I have barely left the house in nine weeks (apart from the grocery store) and I'll admit, it may be getting to me a little. In this past week I've really not known what to do with myself and so I've watched a lot of TV, probably more than I've watched in years. But since I know I'm definitely not the only one, I thought I'd share my thoughts on some of the series I've been binging.
After Life season 2
The much anticipated second season (well for me anyways) of Ricky Gervais' After Life was released on Netlfix last month. The show follows the life of Tony, a middle-aged newspaper journalist who doesn't see the point of living anymore after his wife dies of Cancer. While the premise of the show does seem a little bit soppy, for lack of a better word, I was truly blown away by how poignant the series actually was. Season 2, was however, a bit of a let down from season 1. It was still enjoyable and still worth watching, but if you haven't seen it yet, I suggest you lower your expectations. The characters were still real and outrageous, there were still some laugh out loud moments, but the story just didn't seem to go anywhere.
The Outsider
Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, The Outsider is a great watch for horror and thriller fans. Admittedly I am neither of the two, but my boyfriend convinced me to watch it and even though I am a huge scaredy-cat I really enjoyed it. Now, if you're thinking The Outsider is anything like Castle Rock, also based on a Stephen King novel, think again. It does have an element of mystery, but it's not a slow burner full of strange and unlikable characters. The show begins with what seems like a straightforward murder investigation, but when the detectives find conflicting evidence they begin to question if they've convicted the right person and if the killer is even a person at all.
Little Fires Everywhere
It seems like everyone is watching this show at the moment, and for good reason... Little Fires Everywhere is an exciting drama which follows the lives of the Richardson family, a seemingly perfect cookie cutter family whose lives are shaken up when a single mother (played by Kerry Washington) and her daughter move into town. The show touches on a lot of serious themes like race, class, mothering and what actually makes you a mother, in a way that isn't too forced. Little Fires Everywhere has a bit of everything in it - romance, drama, mystery and is a must watch.
Years and Years
I've wanted to watch this show since it's release last year and finally had the chance recently. It definitely isn't what I was expecting from the poster or the trailer, but it exceeded my expectations. Years and Years centres around the Lyons family (who live in the UK) and follows them through their own life events, like birthdays, pregnancies etc. as well as the significant world events that are going on around them for a period of 15 years, from 2019 to 2025. The show casts a deeply disturbing and realistic look into the future without over dramatizing things - there are robots, but they haven't taken over, you can have your cellphone embedded inside your body and chocolate is a luxury. Admittedly this show is anxiety inducing at times, but it's by far one of the best series I've seen in a long time. It's especially good at showcasing how resilient we as humans are and that despite how hard things may get life goes on, which is particularly comforting given the current state of things. The only thing that didn't sit so well with me was the ending, but the rest of the eight part series was amazing.
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