I was given a subscription to Netflix for six months as a Christmas present this year. It’s actually one of those most thoughtful gifts someone could have given me with the amount of time I spend at home.
I have been watching E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G I’ve missed over the years. Since I didn’t own a television from 2006-2020, I largely just watched shows available on YouTube. I mean, when I was unemployed last year, I would watch shows occasionally with family members, but it was never anything I chose. Now I get to choose.
I have been watching:
- Richie Rich – Technically I had already seen this but it’s still just as good as it was when I was a kid
- Law Abiding Citizen – This movie was so good!
- Forrest Gump – A movie that was 2.5 hours and didn’t bore me
- Braveheart – A movie that was 3 hours and that I didn’t love
- Superbad – It was actually kind of funny
- Godfather 1 & 2 – Not the hugest fan of these movies
- V for Vendetta – THIS WAS SO GOOD
- How I Met Your Mother – I’m realizing there are episodes I never saw when it was airing, though I thought I’d seen the whole show
Since closures here will continue for several weeks longer, at least, it looks like Netflix is going to come in handy to help with my boredom.
If anyone has any recommendations for things to watch on Netflix, please share!
Queen’s Gambit!! I’m just finishing up “The Crown” too, both so good!! They’re unrelated, Queen is a chess Queen not a royal.
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The Crown, is that the docu-series about Princess Diana’s life the royal family wanted to acknowledge wasn’t what Diana’s life was like?
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It’s more of the Queen’s life from the time her dad passed away. The last season is Diana, who would be a year older than me. I think it’s more of showing a human side of the royals? It’s pretty interesting, I can see why Harry & Megan ran…although I still think Megan took the baby & ran & that it was quite a coincidence Diana died within the year after she bashed Charles saying he would never be king. Regardless, it’s a really good series!!
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I just watched Superbad the other night, too! I was on a Seth Rogan roll…watched This Is The End, Superbad and Pineapple Express all in about a week.
No real Netflix-y suggestions, since I’ve been on Hulu most nights watching Letterkenny, which is ok but not something I’d call a “must see”. Oh, but I did just finish s3 of Ozark, which I would recommend. It’s moody and stressful, so I’d also recommend taking breaks!
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I love Seth Rogan. I was surprised when I realized I’d never watched Superbad. Typically I always watch movies he’s in.
Is Ozark a horror show? The pictures look deep/mysterious.
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You Canucks are a loyal group!
Ozark isn’t scary so much as it’s…tense. There is some gore, though. Not “excessive”, but definitely a part of its DNA.
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Black Mirror, The Babysitter’s Club, The Half Of It…2/3 might be a bit too “youthful” for you (i.e. YA stuff, which I love), but they’re funny and poignant!
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When I was a kid my cousin had all of the babysitters club on VHS. I used to love those! I’ve never heard of the Half of It before but I’ll look it up.
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Haha, I read almost all of the BSC books as a kid. I didn’t watch the old series, but the reboot on Netflix is cute and surprisingly witty. Hope you give it a go!
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Oh wait, there’s an actual reboot? I did not know that!
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That’s the Netflix series I’m talking about!
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I second Black Mirror. Excellent show!
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I also had two people email me Black Mirror. Feel like I need to watch now. I’m clearly missing out on something.
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Yes, you are! Fair warning, it’s very suspenseful, so not a before you go to bed wind down show.
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I forgot about Black Mirror. I watched one episode while at the in-laws (before Covid times) and it kept my attention. I have yet to watch the series though.
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Black Mirror is brilliant, but I will also say that each episode can be a hit-or-a-miss. Some I like better than others…but it doesn’t hurt to give them all a watch before making your judgment on them!
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Thank you for the heads-up, Rebecca. It was the video game episode I watched. It reminded me so much of the movie Jumanji 2.
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I’ve actually never seen that episode. But I’ll have to give it a go!
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Definitely watch it, although I warn you it’s a bit messed up 🤭 It’s memorable though.
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Honestly, all of the Black Mirror episodes are messed up, in some way. Bring it on!
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I had a feeling but wasn’t really sure what to expect. Lately I’ve been so bored watching reruns on TV, so it’s about time I check out this series! 🙂
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Bridgerton!! I highly suggest if you’re in the mood for a regency rom com!
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I always love a good rom com.
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Queen’s Gambit & Disenchantment
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People keep mentioning the Queen’s Gambit. I feel like if it’s that popular then I should really check it out! Also, I’ve not heard of Disenchantment so it’s time for me to do some research.
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It’s really good! Well acted, aesthetically pleasing, a lot of drama and ASMR from the chess board playing. Highly recommend. Disenchantment is hilarious, if you’re a fan of the Simpson’s or Futurama you may like it. As far as rom coms (saw your comment up above), check out Always Be My Maybe…super cute story and funny!
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Broadchurch is really good, also The Crown.
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Also Waco and Tiger King.
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I’ve actually seen Broadchurch. Go me!
I’ve heard Waco is good. Tiger King I’ve heard mixed reactions on. lol
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You won’t be able to look away.
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When we had Netflix, I watched documentaries like the Minimalists, crime shows, and the Marie Kondo series (it’s a short 13 episode series). I also watched a lot of baking competitions and cooking shows. Shows I could not follow were Game of Thrones, and The Crown wasn’t my cup of tea (pun intended).
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Game of Thrones just seemed hella boring every time I tried. I’m with you on that one.
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please get your URL renewed. Love your writing.
On Sun, Jan 10, 2021 at 3:38 PM #MILLENNIALLIFECRISIS wrote:
> V posted: ” I was given a subscription to Netflix for six months as a > Christmas present this year. It’s actually one of those most thoughtful > gifts someone could have given me with the amount of time I spend at home. > I have been watching E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G I’ve” >
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I will try! Thank you.
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Good Girls ( serie), Trial 4, Pieces of a woman ( movie), Fatale Atraction, Get Out, Greenleaf ( serie) , the staircase ( documentary) Kalibre, Birdbox
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I have seen all of one on your list.
Sounds like I need to get watching.:)
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you should watch unbelievable, the crown, fuller house, inside the worlds toughest prisons!
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Oh Inside the world’s toughest prisons sounds like exactly something I would like.
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It’s very good. There are a lot of true crime documentaries on their actually 🤗
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when I clicked the like button, it told me your domain has expired! Just letting you know in case you want to fix it! 🙂
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Thank you for the note. I haven’t decided if I am going to renew or to rebrand. It’s a work in progress right now.
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Oh okay. I think if it expires before you have decided you might lose all of your posts just a heads up ☮️🤗
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V, I have one that you will understand. It is a documentary about social media. What went wrong concerning misinformation. They talk about algorithms, and things like that. It is called “The Social Dilemma” I started watching it yesterday because it was on the news and how the social media platforms were not surprised about what happened on Wednesday. It should be good for a couple of posts for you.
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Oh, that sounds like a really great show and right up my alley. Thank you.
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Netflix is my guilty pleasure and what I use to wind down at night often times. I have rediscovered old series like Dawson’s Creek that remind me of my high school days in the 90s. I loved it! I started watching Surviving Death with my Mom because she has so many questions about the invisible world of Spirit that I communicate with and of my Dad. It’s about near death experiences and how science can’t explain or truly measure consciousness. It’s also giving her a better understanding of me and how I navigate the different realms and dimensions between our physical world and that unseen one. I also liked Bridgerton, a period piece set in England in the Regency era about a gossip writer. Very entertaining indeed. I enjoyed the Queen’s Gambit and the series The Tudors too. Gosh, I watch a lot of Netflix lol 😆 Enjoy V!!
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Everyone keeps talking about the Queen’s Gambit! I feel like that must be quite popular. As for the rest, I haven’t heard from them. But I’m making a list! I’ve got six months subscription so plenty of time to catch up.
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Yes it’s very captivating indeed, a female master chess player in the 1960s. Six months is loads of time to get through a lot. Happy viewing 😊
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Designated Survivor👌
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Ohhhhhh I saw the first season of this on YouTube. Your comment made me realize I never watched it after that. And it’s probably relevant to everything going on right now.
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Relevant is an understatement lol. The last couple of weeks has felt like ‘Season 4’ 🤪
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If you like HIMYM you should probably get into New Girl
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also, I’m jealous that Netflix Canada has HIMYM, we don’t have it in the US
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ohhhhh I used to watch New Girl on YouTube.
I’ve seen the first two seasons I think.
“WHO’S THAT GIRLLLLLLL? It’s JESS!”
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There are seven seasons. Some seasons are better than others. I watch it when I want something comfortable/comforting.
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Netflix has better content than Amazon, and you don’t have to pay a fee to watch a movie that is ten years old. Try side loading the Cinema app on your fire stick or smart TV, and get loads of free movies. I ended my Amazon Prime membership and will miss a few programs, but not many.
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I am not sure what the Cinema App is? When I pull up apps on my tv I have HULU, Netflix and six sports related apps.
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I just finished The Umbrella Academy and though it has issues with people making stupid decisions, I can’t wait for the next season to come out. The Good Place is a great watch too.
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I’ve never even heard of Umbrella Academy before!
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It was new to me as well until Elliott Page was all over the news, since it is the show he is currently acting in.
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Watch these seasons:
Peaky Blinders, Marco Polo and
The last kingdom. You would love these.
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I don’t know what any of the three of these are! Guess I am more out of the loop than I thought. lol
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