{"id":45692,"date":"2021-12-18T06:56:17","date_gmt":"2021-12-18T06:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/?p=45692"},"modified":"2021-12-18T06:56:19","modified_gmt":"2021-12-18T06:56:19","slug":"take-a-break-10-underrated-things-on-netflix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/take-a-break-10-underrated-things-on-netflix\/","title":{"rendered":"Take a break: 10 underrated things on Netflix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Choosing something to watch on Netflix can be an issue. Lots of stuff thrown at you with a minimal explanation of what it is. You just keep scrolling, and scrolling\u2026 We\u2019ve all been there. To save you some time, here\u2019s a list of 10 TV shows and films that deserve your attention.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Good time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Good Time | Official Trailer HD | A24\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AVyGCxHZ_Ko?start=2&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In spite of its title, this is not a happy film. Do not watch this unless you\u2019re in the mood for shedding a tear. This is an incredibly serious drama that keeps getting worse and worse as it progresses. The main draw of this movie is its portrayal of how deep in trouble a person can get, and how much worse it can become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Spirited Away<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Spirited Away - Official Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ByXuk9QqQkk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you&#8217;ve never seen any anime before, Spirited Away is an excellent place to start. You will be taken on a journey to a fantasy world beyond your wildest dreams. It is rare for a film to tell a story that is relatable for both adults and kids, but this one simply excels at it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Love Death + Robots<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wUFwunMKa4E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a must-watch. The series is made up of different episodes, created by a wide variety of animation studios that all contribute to making the series one-of-a-kind. The show is similar to Black Mirror in many aspects and, while there are some episodes that have a deep meaning to them, others are just there to make you laugh, while some can even scare the crap out of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Age of Samurai, Battle for Japan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Age Of Samurai: Battle For Japan | Official Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_RYcKCtbFpE?start=2&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a deep dive into the world of feudal Japan. As much as you think that Japan&#8217;s history is one filled with respect and honour, you could not be more wrong. It was all about men creating unnecessary bloodbaths due to their deluded strivings, people born into war, made into warriors, fighting and dying for nothing. It\u2019s like watching a witty, ever-developing TV series and wondering \u201cwhat stupid stuff will they do next?&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) Trailer #1 HD | Johnny Depp | Benicio Del Toro\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CiTllYeJc48?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This movie will give you an adrenaline rush. Two crackheads travelling across the United States with a suitcase of drugs in hand. It\u2019s funny, brutal at times and a pretty accurate representation of how different drugs affect you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Freud<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Freud | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VQfcZ9Ak2nU?start=2&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a psychological drama based on the life of Sigmund Freud, a neurologist. However, the story is purely fictional. This show explores psychic powers, hypnosis and interesting crime-solving. If you\u2019re a fan of Sherlock Holmes, you have to see this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Dark<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DARK Season 1 Official Trailer # 2 (2017) Netflix Mystery TV Series HD\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rrwycJ08PSA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps you could call it a German alternative to Stranger Things. It is certainly exceptional in regards to cinematography and sound design. The story is based in a town next to a nuclear station where somebody goes missing, and a chain of mysteries unveils. If you enjoy narratives with a \u201csearch for the mysterious unknown\u201d factor, you should totally check it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Ballad of Buster Scruggs | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_2PyxzSH1HM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This movie is a pack for every occasion. Six different stories, all funny, all with a moral (if you can find it). Good luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Beasts of No Nation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Beasts of No Nation | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2xb9Ty-1frw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s marvellous and colourful like a scarlet macaw but violent to the core. If it is something serious and astonishingly gorgeous you\u2019re craving for this evening, this film is the way to go. There is no doubt that it excels at its main purpose: portraying the harsh realities of civil wars in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. The Midnight Gospel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Midnight Gospel | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0kQWAqjFJS0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s an animated podcast that will blow your mind at times. Existential talks, amusing humour and interesting guests. If you\u2019re a fan of Duncan Trussell, you have probably watched it already. If you\u2019re not, you certainly will become one after watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Written by: Ksystof Ogint | Subbing by: Peter Trythall<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you ever take too long to find something to watch on Netflix? 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