Excuse me, but why was this allowed to be a full-blown movie? You Get Me is an unimaginative and dull cliche of a film starring twenty-somethings playing as high school
kids. It's a typical boy meets girl story, but it turns out that the girl is aggressive, obsessive, and just downright crazy. Sound familiar? Thought so.
This is yet another predictable film trying to be Mean Girls 2.0. It's about another nerdy protagonist being bullied by the mean kids at school, yadda yadda yadda. Over-acted and
The premise of this series is fantastic, but unfortunately, it falls short. Way, way short. Starring Kathy Bates as a lifelong advocate for marijuana legalization who's finally living her dream
This series will have haters backing off, literally. It's one thing to portray an obnoxious and overly-irksome figure (Miranda Sings), but a show full of annoying characters? No, thank you.
This is supposed to be an amusing story about a group of 30-somethings trying to figure themselves out, but they're merely a bunch of self-centered people who cannot seem to
Have you ever seen a film so bad, it's good? That's exactly what A Christmas Prince is like. It's a Hallmark-esque movie about a journalist heading to Europe to get
the scoop on a prince who's about to be crowned king. It's predictable, yes, but also cheesy, lighthearted, and everything you would expect in a holiday flick.
A spoiled heiress trying to prove herself to the world? Check. A small town boy with a heart of gold? Check. Another sappy holiday film, Christmas Inheritance would have you
Iron Fist is a big disappointment considering the previous Netflix Marvel productions were produced tastefully. Sitting through it feels like watching a lengthy Kung-Fu flick, except that the momentum never
Netflix's adaptation of Sophia Amoruso's memoir, Girlboss has its moments, but ultimately it comes crashing down because of the protagonist's distasteful character development.
Why this movie got the go signal for a sequel, no one knows, but Bright tries so hard to mesh social commentary, drama, action, and fantasy together that it ends
There are things that are just meant to be left alone. While Fuller House was created to invoke nostalgia, it fails to deliver on the original's charm and charisma. The
This series has so much untapped potential, but it struggles to deliver the uniqueness you would expect from its premise. Instead, you're met with an exorbitant amount of gore, clunky
To The Bone covers the touchy subject of eating disorders, and it does so decently enough. Collins' performance is worthy of applause, but you can't quite say that the movie
A lighthearted tale of friendship and redemption, The Fundamentals of Caring showcases loveable characters and Paul Rudd's timeless charm. It's the kind of film that is hard not to adore.
While the series has been met with tons of media attention and much criticism, it's an engrossing account of the realities of high school bullying. While it doesn't delve deeply
into the subject of mental illness, it explicitly recounts how the main character decides to end her own life, and all the actions that led her right to it.
If you're an unabashed Anglophile, The Crown is right up your alley. It beautifully narrates the life of Queen Elizabeth II, but also touches on the story of the entire
Windsor family. It's a series packed with stunning performances and an impressive attention to detail; you'd be immersed immediately right from the pilot episode.
One of Netflix's hidden gems, Chewing Gum follows the story of Tracey, a 24-year-old virgin from an overly-religious family. She spends her days getting pulled into crazy adventures all in
A German sci-fi thriller, Dark will leave you at the edge of your seat. With storylines similar to Stranger Things, it involves missing children, government conspiracies, and everything supernatural.
Netflix's first original title is one of the most addictive shows you'll ever come across. It follows Frank Underwood, a congressman thirsty for power, and his ascent towards the presidency.
Not many stories accurately portray autism, but Atypical does so tastefully. It's a humorous account of an 18-year-old named Sam, who has been diagnosed with autism, and his journey of
seeking a girlfriend and autonomy from his family. The series is gripping, emotional, and touching. Once you start watching, it won't be long 'til you finish all of the eight
From the getgo, Love seems to be another boy meets girl story, but it's actually so much more than that. The series scrutinizes two vastly different characters, their individual complexities,
A docu-series that will make it difficult for you to hit pause, Making A Murderer examines the twisty case of a man who spent 18 years in prison after being
Who drew the dicks?! Following the techniques of actual crime stories, American Vandal cleverly investigates the innocence of a high school bully accused of vandalizing the entire school with drawings
Penned by Orange is the New Black writer Sian Heder, Tallulah follows the title character after she impulsively kidnaps a toddler from a heedless mother and goes on to pretend
that the baby is her own. The film beautifully depicts the demands of motherhood through the eyes of different women; it's funny, enchanting, and moving all at the same time.
A drama about the birth of hip-hop in New York, The Get Down exhibits stunning performances by an exceptional young cast. It exudes so much excitement and optimism; it's unlike
No one can ever forgive Netflix for giving this series the boot. The story follows eight strangers from all walks of life as they discover that they're connected in ways
It's easy to see why this show is often compared to Breaking Bad. It follows the story of a financial advisor forced to commit money laundering to save his family
from being harmed by a drug cartel. He doesn't go full on Heisenberg, but it's dread-inducing in the sense that you're rooting for him not to get caught.
What happens when a girl kept in captivity is suddenly thrown into the real world? A beautiful mess. Showcasing Ellie Kemper's effortless wit and a goofy cast, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Based on the movie of the same name, Dear White People dives into the issue of racism at an Ivy League university with sheer hilarity and cleverness. It's one of
A riveting series based on the life of Pablo Escobar, Narcos paints a grand image of the 1980s drug world. Its strength lies in its cast delivering compelling acting, along
An ET-esque film, Okja delves into animal activism and corporate greed through the tale of Mija and her relationship with a "super pig" named Okja. It's a film that will take
If you liked the film Spotlight, then you'd immediately be engrossed in this docuseries. It examines the unsolved murder of Sister Catherine Cesnik. The entire investigation centers on accounts of
There are heists carried out by able-bodied gentlemen in suits, and there are ones that are performed by erratic twenty-somethings. Tramps tells the story of the latter. It might not
A series chronicling the lives of women inside a minimum security prison, Orange Is The New Black explores a wide range of different perspectives. Some will make you laugh, some
Aziz Ansari deserves all of the awards! Master of None explores the nuances of modern dating in an eminently hilarious yet utterly relatable manner. Once you start watching it, you
If you thought this was just another silly Adam Sandler flick, then you're sorely mistaken. Along with the likes of Ben Stiller, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman, and Elizabeth Marvel, Sandler
is a member of the dysfunctional Meyerowitz family, a weird yet alluring mix of people who are fascinatingly bound together by their resentment towards one another.
There's a reason why everyone can't stop talking about Stranger Things. Set in the 1980s, it has all the elements you loved about the era woven together with the gripping
One of the best movies Netflix has ever produced, Mudbound is set in post-WWII Mississippi, and tells the tale of two men - one black and the other white -
and how they built and solidified a friendship based on their shared experiences. It features a remarkable cast, and it won't be surprising if ends up garnering Oscar after Oscar.
Set in the 1970s, Mindhunter follows FBI agents Ford and Tench as they change the landscape of criminal investigation by exploring a different kind of profiling. They travel across the
country to interview serial killers, and the results are exactly what you would expect, except that it's all so morbidly captivating and fear-inducing.
If you're not binging Black Mirror yet, then what are you doing with your life?! It's a series featuring a showcase of stand-alone dramas - all thought-provoking, suspenseful, twisted, and
Netflix is a melting pot of fascinating genres and stories, a black hole of insanely good TV. However, not everything is gold, and with thousands of titles available, it's sometimes hard to separate the bad eggs from the good ones. Even if you only explore the trending titles, the possibility of missing a hidden gem or wasting time on a dud is very real.
Read more
