It’s no secret that streaming services have dominated television. Every time you open Netflix, you’re bombarded with what shows and movies are trending, what’s just been added and what they recommend you watch. Lucky for you, I’ve spent countless hours binge-watching anything Netflix has to offer me, so I can bring you some of my top recommendations.
Nobody Wants This (2024)
This show is true to its title. I’m not sure that anyone has ever requested a romcom about an agnostic sex podcaster (Kristen Bell) and a Jewish rabbi (Adam Brody), but we get to watch the complications of this unlikely couple unfold. I don’t find myself watching romance very often, and as someone who cringes at the overuse of internet slang in shows (there’s an entire episode about “the ick”), I was wary about this one. But after watching the entire season in two days, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the writing and the characters. The first (and only) season consists of ten episodes that range between 20-30 minutes, which makes this a quick and easy watch. If you find yourself loving this one, you’ll be happy to hear that a second season has been announced.
It’s What’s Inside (2024)
This movie is a mix of comedy, horror, sci-fi and mystery. A pre-wedding reunion consisting of college friends turns into a psychological nightmare when they opt into playing a game that slowly tears the group apart. I won’t spoil it for you, but we get a front-row seat to all of their good and (mostly) bad decisions. There’s a mix of both comedy and suspense, and you’ll definitely be googling the meaning of the ending once it’s over. It’s a quick hour and a half watch, but it’ll still have you yelling at your screen — you may even want to add it to your Letterboxd.
Better Call Saul (2015)
If you’re not familiar with the Breaking Bad series, this show follows Jimmy McGill (portrayed by Bob Odenkirk) through his evolution of scamming and scheming to taking on the persona of cartel lawyer Saul Goodman. We learn more about his character prior to the events of Breaking Bad, and we meet Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn) — fellow lawyer, love interest and confidant. If you are a fan of Breaking Bad, you’ll be happy to know that there are appearances from Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito), Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks) and Hector Salamanca (Mark Margolis). This show wrapped up in 2022 with its sixth season, but by the end, you’ll want more.
And of course, Halloween movies!
If you’re a fan of Halloween and want to watch a horror movie before the 31st arrives, you’re in luck. Netflix has just added an impressive list of scary movies to its catalog, including Halloween (2018), Scream (2022) and It (2019). These are arguably some of the best movies from these franchises, so watch them while you can! Clowns, knives, masks and blood are perfect ways to get into the spirit of the spooky season.
