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Another Life

I have to suggest this sci-fi series where a crew embarks on a high-stakes mission to investigate an alien artifact, facing unexpected challenges and mysteries in space.

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https://youtu.be/-gdtC3TKpfE

Jenna 's avatar

https://youtu.be/cb1GFEHhYr8?si=ieYznwCX0rEKDArQ

In the Dark

This show is sooo good. The beginning is a little slow but once the show starts picking up it’s a rollercoaster of emotions. Its definitely not what you’d expect it to be. The show is about a blind woman named Murphy who along with her guide dog, try to find out what happened to her best friend. The show has a ton of twists and turns and it’s absolutely amazing. I could not let go of this. I binged it all in about a week. I’m debating if I wanna watch it again soon! The reason I think it’s not that popular is because I feel as if it didn’t get much advertisement. Like I never knew about this show until I found it myself. It’s definitely a must watch if you like crime stories.

MURRRAAAAY's avatar

My pick would be "Griselda", I wasnt sure what to expect but its a really good gritty mob drug dealer story where the main character is played by Sofia Vergara who I had only seen in modern family, and wow she really owns this gritty role! Well worth a watch as its from the team behind Narcos! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcF0A-Gy-Ng

FirestormGamingTeam's avatar

For me it was a film called "The Accountant" - I was looking for shooty films as I love them and I came across this, it is really quite, disturbing but amazing at the same time, the sheer amount of MH issues he has to deal with, are insane but also he is essentially a hit man as well.

It stars Ben Affleck. It is deffo worth a watch.

https://youtu.be/DBfsgcswlYQ?si=gR8HUMRK_ofpJyqW

Boomer's avatar

It doesn't seem like Ben Afflek's typical role, but it seems interesting! I'll check it out if it's still available 🙂

Nicole's avatar

I think they just announced a sequel to this!

FirestormGamingTeam's avatar

I would so watch that, to google!

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people dont seem to have seen Altered carbon. For fans of cyber punk and excellent violence. Its a worthwhile watch. Saying that i did give up on the second season with anthony mackie.

First season totally worth it. Great concept. go give it a watch.

Boomer's avatar

Altered Carbon was an amazing show! I loved the bond between Kovacs and Poe in the first season. I like Anthony Mackie but I'm not sure he was a good fit for the role. Byron Mann and Joel Kinnaman were fantastic though.

Alex Sinclair's avatar

Totally agree. The first season was phenomenal, but the second season just couldn't live up to it.

Sturmer's avatar

A hidden gem I discovered on Netflix is the TV adaptation of the famous manga and anime 'One Piece.' Contrary to the typical pattern where anime adaptations often fall short, this one pleasantly surprised me. It captures the essence of the characters and the story, possibly even better than the original. Sure, some moments might seem ridiculous, but I believe the director and cameraman did a fantastic job.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ades3pQbeh8

They successfully created a live-action show that retains unique anime-like features: dramatic fighting monologues, impressive special effects, and all the standard elements that make anime special.

Philip's avatar

The King starring Timothee Chalamet.

In this film, the young King Henry V comes to power after his father's death. He has to build a reputation as a leader and is tricked by an advisor to start a war with the French. The acting and the script is brilliant and the suspense is built masterfully.

If you haven't seen it yet, check it out.

https://youtu.be/svVykTznk9Q?si=5gSg8n85HGie6_nJ

Boomer's avatar

That's been on my list for a while now!

If you've not seen it then you should check out The Last Kingdom. It takes a few creative liberties to make the story easier to tell, but it's surprisingly good! David Dawson steals the show as King Alfred.

Philip's avatar

I'll have to try that one.

Another movie came to mind. The Northman was excellent cinematography. The visuals were striking and the story was very gritty - it felt like an authentic take on Viking culture. If the only part you see is the duel at the end amidst the lava flows, you'll definitely appreciate it!

https://youtu.be/oMSdFM12hOw?si=917InQjzKY_tkUxE

Boomer's avatar

That's exactly my sort of film! Thanks for the recommendation 😄

In a slightly less serious take on Nordic culture, the Norwegian comedy show Norsemen was amazing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpMvIZRUPf4

Alex Sinclair's avatar

I loved The Northman - like an arthouse film with the budget of a blockbuster.

FUN INC's avatar

It's not a hidden gem per se... but it was for me... it was hidden in plain sight, and then i binge watched it.

Some very dark humour, and more plot twists than you can shake a stick at and with some excellently quirkly characters... it makes for fantastic watching... Thoroughly entertaining!

Boomer's avatar

The suspense is killing me! What's the hidden gem?

FUN INC's avatar

It was a hidden GEM for me! - it was hidden in plain sight! :D

Boomer's avatar

Don't mind me...🤦

FirestormGamingTeam's avatar

I am bitterly disappointed in you!

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Why Are You Like This

Australian comedy about Gen Z that made me laugh so hard even though I am not in that generation. It was refreshing and cutting, and it laughs at stuff while also being sympathetic. But most importantly, it introduced me to a song called 'Do you eat ass?'

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/feb/16/why-are-you-like-this-takes-aim-at-gen-z-this-is-the-most-humiliating-thing-ive-done?CMP=share_btn_url

Boomer's avatar

One of the IMDB reviews compares it to The Office, and I wondered if you got that feeling? If so I might have to check it out! 😝

The first time I watched this I had to cringe and laugh the same way I did at The Office because these characters and stories of "woke" millennials trying to make their way in the world are so abrasive but at the same time so true. (source)

mar1gold 's avatar

Tear along the dotted line!

it's an Italian adult animation show that appears quite lighthearted, yet actually gets really sad. It taught me a lot about the class and immigration politics in Italy in a super accessible way, as it's just a feature of this very engaging story.

If you struggle with subtitles i would recommend just watching it dubbed because they talk very very fast hehe

Boomer's avatar

Oh I saw that pop up a while ago, but I never got around to watching it.

Is it an ongoing series or has it finished?

Kane Carnifex's avatar

Farzar

This is what you need to know:

It can be a film or a show -> Serie

It can be any genre

-> Comic Comdia

It must be on Netflix somewhere right now -> Netflix Orginal

Tell us why it's worth a watch and why you don't think it received more attention Southpark, Futurama, Rick and Morty and probably many others. But if you name these you need to name Farzar. There are multiple actors progessing with their own funny story line and somehow you get to understand that everybody has fears and let them act how they act.

If there's a trailer (ideally from the original rights holder), share that too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1r6IDby3IE

We're only looking for films and shows on Netflix, but we might re-run this bounty for other streaming platforms

Boomer's avatar

Definite content warning for that trailer! 🫨

It looks like a blend of Futurama, Inside Job, and Heavy Metal.

avrona's avatar

Last year I discovered an absolutely amazing German show of all things, called Kleo, about a Stasi agent out for revenge. It's set during the final years of the DDR before reunification, and shows how weird that time period was for germans, especially in the East. Everything from the fashion, to the locations, to the ideologies of people themselves just scream late 80s/early 90s Eastern Bloc, and it's just amazing. The actual mystery and plot are also really well done.

But I think the biggest selling point is just the character of Kleo herself. She's one of those cutesy psychopaths archetypes, and her crazy stunts are just always a pleasure to watch.

Plus it got renewed for season 2, which should come this year.

Kane Carnifex's avatar

Cleo is the main actor from Fuck you Goethe. +1

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