It has been an extremely hot day in the UK today and I am feeling very lazy and very tired. So tonight’s post is a nice and easy post folks. It’s all about what I have been watching lately on the telly. So without further ado, here goes…….
The Handmaid’s Tale
I am absolutely loving this new series showing on Channel 4 on Sunday evenings. We are only on episode 3 here over in the UK and I think the first series may have already finished in the US (please don’t spoil the ending for me!). It focuses on a character called Offred, who lives in a warped version of the future where fertile women like herself, are made to serve as baby makers for powerful families. It is a horrible version of the future where women lose their place in society, and by law are not allowed to work, own property, control money, or read.
Offred has been assigned to The Commander, an important figure in this new future, and she is expected to bear him and his wife a child. She longs to be free from this new reality and to one day reunite with her daughter. I know it sounds a little bit dark, but it is so beautifully shot and Elizabeth Moss is just wonderful as the main character. I really cannot recommend this show enough.
The Keepers
I recently signed back up to Netflix because I had heard a few good recommendations for a couple of things to watch. One of them being for this show.
The Keepers is a documentary series, which investigates the unsolved murder of nun Cathy Cesnick, a teacher at a Baltimore Catholic school. Sounds simple? Well there is so much more to the tale than meets the eye and I find it absolutely fascinating. The real story is about the cover up of sexual abuse of several students, committed by a priest at the school. A pair of ex students have made it their life mission to find answers. I think I am in the middle of episode 4 now and am totally hooked!
Wentworth Prison Series 5
I have been loyally watching this fantastic Australian women’s prison series since the very first episode. There seems to be a lot of noise and buzz about Orange is the new black, but I don’t really get it myself. This series however is much more up my street. It’s grittier and filthier and a good bit of adult viewing once the little chap has disappeared up to bed for beddy byes!
Eastenders
I havent really been following the soaps much of late, does anyone in the summer? But I have started to watch Eastenders again and particularly paid attention when they announced the introduction of a new family. It makes ludicrous watching sometimes but I love a bit of telly trash sometimes!
I have put links to all the shows in the titles, just in case you are a bit curious. What are you all hooked on lately? Have you got any good recommendations?
Have a nice evening, ta ta folks xxx
Mummy 123 
Really *bizarrely* enjoying the Handmaids Tale also, didn’t think I would like it.
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It is a little bit strange but hugely addictive. The book sounds even better than the series!
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I’ve heard so many good things about The Handmaid’s Tale! I want to read the book first, I think.
I’m not watching TV lately. So sad. But I just am out of it.
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I think it might be a good idea to read the book first. From what I hear, the book actually sounds even better than the tv series. Did you ever see the series ‘Top of the Lake’? That was another great show with Elizabeth Moss.
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Oh okay, good. I’ll add it to my list. No, I didn’t – will IMDB it! Thanks for the tip.
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I’d like to watch The Handmaid’s Tale..hope it’s not too depressing haha.
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It’s not too bad, its not terribly cheery though. I am just waiting for the uprising of the women, then it will be great.
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Now putting it on my to-view list. 🙂
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