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Netflix - any suggestions ?

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vickymeldrew Sat 11-Feb-23 04:28:58

DH and I recently took out a subscription to Netflix . We tend to be home a fair amount and wanted an extra source of entertainment.
Any suggestions for good series we may have missed?
We have watched Line of Duty and Happy Valley already.

I’m also struggling for films as they look promising, but when we start watching they are often full of swearing which Im not particularly comfortable with.

Recommendations welcome !

MrsKen33 Sat 11-Feb-23 05:57:43

Bridgerton of course,
.we are watching Deadwood at the moment. But gave up on the new Borgen .
Films, Ammonite, All Quiet on the Western Front, The Dig.
We had Netflix at Christmas and just went through everything. We have quite a long list now.

shysal Sat 11-Feb-23 10:27:05

I enjoyed watching Bank of Dave recently.

glammanana Sat 11-Feb-23 11:09:56

I have just watched Rogue Agent with James Norton he plays the bad guy again but well worth watching (language not too bad)

FannyCornforth Sat 11-Feb-23 12:26:25

The first two series of The Crown.
TV doesn’t get any better (unfortunately, The Crown gets worse!)

J52 Sat 11-Feb-23 13:10:00

Knives Out, with Daniel Craig a bit like an Agatha Christie. Viceroys House, days of expats in India, Hugh Bonniville and Gillian Anderson.
the Laundromat with Meryl Streep - not what you might think, but I won’t spoil it!

Sparklefizz Sat 11-Feb-23 13:35:40

Definitely the 2 series of Bridgerton if you haven't watched those yet.

Poppyred Sat 11-Feb-23 13:39:35

Film - Four Good Days starring Glen Close.

NotSpaghetti Sat 11-Feb-23 13:50:40

shysal

I enjoyed watching Bank of Dave recently.

Someone recommended this to me yesterday

Humduh Sat 11-Feb-23 16:21:46

Maternal

Wyllow3 Sat 11-Feb-23 16:33:16

There are 2 lovely films about "Enola Holmes". The imagined sister of Sherlock Holmes. First is about her growing into the role of a detective and her unique mum, the second she tries to set up an agency. They are funny and charming and there is a lurve interest.

Just make sure you get them in the right order if you can, I watched them the wrong way round but still greatly enjoyed.

btw, have only just got Netflix too, so already jotted down notes from above.

Am looking for films especially

ExperiencedNotOld Sat 11-Feb-23 17:29:42

Try the documentaries. Too many good ones watched to mention.

Wyllow3 Sat 11-Feb-23 17:38:04

Oh do mention them!

Greyduster Sat 11-Feb-23 18:01:43

The Dig is a lovely film.

Wyllow3 Sat 11-Feb-23 18:06:47

Ooo, that looks interesting!

MrsKen33 Sat 11-Feb-23 19:10:15

Just watched ‘Mothering Sunday’. I recommend

Devorgilla Sat 11-Feb-23 19:14:31

I enjoyed The Snow Girl and am currently watching Deadline which I am also enjoying.

nadateturbe Sat 11-Feb-23 21:59:40

Old ones but Shtisel and Ethos are very good..
But right now I'm enjoying Little House on the Prairie on freevee.

vickymeldrew Sun 12-Feb-23 09:20:11

Thank you for all the suggestions. I know where to start now !

NotSpaghetti Mon 13-Feb-23 15:50:47

Not sure it's Netflix but it's certainly free on UKTV play.
Elizabeth Gaskell North and South.

www.roku.com/en-gb/whats-on/tv-shows/north-and-south?id=71d7f6199fdc582c80637af3c74c76dc

overthehill Sun 05-Mar-23 15:01:53

If you want a laugh Schittz Creek. Loads of episodes to dip into. Rich family lose their home and money and have to live in quiet backwater.

crazyH Sun 05-Mar-23 15:09:25

There are 2 threads on the same subject

NotSpaghetti Sun 05-Mar-23 17:10:32

crazy - I think the other is making a suggestion rather than asking for suggestions.

Bobbysgirl19 Mon 15-May-23 19:49:21

Just watched a really ‘nice’ film called 23 Walks, which I throughly enjoyed! Has anyone watched it?

Auntieflo Mon 15-May-23 22:03:48

Just what I was going to recommend Bobbysgirl19. We watched it a couple of days ago.
I enjoyed it, but it is a slow burn. Alison Steadman is in it.