Looking for a new binge-worthy show? Netflix has something for everyone, with new series from all genres. These will surely catch your attention and keep you watching for hours. If you want laughter, drama or something more laid-back, like a calm reality show, these picks will be just for you.
The Leopard – Drama
This Italian drama is set in the 19th century and is intriguing to watch through the intricate costuming and detailed sets. The Leopard tells a story about the Prince of Salina, Don Fabrizio Corbera, who undergoes the experience of a changing Italian lifestyle during Garibaldi’s conquest. There is only one season with six episodes that are each around one hour long. The show is easy to delve into, with twists and turns of romance, affairs and tragic family dynamics.
With Love, Meghan – Lifestyle
Shot in Montecito, California, the series has eight episodes, each under 40 minutes, about simple and practical hosting hacks. The show incorporates a casual and friendly feeling, with Meghan Markle explaining do-it-yourself (DIY) projects for which she loves to surprise her guests. Friends and famous guests are invited to stay at her estate, where she shares her cooking, gardening and hosting knowledge. As a hostess, Markle shares ways to make visitors feel looked after and cared for during their stays. Overall, the show gives off a playful vibe, offering creative and thoughtful ways to make guests feel welcome. The show feels like you are conversing with a friend with the inclusion of Markle’s behind-the-scenes activities. The second season has finished filming and is expected to be released this fall.
Running Point – Sports Comedy
Running Point, starring Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon, is a sports comedy with female empowerment. The storyline follows Gordon having to take over as president of the Los Angeles Waves basketball team due to a major scandal that caused her brother to step down. Gordon shows she can defy the gender standards of the workplace, leading strongly as a woman while dealing with backlash from the players and other employees. Short and sweet, this series is only 10 episodes, each episode around 30 minutes long, making for a quick binge-watch. The series encapsulates the classic family drama with relatable aspects of sibling rivalry, romance, drama and comedy.
