(Words by Rogin Losa; Photos c/o Netflix)
“It’s like I was born in the wrong era!” we often catch ourselves saying. Well, what if we could all pull a Marty McFly and go back on time at ease? With a little help of Netflix, no longer are we limited to just “chill,” a little time-hopping is now within our reach; TARDIS not required.
Narcos
Plata o plomo, cabrón? It’s moral ambiguity galore with Pablo Escobar, drug kingpin/Robin Hood in 1970s Colombia. This coming-of-(r)age historical fiction is an irresistible, lose-your-weekend binge. With Narcos’ tasteful visuals and commitment to staying true to Escobar’s enigmatic narrative, bingers are doomed to be hooked to the sheer badassery of it.
Crime Thriller / 2015 / 16+ / 2 Seasons
The Crown
We know Queen Elizabeth as the stoic, powerful, seemingly immortal monarch of Great Britain. But what do we know of her when she was young? Making decisions for one of the most powerful countries at age 25? Realizing her limitations as a sovereign? Leaving the normal life she desired to take her deceased father’s place? There’s drama afoot in 1940s Britain that’ll leave The Kardashians running for their Yeezys. History has never been this scandalous.
Biopic / 2016 / 16+ / 1 Season
The Get Down
From the director that gave us Moulin Rogue and The Great Gatsby, The Get Down is an American musical drama set in South Bronx in the 70s, during the rise of hip hop and disco. It follows Zeke, a young, orphaned poet living with his aunt, who meets graphic artist Shaolin Fantastic and eventually forms a band with friends called The Get Down Brothers. Drama infused with timeless struggles of minorities, this is far from a Sister Act revival.
Musical / 2016 / 16+ / 2 Parts
Stranger Things
It’s every 80s fan’s dream, complete with Winona Ryder. What’s not to like? But it’s more than the 80s references and the casual nod to the sci-fi genre of that decade. It’s about a small town banding together to face a larger than life monster. It’s about friendship, a love for a brother, and just plain alien puppy love—a classic at its finest without the usual tropes.
Sci-Fi / 2016 / 13+ / 1 Season
Riverdale
One of Netflix’ newest and an instant fan favorite, Riverdale is a dark, more adult adaptation of The Archie Comics, aptly described as Gossip Girl meets Twin Peaks. It chronicles the lives of the Archie Comics regulars, infusing each character with a dark backstory. It also revolves around a big mystery, the murder of town quarterback Jason Blossom. Whether you love or hate its morally ambiguous youth, who doesn’t love a who-killed-who mystery?
Mystery / 2017 / 13+ / 1 Season
