Words by Rayhanah Ginwalla
There’s plenty to be entertained by for those stuck indoors during the four-day weekend.
The four-day weekend is here, and you’re probably busy spending the first two out and about. Still, with plenty of time to unwind at home, there’s some entertaining to be done. For those in need of things to watch, we detail the best shows and films on Netflix:
My Name
This drama follows Yoon Ji-Woo’s quest to avenge her father’s murder, exploring themes from grief to revenge. As far as murder dramas go, it’s a solid watch. It’s a little predictable – but aren’t most shows, anyway?
What happened to Monday
What Happened to Monday is as thrilling as it is confusing. Stick with it, though, and you’re more than likely to give it good ratings. It’s a dystopian movie, laced with deep questions – from eugenics to overpopulation, classism to the environment. Simply explained, the plot is this: Seven sisters, named for each day of the week, live the same life on their respective days to survive in a one-child policy world. But – and it’s a big but – when Monday goes missing, things get a little more interesting. It’s well-paced, nicely acted and dramatically thrilling.
Sense 8
Sense 8 introduces itself as a bit of sci-fi. It’s entwined with fantasy, exploring the lives and adventures of eight people who become connected through a multip-psychic link. It’s a story that followers characters from all over the globe, promoting humanity at its core. There’s love – both platonic and romantic – and the threads of emotion that connect perfect strangers.
Stranger Things
Stranger Things is one of Netflix’s biggest hits for good reason. A very likeable cast aside, it’s a show full of mystery, magic, and everything supernatural. For season four, the show’s creators, the Duffer brothers, have spared no expense. Each episode comes in at around 75-minutes long.
Bigger than Africa
This documentary explores Yoruba culture, its roots, and its survival during and after slavery in the diaspora. Shot in six countries – including the US, Cuba, Brazil, Nigeria, Trinidad, Tobago and the Republic of Benin – the film takes you on a journey across the globe and shines a light on the commonalities of the modern Yorubas and Yoruba descendants in the Americas.