Last year around this time, I did a
recap of some of my favorite shows and specials on Netflix and since
some time has gone by and new titles have been added, I figured I would
make another list of recommendations to check out. Here are some of
the tv series, comedy specials, and movies worth checking out now on
Netflix:
Glow
Set in the 80's and based on a women's
professional wrestling organization, Glow is one of my favorite new
series available now. It features Alison Brie and Marc Maron as well
as a large cast of characters as they try to put together a women's
wrestling show from scratch. There is a good deal of drama, emotion,
and even a great soundtrack!
Haters Back Off
I reviewed the first season of Hater
Back Off last year which I really enjoyed. Recently I got a chance to
watch the 2nd and final season which was very good as
well! It is about a girl who wants to make it big as a singer and
entertainer but is oblivious to the fact that she really does not
have that kind of talent. This show is not for everyone but if you
like quirky off beat style shows, I recommend checking it out.
Somebody Feed Phil
Phil Rosenthal, the creator of
Everybody Loves Raymond has started making documentary style shows
such as “I'll Have What Phil's Having” and his most recent series “Somebody Feed Phil”. In these shows, he travels around to
different countries and tries out some of the best local food. If you
like travel shows and shows about food mixed with a little bit of
humor, this is the show for you.
Ozark
Ozark is about a family man who gets
mixed up with the wrong crowd and ends up laundering money and
working with drug cartel leaders. If the description sounds similar
to Breaking Bad, it is because it is very similar. While it may not
be quite as good as that show, it is still very suspense filled and
enjoyable to watch. If you like thriller type shows, I recommend
checking out Ozark.
Ryan Hamilton – Happy Face
If you have not heard of comedian Ryan
Hamilton yet, now is a good time to check out his new comedy special.
His routine is professional and well polished and covers many
original topics in a funny way. His style and even his voice can
be compared to Jerry Seinfeld, so if you like Jerry, chances are you
will enjoy this special.
Fred Armisen – Standup for
Drummers
One of the most unique and interesting
comedy sets I have seen recently belongs to Fred Armisen with his
Standup for Drummers. It is a combination of stand up comedy mixed
with musical drumming performance and really shows a wide range of
talent in both areas. Even if you are not familiar with drumming, this
special is very funny and educational as well!
Dave Chappelle – Equanimity
No stranger to the stand up comedy
world, Dave Chapelle has some new specials on Netflix now including
this new set entitled Equanimity. Dave has confidence and stage
presence and is not afraid to talk about controversial issues and
tell it as it is while maintaining a sense of humor.
Crisetla Alonzo – Lower Classy
Another funny special is this one by
Cristela Alonzo where she talks about her life growing up and some of
the events that shaped her life to what it is today. It a good mix of
comedy, nostalgia, and even some emotional stories mixed in at the end.
The Founder
Also streaming now is the movie The
Founder which is the story about how McDonalds was started and how it
grew into the biggest fast food restaurant in the world. It stars
Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc, the man behind the success of the
franchise. It is an interesting story and fascinating to see what can
result from hard work and perseverance.
If you have any favorite series,
specials, or movies on Netflix now, feel free to recommend them in
the comments below!
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