Streaming Suggestions | May 2020
I am going on week ten of quarantine with no immediate end in sight, as the Governor of Washington just yesterday extended the stay-at-home order to at least May 31. Companies local to Seattle have already extended their work from home policies — with Amazon looking at early October and Zillow planning for the remainder of 2020.
It seems as though I am binge-watching at record speeds these days, and I’m sure I’m not alone in the continuous search for something new. Others’ recommendations have truly been my saving grace, so I share mine in hopes of sparing you a few less clicks as you endlessly rummage through Netflix, Hulu or whatever streaming services you are working with.
Absurd Planet (Netflix)
This show adds a humorous twist to an overall educational topic, giving a glimpse into the lives of the quirkiest animals on Earth. It is definitely a wild show and admittedly there have been some points in which I have questioned what the hell I am watching — but overall this show gives your mind a break from everything that is going on for much needed laughs.
The Circle (Netflix)
While we’re on the topic of mindless humor - this reality competition puts eight strangers in an apartment complex together with a custom social media app, The Circle, as their only form of communication. The players spend their time in the Circle trying to be the most popular player among each other. Like all reality shows, of course there’s a twist — they don’t have to be their real selves — which not only stirs up a ton of drama but also led to a unique humor that made this show worth the watch.
A Parks & Recreation Special (Multiple Streaming Options)
Who doesn’t love a reunion episode? And to makes it even better, it is for a good cause. This special half-hour long episode reminds you to ‘treat yo’self’ amid the pandemic while also helping to raise money for Feeding America in partnership with State Farm and Subaru. The episode is streaming on the NBC app, Hulu, Peacock and YouTube.
Yellow Stone (Paramount, Prime Video)
This recommendation is definitely out of character for me; and admittedly if it wasn’t for RJ, I definitely would have never turned it on. But I am here to inform you that this ranching drama is much more than you’d think. The story line is phenomenal and touches on present-day issues in Montana that I only would’ve imagined taking place decades ago.
Normal People (Hulu)
Disclaimer: This show is very much for mature audiences only and includes possible triggers.
First things first, Hulu has some amazing originals; and every one that I have watched has started because I have nothing better to watch, and then I fall so deep into them that I am left craving more when they’re over. In fact, I almost quit this one in the first episode because I was having a hard time acclimating to the accents; but now I am dreading reaching the end of what I hope isn’t its only season.
