Get your snacks ready for some binge-watching
You’ve been to the Upside Down with the Stranger Things gang, faced all the prison cliques of Orange Is The New Black, and questioned your relationship with technology thanks to Black Mirror.
What next? Your Netflix queue has tons more room. There’s so much content coming out on the streaming giant every year, it’s hard to know what’s worth watching, and we often miss out on some really excellent ones. Here are 10 hidden gems on Netflix we love that you should totally add to your list.
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8. On My Block
What it’s about: Fourteen-year-old best friends Monse, Cesar, Ruby, and Jamal, are starting their first year of high school in a predominantly Black and Latinx neighbourhood in Los Angeles, where hearing gunshots on your way to school is normal. As they navigate gang life, romance and even an old robbery plot, their friendship gets tested.
Why you should watch: It’s always refreshing to see a show with a diverse cast tackle racial and immigration politics without resorting to harmful and tired stereotypes. The fast-paced dramedy is filled with hilarious shenanigans and thrills. Portrayed by a young group of breakout actors, the characters are relatable and smart teens who make your heart ache for them, even as you laugh.
Season One is currently available on Netflix, and the show will return for Season Two in 2019.
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