By: Lily Mendes
With summer right around the corner, everyone needs new TV series and Movies to binge watch. Here are the Top Ten TV Shows/Movies to watch on Netflix.
Number 1: Drive to Survive
Genre: Sports Documentary
The number one Netflix series to watch right now is called “Drive to Survive.” This show is a documentary series and gives you the inside scoop with some of the best drivers in the nation/world. The Cast consists of Fernando Alonso, Valtteri Bottas, Marcus Ericsson, and Lewis Hamilton. With Covid-19 completely changing the F1 Racing, this show zeros in on the Lewis Hamilton’s rise to the top of the board.
Number 2: Ginny and Georgia
Genre: Drama
The number two Netflix series to watch right now is called “Ginny and Georgia.” Georgia Miller a young teen mom tries to escape her past, yet finds more chaos through the process. Ginny Miller, her 15 year old daughter, investigates her mother’s past while trying to adapt to a new city and school. The cast consists of Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Diesel La Torraca, Scott Porter, and Sara Waisglass.
Number 3: Lupin
Genre: Crime Drama
The number three Netflix series to watch right now is called “Lupin.” This series spotlights a thief named Assane Diop who is inspired by a real life thief named Arsène Lupin. This show portrays Diop’s entire family being mistreated by the rich simply because they were poor. Out of spite Diop targets the wealthy by stealing high end art and jewelry. The cast consists of Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, and Clotilde Hesme.
Number 4: Bridgerton
Genre: Period Drama
The number four Netflix Series to watch right now is called “Bridgerton.” This series follows Daphne a young woman learning the ways of adulthood in the London scene. Drama involves itself around her first friendship/relationship and what’s next to come. The cast consists of Phoebe Dynevor, Regé-Jean Page, Jonathan Bailey.
Number 5: The Queens Gambit
Genre: Drama
The number five Netflix series to watch right now is called “The Queens Gambit.” This series spotlights a young chess master named Beth Harmon. Harmon’s upbringing involving chess is showcased and follows her journey to becoming the best chess player in the world. The cast consists of Anya Taylor-Joy, Bill Camp, and Marielle Heller.
Those are the top five Netflix Shows to watch in May 2021.
lily Mendes
Lily Mendes '21 is a senior at Redwood High School and is a second year member of the Redwood Gigantea. Outside of the Redwood Gigantea, Lily is apart of CSF, Spanish Honors Society, Key Club, and Interact. Lily also has taken 5 COS classes, including three her senior year.
You can reach her by email at Lily.me2993@vusd.us
