5 shows to binge-watch on Netflix right now: Beef, Chef’s Table, Entrapped and more

DIMAPUR — It can be frustrating when you find yourself stuck in indecision as you look for a movie or series to spend your night, despite scrolling through countless options on Netflix homepage. Everybody comes across such situation sometimes.

We have picked 5 binge-worthy Netflix shows that we think will save you from such confusion. Of course, “Beef” is in the list. Well, who doesn’t want a show that can be binge-watched at one go?

 Beef (2023)

“Beef” is a dark comedy drama television series created by Korean director Lee Sung Jin for Netflix. It revolves around two strangers living completely different lives — one is a high-end entrepreneur and the other a handyman.

How do they cross each other’s paths? A road rage. Soon after, a series of events unfurl where they become obsessed with avenging on each other.

When one wins, the other loses. It becomes a never-ending cycle where they seem to enjoy the thrill of making the other one feel miserable and sore. It turns ugly when their families and work get involved. This dark-comedy is one series where you have to watch in one sitting.

Chef’s Table (2015)

This is a documentary series created by David Gelb wherein some of the most renowned chefs in the world share their deeply personal stories, inspirations, and unique styles. Each chef’s discipline and culinary talent is explored as they prepare awe-inspiring dishes and tantalising desserts.

With 6 seasons, this Emmy-nominated series transcends beyond just cooking. It deeply arouses one to comprehend the intensity of cooking- its transformative and powerful influence over humankind and the world at large. You will be left amazed at its influence on you as well.

Entrapped (2021)

It is the third sequel of an acclaimed Icelandic series. Set in a small coastal town in Iceland, a mutilated corpse appears, after which a series of gripping occurrences befall. A blizzard descends upon the residents as the police try to unravel the case.

After a long delay, season three arrived on Netflix, retitled Entrapped. In this thriller series, a murder kicks off the action that exposes the entwined relations between a pacifist commune and a biker gang. This slow-paced yet continuously tense show is binge-worthy, with the scenic beauty of Iceland in the backdrop besides interesting events. It will make you stay up till midnight.

Physical: 100 (2023)

This television show is one of its kind where one hundred contestants in top physical shape compete in a series of brutally intense challenges to win the title of the last person standing.

Contestants are brought in from all walks of life – swimmer, crossfitter, car dealer, television personality, rugby player, travel YouTuber, and many others.

The challenges they take on are so intense that it requires both stamina and will-power to accomplish. The competition among the contestants, the way they cheer for one’s team, the bond they develop in the game – every aspect of it makes the show even more fascinating to watch.

Black Mirror (2011)

Black Mirror is a sci-fi anthology series where each episode tells non-identical stories, each fascinating on its own. The theme is inclined towards the evolution of technology, wherein the audience is challenged to contemplate the ideas of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, climate change, etc., and how they are distorting our understanding of reality.

The series is fascinating as well as terrifying- fascinating because viewers can quickly relate to most of the situations that are presented in each episode; terrifying because it portrays the addictive, apocalyptic, humiliating and manipulative side of technology that can be harmful for humankind.

Each episode displays the evolution of an existing technology in the near future – for the highs and the lows.

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