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10 things to watch on Netflix right now

October 26, 2016 by Stacey 21 Comments

As you may know, I’ve been crocheting an entire wardrobe of doll clothes and a rather large blanket, and with that comes televisual viewing. This is what has been keeping me company (and up past my bedtime) for the last couple of weeks – all of it Fully Veggie Mama Approved.

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Broadchurch

Yeah ok so feeeelings, you’ll feel them. I thought “oh how nice an English murder mystery I like these” and thought little of the fact it may be “let’s explore the emotional impact this incident would have on a small town” and yes well take tissues.

It’s brilliant, it really is. They keep the identity of the killer very secret and convoluted (and boy does everyone have some skeletons in the closet) and while I wasn’t totally surprised when it was revealed, it was done super, super well. I did have one dumb suspicion which turned out to be true but honestly I was so caught up in the drama of the thing I didn’t really ruminate on it. And season two was fantastic even though I wasn’t sure how they were going to portray it.

11/10

watch it here.

Also: THE MUSIC. so, so good. By this Icelandic dude.

Gilmore Girls

Look now’s not the time to tell me you hate it. That’s fine, just shuffle on along. I’m here for the fans, the people who are ticking days off their calendar to November 25, and if they’re anything like me, considering how to do this. Do I have a party? Do I watch all in a marathon? Do we have a tandem watch virtual party across Australia? SHOULD I ORDER SNACKS?

Until then, I’m at Season 4 episode 10 we’re all at Yale now, and I have 70+ 45-minute episodes to fit in between now and the end of November.

Watch it here.

Meanwhile go here and add this to your list.

Mansfield Park

Never going to turn up a bit of Jane Austen, and this incarnation is a good one. Jonny Lee Miller is adorable and it’s a reasonable way to pass the time. Fanny price is kickass, and also: books forever <3

Watch it here.

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Clerks

I’m not sure what is happening, but Kevin Smith films are popping up on Netflix (is there going to be more? Will Mallrats 2 the TV series be a Netflix thing? SO MANY QUESTIONS) but for now I’ll just be grateful and watch what’s there. So much easier than taking everything out of a DVD case and getting off the couch.

Now Clerks is not everyone’s favourite, I get that, but it IS mine. I think you have to have been there. Anyway if Clerks isn’t your bag (it might be! Try it!) there’s always Chasing Amy and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (Dawson forever <3) and that one time I got to talk to Jason Mewes.

Watch it here.

Super Troopers

The movie that brought my husband and I together – still one of the best. I’m excited they’re making a sequel, and I even chipped in to their kickstarter (and paid Farva $20 to call my husband a chicken fucker. IT WAS GLORIOUS) to get it over the line. I could watch this every day and never get bored. Oh wait that was 2004.

There was also a period of time where I had a Car Ramrod sticker on my windscreen and oh the memories. Also one of the kids the other day didn’t want cream on their pancakes and oh the joy of using “ok no cream!” legitimately in context in real life was truly a beautiful thing.

Sing it again, rookie biatch!

Watch it here.

The Queen

Lizzie slightly flips out when Diana dies, and Charles has never articulated a word I’ve ever fully understood. Thumbs up from me. I also want to kick Cherie Blair in the shins but also that’s a normal reaction, I’m guessing. Helen Mirren at Balmoral is my favourite. Dogs! Horses! Tartan! Afternoon Tea!

One is watching here.

Also are you excited for The Crown? I am.  Added to my list, carn November 4.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

GIRLS DOING COOL SHIT MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU OK WE’LL TAKE IT FROM HERE THANKS.

Point your lightsaber this way.

The Office

For when you don’t know what to watch, you pop on one of these as you go about your business. 20 minutes, a couple of laughs, and you’re done. Again, I’ve never gotten sick of it and I never will. If you have, however, go for Extras (recommend Daniel Radcliffe and the Kate Winslet episodes) or Life’s Too Short for the same pleasant viewing. Drink a cup of concrete before you go near Derek, it’s AMMMMAAAAAZING but also feely-feel sob cry while you’re folding the washing.

Watch it here.

Need I say if you haven’t watched it, pop it to the top of your list? You’ve watched it, yeah? Please tell me you’ve watched it.

Father Ted

Insane Irish priests get into strife and much of that dry humour abounds. Very satisfactory watching, many LOLs.

Watch it here.

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Cosmos: A Space Time Odyssey

Everybody’s favourite astrophysicist/meme takes time off from his popular podcast to re-do everyone’s favourite astronomer cosomologist astrobiologist astrophysicist and science everyman Carl Sagan’s ode to life, the universe, and everything in it. Graphically, it’s pleasanter viewing, and honestly who doesn’t love NDT?

Watch it here.

Ok, back to the Gilmore Girls or I’ll never be done in time. What are you watching?

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  1. Karin @ Calm to Conniption says

    October 26, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    Thank you! Thank you! I really need to get cracking on Gilmore Girls. I still have OITNB on my list for the last season but now I know who dies I’m put off.

    Meow.

    Reply
    • Stacey says

      October 31, 2016 at 3:00 pm

      DON’T put it off any more. Do it right meow.

      Reply
  2. mrshanksy says

    October 26, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    Shameless – US Version! I’m hooked, don’t bother with the UK version – it’s awful but the US one? I find myself wondering what the characters are up to when I’m not watching!! Ha.. x

    Reply
    • clare says

      October 26, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      Me too! Love it!

      Reply
    • Stacey says

      October 31, 2016 at 3:02 pm

      First time I’ve ever heard anyone to tell me not to bother with the UK version of something! UK versions are usually way better. I’m intrigued.

      Reply
  3. Vicki @ Boiled Eggs & Soldiers says

    October 26, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    I really must get organised and get Netflix I feel like there is a whole world out there that I’m missing out on!

    Reply
    • Stacey says

      October 31, 2016 at 3:03 pm

      THERE IS! JOIN USSSSSSSS

      Reply
  4. Rachel McDougall says

    October 27, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    We just finished Marcella (very good) and The Principal (with alex demetriades – excellent) and have now started Black Mirror (fucking trippy so far!!) X

    Reply
    • Stacey says

      October 31, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      OMG ALEX! Sold. All noted. List grows ever-bigger.

      Reply
  5. Kat @anaussieinsf says

    October 28, 2016 at 4:39 am

    I highly recommend Father Ted. Two cups of tea from me.

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    • Stacey says

      October 31, 2016 at 3:05 pm

      How good is it. Makes me laugh out loud every time.

      Reply
      • Kat @anaussieinsf says

        November 1, 2016 at 2:31 am

        The Jungle Priest and the Milkman are the best episodes. Oh, and the Eurovision one.

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  6. maxtheunicorn says

    October 29, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    I’m a huge Kevin Smith fan and went the Kevin Smith/Jason Mewes show when it came to Adelaide. Brilliant, the dude can talk, that’s for sure. Clerks is the best 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacey says

      October 31, 2016 at 3:05 pm

      I’m always awestruck at how talented KSmith is at everything! I’m so jealous haha

      Reply
  7. Chelsey @ Chelsey Crafts says

    November 1, 2016 at 10:32 am

    I’m SO ready for the Gilmore Girls revival! I’m half way through Season 3..so I’ve got some catching up to do haha. I see many a Netflix marathon in our futures.

    Reply
  8. Chris says

    November 1, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    Black Mirror has some amazing episodes this season.

    Reply
  9. Michelle Barrington says

    November 3, 2016 at 8:53 am

    I signed up to Netflix while home recovering from surgery and then of course we kept the subscription. In our house it is Outlander – had to go and buy the next season on iTunes, The Fall, House of Cards which hubby and I both love and Spartacus.
    Supertroopers is still one of our all time favourite movies alright meow!

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    • Stacey says

      November 8, 2016 at 1:45 pm

      Hahah licence and registration meow.

      How are you going after the surgery? I hope the warmer weather has you feeling etter.

      We started the American House of Cards but now I have to watch so much Gilmore Girls I’ve banned myself from watching anything else! Except The Crown, I watch an episode or two every night. I love it.

      Reply
  10. syed kamran says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:49 pm

    Thank you for sharing These Top 10 list is awesome,I will watch star wars

    Reply
  11. Miss Chardy says

    August 6, 2017 at 12:46 am

    Stace, have you watched “Call The Midwife”? I kept seeing it come up on Netflix and didn’t watch and then finally I gave in and totally binged. LOVED IT!!!! I have watched the first ep of Broadchurch and now you have motivated me to watch more. Thanks. xxx

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    • Stacey says

      August 7, 2017 at 10:29 am

      You know, I hear people talking about it all the time, and how good it is but the thought of it’s never really appealed to me? I think births make me feel too many things still, haha. I will have to give it a go. Let me know what you think of Broadchurch! It’s so brilliant.

      Reply

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