Phoebe Waller-Bridge wrote and starred as the lead character in this beautiful, hilarious, heartbroken story about a woman and her relationships with herself, family, friends, and the world around her. Waller-Bridge consciously breaks the fourth wall, and speaks directly to the viewer sharing her internal monologue, letting the audience hear how she thinks. This is also a remarkable feat of acting. The other characters remain completely unaware of the asides, and both actor

The second show I recommend is Marcella on Netflix. Marcella Backland is a former British police detective turned stay at home mom in contemporary London. She gets pulled back into an investigation involving a serial killer that she worked years before. Marcella is played by Anna Friel, as a complicated, heartbroken, tenacious, and brilliant detective. Marcella is an individual I have not seen on screen before. She is messy, unpredictable, and radiates her own style, authorit

So, I have a couple new shows I want to share with you that are currently on Netflix. First, Broadchurch, this is a fictional crime drama set in a small town by the same name, a fictional English town in Dorset. The town resides on the coast with sheer cliffs that are beautiful and daunting. The series focuses on two detectives, DI Alec Hardy, played by David Tennant, and DS Ellie Miller, played by Olivia Colman. Tennant and Colman do a beautiful job with their respective rol

I don't have cable, and watch the majority of things as they come on Netflix. So, I didn't see Hannibal when it originally came on network television in 2013 through 2015. The series now has a new home on Netflix, and is now being discovered by a whole new audience, which I'm hoping will lead to continuing the series in the future. But I digress. This series is full of many things: grotesque, brutal, beautiful murder scenes, enigmatic psychology, incredible food preparati

Bodyguard on Netflix stars Richard Madden as David Budd, a police sergeant and bodyguard for the politician, Julia Montague, played by actress Keeley Hawes. The story takes place in London and we get to see a glimpse of the internal mechanism of British politics. Richard Madden is a sight to behold in this series with his performance as a war veteran dealing with post traumatic stress while continuing to evaluate and react to the stress of his job. If you enjoy political t

Normal People on Hulu stars Paul Mescal as Connell Waldron and Daisy Edgar-Jones as Marianne Sheridan. This series is based on a novel by the same name by Sally Rooney. The story takes place in Ireland and follows Connell and Marianne's life through high school and college. This story is captivating and immersive. It captures the magic, realism, pain, and struggle of a normal life. The two characters are imperfect, with many strengths and many weaknesses. They are refre

Chris Hemsworth plays Tyler Rake a mercenary employed to do the most dangerous jobs that others avoid. Extraction takes place in India, where two rival drug lords reside. Rake is tasked with rescuing the son of one drug lord from his rival. The beautiful cinematography captures the busy, bustling, colorful life of urban India, as well as, the riveting action at every turn. If you are looking for a captivating, nonstop, action movie, I recommend this one. #extraction #acti

I Am Not Okay With This is an unexpected coming of age story of a girl named Sydney played by Sophia Lillis. She is dealing with typical high school nonsense, being an outsider; as well as, grief over her dad's death. But soon she learns she has a whole other set of problems that she is trying to keep a secret. Although there are fantasy elements, the character of Sydney feels honest and true. The way she reacts to her mom, best friend, neighbor, and brother all feel awkw

Little Fires Everywhere stars Reese Witherspoon as Elena Richardson and Kerry Washington as Mia Warren. The story takes place in a small community in Ohio called Shaker Heights. Elena and Mia are mothers raising their children in different, conflicting ways, and their paths become intertwined. The story is captivating, and as a child born in the 80s, a look back at parenthood in the 90s is especially interesting. Well written, well acted, with dynamic characters, I'll be

Need a show to binge? Killing Eve is a British spy thriller starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer. This show focuses on a series of murders and a curious investigator attempting to identify the killer. If you love murder mysteries, detectives, spies, British intelligence, beautiful writing and acting, this show does not disappoint. It has two seasons with a third set to premiere Sunday, April 26. #killingeve #sandraoh #jodiecomer #evepolastri #villanelle #murdermystery #myst

Another great show on Netflix with two seasons to binge and a third on the way, Sex Education. Starring Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, The Fall) plays Jean, a sex therapist. She lives with her teenage son, Otis, played by Asa Butterfield. Otis is an awkward high school student who starts giving sex advice to his fellow students with Maeve Wiley played by Emma Mackey. Ncuti Gatwa plays Eric Effiong, Otis's best friend, and constant source of joy and laughter. This show is

Bird Box is another great show produced by Netflix. This movie is full of suspense and heart wrenching scenes. I'm not a fan of horror or scary films, but I do love thrillers and suspenseful mysteries. So, this rides that edge of being suspenseful, but not too scary. I put the level of fear and tension just below the Walking Dead and M. Night Shyamalan films. This was a well written tale of how people react and approach difficult situations and the family we make during

Homecoming, a new original series on Amazon Prime Video, stars Julia Roberts as Heidi Bergman, a counselor for returning veterans suffering from post traumatic stress at a facility called Homecoming in Tampa, Florida. Soon, the series turns eerie and nothing is as it seems. The story is told through two different timelines, the past and the present, as the reality of the situation is slowly revealed in each episode. Homecoming is gripping and well told. If you're looking

Riverdale is a murder mystery, set in a small town, focusing on a group of friends in high school. This story is based on a comic with leading characters Archie Andrews, Jughead Jones, Betty Cooper, and Veronica Lodge. Cheryl Blossom is more or less a frenemy to the group, but is the most interesting character in the series. She is complex and captivating, harsh yet vulnerable, cruel yet conscientious. Even though she appears to be a hyperbolic version of a female characte

Sherlock is a playful, dark, and puzzling show featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Doctor Watson. Set in present day London, it's a modern take on the classic tale. Sherlock and Watson investigate intriguing crimes and unusual suspects each episode. The familiar cast of characters exist in this contemporary story with beautiful cinematic photography and moody interiors. Each time a new season is released, I cannot help, but binge watch

Bright stars Will Smith as Daryl Ward and Joel Edgerton as Nick Jakoby. Ward and Jakoby are LAPD police officers. In this future version of Los Angeles, there are orcs, elves, centaurs, dwarves and other races. Jakoby is the first orc to become a police officer, and as a result, he is on the receiving end of the community's prejudice. Ward and Jakoby find themselves at a recent crime scene where things quickly go sideways and they must rely on each other to survive the ni