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By Nico Kelly
November 22, 2017
By Nico Kelly
November 22, 2017
Netflix has become a black hole of fresh and compelling content. It is engulfing viewers in its vast library of shows, movies, and documentaries. With all of these things to watch, it might get hard to navigate through its lineup. But alas, that is where this article will help you. It will be a tour of sorts, helping you find the hidden gems of this streaming service while helping you avoid TV soap-dramas about basketball and teenage relationships. Here are some examples of some of the best TV shows and movies that Netflix has to offer.
BOJACK HORSEMAN
At first glance, it might seem like a relatively straightforward comedy about a group of cartoon animals with no continuity or emotional depth. It follows the life of a washed up sitcom star from the 90s named Bojack Horseman. While it is uncertain whether he is more man than horse, or more horse than man, we can rest assured that he is more sad than anything else. Bojack Horseman spends most of its time operating on two different levels. On its surface, it’s another raunchy cartoon that doesn’t seem too much different than South Park or The Simpsons. Then it gets dark. Really dark. In fact it’s much darker than you would imagine a show about a cartoon horse can get. It swings from a light comedy about an aging celebrity to a heartbreaking analysis of a man, or horse, after his life has reached its peak and gives a glimpse at what the downward spiral of a celebrity looks like. Bojack may look like a horse, but his personality and character development are given more humanity than any other television character. Bojack struggles with alcoholism, depression, narcissism, and multiple identity crises, but also finds the time to lighten the mood with animal puns and a healthy dose of lighthearted comedy to prevent you from feeling too bad. It is a comedy, after all.
PULP FICTION
If you haven’t seen this movie by now, you’re sure to have heard a few quotes from it or at least heard someone talk about it’s greatness or how it redefined cinema. Yes, there are film junkies out there that will glorify each individual frame of the whopping 2 and a half hour movie and ramble for hours about its intricacies and the way it redefined cinema. Don’t let these people steer you off from having a good time watching it. While there are lots of classic films that you can watch and respect, Pulp Fiction is one that you can watch and enjoy. It focuses on the underbelly of crime in L.A. during the 90s. Specifically on a boxer, two hit men, a mob boss, and his wife. It shows how the lives of all these separate people intertwine and connect. The plot sounds like another formulaic crime drama filled with violence and expected twists. While these definitely apply to the film itself, they don’t define it. More than anything else, Pulp Fiction is a screwball comedy filled to the brim with dark humor. While the violence and drama entertain, it’s the dialogue that sets this apart from most other crime dramas. It’s a film that doesn’t take itself too seriously which is certainly refreshing. Bits of drama and plot are broken up by criminal’s conversations about fast food burgers, foot massages, and overpriced milkshakes to name a few.
BOJACK HORSEMAN
At first glance, it might seem like a relatively straightforward comedy about a group of cartoon animals with no continuity or emotional depth. It follows the life of a washed up sitcom star from the 90s named Bojack Horseman. While it is uncertain whether he is more man than horse, or more horse than man, we can rest assured that he is more sad than anything else. Bojack Horseman spends most of its time operating on two different levels. On its surface, it’s another raunchy cartoon that doesn’t seem too much different than South Park or The Simpsons. Then it gets dark. Really dark. In fact it’s much darker than you would imagine a show about a cartoon horse can get. It swings from a light comedy about an aging celebrity to a heartbreaking analysis of a man, or horse, after his life has reached its peak and gives a glimpse at what the downward spiral of a celebrity looks like. Bojack may look like a horse, but his personality and character development are given more humanity than any other television character. Bojack struggles with alcoholism, depression, narcissism, and multiple identity crises, but also finds the time to lighten the mood with animal puns and a healthy dose of lighthearted comedy to prevent you from feeling too bad. It is a comedy, after all.
PULP FICTION
If you haven’t seen this movie by now, you’re sure to have heard a few quotes from it or at least heard someone talk about it’s greatness or how it redefined cinema. Yes, there are film junkies out there that will glorify each individual frame of the whopping 2 and a half hour movie and ramble for hours about its intricacies and the way it redefined cinema. Don’t let these people steer you off from having a good time watching it. While there are lots of classic films that you can watch and respect, Pulp Fiction is one that you can watch and enjoy. It focuses on the underbelly of crime in L.A. during the 90s. Specifically on a boxer, two hit men, a mob boss, and his wife. It shows how the lives of all these separate people intertwine and connect. The plot sounds like another formulaic crime drama filled with violence and expected twists. While these definitely apply to the film itself, they don’t define it. More than anything else, Pulp Fiction is a screwball comedy filled to the brim with dark humor. While the violence and drama entertain, it’s the dialogue that sets this apart from most other crime dramas. It’s a film that doesn’t take itself too seriously which is certainly refreshing. Bits of drama and plot are broken up by criminal’s conversations about fast food burgers, foot massages, and overpriced milkshakes to name a few.