If you’re in the mood for popcorn and a TV fix, these top-notch films and series have got you covered. Check the Wi-Fi connection, curl up on the couch, and choose between true stories, family comedies and something shriek-inducing.
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Here’s our list of the top films and series to watch this weekend:
Dr Who, Season 11
We can’t wait to catch the first few episodes of the latest season of Dr Who – not to mention see the first-ever female ‘Doctor’ in action! This English sci-fi series is a global hit and now it’s finally reached SA shores.
Stream it now on Showmax
Judi Dench: My passion for trees
Dame Judi Dench can do no wrong in our book. In this charming and informative documentary, Judi speaks to tree scientists and historians around the world to find out more about the secret life of trees – from their ability to capture carbon dioxide to the way they connect with each other underground. “It’s mindblowing,” says the Dame.
Stream it now on Showmax
Camping, Season 1
Jennifer Garner stars as a neurotic and over-organised mother in this quirky comedy. Based on the British mini-series, the story tracks the Jodell family as they escape for a seemingly relaxing weekend filled with lake swims and bird-watching. Though, there are some holiday-goers who’ve never been more stressed. It’s a hoot!
Stream it now on Showmax
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE:
The White Queen, Season 1
Dazzling in her role as Queen Elizabeth, Rebecca Ferguson is fantastic to watch in this gritty historical drama. The tale is packed with intrigue, manipulation and lust, and is not for the faint-hearted. Riveting!
Stream it now on Showmax
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE:
The Haunting of Hill House, Season 1
In the lead-up to Halloween, you can’t go wrong with this spine-chilling horror. The siblings in the Crain family are forced to return to their childhood home, a place filled with ghosts. Michael Huisman (Game of Thrones) and Carla Gugino (Sin City) star.
Stream it now on Netflix
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE:
22 July
This gripping depiction of real-life events will have you reeling. Renowned director Paul Greengrass (Captain Phillips, Jason Bourne) helms the story of the most shocking terror attacks in Norway in 2011. When a right-wing extremist attacks teens in a leadership camp, the surviving children struggle to recover from their shared trauma.
Stream it now on Netflix
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE:
And we’ll leave you with something to look out for… The highly-anticipated new season of Narcos – Narcos: Mexico – will be available to stream on Netflix from 16 November. Set your reminders, this is bound to be brilliant!
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By Features Editor, Stephanie van der Plank
