

I don’t watch long multi-season series anymore, so everything on this list will either be a movie or a mini-series. Disclaimer: I do love Black Mirror and Stranger Things and many of the well-known titles, so I’m only listing lesser known shows that may pique your curiosity. The filming, the characters, the implications, everything will make you think.Ī few more shows I recently watched and enjoyed. It alternates between the perspective of scientists, corporations and biohackers working from their home. An eye-opening docuseries about gene editing with a particular focus on the DNA-editing technology of CRISPR. Award winning Mexican director Del Toro takes on the famous tale of Pinocchio in this new animated feature film. The last episode in particular is a masterpiece. Guillermo Del Toros Pinocchio (2022) - 97. Part French sex comedy, part American Pie-like. It’s not for everyone, but if you like to think about the nature of reality and the meaning of life, you will have an amazing time. No Hard Feelings is the kind of hard-to-characterize movie that isn’t served by a splashy ad campaign, in mostly good ways. A series of podcasts episodes voiced over unique animations that make for a trippy, thought-provoking experience. My favourite was Beyond the Aquila Rift (number 7). As a reminder, nearly 100 titles are leaving Netflix this weekend (we’ve picked out 11 must-see picks here ), with highlights including American Gangster, all the Austin Powers movies, Bad Boys, and the Alfred Hitchcock classic, Psycho. The 18 episodes are pretty short and most are excellent, with many based on classic novels. The tales span genres such as science fiction and fantasy. A collection of animated short stories by world-class creators, which features… Well, love, death, and robots. My favourite episode was the one about poop. Bridgerton became the most-watched series on Netflix at the time of its premiere and remains the second most-watched series by total watch time on the platform. Directed By: Jesse Moss, Alex Gibney, Stacey Offman, Richard Perello. A fun investigation of “the surprising and intricate ways in which we are connected to each other, the world and the universe.” Great to watch with kids who are into science. Critics Consensus: Though The Family s open ended-ness undermines its impact, it manages to craft a compelling picture of a shocking truth. This movie left me in awe of humanity’s endless curiosity.Ĭonnected. Scientists exploring big questions such as dark matter, space-time, and consciousness take each other through their latest research. They’re very high level, but it’s a great introduction to neuroscience. I wrote about my (spoiler free) impressions, and encourage anyone interested in better understanding their own mind to watch these. A mini-series of short documentaries about the weird ways our brain works, narrated by the wonderful Emma Stone.
