As the year is winding down, you might be really looking forward to a week of “recharge leave” from the usual 9-5 grind. Imagine this: snuggled in blankets, holding a warm cup of cocoa, and enjoying a day-long binge-watch; it sounds like pure happiness.
But hold on, I don’t want you to spend your precious downtime wondering what to watch. Looking for Netflix recommendations? I’ve got you covered. Forget about the trending shows; go for something that truly deserves your time and be the one to set the trend. This list has it all whether you’re in the mood for fantasy, thrillers, drama, comedy-sitcoms, romance, high-energy excitement, LGBTQ+ stories, or holiday specials. Take your pick and make the most of your leisure time!
ONE PIECE
Fantasy/ Action & Adventure
Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew navigate a fantastical world of endless oceans and exotic islands in search of the ultimate treasure to become the next Pirate King.
THE CROWN
Political/ Drama/ British Show
Follow the political rivalries and romantic tales of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, exploring the events that shaped Britain during the latter half of the 20th century.
KALA PANI
Thriller/ Hindi Language
People with intertwined destinies face a life-or-death struggle against the forces of nature in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands in India.
DHAK-DHAK
Feel-Good/ Drama/ Bollywood/ Motivation
Four women embark on a road trip to the highest motorable pass in the world, discovering themselves on this journey of self-discovery.
YU-YU HAKUSHO
Fantasy/ TV Action & Adventure/ Japan
A teenager sacrifices himself to save a child and is granted a chance at resurrection. The condition? He must serve as an investigator of supernatural crimes for the Spirit World, armed with newly acquired powers.
PEAKY BLINDERS
Period Piece/ British
Tommy Shelby, a formidable figure, leads the Peaky Blinders gang in Birmingham. Inspector Chester Campbell is determined to capture him and end their criminal activities.
GRACE AND FRANKIE
Sitcom TV Comedy/ Feel Good
Two women, learning that their husbands were not just business partners but also romantically involved, grapple with the revelation and attempt to cope with their already strained relationship.
AFTERLIFE
TV Drama/ Comedy/ Feel-Good
After Tony’s wife passes away, his nice-guy persona transforms into an impulsive, devil-may-care attitude that shakes up his old world.
14 PEAKS
Adrenaline Rush/ Documentary/ Travel + Adventure
Fearless Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja embarks on an apparently impossible quest to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks in just seven months.
HEARTSTOPPER
Romantic/ Drama/ Teen/ LGBTQ+
Teens Charlie and Nick discover that their unlikely friendship may be evolving into something more as they navigate school and young love in this coming-of-age series.
CALL ME BY YOUR NAME
Drama/ Italian/ LGBTQ+
In 1980s Italy, a romance blossoms between a seventeen-year-old student and the older man hired as his father’s research assistant.
WILD WILD COUNTRY
Docuseries/ Provocative/ Cerebral
When Osho, the world’s most controversial guru, establishes a utopian city in rural Oregon, conflict with the locals escalates into a national scandal.
DASH AND LILY
Holiday Rom-Com
A whirlwind holiday romance develops as cynical Dash and optimistic Lily exchange dares, dreams, and desires in a notebook passed between them at various locations across New York City.
