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Here's why I watched a full grown Man chase a CGI Bee on Netflix - because it had Rowan Atkinson in it. Reason enough. From Mr. Bean to Johnny English, he's one of the few actors who's a one man show and can crack you up, by doing almost nothing! The miniseries itself was pretty underwhelming and frivolous, but I honestly didn't mind. I'd love to see more of him at his comedic best and obviously get back to Bean at some point soon.

Okay - she's stranded in the middle of nowhere...why/how are her lips always glossed and full of lipstick? Complete snoozefest, this feels like the 'Walmart clearance' version of Cast Away. The frequent flashbacks of her melancholy laiden life don't help at all and takes away the whole theme and thrill of the survival genre. It feels like an extended version of a (Wo) Man vs Wild episode and Bear Grylls even has better acting chops, lol. The bear scene was completely wasted and underutilized too. What mainly worked was the change of location to the lake and woods rather than the clichéd beach/island survival. Otherwise, she's mainly just boiling water and picking berries. If you have nothing on your watchlist, give it a go or rewatch Cast Away instead. Hanks just sets the bar way too high.

Thrillers are always a difficult genre to crack and keeping the audiences hooked and on the edge-of-their-seat is a mammoth and tedious task. With Netflix being an international platform where viewers have access to multiple foreign language shows, it takes brilliant writing and a crisp storyline and narrative to make a show grab eyeballs and "The Fame Game" manages to do exactly that. Bollywood's evergreen and amply loved "Dhak Dhak" girl Madhuri Dixit makes her OTT platform debut with this dark slow-burn series. At eight episodes long, the series is quite binge-worthy and maintains a steady pace. The plot revolves around veteran actor and superstar Anamika Anand (Madhuri Dixit), who's life is embroiled in dilemma, angst, fading stardom and a crumbling personal and family life. Having an abusive and violent husband (Sanjay Kapoor) who constantly feels insecure living in the wake of a successful wife and children (Muskkaan Jaferi and Lakshvir Saran) who are consumed by their own devils, leaves her feeling completely empty on the inside. Thespian Suhasini Mulay, brilliantly plays her control freak, dominant and megalomaniac of a mother, who refuses to show even a sliver of empathy for anyone. The main theme of the drama thriller series is centered around Anamika Anand's mysterious disappearance and through flashbacks and current events, what we experience is a blurry and twisted path that's laiden with deceit, secrets, jealously and greed all wrapped up in the packaging of Bollywood and the glamour world, where nothing that meets the eye is real. Madhuri Dixit is back with an absolute bang and fans will not be disappointed. The supporting cast too delivers some power packed and engaging performances that make this an attractive package on the whole. Manav Kaul too shines as the male superstar and Anamika's ex-flame. Patience is key and sometimes you'll feel like things need to probably speed up, however while approaching the end of the show you'll realize that the pace is justified and most loose ends get tied up. Watch it for the fresh and intense performances, overall concept, occasional thrills and ofcourse Madhuri. It'll will leave you wanting more and hopefully the second season drops soon.

Money Heist Part 5, Volume 1 Review (NO SPOILERS) Thrill, thrill and more thrill! Enthralling, gripping and absolute edge-of-the-seat, nail biting sequences. The continuity is brilliantly maintained even after the year and a half long wait. It delivers a punch and gives you all that you're expecting. Satisfying and wholesome is what best describes Part 5, volume 1. The action is par excellence and storyline moves forward at a good pace. You don't wanna wait this one out! Highly recommend a non-stop binge. Part 5, volume 2 drops December 3, 2021. Should be an amazing end to an amazing show.

It took me a while to get into this one, didn't expect to like it but I was pleasantly surprised. What strikes you most is the scale, the grandeur and the gorgeous locations. Set in the 1800's the production design and overall aesthetic of this romantic, period drama are absolutely brilliant. The narrative revolves mainly around the subject of over protective and competitive 'mamas' trying to secure the best match for their nubile daughters. You delve deep into the high rolling society culture of the elite of England and get a taste of British royalty, while following the complicated and intertwined lives of the Bridgertons and the Featheringtons. The stellar cast leaves no stone unturned with their impressive performances, complete with exquisite costumes from the era. Phoebe Dynevor is absolute eye candy and makes you want to be one of her suitors, instantaneously. An overall engaging show, with the perfect mix of romance, drama, suspense (Lady Whistledown) and a solid storyline, this is definitely a must watch, you'll await the next season with bated breath.

Whether you've been to Paris or not or had a romantic rendezvous there or not, it doesn't really matter because this is one show that will put in a good, good mood! A lot works for the show, it manages to break out from the stereotypical rom-coms and incorporate Paris, art, food, fashion and the whole French culture in a very intriguing, enticing manner. Don't expect too many laughs because it's not too high on comedy but it'll still manage to crack you up once in a while. Lily Collins is brilliant and shoulders the show rather well and keeps you entertained. Her antics and somewhat smart and sloppy mannerisms make the show a breeze and very binge worthy. It manages to make you wanna break out of your comfort zone and explore, much like the protagonist. The supporting cast too is satisfactory and help break the monotony. Another season is confirmed and all in all, this definitely worth a watch and a definite moodsetter.

This is unarguably one of the best comedies in modern times. A personal and a crowd favourite, it comes as no surprise that it managed to sweep most of the categories at the Emmys. It manages to invoke almost every emotion out of you and what works most is the absolutely effortless comedy and timing. There are no bells and whistles and nothing fancy to support the show but the writing and punch lines are so good that it needs nothing else. You unknowingly become a part the Roses and their entire journey. The narrative revolves around the Roses, who go from riches to rags and are forced to live in a rundown and unkempt town, Schitt's Creek. Every character develops beautifully giving the correct exposure and background. Simplicity is what drives the entire series, peppered with some top notch performances. Not a single dull moment. Eugene Levy is convincing as the worrying and doting husband and father. Catherine O'Hara excels as the loud, egoistic and self-centered yesteryear actress, Moira. Annie Murphy is treat and lights up every frame with her gazillion expressions. She plays the rich, spoiled brat who loves traveling and has multiple flings and relationships. Lastly Daniel Levy as the pansexual son David, who's also written and directed the show, is very likeable too. His character displays various layers and facets and showcases the LGBTQ aspect in the most subtle yet noticeable manner. Binge worthy is an understatement and at six seasons, you'll definitely want more after the finale. Finish the experience off with the Farewell special on Netflix itself. Hands down a game changer for the whole sitcom genre.

This is probably the textbook definition of an average film. Personally like most flicks produced by Blumhouse and because this one stars Spencer, you expect more. Being a psychological thriller, it has its ups and downs but fails to impress or keep you gripped, with a clichéd narrative and a fair share of gore. Spencer however tries her best to save this sinking ship and succeeds to a certain extent.