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To ask for Netflix/Amazon movie’s recommendations

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Wholetthatgoatin · 12/01/2026 19:03

I’m stuck in Coronary Care with unstable angina, waiting for a slot for an angiogram. Not allowed home until it’s done (I’ve had it before and after a week had a heart attack so they don’t trust me!).

I have Netflix and Prime. I like sci-if, decent horror (not just gore, more disturbing) and dramas. I don’t mind a cheap rental, but not up for £7-8 for a film.

Help me MN, shamelessly posting for sympathy and suggestions!

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IndigoIsMyFavouriteColour · 14/01/2026 14:53

I liked The Beast in me on Netflix
now watching Ripple and really enjoying it

Kingscallops · 14/01/2026 14:49

Bodies, the medical drama is absolutely brilliant. I binged watched it.

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Wholetthatgoatin · 14/01/2026 14:48

Jc2001 · 14/01/2026 11:46

3 seasons of Mr Mercedes on Netflix. Very good if you like something a bit dark / supernatural. Detective type series based on the Stephen King novels.

PS. Look out for the Stephen King cameo 😀

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That is a series DH and I are working through together 🥰 thank you.

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Kingscallops · 14/01/2026 14:29

Whiplash and Fracture movies. Both on Prime. Just rewatched both of them recently.

CrapNewYear · 14/01/2026 14:25

If you like sci fi The Expanse series on Amazon Prime is good.

Netflix Dept Q is actually really good as well.

Jc2001 · 14/01/2026 11:46

3 seasons of Mr Mercedes on Netflix. Very good if you like something a bit dark / supernatural. Detective type series based on the Stephen King novels.

PS. Look out for the Stephen King cameo 😀

MrsMattSantos · 14/01/2026 11:32

love Diplomat on Netflix - there’s three series now and it cracks along a quite a pace, so might be good for keeping you distracted

aibutohavethisusername · 14/01/2026 01:00

I enjoyed re-watching The Davil wears Prada

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Wholetthatgoatin · 13/01/2026 21:03

Keep em coming!, I now have nearly 2w off to recuperate

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XelaM · 13/01/2026 17:32

The Invisible Guest (Netflix) - Spanish film but dubbed into English. Honestly one of the best films I have ever seen in my life. Cannot recommend it enough. It's a crime drama.

RedRiverShore6 · 13/01/2026 17:28

The Man in the High Castle on Prime is dystopian with a bit of Science fiction.

Glad your OP went well

Musicaltheatremum · 13/01/2026 17:27

I watched "Joy" on Netflix at the weekend. About the work done developing IVF. Really enjoyed it

Watched "The maid" as a series and now watching " the runaway" with James nesbit.

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Wholetthatgoatin · 13/01/2026 17:22

I ended up watching the Jodie Cromer ,Starts where it ends’ or it might be the other way!

Had angiogram this morning where they found a nasty narrowing so it’s now stented and I’m waiting for discharge. Averted a full blown heart attack, thanks NHS. Xx

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Wholetthatgoatin · 12/01/2026 19:38

Lots to keep me entertained, thanks MN

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Specialagentblond · 12/01/2026 19:28

Star Trek discovery is very good

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 12/01/2026 19:27

Recently on Netflix we’ve enjoyed Jay Kelly, the new Knives Out film (better than the 2nd one) and The Beast In Me. Runaway was ok too.

We’ve also recently watched the first series of The Night Manager in iplayer, having completely missed it last time around.

BangFlash · 12/01/2026 19:25

My fave scifi is The Martian if you haven't watched recently.

BangFlash · 12/01/2026 19:23

I watched The Ones Below on Prime the other day, an easy watch with few characters, Hand that rocks the cradle vibes

Thingamebobwotsit · 12/01/2026 19:19

Mr Mercedes

Have you tried the Knives out films? Not in your preferred genre but quirky.

Resident Alien

Wednesday (surprisngly good!)

The Boys (Prime)

Umbrella Academy

Three brothers Sun

Everything Everywhere All At Once

BIossomtoes · 12/01/2026 19:18

Malice on Amazon Prime is fabulous.

Chicaontour · 12/01/2026 19:18

How about something light, Abbott Elementary series on Disney. Best of luck

butterfly990 · 12/01/2026 19:17

Mr Mercedes 🫣

alifeonourplanet75 · 12/01/2026 19:16

Hope you are out soon!!

Def give Dexter a go it's fab! Runaway is good. Actually any of the Harlen Coban (spelling might be wrong) collection on Netflix.

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Wholetthatgoatin · 12/01/2026 19:15

@aussiechick01 thank you, will have a look.

@Falalalalaaaalalalalaaaa thats exactly the sort of gem I’m hoping for yes!

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Falalalalaaaalalalalaaaa · 12/01/2026 19:13

Have you seen A Quiet Place on Netflix?