Trending Netflix Shows

WHAT’S TRENDING ON NETFLIX

Many new shows and releases have made it on the trending list for Netflix in 2020. So far, these shows are the most popular (Content by Liv Engle)

“The Witcher” is one of many popular Netflix series of the new year. This show is created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and is based on a book series. The Witcher is also a well-liked video game. About 92% of players enjoyed the game and it got an 8.5/10 out of total reviews, according to IGN.com. The storyline is about a monster hunter, Geralt the Rivia, who faces many hardships while following his own path, only to come to the conclusion that people can be just as bad as the monsters lurking about. THE WITCHER

STUDENT TAKE:

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE NETFLIX SHOW?

“It’s a Netflix original called ‘Everything Sucks.’ I like it because it’s set in the 90s and you kind of get to see what high school was like in the 90s.” Skye Vogel, 10

YOU has been a highly talked about show, due to its deranged main character, Joe Goldberg, who is a killer stalker that happens to get many women with his charming attitude. The first season takes place in New York, while the second season takes place in Los Angeles. Starting on the streaming service “Lifetime”, this show then moved to Netflix where it became a huge hit. According to TV Guide News, over 40 million households have streamed the show and that number bumped up to around 54 million for season two. YOU

“‘Stranger Things’ because it has good sci-fi parts and good acting at the same time which you don’t see in TV shows very often.” Yousef Shabany, 11

This show is based around a teen that lacks the important aspects of social skills and doesn’t have a lot of experience with ladies. Otis Milburn, the awkward main character, starts to get more familiar with the aspect of relationships and all that comes with it in his new sexual education class. From starting out feeling uncomfortable with the topic, Otis becomes quite the expert on sex ed., not only from the class but also his mom, Jean, who is a sex therapist. Otis uses his new knowledge to gain a better social status at school, but he comes to find out he needs more help than he expected. SEX EDUCATION

“My favorite Netflix show is ‘Insatiable’ because it’s so suspenseful but comedic and has some of my favorite childhood actors in it.” Riya Contractor, 11

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA

Stemming from “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” and also based upon the comic books, this show released some new episodes for 2020. In this origin story, Sabrina is battling many things at once in her life. She faces some dark struggles surrounding self-acceptance, due to her being halfwitch and half-mortal. She is not only fighting herself but also the evil nature that threatens her, her family and the world. Sabrina will have to figure out her inner demons while protecting the world and the people she loves.

“My favorite show on Netflix is ‘Big Mouth’ because I can relate to it and it’s funny.” Scotty Penning, 11

MY YOU CENTS

From Joe Goldberg to Will Bettelheim, the charming narcissist from “YOU” season one is returning with a new name and a new place to stay in the city of Los Angeles. This review will contain spoilers for season one, so proceed with caution.

The story left off with a surprising appearance of Candace, Joe’s ex-girlfriend who was supposed to be dead, so now Joe is escaping and finding a new life in Los Angeles. He starts off telling himself that this time will be different, but he quickly gets back into his old habits when he spots Love Quinn, the season’s love interest and daughter of the rich and esteemed Ray and Dottie Quinn. Still sore from his last love interest, Beck, Joe takes things slower this season, but it remains full of the lies, drama and gruesome crime that hooked audiences in season one.

Season two was a resounding success in cinematography, writing and most importantly acting on all fronts. Actor Penn Badgley did an absolutely fantastic job portraying the envious, paranoid stalker from season one, but in season two he pulled out all the stops with his “reformed” character. Season two explores the origins of Joe’s behavior, linking it mostly to childhood trauma, as well as having him question his morality.

The series is experienced in making Joe likable despite his numerous atrocious actions, but this season the writers decided to push the viewer as far as they could go by having him not only on defense from Candace’s threats, but from his own morality. The kicker of the series so far is that the audience can’t help but want to support him, in a similar fashion to Ted Bundy’s fan club. It calls into question how our perspective influences our visions of morality. Just the act of putting him as the main focus makes the audience sympathize Joe no matter how much murder, kidnapping and manipulation he does.

Season three, coming out in 2021, is highly anticipated because, adding up the amazing acting, storyline and thought topics, season two is just as good, if not better than the original. Many will be counting down the days until the third season. (Review by Andrew Reese)

Figure out which Minecraft mob you are by answering the questions: green for yes, gray for no (Content by Ryleigh O’Donnell) MOB ARE YOU?

Do you keep to yourself? Are you playful?

Are you outgoing? Do you enjoy helping others?

Do you make friends easily? Are you sly?

Can you read others well?

Are you a troublemaker?

Dolphin

You’re outgoing, helpful and very understanding of the people around.

Wolf

You’re loyal, friendly, and easy to love! You’re a little oblivious but would do anything to help.

Creeper

Fox

You’re mischevious, sneaky and have quick wit. You can easily lip out of trouble.

You’re shy, trustworthy and reliable. it takes you a while for you to warm up to people.