Of sports drama and superheroes!
From zombies to extraterrestrial, soccer to kidnapping, and college mania… it has been a fun-filled surfing session. So dive in and enjoy!
TITLE: Baggio: The Divine Ponytail PLATFORM: LANGUAGE:
Netflix
English
If you are a soccer fan, then this one is for you. This show is chronicles 22-year-long career of soccer star Roberto Baggio, including his difficult debut as a player and his deep rif ts with some of his coaches. It sur fs the many emotional upheavals he faces, and how he manages to go through the litmus test to emerge successful. It’s interesting and in-depth.
TITLE: The Neighbor: Season 2 PLATFORM: LANGUAGE:
Netflix
English
Time to have some fun with ETs. This show revolves around Javi, the self-assessed great conqueror who thinks he’s conquered the world and is now Earth's superhero. But challenges arise from an unlikely competitor, and some extra-terrestrial visitors. It’s funny and definitely a one-time watch.
TITLE: The Flash PLATFORM: LANGUAGE:
Amazon Prime Video
English
It’s manna from Amazon for all the fans of the superhero series TheFlash. Created by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg and Geoff Johns, this series is based on the comic character The Flash and how Barr y Allen, aka Grant Gustin, fights mean and vicious criminals with his superhuman abilities.
TITLE: Flatbush Misdemeanors PLATFORM: Voot Select LANGUAGE: English This show is a raw comedy of city life following Dan and Kevin, who play characters struggling to thrive in their new surroundings in the brash environment of Flatbush, Brooklyn. Bold, smart and grounded in authenticity, the show explores two long-time friends seeking to climb out of their heads and connect with others. This show appeals as it has a smart screenplay and witty dialogues.
TITLE: PLATFORM: LANGUAGE:
Daniel
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Danish with subtitles
Enjoy this compelling drama directed by Niels Arden Oplev and starring Esben Smed, Anders W. Berthelsen, Toby Kebbell and others. It tells the stor y of one of the most spectacular kidnappings in recent times. The protagonist is the young Danish photojournalist Daniel Rye who was held hostage for 398 days in Syria by the terror organisation, Islamic State, along with several other foreign nationals including American journalist James Foley. It’s about Daniel’s struggle to sur vive in captivity, his friendship with James, and the nightmare of the Rye family back home in Denmark. At the centre of this crisis, hostage negotiator, Arthur plays a pivotal role in tr ying to secure Daniel’s freedom.
TITLE: Room No 54 PLATFORM: LANGUAGE:
Zee5
Telugu
The 10-part web series starts with saying – ‘you will recall your life in college’. Right! This series is about a group of hostel mates and a dayscholar who stay in Room No 54. They love reading adult magazines, playing cards and drinking. Of course, they do have time for some romantic dalliance and of course, have a blast preparing for exams, failing tests etc. It’s a typical college fare. But it’s funny and the tale of four friends going through college, makes an interesting watch.