28/01/2021

Series that will shorten your time (and not only) in quarantine

Seriály, ktoré vám skrátia čas (nielen) v karanténe
The coronavirus pandemic has locked us at home for long days and given us more time to devote to ourselves and perhaps some of our hobbies. However, there are days when, after closing your laptop, you really just want to move your body to the couch, put your feet up, and turn on something on the TV. Streaming services are currently experiencing a big boom and their offer is constantly growing. We have prepared a small selection of series for you that will provide you with mental rest after work, entertain you, and maybe even keep you in suspense.

You Should Have Known (The Undoing, HBO GO)

The Undoing - HBO

The six-part miniseries is a quickie that you can easily watch in one rainy weekend, especially because the crime plot will keep you curious about how the story continues.

The Undoing - HBO

Set in New York City, this drama-thriller follows Grace (Nicole Kidman), a successful therapist, her husband, Jonathan (Hugh Grant), a renowned pediatric oncologist, and their son. Their seemingly idyllic life is turned upside down after the brutal murder of a young woman and Jonathan's disappearance. Grace discovers that her life is not what she thought it was. The series was based on the book of the same name by writer Jean Hanff Korelitz. The opening song for the series, "Dream a little dream of me," was sung by Nicole Kidman herself.

Normal People (HBO GO)

Normal People - HBO

The 12-part series Normal People follows the complicated relationship between Marianne and Connell from high school through adulthood. Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones) is a loner, but sassy, ​​and doesn't have many friends at school, while Connell (Paul Mescal) is very popular.

Normal People - HBO

His mother cleans Marianne's mother's house, and when Connel comes to pick her up, a special and strong bond develops between them. Their relationship develops and changes over the years, just like their lives. At university, Marianne is a star, but Connel somehow doesn't know how to fit in. The series was based on the book by author Sally Rooney.

Lupin (Lupin, Netflix)

Lupin - Netflix

Assan Diop (Omar Sy) is the son of a Senegalese immigrant who was wrongly accused of stealing a very valuable diamond necklace and took his own life in prison. When Assan grows up, he decides to avenge his father in a rather peculiar way, in the style of the thieving hero Lupin, whom he admired as a child.

Lupin - Netflix

The French series inspired by the book hero Arsène Lupin by writer Mauricia LeBanc is a detective story with a truly modern twist. Netflix has decided to split the first 10-episode series into two parts, the first 5 episodes are already available to watch.

Stewardess (The Flight Attendant, HBO GO)

The Flight Attendant - HBO

A subtly comedic thriller about flight attendant Cassandra (Kaley Cuoco) who wakes up in a Dubai hotel next to a dead man. She only remembers fragments of the previous night due to alcohol, but she is terrified and acts impulsively, leaving the hotel as if nothing happened and continuing with her work and life.

The Flight Attendant - HBO

Back home in New York, FBI agents search for her and her colleagues to question them about their stopover in Dubai. Cassandra then sets out on her own to piece together the pieces of the fateful night, and her own life. The eight-part series is inspired by the novel by Chris Bohjalian.

Emily in Paris (Netflix)

Emily in Paris - Netflix

The story of social media marketing specialist Emily (Lily Collins) who leaves Chicago for a job in Paris is very easy to watch.

Emily in Paris - Netflix

The attractive environment of a marketing agency combined with an inspiring French city, original costumes, and a life in which Emily deals with relationships, work, and even some awkwardness are an ideal after-work relaxation. The first season has 10 approximately 30-minute episodes, and Netflix has confirmed that there will be a second season.
28/01/2021