20 top shows to bingewatch
We’ve pulled together our top picks of films and bingeworthy shows to keep you entertained. We’ve include what’s hot right now, some golden oldies and others that will inspire you to be active and expand your mind. Check out our top 20 picks.
1 / Babies This six-part series explores how infants discover life during their first year. From nature to nurture and everything in between, learn about the biology of bonding, the transitional phase of crawling, the breakdown of linguistics, the importance of sleep and the ways that walking change a baby’s world.
2 / Formula 1 Drive to Survive This series pulls back the chequered flag and shows the life in the fast lane of the drivers, managers and team owners of Formula 1. Each season of racing is cut-throat, and there’s many hands involved in getting the cars on the track – see what happens on and off it. Featuring top drivers, it’s sure to get your engines revving.
3 / Ugly Delicious Celebrity chef David Chang will take you on a mouth-watering journey around the world hunting for the most delicious fare. On this cross-cultural hunt, Chang will explore different cuisines and give you an understanding of their origins, all the while giving some tips along the way and inspiring you to spice things up in your own kitchen – yum!
4 / You This series will have you on the edge of your seat as Joe Goldberg, a bookstore manager in New York, becomes infatuated with Guinevere Beck and removes any obstacle in the way of their love. Played by Penn Badgley (Gossip Girl), Goldberg does creepy a little too well, providing curveballs and cringeworthy moments that will have you checking your blinds are closed and doors are locked.
5 / Dogtown and Z-Boys Surfing and skating’s combined history is a long and interesting one. This documentary explores the famous Zephyr skateboarding team, who pioneered the sport and were among the first to infuse skateboarding with surfing techniques. They brought edgy moves to the concrete and helped to shape the sport into what we know today.
6 / Night on Earth A slightly different nature series, Night on Earth has used the latest technology to lift the veil on the nocturnal habits of animals. From lions roaming the African Savanna to the depths of the ocean, below the canopy of the jungle and the freezing landscape during the planet’s longest nights, you’ll see these wild animals like never before.
7 / Ozark Season three of this American crime drama was recently released. Ozark follows the story of the Byrdes, who are forced to relocate from big-city Chicago to the quiet town of Missouri Ozarks when a money-laundering scheme goes wrong for husband and dad Marty. A financial advisor, Marty also serves as the top money launderer for a Mexican drug cartel.
8 / The Endless Summer An oldie but a goodie, The Endless Summer will inspire you to jump on a surfboard and shred up the waves. It follows two surfers on their surfing trip around the world to escape the balmy winter of their native California. Learn some primo surf spots and more about the history of this awesome sport. They make pit stops in Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Hawaii and South Africa among many other places – shaka!
9 / Life Off Grid Reinventing daily life to exist completely off the grid can be challenging as well as innovative. In this documentary, Jonathan Taggart and Phillip Vannini travel across Canada to find 200 off-gridders, chronicling the experiences, challenges, inventions and aspirations of these people. It’ll have you thinking of ways you can incorporate these practices into your own life.
10 / AJ and the Queen Legendary queen RuPaul stars in this comedy-drama story that follows Ruby Red, a larger-than-life drag queen who’s a little down on her luck, as she travels across America with her unlikely sidekick, AJ, a 10-year-old stowaway. Full of classic RuPaul sass and humour, AJ and the Queen has a sweet underlying message, too.
11 / What the Health Whether you’ve been thinking about making the switch to a plant-based diet, just cutting out a little meat and dairy, or want to learn more about the food industry as a whole, What the Health can help to inspire you. This documentary discusses the health impacts of meat and dairy consumption, and puts forward some compelling arguments to cut down your consumption of these products.
12 / Man on a Wire In 1974 artist Philippe Petit stunned the citizens of New York when he walked on a wire between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre. He made eight passes between the towers in the 45 minutes he was on the wire, before been arrested by the NYPD. This movie uses actual footage of the death-defying stunt as well as staged scenes.
13 / Amy Learn about the rise and demise of music icon Amy Winehouse. Interviews with friends and family of the singer reveal her journey, and how she created some of the hits that are so loved to this day. Amy includes rare home videos that give you an insight into the singer’s personal life, and a better understanding of who she was as a person.
14 / The Witcher If you’re into fantasy and drama, this is the show for you. Set on a fictional medieval landmass, the story follows Geralt of Rivia, who is a mutated monster hunter for hire, and Princess Ciri, who is linked by destiny to meet him.
15 / Forrest Gump A classic that’ll put a smile on your dial and have you forgetting all your problems, Forrest Gump will take you on an emotional rollercoaster as you follow several decades in the namesake’s life. The fictional movie touches on many poignant and joyous moments in history. And remember, life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.
16 / Lord of The Rings The legendary trilogy of Lord of The Rings allows for hours of entertainment (if you watch the extended edition of each of the films, you’re looking at around 12 hours!). Predominantly filmed in New Zealand, you’ll see familiar sights as protagonist Frodo Baggins embarks on a quest to destroy the one ring to rule them all and its maker, the dark lord Sauron.
17 / Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown Celebrity chef, author and travel documentarian Anthony Bourdain will take you on a journey around the world to uncover lesser known places. He explores their culture and cuisine and has such a way of telling a story, you’ll be transported from your living room to be right there with him. Destinations he checks out include Congo, Jerusalem, Russia and Tanzania.
18 / Long Way Round If you’re after some travel inspo for down the track, are a motorbike enthusiast or just want to learn about different cultures, Long Way Round (and its sequel Long Way Down) needs to be on your list. The series documents Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s global motorcycle journeys. They encounter some speed bumps along the way and cover many miles.
19 / The Art of Flight Get stoked for the winter and be inspired with snowboarding like you’ve never seen it. Your heart will be pounding as these professionals execute jaw-dropping moves in some of the most remote and beautiful snowfields in the world. Redefining what’s possible in the mountains, you’ll be itching to jump on your board and try out some of these sick moves.
20 / Little Miss Sunshine This film will have you feeling good and giggling along. The story follows Olivia, who qualifies for the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant and brings her whole family on the journey there in their yellow Volkswagen van. There’s highs and lows along the way, but the happy ending will have you feeling warm and fuzzy.