With most of us wfh, this means ample time to catch up on hurdle durkling (aka chilling in bed) and that included catching up on TV and films (don’t tell HR, pls).
Need some inspo on what to watch? Here’s some old goodies to keep you occupied. You can thank us later!
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)
Disney+
Swifties have manifested it, and it’s finally happening. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) is available to watch on loop at home exclusively on Disney+. The history-making, cinematic recording of her August 2023 concerts in California is getting its highly-anticipated streaming release in the region this March. The timing could not be more perfect, as fans are gearing up for the worldwide release of her new album, The Tortured Poets Department. It sure is a Swiftie Spring, and we’re totally on board.
Ramy Youssef: More Feelings
OSN
Egyptian-American comedy mogul Ramy Youssef is back with his brand-new stand-up comedy special, Ramy Youssef: More Feelings. It’s been four years since his first comedy special, Ramy Youssef: Feelings, and since then, he’s been busy earning his place amongst Hollywood’s stars.
Oppenheimer
OSN
Remember that Oppenheimer vs Barbie saga? The broody blockbuster biopic is finally available to stream in the region this spring. Directed by mastermind Christopher Nolan and starring Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the award-winning picture guides you through Oppenheimer’s life: from his ground-breaking research to his pivotal role in the Manhattan Project during WWII. With a stellar cast that’ll keep you hooked throughout, strap in for a wild ride packed with drama, love, and sobering realities.
*Coming to OSN on the 2nd day of Eid (April).
Crash Landing on You
Netflix MENA
Love Korean content and romance? This one’s for you. A paragliding mishap drops a South Korean heiress in North Korea and into the life of an army officer, who decides he will help her hide. It’s cute AF.
Dubai Bling S2
Netflix MENA
You’ve probs seen this but it’s the perfect drama-filled series to re-watch and dip in and out of if you cba to commit to a new show!
Wondering if Dubai Bling is scripted? Read our insider scoop here!
Self – Pixar short film
Disney+
Set in Downtown Los Angeles, Self is a Pixar short film about a young Ethiopian woman who yearns to fit in with the rest of society. Caution: it’ll 100% make you cry.
Suncoast
Disney+
Based on the semi-autobiographical story of a teenager (Nico Parker) who, while caring for her brother along with her audacious mother (Laura Linney), strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist (Woody Harrelson) who is protesting one of the most landmark medical cases of all time.
Tokyo Vice S2
OSN+
This Ansel Elgort starrer (loosely inspired by American journalist Jake Adelstein’s first-hand experiences) will delve further into Tokyo’s criminal realm. In this season Adelstein discovers that his life and the safety of those around him are at grave risk, adding suspense as the narrative unfolds amidst the perilous Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat. Season 1 is also available on OSN+.
PAST LIVES
OSN+
You’ve seen it all over your TikTok FYP, now watch it at home! Past Lives is an award-winning film about childhood friends separated by emigration from South Korea. Reunited in New York two decades later, their poignant week together explores themes of destiny, love, and life-altering choices.
Halo The Series S2
OSN+
Gamer girls, this show is for you! Watch Master Chief face a perilous mission against the invading Covenant forces on Reach, a crucial bastion for humanity. The fate of Earth hangs in the balance, making this one of Chief’s most dangerous assignments yet. You cannot miss the intensifying stakes in the battle for survival.
Curb Your Enthusiasm S2
OSN+
Coming to an end after 24 glorious years, the critically beloved comedy starring Larry David is on OSN+. Promising audiences another season of hilarity, the off-kilter series will continue to present an exaggerated version of the actor’s life and the predicaments he gets himself into.