Jessica Jones
MANILA, Philippines – Yes, it’s based on a superhero comic book but don’t you dare show this to your little sibling. Starring Kristen Ritter who absolutely nails the titular Jessica Jones and gives us the most realized superhero yet on screen, while David Tennant takes his darkest turn yet as the villain Kilgrave providing a far-too-real and familiar menace. If you’re tired of the usual superhero fare, Jessica Jones is the punch in the gut you’ve been looking for. —Jonty Cruz
Narcos
Fast-paced, thrilling, and full of gorgeous Latino men, this Netflix original series follows the life and times of drug lord Pablo Escobar, and narrates how he emerged to become the wealthiest, most notorious man in Latin America. The story is told from the perspective of DEA Agents Javier Peña and Steve Murphy, who are pursuing Escobar. Get ready to feel the need to sign up for Spanish class at Instituto Cervantes once you’re done with the first season. —Marga Buenaventura
Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl
Bollywood has finally arrived in Manila! Well, a few movies at least. While we’re still waiting for our Hindi faves (Three Idiots, anyone?), why not widen your horizons and try something more romcom? Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl is exactly like John Tucker Must Die with the scheming ladies and shady (but cute) guys. It’s the perfect movie for Netflix and chill because it runs for about three hours. It’s fun, it’s light, and it will probably make you want to go to India for a vacation. –– Maine Manalansan
Magic School Bus
Where CGI dominates most Disney Channel shows these days (Gen Z, you are missing out!), there was a time when 2D masterpieces like Arthur, Babar, Berenstein Bears and Magic School Bus reigned supreme. Trippy, educational, and the epitome of ’90s throwback, we’re happy that our favorite school bus is once again waxing its wheels for a new generation to be able to experience the “trip” in field trip. –– Toff de Venecia