Carmen Sandiego
Based on the 1985 computer game Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego, this Netflix adaptation follows the same spirit as the original storyline but with expanded universe. We learn about Carmen’s childhood and her training to become a VILE agent until her discovery of the truth and her escape from the island. I love Carmen Sandiego’s clean minimalist animation style and I love geography and travel the world things.
You
In this Netflix thriller drama, Dan Humphrey of Gossip Girl fame stars as the seemingly perfect, hopeless romantic boyfriend who is actually a psycho control freak cum killer, preying on innocent girls. Love him or hate him, You is one of the best series to come out of Netflix this year.
The Umbrella Academy
If you love My Chemical Romance you should know that the lead singer Gerard Way is also the creator of this superhero comic book called The Umbrella Academy. You didn’t know? Well so did I. A dysfunctional superhero family stumbling their way to save the world from surprise-surprise their very own misunderstood sister Vanya.
Formula 1: Drive to survive
If you would like to know the behind the scenes and drama behind Formula 1 teams in a typical racing season than this series is the one for you. It’s an eye-opener for Formula 1 fans and TV viewers in general. Too bad they didn’t get to get much screen time around the Ferrari and Mercedes teams.
Our Planet
If you like documentaries about nature and wildlife narrated by the legendary David Attenborough then Netflix’s Our Planet is perfect for you.
Barry
This year the HBO Go app is in many countries around Asia including Malaysia. If you subscribe to a full complete Astro package, you get complimentary access to this HBO Go app which features a lot of popular movies and HBO tv series. One particular series that caught my attention is Barry. If you mistakenly thought Barry Berkman (Bill Hader) is Michael C. Hall, you are not alone. The similarity is uncanny. Just like Dexter, Barry is your favourite friendly neighbourhood serial killer. But unlike Dexter, Barry is a contract killer/hired assassin using his military skills to terminate targets, usually members of a mob or some big shot of the criminal underworld.
Chernobyl
I only know vaguely the details of the infamous Chernobyl disaster. This excellent HBO dramatization of the tragedy will blow you out of the water. They did a brilliant job in retelling the events before, during and after the accident in amazing detail.
High Maintenance
Who know the life of a drug (weed) pusher in downtown New York could be so exciting. If you’re wondering what’s the name of the main character in this series, you’re not alone. There isn’t any. We just refer to him as The Guy. When I grow up I wanna be just as chill as The Guy.
Peaky Blinders
I’ve heard people talk about and post countless memes about this series before, it is only now that I have the urge to watch this series. Set in pre World War I England, Peaky Blinders centres around the life of the Peaky Blinder gang. Quite interesting if you’re into British TV series.
Living with yourself
Who doesn’t love the affable Paul Rudd right? What’s better than Paul Rudd? Two Paul Rudds of course. In this series, Paul accidentally (or did he?) cloned himself in a strip mall. Now he has to live with himself while navigating his married life, work and friends. The ending could be anti-climatic but it's still mildly entertaining nevertheless.
The Boys
One of the more interesting TV series on offer from Amazon Prime, The Boys is adapted from a superhero comic book which is not set in either Marvel or DC universe. When superheroes rule the world, what could go wrong right? Well a lot according to this series. For once they could get super corrupt and willing to do just about anything to cover their shenanigans including murder. It’s a nice change from the usual traditional superheroes trope.
Greatest events of WWII in colour
Have I told you I’m a history buff? Well now you know. I thought I’ve read and watched a lot of history from books, TV and movies but this one from Netflix showcased a few more things that I never thought I knew and even better, in full restored colour.
For All Mankind
Another new kids on the block in the streaming industry is Apple TV+ and they’re offering free 1 year subscription to customers who bought a brand new hardware since September this year. Apple TV+ doesn’t offer as numerous TV series or movies compared to the juggernauts of streaming like Netflix and HBO but what they lack in quantity, they make up in quality. For All Mankind.
See
See is another interesting offering from Apple TV+. It tells the story in a post-apocalyptic where population (or is it war?) caused mankind to be born blind for generation after generation. Until the twins were born of course who could finally see. Starring Jason Momoa, this series is good enough to watch till the end of season 1.
The Mandalorian
Debuting on an even newer streaming platform Disney+, The Mandalorian is the much-awaited made for TV Star Wars prequel series. Featuring Pedro Pascal of the Narcos fame, The Mandalorian some say is even better than the last Star Wars trilogy. Co-starring baby Yoda also helps to fuel its fame. A must watch for Star Wars fans.
Apart from the highlighted series above, a notable mention to a few other interesting TV series that is worth watching:
- Love Death + Robots (Netflix)
- The disappearance of Madeline McCann (Netflix)
- Z Nation (Netflix)
- The Twilight Zone (HBO)
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