What to Watch Instantly on Netflix? (and now all streaming services)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Just finished watching a great documentary called 'Serving Life'. Tells the story of hardened felons who volunteer to be hospice workers for dying inmates.

[korme]

Watched that the other night, pretty interesting

[Matthean]

Netflix Wins Casting Emmy for 'House of Cards' Over Major TV Dramas

[DaddyTorgo]

New episodes of Walking Dead (Season 3) and Continuum (Season 2) are now up on Netflix.

[rowech]

John Caparulo's new standup routine was hysterical. In addition, the movie Safety Not Guranteed stars a bunch of people that are well liked and known in a very unique and enjoyable movie.

[PilotMan]

For those of you who missed it the first go around (like me) you can now watch Sharknado on the instant player.

[Matthean]

Disney and Netflix in Deal for Series Based on Marvel Characters - NYTimes.com

[Barkeep49]

I found Four Year Plan., a documentary on Queen Park Rangers efforts to secure promotion to the English Premier League a very good watch.

[Peregrine]

I've finished watching Jack Taylor, a one-series Irish show about an ex-cop turned private detective - a bit of the material is hackneyed but overall I felt they were very well done.

[Julio Riddols]

If you're into wine, Somm is an excellent documentary about some dudes trying to become master sommeliers. It's nuts what they have to do.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

If you're into wine, Somm is an excellent documentary about some dudes trying to become master sommeliers. It's nuts what they have to do.

I'll have to watch this one. I know a couple of world-renown master sommeliers. I've heard it's borderline ridiculous.

[korme]

Wrong thread

[RainMaker]

First 4 seasons of Dexter are up on Netflix. Last 4 come January 1st. It got bad at the end but the first couple seasons were good.

Originally Posted by Barkeep49

I found Four Year Plan., a documentary on Queen Park Rangers efforts to secure promotion to the English Premier League a very good watch.

Going to watch it tonight. Thanks for the recommendation.

[AnalBumCover]

Originally Posted by Barkeep49

I found Four Year Plan., a documentary on Queen Park Rangers efforts to secure promotion to the English Premier League a very good watch.

Just finished this. A fantastic watch. Now to fire up the old FM.

[Neuqua]

Originally Posted by Barkeep49

I found Four Year Plan., a documentary on Queen Park Rangers efforts to secure promotion to the English Premier League a very good watch.

This was fun to watch. Ended up going to ESPN and checking up to see how well they did after filming was over.

[Julio Riddols]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

I'll have to watch this one. I know a couple of world-renown master sommeliers. I've heard it's borderline ridiculous.

I'll just say I have always wanted to have a winery, but I know soooooo little about wine other than the flavor I generally like. Couldn't begin to explain the notes and regions of a wine just by swishing it around and smelling it and examining the viscosity, etc. These guys can do it with what seems like 50% accuracy, which boggles my mind.

[NoSkillz]

Originally Posted by Barkeep49

I found Four Year Plan., a documentary on Queen Park Rangers efforts to secure promotion to the English Premier League a very good watch.

Thanks for the heads up on this - I watched it last night after seeing the recommendations here.

A must-watch for any FM fans, as it's almost entirely "back-room" stuff and truly fascinating stuff at that.

What's amazing to me is that the owners of the club are the ones that essentially funded this film and they come across as villains (speaking of Flavio Briatore and Gianni Paladini).

They seem absolutely IMPOSSIBLE to work for - hell, Neil Warnock had them at the top of the table, playing great football and they have that one loss to Watford and there's Paladini and Briatore acting like spoiled children and saying the coach sucks.

Just a fascinating piece. The son-in-law part owner (Amit Bhatia) comes across much, much better. Seems like a humble (yet very rich) guy and I could only imagine how tough it was for him to bite his lip when his two, hot-headed partners would spout off.

Highly recommended film.

BTW: just read up on Flavio a bit - he went out with Heidi Klum and fathered a child with her??? Shows what money can do...

[korme]

Originally Posted by AnalBumCover

Just finished this. A fantastic watch. Now to fire up the old FM.

It is amazing how quickly teams lose patience with their managers.

[Radii]

Laura Prepon May Be Returning to Orange Is the New Black for More Episodes - Today's News: Our Take | TVGuide.com

good news!

[BillJasper]

Originally Posted by korme

It is amazing how quickly teams lose patience with their managers.

I commented about that to the wife, while watching. I don't follow soccer, but is that normal? Makes American sports franchises look downright stable.

[Critch]

I've been racing through "Fringe" on netflix. It's not high quality tv, but it's watchable and has some good characters. Especially The Observer.

Kind of like X-Files and Lost met and had a baby, and the baby was Fringe.

[ISiddiqui]

I loved Fringe. Was very sad to see it go... though they ended it pretty cool

[Critch]

Somebody I work with who is a huge x-files nerd recommended Fringe, the fact it came to a proper end and wasnt canceled mid-season was what got it onto my watch list.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I finally managed to get through all 13 episodes of "Orange Is The New Black." Great series. I really enjoyed it.

[dave731]

Originally Posted by Critch

Somebody I work with who is a huge x-files nerd recommended Fringe, the fact it came to a proper end and wasnt canceled mid-season was what got it onto my watch list.

Just finished Fringe yesterday...I enjoyed it very much. Loved that everything was wrapped up in the end.

[hoopsguy]

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I finally managed to get through all 13 episodes of "Orange Is The New Black." Great series. I really enjoyed it.

Two down, eleven to go. Intrigued, but not yet sucked into "must race through season!" mode.

[TexasT]

New House of Cards starts on Feb 14

[frnk55]

Sad day for me as I finished up Parks and Recs. I absolutely love that show. Each character was great!

[Izulde]

Parks and Rec is still ongoing, and you can catch up on this season's episodes if you have Hulu+

[Matthean]

The final 8 episodes of Breaking Bad really need to be added.

[Neuqua]

Originally Posted by Matthean

The final 8 episodes of Breaking Bad really need to be added.

I'm waiting for these to be added before I start my binge watching. I've never watched the show.

[Matthean]

I can't judge season 5 yet, but 1 was very good with 2-4 being a hell of a run.

[Subby]

Originally Posted by hoopsguy

Two down, eleven to go. Intrigued, but not yet sucked into "must race through season!" mode.

I was the same way when I watched a few months ago. Good, not great early on, but it really gathers steam mid-season and then finishes strong.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by Neuqua

I'm waiting for these to be added before I start my binge watching. I've never watched the show.

+1

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by Neuqua

I'm waiting for these to be added before I start my binge watching. I've never watched the show.

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

+1

+2

[BillJasper]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Just finished watching a great documentary called 'Serving Life'. Tells the story of hardened felons who volunteer to be hospice workers for dying inmates.

Very, very good documentary.

[korme]

Originally Posted by Neuqua

I'm waiting for these to be added before I start my binge watching. I've never watched the show.

You might as well get started now. I mean, no hyperbole, it's the greatest show ever.

[frnk55]

Originally Posted by Izulde

Parks and Rec is still ongoing, and you can catch up on this season's episodes if you have Hulu+

I noticed that the other day. It's tempting...Are there any major differences between NF & Hulu?

[Subby]

Netflix airs their first original documentary next week (on the 12th if memory serves). The Short Game has some buzz and according to Variety could get a look during Oscar season.

THE SHORT GAME follows the lives of eight of the best 7-year old golfers in the world as they train for and compete in the World Championships of Junior Golf. The annual tournament held at golfing mecca Pinehurst, North Carolina, brings in 1500 young golfers from 54 different countries and determines who will be crowned golfs next phenom. In its course, the eight stories entwine to form a fascinating and often funny portrait of a group of very young athletes and their families, in which the narrow-focused, peculiar and highly competitive junior golf subculture becomes both a window into contemporary global society and an inspiring reflection of the human condition.

[Izulde]

Originally Posted by frnk55

I noticed that the other day. It's tempting...Are there any major differences between NF & Hulu?

Biggest difference is that Hulu+ is better overall for TV shows IMO. The current seasons in particular is a big draw for people who don't have cable, like me.

Netflix is vastly superior when it comes to movies. In fact, I can't remember the last time I watched a movie on Hulu+, unless it was one of the Criterion Collection films.

[ColtCrazy]

Originally Posted by Peregrine

I've finished watching Jack Taylor, a one-series Irish show about an ex-cop turned private detective - a bit of the material is hackneyed but overall I felt they were very well done.

Watched those as well. I really enjoyed them…they were a bit cliched at times, but still solid acting and worth the view.

[frnk55]

Originally Posted by Izulde

Biggest difference is that Hulu+ is better overall for TV shows IMO. The current seasons in particular is a big draw for people who don't have cable, like me.

Netflix is vastly superior when it comes to movies. In fact, I can't remember the last time I watched a movie on Hulu+, unless it was one of the Criterion Collection films.

Good to know about Hulu. I downgraded my cable to the lowest tier ever since I got Netflix.
Now I'm going to grab Hulu +

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Just noticed while browsing the listings that all seasons of Dexter will be available on Netflix starting in January. Previously, only seasons 1-4 were available. Pretty excited to burn through that entire series.

[gstelmack]

Originally Posted by Izulde

Biggest difference is that Hulu+ is better overall for TV shows IMO. The current seasons in particular is a big draw for people who don't have cable, like me.

Netflix is vastly superior when it comes to movies. In fact, I can't remember the last time I watched a movie on Hulu+, unless it was one of the Criterion Collection films.

The other big difference is ads during the shows on Hulu+, unless that changed recently...

[Subby]

Originally Posted by gstelmack

The other big difference is ads during the shows on Hulu+, unless that changed recently...

That's why we got rid of Hulu+ - "why am I paying for this service if I still have to see &*(% ads!"

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by Subby

That's why we got rid of Hulu+ - "why am I paying for this service if I still have to see &*(% ads!"

+1. A paid service that still has ads is a non-starter for me, regardless of what they offer.

[Bigsmooth]

Louie Season 3 is pure gold.

[korme]

Short Game was pretty good.

[ISiddiqui]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

+1. A paid service that still has ads is a non-starter for me, regardless of what they offer.

IMO, this view is completely silly. Cable is a paid service that still has ads.

Anyways, I just started Hulu+, and its been great for me. I have heard great things about "Sleepy Hollow", but I didn't DVR it because the premise seemed dumb. So, I was able to go back and watch some eps. I also plan to do this with Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Also it saved me a bit when I recorded an episode of glee on my Tivo, but the signal was too garbled. I just fired up the Hulu+ (on Chromecast) and watched it there.

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Just noticed while browsing the listings that all seasons of Dexter will be available on Netflix starting in January. Previously, only seasons 1-4 were available. Pretty excited to burn through that entire series.

You might be better off just stopping at season 4. I wouldn't say the remaining seasons aren't worth watching at all if you have the time, but expectations need to be toned way way down. And that's before we even get until the final season.