3 Series to Watch on Netflix This Week: From Running Point to Unchosen
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Netflix continues to release strong productions this year, bolstered by the launch of the second season of the sports comedy Running Point last week. The character Isla Gordon, played by Kate Hudson, received great acclaim from audiences and critics following the actress's Academy Award nomination for her role in Song Sung Blue, and as of this writing, it has reached the top of the streaming platform. While one of the most-watched productions worldwide demands your time, be sure not to miss out on other fantastic content available on the platform.
The new British drama Unchosen, which premiered on Netflix last week, is quickly rising in the streaming charts while hoping to achieve successes similar to Adolescence, and it has now taken the lead position from Running Point. The series follows a mother living in a conservative Christian sect, creating a conflict within her regarding a different way of life and a potential path to freedom offered by an escaped convict.
Created by Julie Greary, this new series is a perfect choice for fans of The Handmaid's Tale. Molly Windsor stars as the mother character in Unchosen, with a cast that includes Fra Fee, Asa Butterfield, Siobhan Finneran, Christopher Eccleston, Alexa Davies, Olivia Pickering, and Rory Wilmot. Since all six episodes are released at once, don’t miss this binge-watch opportunity.
Zach Galifianakis returns to Netflix in his latest series, starting from Between Two Ferns and truly opening up the garden as a producer. Galifianakis brings a fresh perspective to gardening with his unique and entertaining sense of humor, often approaching this underappreciated hobby with curiosity and wit.