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Post by MichyM on Nov 9, 2022 21:00:08 GMT
I'm normally only a digital antenna girl (so I miss a lot), but will typically subscribe for a few months in the winter - because cocooning, and signed back up yesterday for The Crown (and yes, I do realize that it is fiction). Anyhow, are there new and/or new to you shows/movies/docs that you'd recommend I add to my watchlist? I'm not into blood, shoot em out, super suspenseful stuff, nor am I into "slap-happy" (for lack of a better word) comedies, but do enjoy smart comedy. Oh, and not much of a fan of fantasy stuff either. I guess all those caveats make me a little picky, eh? Eeek! Anyhow, thanks for helping me out  |
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Post by anaterra on Nov 9, 2022 21:04:39 GMT
If youve never seen Bridgerton... highly recommend... its only 2 seasons so far.. but in my opinion so good... the Empress is good along that same genre..
I love Emily in Paris...
From scratch.. is the newest Netflix hit...
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Post by aprilfay21 on Nov 9, 2022 21:07:16 GMT
Well that covers just about every single thing I would have recommended.  |
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Post by bc2ca on Nov 9, 2022 21:13:23 GMT
Lately I've been watching more on Hulu and Apple, which isn't much help.
On Netflix, we all love Somebody Feed Phil and I love the Great British Baking Show.
We also love all the music documentaries like Count Me In, Dolly Parton Here I Am, Like a Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres, Traveling Band: Creedance Clearwater Revival, Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives, and more.
A sweet movie is Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Derry Girls is a great series.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Nov 9, 2022 21:29:32 GMT
I like many of the music documentaries - Ella Fitzgerald, ZZ Top, CCR, Dolly Parton.
Mindless fluff series & comedies that I've found fun are Indian Matchmaking, Sweet Magnolias, The Kominsky Method, Jack Whitehall Travels With My Father. Other favorites have been My Heroes were Cowboys, and 7 Days Out.
On my list to watch soon are Audrey, Halston, GBBS, High on the Hog, David Foster Off the Record and The Big Day. DD loves The Parisian Agency
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Post by Really Red on Nov 9, 2022 21:44:06 GMT
I'm loving Extraordinary Attorney Woo about a brilliant lawyer who has ASD. Once I figured out how to listen in English, it was great. It gets better and better. The acting is also extraordinary. If you watched Atypical (and if you didn't, I also recommend, even though the mom is enough to make you scream), then you'll like this one. It is done with quite a bit of finesse.
I'm a huge fan of Lucifer, too. I am not religious, but if you are, it presents a lot of great things to think about in a good way. It's a little mystery and a lot of fun.
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Post by frankiegirl on Nov 9, 2022 21:47:58 GMT
We just finished In the Dark. Now watching Madame Secretary.
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Post by baylorgrad on Nov 9, 2022 22:02:36 GMT
I'm a huge fan of Lucifer, too. I am not religious, but if you are, it presents a lot of great things to think about in a good way. It's a little mystery and a lot of fun. I was just going to post to say Lucifer, too! I'm not religious, either, but it's such a great show regardless. |
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Post by cawoman on Nov 9, 2022 22:19:09 GMT
I just finished From Scratch last night and also loved it. Some of the others I liked have been mentioned already too. So many good shows on Netflix!
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Post by milocat on Nov 9, 2022 22:36:52 GMT
Heartland is good. It's 16th season is airing on CBC now (not on Netflix yet) so lots to watch!
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Post by katiekaty on Nov 9, 2022 22:44:28 GMT
In the Dark and Maid.
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Post by scrappinghappy on Nov 9, 2022 22:49:12 GMT
Sex Education
Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Empress
Bridgerton
Grace and Frankie
The Derry Girls
Kims Convenience
Diagnosis
My Octopus Teacher (South Africa?)
Oldies but goodies
Call the Midwife (British)
Kath and Kim (Australia)
Offspring (Australian)
Schitt's Creek (Canadian)
Psych (Canadian)
Some may no longer be available on Netflix
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Post by pinklady on Nov 9, 2022 23:11:44 GMT
For something different, Derry Girls. Its so good.
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Post by mom2jnk on Nov 9, 2022 23:41:31 GMT
For something different, Derry Girls. Its so good. YES! I was just going to recommend this. Such a good show. "Derry" refers to Londonderry, Northern Ireland and it is the story of a group of Catholic teenagers and their families in the nineties. Comedy and sweetness with some serious notes too. Just finished watching the last episode and it was a wonderful wrap up. Highly recommended. We actually stumbled on this show after the main cast members did a Great British Baking Show Holiday special. What a riot! If you are a fan of the show, you must check it out. |
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Post by supersoda on Nov 10, 2022 2:44:25 GMT
LOL, I just finished Derry Girls 5 minutes ago, and was going to recommend it. It's one of my faves.
I recently started Never Have I Ever, which sounds like a dumb teen comedy but is actually really cute. It's about an Indian-American teenager and her storyline is narrated by John McEnroe. Mostly light, but not slapstick or over-processed.
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Post by kimi on Nov 10, 2022 3:01:57 GMT
I enjoyed Squid Game. It's morbid (not really bloody), while being unique and entertaining.
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Post by quinlove on Nov 10, 2022 4:04:34 GMT
If you like Neil Patrick Harris, and I do, you will really enjoy - Uncoupled on Netflix. It’s a 8 part series, each episode about 30 minutes. I binged them all in an evening.
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Post by Fidget on Nov 10, 2022 15:22:49 GMT
One of my all time favorites is Offspring also a fan of Derry Girls
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Post by MichyM on Nov 10, 2022 16:11:13 GMT
This is fabulous, I’ve got so many options to add to my watchlist, thank you very much!
I love how so many recommended Derry Girls. I watched the first season but didn’t realize that more seasons are available. ❤️
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Post by scrapmaven on Nov 10, 2022 16:21:53 GMT
bc2ca , have you watched, The Patient? It's on Hulu and so good. MichyM, I loved Wentworth and Shameless. Though I'm trying to decide if Shameless is Netflix? I can't remember. Diagnosis is really interesting. A doctor crowdsources ideas to help her diagnose mystery diseases. It's non-fiction.
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Post by ~summer~ on Nov 10, 2022 16:32:47 GMT
From Scratch - I did a whole other thread on it - loved it so much
Dream Home Makeover dropped season 3 - I watch it mainly for Shay and her cute clothes lol
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Post by bc2ca on Nov 10, 2022 18:51:18 GMT
bc2ca , have you watched, The Patient? It's on Hulu and so good. MichyM, I loved Wentworth and Shameless. Though I'm trying to decide if Shameless is Netflix? I can't remember. Diagnosis is really interesting. A doctor crowdsources ideas to help her diagnose mystery diseases. It's non-fiction. Not yet for The Patient and agree with you on Shameless. It definitely isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I loved it. |
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Post by Gennifer on Nov 10, 2022 19:35:14 GMT
Enola Holmes 2 just dropped, so between the first movie and this one that’s a good few hours.
Millie Bobby Brown is delightful, plus Henry Cavill… yum!
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Post by cindytred on Nov 11, 2022 7:39:59 GMT
Frankie & Grace (or is it Grace & Frankie?) on Netflix is an oldie but goodie. The series has ended but it is still available to watch. It is juicy, funny, sweet, and sometimes sad. I'm a picky tv/movie watcher too and I loved this series.
Cindy
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Post by peace on Nov 11, 2022 16:21:35 GMT
Enola Holmes 2 just dropped, so between the first movie and this one that’s a good few hours. Millie Bobby Brown is delightful, plus Henry Cavill… yum! came ere to say this. I really enjoyed both of the movies! Entertaining and clever. And Henry- mmhmm |
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Post by maryannscraps on Nov 11, 2022 20:25:00 GMT
I’ll third Enola Holmes.
The movie Tick Tick… Boom. It’s the autobiographical musical of Jonathon Larson, who wrote the musical Rent. Directed by Lin Manuel Miranda.
Lilyhammer is an oldie but goodie.
Other than those, I’m either watching something sci fi or murderous.
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Post by ~summer~ on Nov 11, 2022 21:16:42 GMT
I just started Anatomy of a Scandal last night - I’m enjoying it.
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Post by peaname on Nov 11, 2022 23:02:17 GMT
The Mole
Love is Blind
selling Sunset
From Scratch
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Post by malibou on Nov 12, 2022 3:53:01 GMT
Anxious People is funny, unpredictable and such a delight.
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Post by chaosisapony on Nov 12, 2022 8:00:44 GMT
Most of what I would recommend has been mentioned already. Shows I enjoyed that I haven't seen posted yet: Ginny & Georgia (series), Take Your Pills (documentary), & Heartstopper (series).
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