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Binge-Worthy Netflix Series to Take You through the Winter-Time

It’s hard to believe we’ve reached winter time already! With the cold evenings and current climate of spending more time at home, the words we are constantly hearing on everyone’s lips are: what should I watch next on Netflix!? We’ve rained in the help from best friends Christina and Anne, who share their hand-picked list of must watch series and movies. From drama, documentaries, comedy and romance, there is a suggestion here for everyone! Throw on your favourite Review knitwear and cosy up with popcorn at home to enjoy these binge-worthy Netflix shows.

9 July 2020

"Spending time at home, has meant more time to "Netflix and chill" while wearing the cosy Set On You Rib Jumper, especially during the autumn winter season. Anne and I like to set up a regular Netflix date each week, so that we can catch up while watching our favourite TV shows and movies together."

"A little fun fact about Netflix is that it started out as a DVD subscription service in 1997. When I was attending university in upstate New York around 2008, I remember my flatmate at the time receiving her 3 DVDs for the week in a little white envelope in the mail. She would be excited to enjoy her 3 new movies for the week, especially during the snowy winters when she would rug up indoors with a hot cocoa. Fast-forward a decade or so later, Netflix has evolved into a widely used subscription-based streaming service.

My favourite part about the Netflix story is that while it was still a DVD by mail business, the founder of Netflix approached Blockbusters, the DVD rental brick and mortar stores, in an attempt to sell Netflix to them. However, this proposal did not receive a good response. In fact, Blockbusters laughed at them and thought DVD by mail was not something to be taken seriously. Instead of giving up, Netflix decided it would not be defeated and it would continue to evolve. Today, Netflix has turned into a production company and leading streaming service. Blockbuster and many other DVD rental stores are now obsolete.

I love this story because there are valuable lessons to take from it, which include not being afraid of having unique ideas, to think outside the box, push through obstacles and push backs, and always believe in yourself!

If Blockbuster had bought Netflix, Netflix may have never evolved into the incredible streaming service it is today that most people enjoy.

More recently, Netflix has added the new Netflix Party feature, which is a fun way to watch Netflix with friends online. Christina and I use the group chat feature to discuss while watching a movie or show together.

Our Favourite Series and Movies

Money Heist:

A criminal mastermind who goes by "The Professor" has a plan to pull off the biggest heist in record history - to print billions of euros in the Royal Mint of Spain. To help him carry out the ambitious plan, he recruits eight people with certain abilities and who have nothing to lose. The group of thieves takes hostages to aid in their negotiations with the authorities, who are also strategising to come up with a way to capture The Professor once and for all. As more time elapses The Professor and his team prepare for a showdown with the police.

Elite:

A Spanish thriller teen drama web television series created for Netflix by Carlos Montero and Dario Madrona. The series is set in Las Encinas, a fictional elite secondary school and revolves around the relationships between three working-class teenage students enrolled at the school a scholarship and their wealthy classmates.

Ozark:

A drama series which stars Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde, a financial planner who relocates his family from Chicago to a summer resort community in the Ozarks. With wife Wendy and their two kids in tow, Marty is on the move after a money-laundering scheme goes wrong, forcing him to pay off a substantial debt to a Mexican drug lord in order to keep his family safe. While the Byrde's fate hangs in the balance, the dire circumstances force the family to reconnect.

Stranger Things:

An American science fiction, drama-horror web television series starring Golden Globe-winning actress Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, who lives in a small Indiana town in 1983. When Joyce's 12-year-old son, Will, goes missing, she launches a terrifying investigation into his disappearance with local authorities. As they search for answers, they unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries involving secret government experiments, unnerving supernatural forces, and a very unusual little girl.

Marriage Story:

A drama, starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, is about a married couple, an actress from California and a stage director living in New York City, going through a divorce. The film received six nominations at the 92nd Academy Awards. The film received a lot of praise for the depth of the screenplay and the raw performances of the actors, and is definitely worth watching if you're in the mood for an engaging drama film.

Dead to Me:

A dark comedy series starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini and is about two grieving women who bond during therapy. The first season received positive reviews and the second season has recently been released. There are a number of unexpected plot twists throughout the series that will keep you on the edge of your seat, as the leading character unravels the mystery of her husband's death and secret lives around her.

Becoming:

Becoming is an American documentary about Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, and is partly based on her 2018 bestselling book, Becoming. The documentary follows Michelle Obama through her 34 city book tour after her book is published. In the documentary you get to see a more up close and personal side of Michelle Obama, featuring her travels, talk shows, and work during her time as the First Lady. If you love Michelle Obama, you won't want to miss this!

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