Shows watched in the first two months of 2025
It's already a week of the third month of 2025. How did time fly so fast? Or is it just me? Anyways, March is another crazy month to the mix; with annual exams, my elder one's birthday, the annual hometown visit and spring break. Anyways, thought of updating my list of watched shows in January and February (purely from research POV) and sharing it will all of you. Some might find it many, some may find the list very meagre. Mind you, I have 2 jobs (both are slow atm), 2 kids, 2 sets of parents to worry about, 1 husband and a household to run. However, I have learnt over a period of time (better late than never) that I should make time for my entertainment; both for R and R and being updated with the latest fads.
I have watched a few movies too, which I will share in another post. This one is just for shows.
1. We were the lucky ones:
Oh this one was both heart wrenching and warming at the same time. It came up on my suggestions while I was browsing Hotstar and I am thankful that I watched it.
This show is about a Jewish family in Poland during the World War II and how they survive all the atrocities done during that time. It's enriching too, I learnt so many new things about the World War II and the Polish Jews.
2. Missing you:
Are you a Harlan Coban fan? Well, some parts of his show are cookie cutter type, but the show does keep you glued for the solution till the end for sure. Missing you was quite good, I would say better than the rest. I have watched almost all his shows and this one came out in January on Netflix. If you are a masala mystery lover, you will like it.
3. Hold tight:
This Harlan Coban show is from a couple years back, I had not watched it before as it was originally Polish. This suspense story is about a teenage boy who's suspected of committing suicide, and his best friend and his parents get involved in all the possibly wrong situations. The storyline is gripping nevertheless. Netflix of course.
4. Parenthood:
I just started watching this. I am on Season 3 right now. This is a show that came out in 2010 and I am glad that I am watching it now and not before. Because I can very well relate to the characters as I am a parent myself, for more than a decade (that sounds heavy LOL).
It's a multi award winning tear jerker and heartwarming to the core. I have always wondered why Indian filmmakers are unable to portray human emotions so beautifully. The star cast is fantastic with Lauren Graham (Lorelai Gilmore IYKYK) , John Corbett (I love him since he was Aiden Shaw), Craig T Nelson (Family Stone duh!) and lots of big, good looking actors. If emotions are your jam and you are a parent, you gotta watch this on Netflix!
5. Sweet Magnolias Season 4
The latest season dropped in February on Netflix and the show took a huge leap from its previous storyline. I won't give out the details as it would spoil the suspense, if you have watched the previous ones. If you love small town sugar coated dramas, you will like it. Although have to admit, the middle 3-4 episodes are really slow. The ending is however fantastic!
I have to watch White Lotus season 3. It's on .y watchlist. And so is Zero Day and the Meghan Markle series. Although I weep everyday watching Parenthood. Have you seen any of these? Any thoughts? What else should be on my list? Suggestions please!
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ReplyDeleteI just read your post on the shows you've watched in early 2025, and now I feel totally out of the loop—I haven’t seen a single one of them! Your take on "We Were the Lucky Ones" makes me curious; I love emotionally rich stories, even if they leave me in tears. Harlan Coben adaptations are always a hit-or-miss for me, but your review of "Missing You" and "Hold Tight" has me intrigued."Parenthood" sounds like a heartfelt watch, and I might finally give "Sweet Magnolias" a try (slow episodes and all).This post just added a bunch of new titles to my ever-growing watchlist—thanks for the recommendations!
ReplyDeleteI watched first season of Sweet Magnolia. I love k drama more. Last I watched was Gilmore girls all seasons. Will check it now Magnolia and Parenthood.
ReplyDeleteI have Missing You and Hold Tight on my list. I never tire of crime series and mystery thrillers.
ReplyDeleteTime is sure running fast. Almost mid-march. You sure have your hands full with so many responsibilities and yet you are watching series and blogging! Kudos to you. Except Sweet Magnolias, I haven't watched any of the others. I have just added them to my bucket list. thank you for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestions. I so wanted to watch them. But with kids home, I hardly get time to sit continuously
ReplyDeleteMandira, please invite me at your place for a day as I really want to learn few things from you. 1st how to manage time and give equal attention to family and career without overlooking self love, how you manage to get time to read and watch movies /OTT , last but not the least how you maintained that smile on your face .... even after so many roles you play sometime or somewhere makes you feel tired or exhausted. Watched none above but want to and so I want ur guidance.
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I haven't watched any of these, but Parenthood has been on my watchlist for so long! I don’t know why I never got around to it. Also, I recently watched a couple of K-dramas—When the Stars Gossip (didn’t like it much) and The Trauma Code (a decent one-time watch). Currently, I'm watching When Life Gives You Tangerines, Ep2, so far looks good!
ReplyDeletei also watched sweet mangolian and loved it.. currently watching Missing you and i am liking the premise
ReplyDeleteI have been surfing online for some good shows and here comes your post. Great timing. I think I will start with Missing you. I have watched Zero day and loved it.
ReplyDeleteOh, short and sweet. I havent watched any of them, but am planning to add them to my list. Sweet Magnolia has been on my list.
ReplyDeleteI also saw Missing you and Fool Me once recently. Enjoyed them. Earmarking the third Harlan Coban now. Sweet Magnolias sounds interesting - will add to my list. Currently watching Graveyard, a Turkish show and before that watched the Are Murders.
ReplyDeleteMissing You was super. I'm a Coben fan so Hold Tight is also going into my TBW. Dont know how I missed though. Great list.
ReplyDeleteSuch a diverse and engaging watch history I must say! HaCo's Missing You and Hold Tight are on my watching list too since I've enjoyed a few of his previous adaptations on Netflix. Will need to check out We Were the Lucky Ones, Parenthood and Sweet Magnolias. I haven't received/seen very positive views on Zero Day so might skip it. And White Lotus is up next on my list so very excited to go down that path :D
ReplyDeleteI'm not much of a series person. The only ones I did binge watch were NCIS and The Mentalist. Parenthood sounds good though. Something I might possibly connect with.
ReplyDeleteOops! For someone who binge-watches anything and everything, I haven't seen any from your list. Bookmarking your post!
ReplyDeleteI haven’t watched any from your list yet, but I’m seriously wondering how you managed to fit in so many with everything on your plate! Totally agree that making time for entertainment is essential—sometimes, it’s the only thing keeping us sane. Surely going to Check all these.
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I love how you've shared such a diverse mix of shows from different genres! "We Were the Lucky Ones" sounds like a powerful emotional watch, and "Parenthood" seems so relatable. Definitely adding "Missing You" and "Sweet Magnolias" to my list! Thanks for the great recommendations!
ReplyDeleteI am not much pf a video content fan. But 'Missing you' and 'Sweet Magnolias' sound interesting!
ReplyDeleteI've not watched any of these and now you've given me the list to binge watch this weekend. Thank you
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