1. Dark S02: Netflix’s Time-Travel Masterpiece
Dark’s season 1 made its debut on Netflix way back in Dec 2017. Now, after almost two years of wait its season 2 has finally arrived, and unlike Game of Thrones season 8, it’s totally worth it!
Dark is set in the fictional town of Winden in Germany and revolves around the lives of four families – their relationships, secrets and deceits.
Make no mistake, it’s not your usual family drama, there are twists and turns at every step and the fate of the world is at stake. Will they be able to prevent it? Only time will tell.
“Yesterday, today and tomorrow are not consecutive, they are connected in a never-ending circle. Everything is connected.” – The Stranger (Dark, Season 1)
What’s New?
Intricate storyline: Dark’s season 2 spans across 5 timelines, introduces us to a new character and ends with a plot twist that leaves us with more questions than answers.
In doing so, it successfully delivers a plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Blink and you will definitely miss out on something important.
Mini spoiler alert: The question isn’t ‘when’ anymore.
Great soundtrack: Ben Frost’s chilling soundtrack sets the tone perfectly for all the mysteries that are unravelling in the town of Winden. Earphones recommended.
Who should watch?
If you love watching mind-bending stories and are a fan of the time-travel genre, then you should start watching Dark right this second, my friend!
It gives popular time-travel stories like Back to the Future, Interstellar and Predestination a run for their money.
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How long to binge-watch?
Dark’s S02 is 8 episodes, with each episode lasting approximately between 45-60 minutes. You should be able to wrap up season 2 in about 8 hours.
Dark’s total run time including both the seasons is about 18 hours.
2. Big Little Lies S02, Hotstar
Season 1 of Big Little Lies was highly acclaimed by the critics and also went on to win a massive total of 50 awards for its brilliant screenplay and stellar performances.
Set in the aftermath of Perry Wright’s death, this season brings out The Monterey Five’s worst fears to life which are set into motion by their very own big little lies.
Will they be held accountable for their deeds or set free? Watch it to find out.
“When we swallow our feelings, especially the bad ones, they can turn into really ugly monsters.” – Mr. Perkins (Big Little Lies, Season 2)
What’s New?
Meryl ‘Mary Louise’ Streep: Yes, this is reason enough. HBO managed to cast one of the greatest actresses of all time, Mery Streep, as the villian for show’s season 2. She plays the role of Perry Wright’s grieving mother who is hell bent on digging out the truth about his son’s death. It’s a performance you don’t want to miss.
A deep-dive into the human psyche: While season 2’s ending has received a lot of criticism, what no one can take away this show is how brilliantly it taps into the human psyche and explores why a human mind does what it does.
Who should watch?
If you enjoy watching TV shows like Killing Eve, The Handmaid’s Tale and Sharp Objects then this Murder Mystery & Crime Drama is definitely your cup of tea.
Total time to binge-watch?
Big Little Lies has 7 episodes per season that lasts approximately 50 minutes each. You should be able to finish the series in 12 hours.
3. Stranger Things S03, Netflix
Stranger Things is a show that needs no introduction!
It’s been one of the front-runners for Netflix since its debut in 2016 and with a record-breaking 40.7 million viewers watching season 3, it has now become the most viewed series on Netflix within the first four days of its launch.
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Stranger Things returns to its true form in S03 as things get even stranger in the town of Hawkins, Indiana.
If you’re from the 80s, get ready to go down the memory lane again with tons of pop references and a soundtrack that features American Pie, Never Surrender and Heroes amongst others.
“Make mistakes, learn from them and when life hurts you – because it will – remember the hurt.” – Jim Hopper (Stranger Things, Season 3)
What’s New?
Best season yet: Most of the fans were disappointed by the show’s second season due to the high expectations set by season 1. The makers of the show took the feedback seriously and managed to rectify it with a brilliant season 3, right from start to finish. It’s got all the ingredients of what makes for a great sci-fi horror-adventure story.
Check out the Twitter reactions to Stranger Things Season 3 here.
Dustin’s duet and Hopper’s speech: Season 3 delivers its best moments in the last episode with Dustin’s duet of Never Ending Story and Hopper’s speech that will surely make even the coldest of hearts melt. You will agree with us once you watch it.
Who should watch?
If you enjoy watching movies like IT, E.T the Extra-Terrestrial and Stand By Me that feature a group of friends embarking on a great adventure, then you should definitely check Stranger Things out.
How long to binge-watch?
Stranger Things season 3 should take you about 8 hours to wrap up. It has 8 episodes that mostly clock in around the 50-minute mark with the season finale being the longest at 77 minutes.
You can binge-watch all the 3 seasons of Stranger Things in under 24 hours.
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