Are you in search of some new tv content to get you through the rest of the semester? Here are some of my unique picks to help you find your new binge watch.
- “Valeria”: Set in Madrid, Spain, “Valeria” features a novelist in a bout of intense writer’s block and imposter syndrome. As Valeria scrambles to finish her book amid marital doubts, financial struggles, and a lack of inspiration, she finds herself in the middle of a love affair that changes the course of her life. Complete with vivid colors and scenery, and a fabulous group of friends that are immersed in dramas of their own, “Valeria” is perfect for anyone who is searching for an extra bit of sparkle into their lives. You can find “Valeria” on Netflix.
- “Broadchurch”: When the body of an eleven-year-old boy is found in a quaint Dorset beach town, the tight-knit community becomes the center of a police investigation and subsequent media craze. As the family grapples with the sudden death of their son, the police are baffled by the brutality of the murder of the boy, and are quick to discover that everyone, including the people that are closest to them, must be treated as a suspect. Complete with superb acting, a captivating story, and moral enigmas regarding the role of the press, “Broadchurch” is a show that will keep you on your feet and profoundly move you. You can find it on Netflix.
- “Killing Eve”: Eve Polastri is an MI6 agent who is bored with her job. When she is assigned to investigate the murder of an important international figure, she soon finds that a female assassin is responsible. Villanelle, said assassin, is a very talented killer, with a taste for dark humor, romance, and fashion. When the two cross paths, they form a very complicated relationship of cat and mouse and discover that they are not so different from each other after all. Complete with an intriguing plot, unexpected comedy, and resplendent filming locations, “Killing Eve” is the ultimate show to binge, and subsequently stay up all night gawking over. You can find it on Hulu or YouTube TV.
- “Somebody Feed Phil”: Phil Rosenthal is best known for writing the hit TV series “Everybody Loves Ramon”, but in this series, he takes a step on the other side of the camera to show viewers the best food from all around the world. Phil goes to places such as Singapore, Rio de Janeiro, Venice, Marrakesh, and Cape Town just to name a few, and displays the best eats and traditions in each city. Funny, and the ultimate cure for all wanderlust, “Somebody Feed Phil” is a must for any broke college student who wants to travel, but must placate themselves for fear of decimating their fragile bank accounts. You can find it on Netflix.
- “What We Do In the Shadows”: Is Halloween your favorite holiday? Or, do you just have an outrageous sense of humor? If either of these is the case, then “What We Do In the Shadows” is the perfect show for you. Set in Long Island, New York, “What We Do in the Shadows” tells the story of three idiosyncratic vampires and their familiar, Guillermo, trying to adjust to the modern world as best as they can. Complete with genius characters, outrageous humor, and scintillating plot lines, “What We Do in the Shadows” is ideal for anyone who is slightly broken and just needs a good laugh. You can find this on Hulu.
Do you have a unique TV show recommendation that you didn’t find on this list? Feel free to email Editor@okcu.edu with your suggestions.
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