Netflix Recommendations Thread 3.0

Was looking for something to watch between shows and discovered Timeless, ran for two seasons from 2016 to 2018 - currently halfway through Season 2 and really enjoying it

Basically a terrorist steals a time machine and our plucky leads have to follow him through time as he tries to change history. One thing I would say is don't get too bogged down in time travel related plot holes, just enjoy it for what it is.

You'll meet some of history's most famous people; Lincoln, JFK, Harry Houdini, Hedy Lamaar, Al Capone, Robert Johnson and a host of others

I haven't watched dark myself,but I know it's a mind fcuk of a show,spotted this .. it's a very well made website ..

https://www.dark.netflix.io/en

Watching blues brothers now. What a film. John belushi is a legend.

Watched the first episode of Middleditch and Schwartz last night and really enjoyed it, would definitely recommend it. Its live comedy improv, really very funny.

Mossie1975 wrote: »

Watched Puzzle film last night. Slow mover but grand on a lazy night. Kelly MacDonald a plus

Must check that out. MacDonald is a fantastic actress

It's fairly rare for me to watch a documentary these days and be left wanting more but that's exactly what happened with the newly released 40 minute The Speed Cubers last night.

Basically tells the tale of the top two speed Rubix Cube competitors as opposed to being a deep dive into the sport itself.

EltonJohn69 wrote: »

It was great !!! Is there anything on Netflix like it ? I love documentaries in niche activities/sports

I know it’s not Netflix but my favourite documentary is knuckle and it’s on YouTube. It follows (over 18 years which is unheard of in a documentary) the best bare knuckle fighter, James Quinn mcdonagh and his rivalry with the Joyce family. It literally is tailor made for your request niche activities and sport. It is heartbreaking the reasons and is an amazing insight.

EltonJohn69 wrote: »

It was great !!! Is there anything on Netflix like it ? I love documentaries in niche activities/sports

I'd imagine Spelling the Dream is quite similar which explores the world of spelling bees. I have not watched that myself as it sounds too similar to Spellbound from nearly 20 years ago.

There's also a league of legends documentary that I've been meaning to watch too.

Edit: realise e-sports probably can't be considered to be niche now but is still removed from traditional sports documentaries.

Yes I think I have seen that, it’s fantastic. Isn’t the younger Quinn brother the fella who beat his wife to death a few years ago?? Was there ever a trial for that??

I only started watching Humans recently - I see people saying it's a shame it's not getting S4, please don't tell me it ends on a cliffhanger or lack of resolution in S3!

Not sure if it's available on Netflix but the 5 part documentary "once upon a time in Iraq" is an outstanding piece of work.https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000kxwq

The Peanut Butter Falcon
A man who has Down syndrome runs away to realize his wrestling dreams and sets out for adventure with a new friend in tow and a caregiver in pursuit

Immigration Nation
With unprecedented access to ICE operations, as well as moving portraits of immigrants, this docuseries takes a deep look at US immigration today.

Can You Keep a Secret?
After sharing a heart-to-heart with a handsome stranger, Emma comes face-to-face with old vulnerabilities, new romance and, most importantly, herself.

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Wouldn’t normally be something I’d consider watching but watched a movie yesterday called ‘for a good time call’. Two girls who were rivals in college end up as roommates and start a 5ex line business. Bizarrely Justin long is cast as their gay (I’m assuming) friend. It was enjoyable with some very funny bits but my god a weird film. Still not sure if I liked it but some of the training to be a call girl was hilarious. Not sure if I would recommend it but thought I’d mention it.

Rewatching the ranch at the moment. Ashton kutcher, sam Elliot, Debra winger, Megyn price (rules of engagement) and Danny masterson (Hyde from that 70s show) star in this series. Set in a rural village in Colorado, Ashton kutcher returns home to the family ranch after his failed football career. Honestly I love it. Reason I am rewatching it. One of my favourite genres is Americana (dukes of hazard, fall guy, Smokey and the bandit (especially) ) and this fits in perfectly. Mixture of comedy and heartbreak, it ticks all my boxes. I know Ashton kutcher isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but he is cast perfectly. Because it’s Netflix it’s littered with bad language, violence, drug usage which you don’t normally get and definitely adds to the grittiness. There are some curve balls (without a spoiler a seemingly self imposed death of a major character out of the blue because of a legal case) and cliff hangers.

Couldn’t recommend it more but you have to like Americana, not be put off with kutcher playing himself. And who doesn’t like Sam Elliot with the second best moustache of all time, only beaten by Burt Reynolds.