My Fab Five Picks for Binge Worthy Shows

There is no better time than now, to immerse yourself in a fabulous series that serves to be the best “Calgon take me away moment,” that you need right now. Here is my selection for five totally addictive, binge worthy series to watch right now!

Money Heist Netflix

(Spanish)
This is by far one of the best series I have seen on Netflix and I am currently in the middle of the second season. It is so good that I am savoring it!  The show centers around a motley group of criminals, led by a socially awkward genius whom they call The Professor….think Clark Kent. They take over the Royal Mint of Spain, hostages and all. The plot, which is seemingly so implausible, hooks the viewer in from the first episode, due to the excellent writing, directing and acting.  There are so many twists and turns, that you cannot help falling head over heels for it…think Oceans 11 on steroids.

Succession HBO Go

 “It’s sooooo good!” raved my cousin, Susan, and I couldn’t agree more. I was completely addicted from the get go. This show follows one of the wealthiest families in the world, and stars Brian Cox as the crusty patriarch who pits each of his three children against one another in a race to see who is the most fit to run the company. You will experience a love hate relationship with everyone in the show, and you will feel as though you know each one intimately. Brilliant writing, casting and directing!!

Unorthodox (Netflix)

Follow the story of a young woman from the Satamar Chasidic community in Williamsburg as she attempts to break all ties with that way of life. The brilliantly talented Israeli actress, Shira Haaz, (Shtisel), stars alongside a stellar cast.  The story follows her character Esty as she flees Brooklyn to begin a new life in Berlin. Is it easy? Not for one minute. Based on the real life story of Deborah Feldman, this is not to be missed. And PS you don’t have to be Jewish to watch this!

A Place To Call Home (Acorn)

 You will have to download Acorn TV to gain access to this Series, but all six seasons are magnificent, so I highly recommend it. Set in Australia in the late 1950’s, A Place To Call Home follows the Bligh family through the trials and tribulations of the end of one decade and the beginning of another. There isn’t one subject that this series does not touch upon, as it weaves its way through your heart, mind and soul.

Velvet (Netflix)

 Set in Madrid in the 1950’s this 4 season long series is what every fashionista is yearning for this very moment. Velvet is the name of the most exclusive department store in Spain…even Princess Grace shops there!l The story revolves around the unrequited love between Alberto, heir to the empire and Anna, a seamstress. You will suffer along with each of these gorgeous characters until they ride off into the sunset. The outfits are to die for and the cast is one humungous dose of eye candy.