Movies and Shows You NEED to watch on Netflix
I feel like I am always struggling to find new things to watch on streaming platforms. I always end up watching the same things over and over again. I have been trying to get out of that habit and find different movies or shows.
Netflix always has an abundance of new movies and TV shows that are being added to the platform. I may be a tad bit behind, but here is a list of some movies and shows that I have recently watched or binged on Netflix that you should not miss out on!
Movies:
Rated TV-MA
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Netflix Description: A young shut-in and his caregiver take a road trip in search of landmarks, but end up finding home and friendship.
My Thoughts: I will recommend this movie until the day I die. This is one of my favorite movies. All of the characters are amazing. This film will make you laugh and it might make you cry, but I promise you won’t regret watching it.
Rated PG-13
Genre: Romantic, Teen, LGBTQ Movie
Netflix Description: When a young but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu agrees to write a love letter for a jock, she doesn't expect to become his friend or fall for his crush.
My Thoughts: This film was super cute. I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel going into it, but I am very glad I watched it. I liked all of the characters and thought the story and plot was great.
My Rating: 10/10
Rated R
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Netflix Description: On the heels of a blindsiding breakup, music journalist Jenny braces for a new beginning and one last adventure with her closest friends.
My Thoughts: I think most people have seen this movie because it has been on Netflix since 2019, however this is a movie I will always recommend to someone trying to find something to watch. This film is GREAT! The character development is phenomenal. It is a fun film that may make you a tad sad, but it will make you smile.
My Rating: 11/10
Rated R
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Netflix Description: When their daughter disappears during a family vacation, two terrified parents launch their own investigation that soon exposes local secrets.
My Thoughts: The movie dives into the point right away. It was quite suspenseful, but I wouldn’t personally call it a thriller. I was uneasy throughout the whole film, and the ending was mind-blowing.
My Rating: 9/10
Rated R
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Netflix Description: A troubled police detective assigned to 911 operator duty scrambles to save a distressed caller during a harrowing day of revelations and reckonings.
My Thoughts: The movie started off quite slow, but once the suspense started, I was immediately interested and wanted to know how it was going to end. Again, I wouldn’t call this film a thriller, but it was keeping me on my toes. I was not expecting the ending.
My Rating: 8.5/10
TV Shows:
TV-MA
Genre: TV Drama, Comedy
3 Seasons
(Viewer Discretion Advised)
Netflix Description: Insecure Otis has all the answers when it comes to sex advice, thanks to his therapist mom. So rebel Maeve proposes a school sex-therapy clinic.
My Thoughts: Best show on Netflix hands down. I cannot tell you how well the character development in this show is played out. ALL of the characters are wonderful. The characters are all interesting in their own way which makes the show worth watching. Every episode is great. I think it touches on great topics that some people may be uncomfortable talking about.
My Rating: 100/10
TV-14
Genre: TV Drama, Comedy, Teen
2 Seasons
Netflix Description: After a traumatic year, an Indian-American teen just wants to spruce up her social status but friends, family and feelings won't make it easy on her.
My Thoughts: This show is quirky and cute. It has great characters and the show portrays a realistic stance on what it is like to be in high school.
My Rating: 9/10
TV-MA
Genre: TV Drama, Comedy
2 Seasons
Netflix Description: A hotheaded widow searching for the hit-and-run driver who mowed down her husband befriends an eccentric optimist who isn't quite what she seems.
My Thoughts: This show will keep you on your toes the whole time! There are so many twists and turns that you will never expect.
My Rating: 10/10
Now you can’t say you have nothing to watch! I hope you decide to watch one of these movies or shows.
