10 Best shows to catch on Netflix Singapore this April

Binge Watch: 10 Shows to catch on Netflix Singapore this April

Lim Han

04 Apr 2017

1/10
Riverdale
Archie Comics just came to life in this new Netflix original show, Riverdale. Contrary to the mirthful nature of the comics, this show revolves around the sinister mystery of a bizarre death of one of the town members. The riveting plot and accompanying narratives will have you at the edge of your seats and counting down to the release of the next episode.
2/10
Sandcastle
Step right into the merciless war of Iraq in 2003 with Matt Ocre, a reluctant and indifferent private soldier who gets sent out on a platoon mission to repair a hostile village’s water system. Met with violent attacks and relentless social opposition, Matt evolves as a soldier and a person, as the true cost of war and the monumental significance of freedom dawns upon him.
3/10
Casting Jonbenet
Circling in on the unsolved murder of child beauty queen, Jonbenet Ramsey, this film gathers the inadequate yet striking puzzle pieces of reflections, performances and emotions from her hometown community of Colorado. The result is a stunning documentary melding together moving memories and enigmatic mythologies.
4/10
Las Chicas Del Cable
Why not break free from the boundaries of English films and dip your toes in the pool of Spanish dramas? You’ll be diving right into the captivating waters of Las Chicas Del Cable, which revolves around four Spanish women from different walks of life who cross paths when they get hired as operators for a phone company. Follow them on their individual journeys intertwined with romance issues and work conundrums that will keep your eyes glued to your screens the entire day.
5/10
Kevin Hart: What now?
Switching between a gripping spy narrative and an entertaining stand-up comedy performance, this is a film you don’t want to miss, Kevin Hart fan or not. The story starts with Kevin Hart attending a poker game event with his date, Money Berry, only for things to take a serious downturn. This engenders a comedy show by Kevin Hart where he slides down the hill of parenting, current events and everyday hardships on a sleigh of adept humour that will send you roaring with laughter.
6/10
The Get Down: Part 2
Yes, the highly anticipated sequel season of The Get Down is back. Take a time-travelling plane ticket back to The Bronx, New York, in the 1970s with this music-driven drama, which follows a ragtag group of teenagers who delve into the world of hip-hop and disco. You’ll be sucked into their lives, art and culture from the first episode.
7/10
Small Crimes
Second chances don’t always apply, and definitely not in this gripping Netflix thriller which follows an ex-cop, Joe Denton, who just completed his jail sentence and is set on piecing his life back together. But, not if his haunting past will let that happen. Witness how Joe fights his way through the convoluted tangle of daunting struggles and budding romances to get a second chance.
8/10
Sandy Wexler
Adam Sandler fans, get your TV remotes ready. Stuck with a group of abysmal clients whom he has to represent in the world of show business, Sandy Wexler is a committed but hapless talent manager who has yet to make his mark. However, he chances upon Courtney Clarke, a highly gifted singer brimming with potential, who turns his entire career and life around.
9/10
A Plastic Ocean
Drown yourself in murky waters of plastic pollution with journalist Craig Leeson, who teams up with a skillful diver, learned scientists and researchers to explore this persistent problem. You’ll be gasping at your screens as they uncover appalling truths and showcase the abysmal fragility of our precious blue oceans.
10/10
Julie’s Greenroom
Mothers, grab your children, this is an enthralling educational show your kids wouldn’t want to miss. Explore the enigmatic realm of the performing arts with Julie Andrews, who shows a group of Greenies the majestic world of captivating music, riveting theatre and awe-inspiring dance. Your kids won’t be the only ones enjoying it.

Just finished the last season of the show you’ve been religiously following and you’re a helpless bored mess now? Don’t worry, Netflix to the rescue!

Boring weekend nights of idling around your house, deliberating on what to do will now be a thing of your past. The new month of April promises a riveting line-up of new Netflix series and films that are bound to keep you on the edge of your seats (or in stitches with laughter). From sinister murder mysteries to intriguing documentaries, we can assure you that your screens will be kept busy the entire week. Migrate to the town of Riverdale or dance your way through the streets of New York – the choice is yours.

So, sit back and relax, the show is about to begin. Simply head up to our gallery and flick through our top picks of the latest Netflix shows and films you have to catch this April. Don’t say we didn’t warn you – you’ll be wanting to a give a miss on dinner dates and social gatherings just to keep up with these addictive shows.

Lim Han

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