Looking for Netflix / Hulu / Prime Suggestions

[lupa-f]

I lean toward more comedies with a long running drama when I need something different. Started up Person of Interest a little while ago, it starts off as a sort of usual CBS procedural (with some painful dialogue) but is slowly shifting to an almost sci-fi/thriller show. Can you list some of the ones you’ve already watched?

Legion season 2 was just added to Hulu this week if you’re into (very very) weird, comic book-ish shows.

[kevin-schaefer]

Legion is awesome!

[deann-r]

Legion sounds like one I could try for something different.  I’m kind of all over the map with what I like.  Right now I’m almost caught up on Stranger Things and The 100.  Would like to find something a little lighter like Fuller House or Speechless that I could just have on in the background.  Although I do get drawn into the darker stuff like Breaking Bad & Dexter.  Outlander was pretty good along with  Handmaid’s Tale.  Don’t even know what category they fit.  Medical dramas are a favorite too.  As long as the characters are interesting I’ll give it a shot.

I’ve watched some real dud movies lately and now the suggestions are based on because I watched those.  I did like Birdbox though.

[kevin-schaefer]

I’ll just break this up into categories so you can pick and choose based on your interests.

Netflix originals:

-Stranger Things

-Godless (western miniseries)

-The Dragon Prince (excellent animated series)

-If you watch any of the Marvel Netflix shows, Daredevil and The Punisher are the best

-The Haunting of Hill House

Sitcoms across different streaming services:

-The Good Place

-Parks and Recreation

-New Girl

-The Office

-Speechless

-Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Sci-Fi/Fantasy and Drama series:

-Star Trek: Voyager is possibly my favorite Trek series

-Firefly

-Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul

-Sons of Anarchy

-Arrow, Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow

-Black Lightning

Movies (I’ll stick to Netflix for now):

-Pan’s Labyrinth

-The Conjuring

-It Follows

-The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

-Hellboy

-Hush

-Shaun of the Dead

-Hot Fuzz

-Across the Universe

-Coco

[ryan-berhar]

Just reading Kevin’s list should keep you busy till April.

[kevin-schaefer]

Hehe, pretty much.

[kelly-miller]

I have to agree with a lot of those on Kevin’s list as well. I would add:

– The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon) as something light and funny;
– YOU (Netflix) as a creepy kind of interesting stalker drama;
– RITA is Scandinavian (Netflix-subtitles) humor about it hysterically apathetic but surprisingly good teacher & her antics;
– Friends from College (Netflix) is comedy we are currently watching about 5 friends 20 years after their graduation & the desire to continue the friendships that probably should’ve ended way back then;
– RUSSIAN DOLL (Netflix) is a Groundhog Day redone in a different way with actress from Orange Is the New Black (BTW, I didn’t see that on Kevin’s list – I would highly recommend it!), I don’t like it much but my husband loves it;
– The Last Kingdom (Netflix) is an oh so good saga about Vikings vs. British back in the day, if nothing else you should enjoy seeing main character Uhtrich (I think – the Viking) pillage with compassion;
– MARS (Netflix) is half documentary & have drama about near future expedition to the red planet & our attempt to colonize, there is 2nd season already on Nat Geo if you have it, it can be slow but I liked it;
– Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes (Netflix) is a great documentary, even if you already know something about him;
– SAFE (Netflix) has the guy from Dexter, even tho it’s supposedly Season 1 things seem to be pretty resolved by the end of it;
– LOVESICK (Netflix) is a very quirky British comedy about 2 guys & a girl who are all best friends but as usual 1 of the guys is in love with the girl when she just wants to be friends, then she decides she’s in love with him & he’s already resolved to be friends, very funny show;
– THE KILLING (Amazon) has several seasons & is Ah-mazing, you might get tired of the female detective toward the end but this is enough humor mixed with drama to keep you going for a while;
– Humans (Amazon) is a good sci-fi & what-if-this-happened kind of series, I got a little bored in the 2nd season but my husband still liked it;
– HOMECOMING (Amazon) a really good Julia Roberts psychological thriller;
– Big Little Lies (if you have HBO) has big, big female actresses, 2nd season is about to come on soon & I can’t wait;
– GOT (game of thrones of course HBO) if you haven’t already taken the plunge.

That should hold you off for a while after Kevin’s list!

[kevin-schaefer]

Homecoming is on my list. It’s based on a podcast, which gives me tons of motivation to keep podcasting lol.

[lupa-f]

Killing Eve on Hulu fits in with the Dexter and Breaking Bad type of series, police hunting a bad guy kind of thing where they show both sides.

[halsey-blocher]

The Crown is one of my personal favorites. It’s about Queen Elizabeth early in her reign. If you want something light and funny, I would recommend Friends if you haven’t already seen it.

[kevin-schaefer]

I know it’s controversial, but I do like How I Met Your Mother and New Girl better than friends. I like Friends, but Ross drives me crazy. Chandler’s my favorite.

[halsey-blocher]

Chandler is my favorite as well. Ross can be annoying but he has his moments.

[deann-r]

Well, these should get me through hibernation season. I’ve seen a few of the suggestions already, so confident there’s more in the mix I’ll enjoy.

[david-z]

Netflix has a good Hungarian (subtitled) movie with the lead actors having real disabilities.

Kills on Wheels

[deann-r]

Sounds interesting.  I’ll have to check it out.  Thanks.

[christopher-nolan]

Well I was looking for the same and came across an awesome list – http://collider.com/best-tv-shows-on-amazon-prime/#twin-peaks

Go through the description and you will surely find something you love.

[kevin-schaefer]

Good list! I’m really enjoying Carnival Row on Amazon right now.