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Weird20 Best Hidden Gems On Netflix — January 2017
By Meghan O'Keefe
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Jan. 5, 2017, 11:30 a.m. ET
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If You LOVED Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Supernatural, Try Crazyhead
Words cannot express how perfect and delightful Crazyhead is. This bold, sweet, and raunchy demon-hunting comedy is addicting to say the least. Amy and Raquel see demons and have been tasked with hunting them...if only they knew what they were doing! [Watch Crazyhead on Netflix]
Words cannot express how perfect and delightful Crazyhead is. This bold, sweet, and raunchy demon-hunting comedy is addicting to say the least. Amy and Raquel see demons and have been tasked with hunting them...if only they knew what they were doing! [Watch Crazyhead on Netflix]
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If You Like The Hunger Games, Try 3%
The Hunger Games films might be finished, but there's still plenty of dystopian kill-or-be-killed drama out there. Netflix's Original series 3% is a gritty look at a world where the upper class is selected through a harrowing series of tests. [Watch 3% on Netflix]
The Hunger Games films might be finished, but there's still plenty of dystopian kill-or-be-killed drama out there. Netflix's Original series 3% is a gritty look at a world where the upper class is selected through a harrowing series of tests. [Watch 3% on Netflix]
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If You Miss The 30 For 30 Sports Doc Collection on Netflix, Try The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
Love watching athletes triumph over all sorts of inhuman challenges? The warped sports documentary The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young should be right up your alley. It's the darkly comic look at the world's so-called hardest race. [Watch The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young on Netflix]
Love watching athletes triumph over all sorts of inhuman challenges? The warped sports documentary The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young should be right up your alley. It's the darkly comic look at the world's so-called hardest race. [Watch The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young on Netflix]
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If You Love Tarantino At His Craziest, Try Kung Fury
This insane short film is an homage to Hong Kong action films, '80s adventures, and Nazi-hunting adventures. Warning: This is only for the weirdest among you. [Watch Kung Fury on Netflix]
This insane short film is an homage to Hong Kong action films, '80s adventures, and Nazi-hunting adventures. Warning: This is only for the weirdest among you. [Watch Kung Fury on Netflix]
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If You Like Hard-Boiled Crime Dramas, Try Terriers
Terriers is one of those few shows that was was literally ahead of its time. It's darkly humorous take on crime-solving would fit right in with today's hits, but it passed by unnoticed when it came out. Think of it as Sherlock meets Elmore Leonard. [Watch Terriers on Netflix]
Terriers is one of those few shows that was was literally ahead of its time. It's darkly humorous take on crime-solving would fit right in with today's hits, but it passed by unnoticed when it came out. Think of it as Sherlock meets Elmore Leonard. [Watch Terriers on Netflix]
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If You Wish Friends Was A Bit More Like, Say, Fleabag, Try Crashing
Fun fact: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the star and creator of Fleabag, has also starred in one of the freshest sitcoms about singletons produced in ages. Crashing follows some cash-strapped Brits as they live together in an abandoned hospital. Needless to say, hijinks ensue. [Watch Crashing on Netflix]
Fun fact: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the star and creator of Fleabag, has also starred in one of the freshest sitcoms about singletons produced in ages. Crashing follows some cash-strapped Brits as they live together in an abandoned hospital. Needless to say, hijinks ensue. [Watch Crashing on Netflix]
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If You Like The Magicians, Try Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
Can't get enough of grown up magicians hooking up and making deadly mistakes? The gothic miniseries Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell will take you to an alternate history where magic is real and a mythic king is staging his comeback from another realm. [Watch Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell on Netflix]
Can't get enough of grown up magicians hooking up and making deadly mistakes? The gothic miniseries Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell will take you to an alternate history where magic is real and a mythic king is staging his comeback from another realm. [Watch Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell on Netflix]
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If You Ever Wished Casablanca Was A Bit More Like Alias, Try The Time in Between
Real talk: I'm obsessed with this glamorous Spanish soap opera about a beautiful woman who lives the most improbable life. Follow Sira as she goes from shy seamstress to Moroccan couturier to Allied spy. [Watch The Time in Between on Netflix]
Real talk: I'm obsessed with this glamorous Spanish soap opera about a beautiful woman who lives the most improbable life. Follow Sira as she goes from shy seamstress to Moroccan couturier to Allied spy. [Watch The Time in Between on Netflix]
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If You Like Chef's Table, Try Cooked
Netflix's banner food doc Chef's Table might take you on a global journey to the greatest restaurants in the world, but Cooked wants you to embrace the chef within. Michael Pollan leads us on a journey through science and history to explain why home-cooked is the best diet there is. [Watch Cooked on Netflix]
Netflix's banner food doc Chef's Table might take you on a global journey to the greatest restaurants in the world, but Cooked wants you to embrace the chef within. Michael Pollan leads us on a journey through science and history to explain why home-cooked is the best diet there is. [Watch Cooked on Netflix]
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If Your Favorite Part of Any Nature Doc Is The Penguins, Try Penguins: Spy in the Huddle
This adorably intense docuseries gets closers to penguins than ever before. Bonus: it's narrated by David Tennant. That means you get to hear all about penguins from a honeyed Scottish brogue. [Watch Penguins: Spy in the Huddle on Netflix]
This adorably intense docuseries gets closers to penguins than ever before. Bonus: it's narrated by David Tennant. That means you get to hear all about penguins from a honeyed Scottish brogue. [Watch Penguins: Spy in the Huddle on Netflix]
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If You Miss Downton Abbey, Try Dancing on the Edge
Downton Abbey left a big void in '20s and '30s British soaps. Fill the void with Dancing on the Edge. This miniseries juggles race relations, mysteries, romance, and heart-pounding jazz. [Watch Dancing on the Edge on Netflix]
Downton Abbey left a big void in '20s and '30s British soaps. Fill the void with Dancing on the Edge. This miniseries juggles race relations, mysteries, romance, and heart-pounding jazz. [Watch Dancing on the Edge on Netflix]
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If You're Looking To Expand Your LGBT Film Repertoire, Try The Wise Kids
When you think of LGBT cinema, you might be guilty of thinking it's all about adult romances, campy comedy, bitter politics, and tragedy. The Wise Kids is just about the opposite of that. It's a tender coming-of-age story about three Southern teens that infuses self-discovery with a heaping dose of spirituality. [Watch The Wise Kids on Netflix]
When you think of LGBT cinema, you might be guilty of thinking it's all about adult romances, campy comedy, bitter politics, and tragedy. The Wise Kids is just about the opposite of that. It's a tender coming-of-age story about three Southern teens that infuses self-discovery with a heaping dose of spirituality. [Watch The Wise Kids on Netflix]
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If You Like Zootopia (But Need A Break From It), Try The Secret of Kells
The most beautiful animated film can warm the coldest heart -- unless, of course, your kiddos have forced you to watch it ad infinitum. Mix things up with the utterly lovely The Secret of Kells. This offbeat Irish cult classic is just the thing to give yourself a break from Disney. [Watch The Secret of Kells on Netflix]
The most beautiful animated film can warm the coldest heart -- unless, of course, your kiddos have forced you to watch it ad infinitum. Mix things up with the utterly lovely The Secret of Kells. This offbeat Irish cult classic is just the thing to give yourself a break from Disney. [Watch The Secret of Kells on Netflix]
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If You Are Still Thinking About The 13th, Try I Will Follow
Ava DuVernay is one of the most exciting up-and-coming auteurs out there, so why not give her first film a try? See the tender indie that made her a star: I Will Follow. [Watch I Will Follow on Netflix]
Ava DuVernay is one of the most exciting up-and-coming auteurs out there, so why not give her first film a try? See the tender indie that made her a star: I Will Follow. [Watch I Will Follow on Netflix]
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If You Want A New Kind of Western, Try The Keeping Room
Forget a world where cowboys are the heroes; The Keeping Room is the story of two Civil War-era Confederate women and their slave. The trio must come together to save themselves from some unwelcome Union soldiers. [Watch The Keeping Room on Netflix]
Forget a world where cowboys are the heroes; The Keeping Room is the story of two Civil War-era Confederate women and their slave. The trio must come together to save themselves from some unwelcome Union soldiers. [Watch The Keeping Room on Netflix]
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If 50 Shades of Grey Is Too Tame For You, Try The Duke of Burgundy
Looking for a movie that makes the kinky hijinks of 50 Shades of Grey look like a Disney flick? The Duke of Burgundy is an unflinching look at two women's cat-and-mouse BDSM relationship. [Watch The Duke of Burgundy on Netflix]
Looking for a movie that makes the kinky hijinks of 50 Shades of Grey look like a Disney flick? The Duke of Burgundy is an unflinching look at two women's cat-and-mouse BDSM relationship. [Watch The Duke of Burgundy on Netflix]
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If You Miss Smart Rom Coms, Try Night Owls
This twisted romantic comedy follows a guy horrified to discover that his one night stand is his boss's ex. Things get worse when she takes a bottle of sleeping pills -- forcing him to keep her up all night to save her life. The rest is...well, there's a reason this is a romantic comedy. [Watch Night Owls on Netflix]
This twisted romantic comedy follows a guy horrified to discover that his one night stand is his boss's ex. Things get worse when she takes a bottle of sleeping pills -- forcing him to keep her up all night to save her life. The rest is...well, there's a reason this is a romantic comedy. [Watch Night Owls on Netflix]
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If You Love Offbeat Thrillers, Try The Invitation
What's scarier than going to your ex-wife's dinner party? How about literally surviving it. This indie gem has swiftly become the scariest cult classic of the past year. [Watch The Invitation on Netflix]
What's scarier than going to your ex-wife's dinner party? How about literally surviving it. This indie gem has swiftly become the scariest cult classic of the past year. [Watch The Invitation on Netflix]
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If You Like John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid, Try Mike Birbiglia: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend
Mike Birbiglia was a pioneer in the alternative comedy scene who helped pave the way for the latest generation of hot stand ups. His Netflix special is a charming and hilarious masterclass in both stand up and storytelling. [Watch Mike Birbiglia: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend on Netflix]
Mike Birbiglia was a pioneer in the alternative comedy scene who helped pave the way for the latest generation of hot stand ups. His Netflix special is a charming and hilarious masterclass in both stand up and storytelling. [Watch Mike Birbiglia: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend on Netflix]
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If You Liked Drinking Buddies, Try Your Sister's Sister
If you're looking for a real and raw (and really complicated) comedy-drama, Your Sister's Sister may just be the key. Mumblecore king Mark Duplass stars as a man who finds himself torn between the love of his best friend (Emily Blunt) and a one night stand he had with her lesbian sister (Rosemarie DeWitt). [Watch Your Sister's Sister on Netflix]
If you're looking for a real and raw (and really complicated) comedy-drama, Your Sister's Sister may just be the key. Mumblecore king Mark Duplass stars as a man who finds himself torn between the love of his best friend (Emily Blunt) and a one night stand he had with her lesbian sister (Rosemarie DeWitt). [Watch Your Sister's Sister on Netflix]
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