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

Lim Han 04 May 2017

1/10
Riverdale Season Finale
Who killed Jason Blossom? How will the romance between Archie and Veronica play out? After all the twists and turns Riverdale has undergone, and the endless characters that have come under suspicion, the truth about Jason’s death is about to be unveiled very soon. Don’t miss out on the grand finale of this sinister mystery, where every theory or suspicion you had about his murder is about to be proven very wrong.
2/10
House of Cards: Season 5
Into some feisty political drama? Or maybe, a Kevin Spacey fan? Either way, you’ll absolutely adore House of Cards. Set in 2010s Washington DC, this series follows Frank Underwood, a Democrat from South Carolina, on his pursuit for power in the labyrinthine world of politics. Replete with dark manipulation, ruthless schemes and pragmatism, this show will keep you at the edge of your seats. If you’re already a follower of this series, great – you won’t have to catch up on the last four seasons.
3/10
The Keepers
All hell broke loose when the body of beloved nun and catholic high school teacher, Sister Cathy Cesnik, was found dead two months after her mysterious vanishing. Sparking off further investigation into the government and religious institutions, this murder uncovers controversial truths about these institutions, touching on clergy abuse, appalling cover-ups and despicable manipulation. What was going on behind the doors of these schools? Did Sister Cathy know too much? Find out what really happened in this seven-part investigative crime documentary, The Keepers.
4/10
Mindhorn
A serial killer, arrested for his crime, tells the police that he will only speak to Detective Mindhorn. Nothing too flabbergasting, right? Except, Detective Mindhorn isn’t real. He is merely a fictional character in a 1980s detective series. The police are left with no choice but to seek the help of the original actor of Detective Mindhorn, who complies to play along to work out the case of this twisted murderer.
5/10
Master of None
Aziz Ansari takes the stage again with his latest comedy-drama series which throws us into a convulsion of laughter. Watch how Dev, a 30-year-old actor, makes his way through life in the bustling New York City. Revolving around the pursuit of his acting career and his struggles with romance, Master of None will keep you hooked from start to end. In this latest season, find out what adventures await Dev in Italy as he continues his path of getting his life together.
6/10
War Machine
Immerse yourself in the realm of the brutal war in Afghanistan. General Glenn McMahon (played by Brad Pitt) is tasked to lead the NATO forces in winning this war. Facing the challenge head-on, McMahon’s power is soon undermined by a journalist’s relentless exposé of his leadership and he realises that his pride and arrogance will be the ultimate cause of his downfall. Starring a whole troop of acclaimed actors, such as Tilda Swinton and Ben Kingsley, War Machine is a drama-action film not to be missed.
7/10
Jane the Virgin
What do you do when all your plans of staying chaste comes crashing down? Well, meet Jane. This young pure woman who was set on retaining her virginity got tragically and accidentally impregnated via an artificial insemination. What will she do next? Follow her on her journey as she deals with this unexpected pregnancy, along with her struggle to come clean with her devoutly religious family and make the right motherhood choices.
8/10
Tracy Morgan: Staying Alive
Surviving a horrific car accident in 2014, Tracy Morgan is back on stage again and is bringing to the table some comedy gold. Determined to inject laughter into his audiences and bring smiles to our faces, he draws inspiration from his tragic ordeal to humorously walk us through a myriad of topics like living in a coma, his marriage and family. If you’re up for a time of laughter over dark comedy, Tracy Morgan awaits you.
9/10
Joshua: Teenager Vs. Superhero
What were you doing when you were 20 years old? Rebelling against the government? Saving your city from political entrapment? Don’t worry, we didn’t do all that either. But, Joshua Wong did. When the Chinese Communist Party went back on their word to grant autonomy to Hong Kong, Joshua stepped up and rallied Hong Kong together in dissent to fight back against the government. Watch just how and why he did it in this gripping documentary, revolving around the complex political scene in China and Hong Kong.
10/10
Kong: King of the Apes
Settle down with your kids, parents, it's going to be a wild ride. Fast forward time to the year 2050, where Kong has become a wanted fugitive for wrecking havoc at Alcatraz Island, thanks to the framing of an evil genius who has conjured a terrifying plan to conquer the world with an army of formidable robotic dinosaurs. With Kong being the only one who has the capability to stop these monsters, he must seek the help of three children to win the battle with the dinosaur-creating villain.

Your favourite channel has got it all prepared.

Not subscribed to Netflix? Well, May may well be the month that you do. With a whole army of riveting shows awaiting you, how could you possibly resist?

If you’re an Aziz Ansari fan, you can get your latest fix of him in the release of the latest season of his comedy-drama series, Master of None. With his infectious laughter and witty humour, you’ll be in stitches from the first second. Into something more dark and sinister? You’ll be completely hooked on The Keepers, which explores the mysterious unsolved murder of a beloved nun and engenders shocking discoveries about the government and religious institutions. Of course, we’ve prepared something for the kids too. They’re bound to be kept at the edge of their seats by Kong: King of the Apes, which follows the colossal ape on his action-packed journey to save the world.

Can’t wait to get started? We can’t, either. Make your way over to our gallery and start drawing up your list of to-watch shows!

Lim Han

Photos: Netflix

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