Netflix/Amazon Binge Worthy Shows

[ComeDayGoDay]

Hi FirePlaces,

Thanks for the recommendations. Yes, I let The Americans slip right past me even though everyone told me it was so good. I have watched almost 5 seasons in about 12 days. That's the only good thing about insomnia. 

The Killing is excellent! I know a lot of people criticized it and preferred the Danish version, but I just loved Mireille Enos (The Catch) and Joel Kinnaman (House of Cards) in it. I was so happy when Netflix picked it up and did the prequel. I think it was cancelled by the network way too soon, but so are most of the shows I enjoy. 

Did you ever see Borgen? It is also Danish, aired on PBS here, but I caught on too late and watched it online. It's about a female Danish Prime Minister's rise to power. Such a good show, and again, another one cancelled too soon. 

Another show that I am excited about (and it premieres on Amazon Prime the 28th) is The Last Tycoon, with Kelsey Grammar, Matt Bomer and Lily Collins. Last summer Amazon tested the pilot along with another show and only picked up The Last Tycoon. It's about old Hollywood and studio execs who basically came from nothing, moved to Hollywood, re-invented themselves and became the heads of various studios. If you are into that sort of thing, I think it's going to be really good based on the pilot. 

Friends from College and Love are both on my list to watch. Good to know you are enjoying them. 

Also, if you haven't seen The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu I highly recommend it. It's so on point with what is going on in our country now. Elizabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes and Yvonne Strahovski (Dexter) are in it. 

Thanks so much for the suggestions. I really appreciate it! If you come across anything else, please keep me posted. It makes the nights go faster. 

p.s., Since you like crime shows, have you seen Broadchurch? The first 2 seasons are the best, but it's another really good show. Oh, and another one on TNT right now that I like is Animal Kingdom. The Australian movie was the best, but I really like the U.S. TV version. 

LOVE the Handmaid's Tale....but my SO and I just finished up the first season of Broadchurch....SOOO good. I can't wait until we can sit down and watch season 2. I think netflix only has the first two seasons.

Friends from college is cute too, I was always a fan of Key & Peele though.

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Has anyone started watching Ozark yet? Is it any good? I'm finally on season 5 of The Americans and looking for my next binge-worthy show for nights when I can't sleep. 

I saw that Netflix was advertising this and did a read up on it, I like Jason Bateman...may be interesting. Not sure he can top Arrested Development for his characters though.

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Parenthood.  Not a parent or husband yet but this show is addicting. (Not a 'netflix show' per se...was on HBO but is on flix now)

Yeah, I kind of fell into this show too..I ended up watching it all. Kind of a feel good show!