{"id":2402,"date":"2022-04-21T14:34:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T14:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=2402"},"modified":"2023-02-06T14:31:07","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T14:31:07","slug":"netflix-recommendations-for-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/netflix-recommendations-for-parents","title":{"rendered":"The Top Netflix Recommendations For Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all like a little bit of Netflix and chill, right? But\u2026when the kids are in bed, dinners have been eaten and the house is all clean! Once that\u2019s done, it\u2019s time for the parents to relax and unwind, and there\u2019s nothing better than grabbing some popcorn, cosy blankets and whacking on the next biggest show!<\/p>\n

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Will it be a drama like The Crown? SCI-FI like Altered Carbon? Survival\/horror like Squid Game (or just a South Korean show) and well, there are plenty of series on Netflix and Netflix original films too! You could sit and watch for days (but we do recommend some breaks!)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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10 Netflix Show Recommendations for Parents (adults, that means you!)<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Stay Close<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Harlan Coben\u2019s latest drama mini-series is based on the book. A must-watch for those who love to sit on the edge of their seats and question everything about any character. Following three characters and how their lives interlock with each other after the disappearance of a young man.<\/p>\n

After this binge, you should try out Safe and The Stranger too! Both mini-series adapted from Coben\u2019s books are on Netflix for your next fix.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Maid<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A sorrowful drama with hints of comedy, tells the story of a young woman who has recently left an abusive relationship with her daughter. She now juggles a low paying, hard-working job as a maid, trying to find daycare for her daughter and dealing with the aftermath of her abusive relationship.<\/p>\n

Grab your tissues, because it is a tearjerker!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Money Heist<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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This is just\u00a0one\u00a0<\/em>of the best international shows Netflix has to offer. And Money Heist has become a global sensation, after not having done well initially in its home country of Spain. It follows an odd group as they attempt to rob the Royal Mint of Spain and leave with\u2026\u20ac984 million.<\/p>\n

I know what you\u2019re thinking, impossible right? But don\u2019t underestimate the Professor, the intelligent man behind the entire heist. You\u2019ll fall in love with the characters, cheer them on, cry with them, feel their pain and their adrenaline. It\u2019s 5 seasons long, but it\u2019s worth every minute!<\/p>\n

Bella ciao!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Never Have I Ever<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A light-hearted, coming-of-age teen dramedy telling the story of south-Asian teenager Devi, as she copes with her teenage life after the passing of her father at her recital show, the loss of her leg movement (for 3 months) and the trials and tribulations of her love life and friends. A show created by Mindy Kaling, it has been widely praised for its south-Asian representation.<\/p>\n

There’s currently 2 seasons out on Netflix and another 2 confirmed!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Ozark<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A Netflix crime drama based upon the characters created by Elmore Leonard. Starring Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Portia Doubleday, Michael Eklund and more, this shows us what happens when the criminal underworld collides with the world of legitimate enterprise.<\/p>\n

Are you able to keep up?<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Haunting of Hill House<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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The newest addition from the creative minds behind Netflix’s hit Stranger Things comes from director Mike Flanagan (Gerald’s Game) and writer\/creator Carlton Cuse. Hill House was built over 100 years ago as a refuge for a wealthy Virginia family, but now it may be haunted by ghosts that have long been trapped inside its walls.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Lupin<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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If you\u2019re a fan of a crime\/mystery thriller that will literally have you on the edge of your seats, then Lupin is your next best show! With 2 seasons out, it\u2019s your next Friday night binge. Omar Sy stars as a man seeking revenge against a creepy tycoon who framed his late father for a crime he didn\u2019t commit.<\/p>\n

Inspired by literary icon Ars\u00e8ne Lupin, it\u2019s a must-watch.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Dead To Me<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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This dark and twisted mystery-comedy is about a grieving widow who makes a new friend. But there\u2019s something odd about her\u2026you won\u2019t be able to stop watching once you\u2019re sucked in.<\/p>\n

The ending will have you in shock, and there are 2 seasons, with another on its way!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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After Life<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A show that stands out from the rest. Instead of being full of crime and murder, it explores the grief and depression after losing a loved one. Ricky Gervais plays a grieving widower who is trying to carry on after the death of his wife. The only solace is his dog, everything else to him is pointless.<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t think it\u2019s all doom and gloom, it\u2019s full of comedic scenes and swearing (lots) of it, so be warned!<\/p>\n

There are 3 seasons on Netflix, and they’re worth every tear.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Crown<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Queen Elizabeth II has ascended to the throne at an early age, with her father having passed away. A dramatised show capturing the essence of the Royal family and the trials and tribulations of their lives. It’s definitely a binge-worthy series!<\/p>\n

A Netflix drama that will have you transfixed, curious and ready for the next series!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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There\u2019s plenty more to watch, so have a look and find something that is right up your street!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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10 Films on Netflix for Parents<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Don\u2019t Look Up<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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With a star-studded cast (Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence and Jonah Hill), it tells a story about two scientists who discover a comet on a collision course with Earth. However, when they share this with the President, they\u2019re unwilling to help or disclose it, not wanting the world to end during her presidency. The scientists end up being defamed but still try their hardest to get the world to just look up.<\/em><\/p>\n

A thought-provoking film that can be eerily similar to the current world issues. Make of it as you will.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Guilty<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A thriller that will have you gasping in shock at the end. A 911 dispatch caller (Jake Gyllenhaal) is determined to save a woman\u2019s life as she calls in for help. But as the mystery goes on and many different calls, he soon realises things aren\u2019t what they seem\u2026and he\u2019s caught in a much larger web.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Fear Street Trilogy<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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If you like horror, mystery and the paranormal, then this is for you. With another Netflix experiment, the story is split into 3 films\u2026following a group of teenagers as they battle an evil force that has been in play for centuries, terrorising their town in brutal slayings. Set in 1666, 1978 and 1994.<\/p>\n

Keep your eyes open and watch till the end! Make a movie night out of it and grab the popcorn!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Platform<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A Spanish dystopian film taking place in the future at a prison. The inmates are fed via a platform that descends from the top floor to the bottom. Simple right? But\u2026those at the top get the first pick and those below are left with scraps or left to starve However, one determined inmate is dead set on changing this.<\/p>\n

A film that is gruesome and difficult to stop at times, but portrays a deeper message of mass incarceration, wealth disparity and more. Sounds like a handful, but it\u2019s worth the watch.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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I Am Mother<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Set in a dystopian world where the human population has seemingly been made extinct. In a futuristic bunker, a teenager is brought up by a robot, designed to repopulate the Earth. But when a stranger arrives, their trust is thrown into disarray.<\/p>\n

Is everything as it seems? You\u2019ll have to watch to find out\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>

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To All The Boys I\u2019ve Loved Before (all 3 films!)<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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If you love a cute rom-com, you\u2019ll be pleasantly satisfied with this trilogy. A story about a Korean teenager Lara Jean Covey and her starting a fake relationship with Peter Kavinsky. But that never ends well, does it? Fall in love with the characters and laugh along with them. Then watch the 2nd and 3rd film straight after!<\/p>\n

No one can resist a bit of comedy sprinkled with love…<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Gerald\u2019s Game<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A story by Stephen King\u2026if that\u2019s hooked you then start watching it. If not, then watch how a woman accidentally kills her husband while engaging in a bedroom game. However, she starts having hallucinations that are strange and unnerving\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Extraction<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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One of Netflix\u2019s most-watched original films! Starring Chris Hemsworth on a mission to rescue his son from an international crime lord\u2026facing gun dealers and drug traffickers on his journey. Will he find his son?<\/p>\n<\/div>

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No One Gets Out Alive<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Another one for horror lives. Follow an illegal immigrant as she tries to find a better life in the US and moves into a boarding house. But she starts seeing strange apparitions\u2026and when she runs out of money and has to return home, the supernatural follows her.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Tick, Tick\u2026Boom!<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A tragic story of Jonathon Larson (author of the musical\u00a0Rent!<\/em>). A brilliant musical genius but unfortunately never got to see his work reach its success, after having passed away from undiagnosed Marfan syndrome on the day of\u00a0Rent\u2019s\u00a0<\/em>Broadway premiere. As they say, he was the father of rock musicals.<\/p>\n

Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, it\u2019s an absolute gem for those who love musicals and of course, starring the brilliant Andrew Garfield!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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So, we hope you have found your next-flix\u00a0<\/em>binge on our list! Whether it’s a series to get stuck into or a film to watch the night away. There\u2019s something for everyone here, whether you\u2019re a horror fanatic, comedy lover or a sucker for rom-com, we\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n

Have a look at the new family movies coming out to the cinema this year too!<\/p>\n

Family Movies Coming Out in 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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