5 great Shows you can Binge-watch over a Single Weekend
So, you have been working from 9 to 5 diligently for five days a Weekend with no room to breathe or Netflix and Chill. The weekend is here with its arms open, ready to sweep you away into the magical realm of entertainment. Do you waste away your weekend fidgeting with your remote, wondering where to begin? OR You allow us to help you with our list of 5 great shows that you can binge-watch over a single weekend? Fret not because we hear you! Streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ Hotstar have many amazing shows, and choosing what to watch, where to begin can be daunting. We have shortlisted five great shows you can finish binge-watching over a weekend and forget all your worries.
The Family Man
The Family Man on Amazon Prime portrays the struggle of a middle-class family man who works for the National Investigation Agency battling terrorism while keeping his job a secret from his family of four. Manoj Bajpayee steals the show with his stellar performance as a frustrated father and husband who bites his lip and says nothing to roadside bullies and, later, a nagging boss keeps his identity a secret. We will go ahead and draw parallels between Manoj’s work life and professional life with Superman’s day job and real superhero identity. Yes, he is that good and no less than a superhero when fighting terrorists. The Family Man has a rating of 8.5/10 on IMDb; need we say more? You can binge its first season over a weekend easily with its ten one-hour episodes. The Family Man recently released its second season, which was a huge success as it’s a great show, but you can save that for another weekend.
Bridgerton
Bridgerton is a tale of three close-knit families trying to find love and marriage. Set in the regency era, Bridgerton tells a story of wealth, betrayal, and lust. To those of us who love chick flick dramas, Bridgerton is Gossip Girl with the grandeur of the 1800s, complete with the over-the-top frilly gowns and massive ballrooms that fill the viewer’s hearts with warmth. Bridgerton leaves you swooning over with Regé-Jean Page’s portrayal as the wounded eligible bachelor and Duke of Hastings, who is infamous for his unwillingness to get married. Phoebe Dynevor acts as the lead Daphne Bassett, who goes on to become the Duchess of Hastings. However, her road to becoming the Duchess is filled with twists and turns, which becomes the highlight of the scandalous gossip column from the mysterious “Lady Whistledown” and proved as a great show. Shonda Rhimes brings her magic to our screens through this Netflix American Drama that leaves you wanting more. Bridgerton is currently streaming on Netflix and consists of 8 one-hour-long episodes in its first season. With an IMDb rating of 7.3/10, Bridgerton has received love and accolades from all around the world.
Gullak
Gullak is a heartwarming story of a middle-class family- The Mishras, set in the heart of by-lanes in the 90s. With an IMDb rating of 9.2/10, Gullak consists of two seasons with five 20 minute long episodes. The story revolves around Annu – a government job aspirant preparing for his exam who gets distracted easily. Gullak (piggy bank) comprises tales from the Mishra Family and their daily life struggles. It stars seasoned actors Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, and Harsh Mayar in the lead roles.
Masaba Masaba
Taking snippets from her real life, Masaba Masaba features the story of Masaba Gupta’s life and struggle in becoming a successful fashion designer. Masaba Gupta plays with veteran actor and mother Neena Gupta in this playful, fictional peek into their real lives. The show allows viewers to relate with Masaba as a struggling entrepreneur trying to launch her fashion line with problems in her personal life. It showcases Neena Gupta’s struggle as a middle-aged actor full of aspirations to achieve stardom by kick-starting her career. The show reminds us of the telenovela- Jane the Virgin featuring Amariah Awantaye as kid Masaba helping adult Masaba sail through life. Masaba Masaba has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 and consists of six 50-minutes episodes.
Emily in Paris
Emily is a doe-eyed American woman from the Midwest who chooses her aspirational dreams over her toxic boyfriend. A marketing firm in Paris hires her to provide an American outlook on things. It features Lily Collins as Emily, who wins everyone’s heart with her enthusiasm and positive attitude – even her boss and proved it as a great show for the audience, the woman declares her hatred for Emily but has a change of heart eventually. Once in Paris, Emily starts an Instagram page called ‘Emily in Paris’ that gains global attention, making Emily an Instagram influencer. Emily is a sharp-witted go-getter who would stop at nothing to make her fashion dreams come true – not even a yummy neighbor or a client splurging diamonds to make her a mistress. Watch Emily’s journey in Paris, her fumbles, love triangle, and work-life mismanagement on Netflix. With an IMDb rating of 7/10 and Emily in Paris has ten 30 minutes long episodes.
