 15:26:45 GMT -5
Have you watched The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on prime? That's a good one. I also like Sneaky Pete and Goliath on prime I've watched next to nothing on Prime. I'll check those out. Thanks! You have Prime? You have to watch The Righteous Gemstones! www.imdb.com/title/tt8634332/Follows a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work. |
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Post by Happy prose on Jul 17, 2020 15:49:04 GMT -5
I'm not a huge TV person, but I thought Breaking Bad was some of the best TV I've ever seen. During this pandemic, I needed something lighter- we watched The Office, and now started Grey's Anatomy. Surprisingly, I like it!
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Post by Lizard Queen on Jul 17, 2020 15:58:59 GMT -5
I'm not a huge TV person, but I thought Breaking Bad was some of the best TV I've ever seen. During this pandemic, I needed something lighter- we watched The Office, and now started Grey's Anatomy. Surprisingly, I like it! Don't get me wrong, I thought breaking bad was great. I loved the first season. After realizing I hated every character in it in the second season, I realized I didn't want to continue watching it. I watch TV for entertainment, and an escape. That was not it for me. I never really got into the office, but the afterlife show started getting an office-like vibe. It was sad, but sort of a comedy. I did learn some new British slang, so that was cool. |
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Post by weltschmerz on Jul 17, 2020 16:43:50 GMT -5
Breaking Bad was a huge hit in Canada. This meme was everywhere.  |
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Post by Happy prose on Jul 17, 2020 16:50:23 GMT -5
I'm not a huge TV person, but I thought Breaking Bad was some of the best TV I've ever seen. During this pandemic, I needed something lighter- we watched The Office, and now started Grey's Anatomy. Surprisingly, I like it! Don't get me wrong, I thought breaking bad was great. I loved the first season. After realizing I hated every character in it in the second season, I realized I didn't want to continue watching it. I watch TV for entertainment, and an escape. That was not it for me. I never really got into the office, but the afterlife show started getting an office-like vibe. It was sad, but sort of a comedy. I did learn some new British slang, so that was cool. I fell in love with Jesse! When my daughter was telling me about the show, to get me to watch, I was no way watching a show about junkies. Who knew I'd fall in love. Lol |
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