PEAKLIFE

Pop culture enthusiasts, this is your time to shine.

The whole world’s on lockdown, and we could probably use some time off to get back on our best foot. So go grab a health binge, choose your device, and hold your heart close for some of the best new shows and movies you can binge-watch during the quarantine.

While the much-awaited the Patriot Act by Hasan Minhaj has been postponed, based on a pandemic Contagion is available only to a select few, here’s what else you can watch on your favourite streaming channels:

SERIES

SELF MADE

Inspired by the legacy of Madam C.J. Walker, Self-Made translates the true story of an African American washerwoman who rises out of poverty only to build her own empire and become the first female self-made billionaire. The first of its kind for Netflix and starring Oscar winning Octavia Spencers leading the role, the short four-ep show has already garnered raving reviews from the critics.
Available on: Netflix

THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE

Sure, there are treasure troves of horror series you could watch but if you’re seriously looking for something to make an impact – this one’s a rec. Creator Mike Flanagan has twisted and transformed the tale of five adult siblings – bouncing between their past and present, dealing with demons both real and not. A lot horror, a little psychological.
Available on: Netflix

YOU

A psychological thriller, You revolves around the question “What would you do for love?” A bookstore manager crosses paths with an aspiring writer – events turning out to be more suspicious than imagined. Spanning across two brilliant seasons, You keeps you on the edge always aching for what more could possibly go wrong, or more wrong.
Available on: Netflix

RELATIVELY RELATABLE

Searching for some new stand up comedies? Watch Relatively Relatable: Stand Up Special by Naveen Richard. According to Amazon, “Naveen Richard brings together some tasty observational comedy that has proven to be relatable 9 out of 12 times.” The stand0up runs for only 56 minutes; easy to squeeze in a light-hearted relatable stock of laughs.
Available on: Amazon

MOVIES

THE WAY BACK

An engaging sports drama, The Way Back highlights Jack Cunningham who chose to walk away from his dream – basketball during college. Years have gone, and he’s handed over the opportunity to relive it. He gets to coach his own team and as they begin to seize and win, he might get his lost at redemption. A crippling, honest portrayal of second chances and how to use them.

Available on: HBO Max

BIRDS OF PREY

Margot Robbie played fantastic in DC’s Suicide Squad and following suit her character Harley Quinn arrives Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) and her girl gang starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Perez, Chris Messina, Ella Jay Basco, Ali Wong, and Ewan McGregor. DC fans, it’s yet to arrive on the usual Netflix or Amazon Prime, but in the meanwhile, you can watch it on other platforms.

Available on: Google Play

OUTBREAK

Another medical disaster film if you’re looking for something very relevant to today. Outbreak pans the story of army doctors struggling to find the cure to a deadly virus spreading throughout the California town that was brought inside by a monkey. Though it’s a 1995 film, the film aligns well even in 2020.

Available on: Amazon

VIRUS

If regional films don’t interest you, this one just might. The Malayalam film revolves around the deadly Nipah virus epidemic scare in 2018, zoonotic disease top-listed by WHO. The film documents how the small state managed to fight and win the battle. A gripping medical thriller, Virus is a very relevant watch considering the current pandemic situation.

Available on: Amazon

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