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Netflix recommendations please

(127 Posts)
Esspee Sun 12-Jan-20 15:59:30

On holiday at the moment and after dinner we are too exhausted to do anything other than read or watch TV. We would appreciate recommendations on good programmes on Netflix as we have started watching several but given up.

Daisymae Sat 01-Feb-20 09:01:36

The Stranger is worth a lot. Up to episode 5 alreadyblush

Lucca Sat 01-Feb-20 09:09:17

Australian series offspring is marvellous ...very addictive

Brunette10 Sat 01-Feb-20 21:36:04

Just finished Mrs Lowrie and Son, very good. Didn’t know very much about him as a person but thoroughly enjoyed the film. Quite sad though, he was obviously a loving son to his mother but yearned for her acceptance of his talent as an artist. Thanks for recommendation.

Daddima Tue 04-Feb-20 13:12:17

Daisymae I agree about The Stranger. I’m four episodes in, and still haven’t a clue what’s coming next!

Lilypops Wed 12-Feb-20 17:31:03

I have just watched The Stranger I thought it was just brilliant , this is not a spoiler alert as it happened in the first episode, but , can anyone who watched it all tell me why Jennifer Saunders character Heidi was bumped off, I did try to keep up but I must have dropped off to sleep , either that or it was ever explained.

Liz46 Thu 13-Feb-20 21:26:56

We are watching Benidorm yet again on Netflix and have laughed our heads off.

Yennifer Thu 13-Feb-20 21:32:04

I'm enjoying Locke and key. Dexter and Breaking bad are favourites as well as Doctor Who x

Yennifer Fri 14-Feb-20 18:52:11

Oooo I forgot Stranger things, really brilliant! Now looking for a film to watch till my husband is back with dinner x

SirChenjin Fri 14-Feb-20 21:58:34

Mrs Maisel - absolutely brilliant comedy series set in 1950s NY

katie1 Sat 15-Feb-20 12:13:23

I am watching The Stranger, very watchable and addictive, I watched the first four episodes last night!! Lots happening but not in a confusing way. Highly recommended ?

Mollygo Tue 18-Feb-20 11:46:36

If you like family sagas, Chesapeake Shores was watchable and was filmed on Vancouver Island . . . if they make another season. . .
We really enjoyed Phryne Fisher Mysteries, though her loose morals surprised us for the time it was set in.
Virgin River was good but only one series so far.
We are currently watching Republic of Doyle and have The Stranger listed.

Jane43 Tue 18-Feb-20 16:48:54

Thanks for the heads up about Chesapeake Shores Mollygo. We have spent a lot of time on Vancouver Island over the years and my sister-in-law decently returned from living there for thirty years so she will love to watch it.

Esspee Wed 19-Feb-20 19:55:46

Thank you all so much. Your recommendations have been excellent.

paddyanne Wed 19-Feb-20 20:17:06

for those who enjoyed Stranger ,try Safe its really good keeps your interest right to the end and I thought the last episode was much better than the last one of Stranger .I felt that let the whole series down .

katie1 Thu 20-Feb-20 19:49:41

Thank you paddy anne I will give it a go ?

trisher Sat 22-Feb-20 10:45:31

Loved Red Joan and Mrs Lowry and son. Thanks
Have also enjoyed The Death of Stalin by Armando Iannucci
Michael Caine is great in Harry Brown
I like the Derry Girls-very funny

annep1 Sat 29-Feb-20 17:21:48

Watched film..Wild. very good.

Lucca Sat 29-Feb-20 17:25:06

Grace and frankie. Jane Fonda

Hetty58 Sat 29-Feb-20 17:28:16

The film Lion (based on a true story).

pinkquartz Sat 29-Feb-20 17:36:24

Also want to say thanks for Mrs Lowry and Red Joan recommendation. I enjoyed both.

janeainsworth Sat 29-Feb-20 20:26:21

Another vote for The Stranger and The Making of a Murderer.

kircubbin2000 Sat 29-Feb-20 20:28:05

Better call Saul is very good. Shtisel about a controlling Jewish father and his efforts to get his son married is great too.

annep1 Sun 01-Mar-20 00:44:48

This is a useful thread!

Dinahmo Sun 01-Mar-20 01:06:12

Black List - James Spader is excellent
Suits - Meghan M is a bit girlie.

Scripts for both are well written

shysal Sun 01-Mar-20 07:24:58

I joined up to Netflix only last week and so far have enjoyed The Stranger very much, and also Love is Blind, a reality show where people find partners by talking but without seeing them. Only when a proposal has taken place do they meet up. At the marriages a month later they decide whether to go ahead.
I have made a note of some of the recommendations, but I had planned not to renew every month. Binge-watching is a habit I don't want to get into! smile