Happy Friday! I usually start writing this blog post mid-week and finish it off on a Thursday but this week I started on Sunday as I already had a couple of things that I loved and then I realised most of them were TV shows and movies, so this week's favourites has a theme. I am of course linking up with Erika and Andrea today to share the things which I have loved from the past week.
The Beast in Me - Netflix!
The Beast in Me is a psychological thriller about a grieving author, Aggie Wiggs who becomes obsessed with her new neighbour, Nile Jarvis, a wealthy mogul suspected of murdering his first wife, leading to a dangerous, seductive game of cat and mouse as she investigates him for a book while confronting her own inner darkness and loss.
I saw so many people recommend this and binged it over a couple of days. Part of what pulled me in was spotting Mike off Breaking Bad. His character in The Beast In Me gave off the same energy! It’s dark, tense, and one of those shows that quietly messes with your head while you’re watching it. It's not an easy watch, not one for everyone but if you enjoy Netflix thrillers, this one’s worth a go.
His and Hers - Netflix!
Two estranged spouses, one a detective and the other a news reporter, vie to solve a murder in which each believes the other is a prime suspect.
Another show where one of the lead characters pulled me in, Shayne off The Walking Dead! It’s one of those shows where you think you know what’s going on and then you don’t. It keeps flipping things around so you’re never fully on anyone’s side and I spent a lot of it talking to the TV screen saying, Yeah, I don’t trust you! The last 20 minutes were shocking and amazing! I did not see that ending coming at all!!
Responsible Child - Netflix
A British factual drama based on a true story that follows 12-year-old Ray, who stands trial for murdering his mother’s abusive boyfriend. The film explores the complexities of the UK legal system, questioning whether a child should be tried as an adult. It highlights the contrast between the brutal crime and Ray’s chaotic home life, exploring themes of abuse, trauma, and criminal responsibility.
I stuck Responsible Child on thinking I’d half-watch it and then suddenly I was fully invested and a bit emotionally wrecked. Watching a child be treated like a full-on adult in a legal system just felt wrong and I kept thinking how confusing and scary that must be when you’re that young. Everyone around him seemed so quick to decide who he was, like one bad moment cancelled out everything else about him. I kept asking myself what the right outcome even was and there wasn’t one that felt good. It’s not an easy watch but it’s one of those shows that makes you stop and think long after it’s finished.
Harlen Corban's Run Away - Netflix!
The drama follows investment banker Simon Greene as he frantically searches for his runaway, drug-addicted daughter, Paige. His investigation plunges him into a dangerous underworld, where dark secrets and violent truths threaten to shatter his seemingly perfect life. Along the way, Simon uncovers Paige’s hidden connections, including a mysterious young man named Aaron and confronts shocking revelations about his own family.
I was hooked, there were secrets, lies, twists everywhere! I thought I had it all figured out and then nope, totally wrong. James Nesbitt as the dad was a legend. He made you actually care about the mess his family was in! It’s dramatic, tense, it keeps you watching and even when it did get a bit confusing it was still fun! Ruth Jones is brilliant in it too. She makes you pay attention and every time she appeared I found myself thinking, she’s onto something here!
The Apprentice UK - BBC1
I’ve been watching The Apprentice again, it's in it's 20th year and still with Lord Alan Sugar fronting it. It’s like a social experiment where they lock a group of very confident people in a room and remove all common sense. It started with a task in Hong Kong where 20 new contestants were split into two teams and were sent out to grab nine items at bargain prices. A scavenger hunt of sorts and they got lost, couldn't find what they were looking for and struggled with negotiating. It of course made brilliant TV! I have no business knowledge or a fancy suit but know I could do better. Hehehe
Independence Day - Disney+
An alien race destroys major cities of the world with their advanced weaponry. However, a geek, a pilot, the US President and a group of ragtag survivors unite to save mankind from annihilation.
An oldie but a goodie! That film isn’t just a movie to me, it’s a full childhood memory! My brother somehow got his hands on a VHS copy right when it was still out at the cinema, which at the time felt very illegal. We watched it over and over until the tape went funny. I watched it over the weekend because I wanted something familiar and easy to watch but I don’t need the screen any more, I still almost know it word for word! Will Smith punching an alien, Welcome to Earth and dragging it through the desert is still amazing. Every time Bill Pullman starts that speech, my brain switches to autopilot and mouths along and Randy Quaid flying into the spaceship. Hello boys, I’m baaaack. It is unhinged but brilliant!
What have you loved over the last week?
