Drown in Drama...

 For those of you that live for the drama...

1. THE FALL (2013)

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What is it? – The drama consisting of 3 series, depicts the life of a serial killer preying on victims in Northern Ireland. With no experience in dealing with the spree of crimes committed, will the task force ever put an end to these devastating ordeals by catching the killer, who is hiding in plain sight…

Where to watch? – ‘The Fall’ is only available to Netflix and Prime Video members at the moment, however, non Netflix and Prime members may be able to access some episodes via DailyMotion using the link below.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x18ffoi

Rotten Tomatoes Rating - 84% audience average

Worth the watch? – 

• Do not recommend for viewers that like to understand the storyline from the start. 
• The detail that was put in to try make the show relate to us and our desires as humans really carried it a long way. 
• With multiple seasons, the show provides us with insight into the extreme lengths in which people can go to hide them true selves. 

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyFrBC1rAcg 

2. THE IMPOSSIBLE (2012)

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What is it? – Based on a true story this movie portrays the life of a family of 5 who travel to Thailand to spend their Christmas break. With the holiday getting off to a good start, the family enjoy time together at a special time of year, until an unpredicted and unannounced tsunami approaches, changing their lives forever.

Where to watch? – ‘The Impossible’ is available on a variety of streaming services and TV. All available services and TV include:

•  Sky TV
•  Virgin Media
•  Netflix
•  Now TV
•  PrimeVideo

Do not have access to any of these? – Simply search the movie title into Youtube and watch the full movie free of charge!

Rotten Tomatoes Rating - 81% audience average 

Worth the watch? –

• Not only was this film thrilling but it was certainly emotional. The cast done an outstanding job at portraying such devastation of this natural disaster. 
• Although at some times hard to watch, I cannot fault this film at all.
•  Watching it really opens your eyes to the importance and appreciation of family, something I am sure we all appreciate now, more than ever. 
  

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgw394ZKsis 

3. DES (2020)

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What is it? – This three part TV drama explores the days leading up to the arrest of an accused Scottish serial killer, Dennis Nilsen, back in 1983. Detailing some of the most disturbing crimes to date, the drama portrays the media coverage of an investigation that truly shocked the nation. But for those of you who don’t already know the outcome, was Nilsen innocent…or guilty?

Where to watch? - Anyone interested in giving this series a watch can access ‘Des’ via STV Player using the link below. Just sign up with your email address, completely free of charge and watch away!
https://www.stv.tv/player

Rotten Tomatoes Rating - 86% audience average

Worth the watch? – 

• I have to say this is a must watch. 
• The show truly captivated me from the beginning and throughout. It is certainly something close to home for us Scots, but you will not be disappointed.
• David Tennant done a fantastic job in portraying such a difficult persona, with each episode only leaving you wanting more…

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvWaTtE7rpk

4. CONTROL Z (2020)

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What is it? - It is everyone's worse nightmare... when a hacker targets a Mexican high  school, they begin revealing the students secrets one by one. One of the students tries  to make a stop, but is the damage already done?

 

Where to watch? - Unfortunately, 'Control Z' is only available for Netflix users.  However, if you fancy watching, I highly suggest taking advantage of Netflix's 30 days  free scheme!

DISCLAIMER: DO NOT FORGET TO CANCEL AT THE END OF THE 30 DAYS OR YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED EVERY MONTH.

Rotten Tomatoes Rating - 67% audience average

Worth the watch? – 

• This is a must for sure! I was interested from the first episode and was never let down.
• More of a teen drama but opens your eyes to the dangers of social media in today's society.
• Spreads a educational message about the impact of bullying.
• The movie is originally in Spanish, but Netflix have made it so that it is in English!

TRAILER:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9rEPJ65UIw 

 5. AMERICAN MURDER: THE FAMILY NEXT DOOR (2020)

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What is it? – Based on a true story, this crime documentary explores the disappearance of Shannon Watts and her two children in 2018. When news of her disappearance spreads, police start a frantic search, starting with the man they suspect knows more than he is letting on...

Where to watch? - This documentary is currently only available on Netflix, but remember the 30 day free scheme mentioned above!

Rotten Tomatoes Rating - 65% average audience score

Worth the watch? – 

• This is such an interesting documentary to watch, especially for those interested in in crime and investigation.
• It is an incredibly upsetting story, but truly intriguing to see the events leading up to her and her children's disappearance. 
• The suspect is one you would never even think to imagine.

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep8iKiQNSrY

    Sources:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Des_(TV_series)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fall_(TV_series)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Impossible_(2012_film)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_Z
• https://www.netflix.com/search?q=maki&jbv=81130130