Lockdown Killers: Top 10 Shows To Watch On Netflix, Amazon Prime
While social distancing has become an important part of our daily lives and most people are confined to their homes, it becomes vital to occupy our minds with something entertaining and distract it from the complexities caused due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Video streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime are gaining prominence by the day as most other entertainment options available before the lockdown, cannot be accessed now.
Keeping this in mind we have compiled a list of shows that you can watch and re-watch while you spend time within your home. It will definitely help in staying indoor and contributing your bit to flatten the curve.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to extend the lockdown, BW Businessworld digs out the best series from Netflix and Amazon Prime.
1. Money Heist
Netflix recently released season 4 of the famous show and fans could not stop themselves going gaga over it. Fans might have expected the season four finale to follow the same format as the season two, neatly wrapping up the heist after just two seasons. But nothing seems to have gone according to plan this time, and the gang have been forced to buy themselves a bit more time. That means season four ends on a cliff-hanger, leaving the door wide open for a potential Money Heist season five.
2. Breaking Bad
The show was originally made for the TV viewing audience but in 2018 Netflix acquired the rights of all its seasons. Breaking Bad provides fulfilment by casually gazing into shots throughout each of its episode. It's wonderfully shot, the performances are stellar, the characters are not only believable but also immensely interesting, the atmosphere, the sounds fit perfectly. Underneath all this is the story of not a person who is made evil by circumstance, but by his own disposition.
3. Stranger Things
Stranger Things is woven into an intriguing story that gives information at a great pace and never let its audience bored. The characters of the show are the true stars here, every single one of them are casted perfectly. The way they mix and clash with one another is fun to see while the story unfolds.
4. Sacred Games
Bollywood icons Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui star in this dark thriller series based on Vikram Chandra's novel. The first Netflix original series in India, that is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap and produced under the banner Phantom Films. When police officer Sartaj Singh(Khan) receives an anonymous tip about the location of criminal overlord Ganesh Gaitonde (Siddiqui). Then he embarks on a chase around Mumbai in what becomes a dangerous cat-and-mouse game. Flashbacks reveal some of the crimes that Gaitonde has committed through the years.
5. F.R.I.E.N.D.S
No web-series list is complete without the mention of this legendary American sitcom. The 10 season long show can be easily binge-watched at any time of the day. It first telecasted in 1994 but is still relevant and will remain evergreen in times to come. Pick up any episode from any of its 10 seasons and it will not fail to tickle your funny bone.
6. Made In Heaven
Made In heaven is a conglomerate of all the heavy topics that we witness in the Indian society. With a tint of drama, emotions and lust, the web series has an eye-catching narrative with exquisite display of all its characters. The makers and producers of the show chose to showcase, the dark secrets of infidelity, deep-rooted male chauvinism, the frightening family pressure or the sexual orientation- one by one in each of its episode. Tara and Karan are the absolute stars of the show and shine with their brilliant performances.
7. Mirzapur
In the age of commercialization, capitalism & materialism unemployment is on its rise and is pushing the youth to join the world of crime! Karan Anshuman and Puneet Krishna have used the theme and woven it around characters living in a fictional town of Mirzapur in UP. Each character is stronger than the other. Music is loud as required. Soft-hearted people would not like the series because of the extent of blood-shed, violence and strong language used. Although, the amazing performances by its cast makes Mirzapur a must-watch.
8. 13 Reasons Why
This hit teen drama, is perfect for all the young adults. The show is unique and is centred around a high school girl, Hannah Baker. Hannah commits suicide, and then interestingly leaves tapes for 13 of her friends. Each friend was somehow responsible towards her making the decision to take her life, and she explains that in each tape, hence the name, 13 reasons why. The show has gone on for 3 seasons so far, and becomes more captivating with each season. It’s a great show to binge watch during this time.
9. Fleabag
Written by Phoebe Waller Bridge the series is breath of fresh air and is very revitalising. The protagonist is incredibly relatable as she engages the viewer in her day to day life. An emotional roller-coaster which makes you laugh and cry. The characters are real and funny, endearing themselves in their own dysfunctional way. The series is definitely binge-watch worthy.
10. Delhi Crime
Based on the Nirbhaya gang-rape case which shook the entire nation, Delhi Crime is a love letter and an applause for the service of Delhi Police. The seven episode series is gripping till the end as the cast leaves no stone unturned in giving stellar performances. Special mention to Shefali Shah who is engrossed in the character of DCP and does a fantastic job.
