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mrsmopp Mon 27-Nov-17 22:58:36

Have Netflix on my iPad and seem spoilt for choice looking for something good to watch. ( Waiting for the Crown to start). What's the best thing you've enjoyed on Netflix? I need some good recommendations please.

NanaMacGeek Thu 30-Nov-17 15:32:14

Hi Smithy, we don't have a smart TV but plug a Roku into a HDMI port on our TV. This gives us access to Netflix as well as iPlayer, ITV hub etc.

tessagee Thu 30-Nov-17 16:45:57

Nana, please what is a Roku? I'd like to try Netflix too but have only got Freeview on TV. If possible I'd like to watch it on my TV rather than laptop which has a smaller screen.

NanaMacGeek Thu 30-Nov-17 21:14:11

Hi tessagee, have a look at this link:- www.roku.com/en-gb/how-it-works
Mine cost around £30 - cheaper than a smart TV!
There are other devices that do the same such as a Chromecast and Apple TV but the Roku works fine for us.

obag Fri 01-Dec-17 09:56:22

I also love The Crown, can't wait for the next series.
Will give The Good Wife a try.

Elisabeth68 Fri 01-Dec-17 10:02:28

Breaking Bad, the absolute best to date.
But Scandal, The Good Wife and Grace and Frankie also very entertaining

Genevieve489 Fri 01-Dec-17 10:14:36

I've really enjoyed Stranger Things and Stranger Things 2.

Grandson2008 Fri 01-Dec-17 10:27:16

I love netflix watch stranger things very creepy but grupping plus once upon a time brilliant. Going to start watching the Crown so enjoy

Dianic Fri 01-Dec-17 10:31:21

Happy Valley
Shetland
Code Black - excellent hospital drama!
Line of Duty - although I think that was iPlayer and Youtube

Currently watching Sean Bean in Legends

I love DC and Marvel, so have watched all the films! I also love Scandi-Noir, so watched The Killing and The Bridge and another I can't remember the name of!

Netflix is really good now... smile

Dianic Fri 01-Dec-17 10:32:16

I also like Stranger Things, but have to watch it when DH is busy - he doesn't get it!!

Brightphoebus Fri 01-Dec-17 10:53:52

Alias Grace is well made and gripping. It's adapted from the Margaret Atwood novel.

Jane43 Fri 01-Dec-17 11:01:39

The Crown, series 2 is about to start and I can’t wait. All series of Line Of Duty, 4 I think, all series of The Killling (American version starring Joel Kinnerman) and a documentary Making A Murderer which gripped me from start to finish. Netflix is the best thing we ever bought and such value for money. I also love to watch Gavin and Stacey.

I will try Mindhunter, it sounds my kind of thing.

Terrystred Fri 01-Dec-17 11:03:40

Bloodline - absolutely gripping and set in the sunshine of Florida. Also Ozark and the Crown

henetha Fri 01-Dec-17 11:09:38

Nothing will ever equal Breaking Bad for me... it was outstandingly compelling. But I love House of Cards, (although it just isn't going to be the same without Kevin Spacey, naughty though he apparently has been, he's a favourite actor of mine.) I also liked Ozark very much, and Bloodline. And loking forward to the next series ofThe Crown.
Oh, and Better Call Saul.

allule Fri 01-Dec-17 11:29:35

Thanks for suggestions. I like episodes of old comedy series to fill the odd half hour.....the IT Crowd, Getting On, Lead Balloon, Yes Minister.
I also just rewatched the original House of Cards trilogy. My husband couldn't believe I didn't remember the plot...advantages of a bad memory!
We also enjoy Designated Survivor.

vbennettuk Fri 01-Dec-17 11:54:46

I have just finished watching Godless and it was brilliant.

Rolande Fri 01-Dec-17 11:57:26

House of Cards, only hope the 3rd series will be finished now due to "Mr President's indiscretion"

also a fan of Grace and Frankie

"Wanted", Australian, very good

Love Netflix

Cobweb01 Fri 01-Dec-17 11:57:34

Narcos, Orange is the New Black, Grace and Frankie, Orphan Black

suzied Fri 01-Dec-17 12:05:59

We’ve just watched Godless. I am not a fan of the old style westerns so thought I wouldn’t like it but this was really good.

Oldwoman70 Fri 01-Dec-17 12:58:47

I'm another who has never used Netflix and am completely ignorant of the way it works - I think I need to borrow a 10 year old to explain it all to me!

gillyknits Fri 01-Dec-17 13:15:45

Fargo- a bit odd but we enjoyed it.
Stranger Things .
Forensic Files.

Daddima Fri 01-Dec-17 13:20:05

I’ve just started watching The Crown.

( Incidentally, you can register 3 devices, so I use son 1’s, and we also share BT sport and Sky Go)

matson Fri 01-Dec-17 13:28:38

Vikings
little big lies
mindhunter
The crown

Omaoma57 Fri 01-Dec-17 14:03:03

The good wife...soooo good!
Breaking bad....excellent

Enjoy...

linjon Fri 01-Dec-17 15:13:24

House of Cards
Homeland
Narcos
Making a Murderer
The Good Wife
Alias Grace
Designated Survivor
Orange is the New Black
The Crown

Felix2007 Fri 01-Dec-17 15:37:05

My daughter recommended Grace and Frankie, Jane Fonda is hilarious.