Something old, something new, something to follow and something to view: We’re obsessing over these TV shows and movies right now.
As much as we love exploring Singapore, we still have a soft spot for stay-home entertainment. Plus, if you’re not ready to face the outside world (think of the weekend crowds!), this grand list of shows and movies will come in handy. Bookmark our binge-watch guide for times when you’re out of ideas and looking for something new to obsess over.
Top movies and TV shows to binge-watch in Singapore
1. The Uncanny Counter
What’s a counter? In this Korean fantasy series, counters are demon hunters. Appointed by Yung (the afterworld), these counters are gifted with superhuman powers like strength and speed, and supernatural abilities like healing and sussing out evil spirits who use human beings as hosts. Sounds like ghostbusters, right? Well, leave it to the Koreans to pull at your heartstrings when a high school boy, who lost his parents and is crippled, joins the counter team.
Watch on Netflix
2. WandaVision
Ahh, with the launch of Disney+ in Singapore, we can finally stream this highly raved series. Taking place after the events of Avengers: Endgame, Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) and Vision are living the perfect suburban life… or at least that’s what they think. Trust us, no spoilers here, but we are living for Kathryn Hahn’s role as a nosy neighbour. Just check the Twitterverse, and you will know what we are talking about.
Watch on Disney+
3. Moxie
Starring and directed by comedian Amy Poehler, Moxie is the woke film we never knew we needed. Taking a cue from her mother’s riot grrrl past, high school student Vivian decides to challenge her school’s sexist ways by publishing her own zine. For the clueless, riot grrrl is an underground feminist punk movement that started in the 90s. Combining a cultural feminist movement with a high school setting is going to be epic – plus, did we mention Amy Poehler?
Watch on Netflix
4. I Care A Lot
The legendary Rosamund Pike is back in another thriller film – though we’re still not over her chilling performance in Gone Girl. I Care A Lot takes the black comedy route with Rosamund playing a court-appointed guardian who swindles money from her elderly clients. But her brilliant scheme comes to a halt when she crosses paths with Jennifer Peterson, a seemingly innocent middle-aged woman. From kidnapping to trickery to Peter Dinklage playing a gang leader, you’ll be on the edge of your seat rooting for antiheroine Rosamund. It’s also worth mentioning she won her first Golden Globe playing this role.
Watch on Netflix
5. The Mandalorian
Star Wars fans, you can now sit back and stream the entire franchise to your heart’s content. That includes The Mandalorian. Five years after the events of Return of the Jedi, the series chronicles the life of Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin, who is on the hunt for a certain child. Psst: that child has an uncanny resemblance to the sagacious Yoda.
Watch on Disney+
6. Fate: The Winx Saga
Nickelodeon animated series Winx Club gets the live-action treatment. While the reviews are mixed, if you’re a fan of magic and still not over the ending of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, this is the next best thing. Follow fire fairy Bloom as she learns how to control her power in the magical school of Alfea College. Like any good teen magic show, expect a brooding heartthrob paired with an ‘end of the world as we know it’ trope. There are only six episodes, so you can finish it in one sitting.
Watch on Netflix
7. The Walking Dead
While we are sad to hear that The Walking Dead will end next year, we can look forward to reliving all the zombie gore from the start. Yes, all 10 seasons are available to stream. So join Rick Grimes and his gang as they try to navigate a world overrun by “walkers”.
Watch on Disney+
8. The Rook
Based on the novel of the same name by Daniel O’Malley, this premise is set in London where Myfanwy Thomas wakes up with no recollection of who she is and how she ended up surrounded by dead bodies. This ain’t your usual thriller. Injected with supernatural elements, follow Myfanwy as she discovers she is part of a paranormal secret service agency.
Watch on HBO Go
9. The Simpsons
With over 30 seasons and 600 episodes since its premiere in 1989, The Simpson needs no introduction. Whether you’re craving nostalgia or looking to just unwind, Homer Simpson and his family, along with guest stars like Paul Rudd and Jason Momoa, will keep you entertained.
Watch on Disney+
10. Ugly Betty
We love a good throwback! This series might have been off the air for more than a decade, but its storylines are more relevant than ever in today’s social climate. From LGBTQ rights and immigration to body positivity and racial issues, the show was truly ahead of its time. Not to mention, all these heavy themes are brilliantly set against the glamorous world of high fashion.
Watch on Disney+
11. Disney movies
Stream your favourite Disney characters with Disney+’s extensive catalogue. From The Little Mermaid and The Lion King to Finding Nemo and The Incredibles, relieve the magical moments once again from your childhood. It’s not only cartoons, though. There are live-action films of cult favourites such as Aladdin and Alice in Wonderland and even original film series like Pirates of the Caribbean and Maleficent. The choices are endless.
Watch on Disney+
Are we missing out on any shows to binge-watch? DM us on Instagram or Facebook with your recommendations!
