Derry Girls to Beef: 9 Shows you can binge-watch in a weekend

Sep 13, 2024

By: Prerna Tyagi

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Weekend watchlist

Need something binge-worthy you can finish this weekend? Whether you want a dark drama, comedy, or a bit of both, these shows will have you hooked from the first episode.

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Crashing​

Crashing is downright hilarious and has Phoebe Waller-bridge written all over it. If you liked Fleabag, this one's a no-brainer. With just one season and Jonathan Bailey (yep, from Bridgerton) in the mix, it’s a quick watch you won’t regret.

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Shrinking​

Shrinking on Apple TV explores the messy lives of therapists(Shrink-ing). It’s a mix of laughs and emotional depth, making it perfect for a great weekend binge.

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​Bad Sisters​

A group of Irish sisters, an insurance investigation, and one seriously suspicious death. Sounds intense, right? But Bad Sisters manages to pack in humour, mystery, and sisterly chaos all at once.

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Derry Girls​

Set in 90s Northern Ireland, Derry Girls is easily one of the funniest shows out there. Sharp humour, rebellious teens, and an amazing cast make this an unmissable comedy.

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​Chernobyl​

Chernobyl is an intense historical drama about one of history's darkest moments- the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. It is deeply unsettling and absolutely unforgettable.

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​Mare of Easttown​

Kate Winslet shines in this gritty crime drama about a small-town detective unravelling a complex murder case. Mare of Easttown is easily one of the best crime dramas of recent times!

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Severance​

Imagine if your work and personal memories could be totally separate... Welcome to the eerie world of Severance. This thriller will mess with your mind and keep you on edge as it unravels its strange, mysterious world.

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Trial by Fire​

Trial by Fire, based on real-life events, follows the aftermath of the Uphaar Cinema fire in Delhi. Starring Abhay Deol and the unmissable Rajshri Deshpande, the show is a raw and emotional exploration of grief, resilience, and the search for justice.

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​Beef​

Two strangers get into a road rage incident, and things spiral out of control in the most hilarious and chaotic way possible. Produced by A24, the show is a wild, offbeat dark comedy starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong that you’ll binge in no time.

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