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Holy Week, locally known as Semana Santa, is one of the longest and most anticipated holidays in the Philippines this 2023. People reflect on the sacrifices of Christ for everyone by visiting churches and fasting. The Holy Week is also a time for busybodies to relax and take some time off, usually going on staycations and beach vacations. But for those planning to stay at home, there are activities like binge-watching to keep you entertained.
Binge-watching is a form of relaxation for many people and engages the area of our brain responsible for “reward” functions. Similar to playing an instrument or reading an interesting book, binge-watching can make one feel more at ease. You may not be out on an adventure or exploring different caves in the Philippines, but it makes your long weekend worthwhile.
If you plan on staying at home during the Holy Week, here are TV series you can consider binge-watching:
Netflix
Netflix has been one of the top digital streaming sites in the Philippines. Its subscription prices start at Php 249 monthly.
Midnight Mass
If you want a religious series on Netflix to watch during the holy week, you should consider watching Midnight Mass. Midnight Mass is centered around a newly transferred young priest in a town. This series explores the renewed faith of residents in a town where ominous mysteries often occur.
Wednesday
If you want a mix of mystery and comedy that is light and easy to watch, Wednesday is the ideal choice. Wednesday is a coming-of-age supernatural series based on the character Wednesday Addams of the Addams Family. After a school incident, Wednesday Addams is expelled. As a result, her parents enroll her at Nevermore Academy, a private school for outcasts. Wednesday struggles to connect with her classmates because of her icy, emotionless demeanor and defiant attitude. She does learn, though, that she inherited her mother’s psychic prowess, which she uses to solve a local murder investigation.
Attack on Titan
If you are an anime fan, you should not miss Attack on Titan. The story centers on Eren Yeager, who vows to wipe out the Titans after they kill his mother and destroy his community. AOT tells the life of people referred to as Eldians in a world where humanity has to live in cities encircled by giant walls that protect them from enormous man-eating humanoids known as Titans.
Bagman
If you want a series that mirrors social issues, binge-watch Bagman. This two-season Philippine Netflix original series follows a local barber who becomes the governor’s henchman. He then gets involved in a perilous web of crime, corruption, and political unrest.
Disney+
Disney+ launched the Philippines on November 17, 2022. Like Netflix, Disney+ offers its subscribers various movies, series, and documentaries. The subscription for Disney+ starts at Php 159 monthly and Php 1,150 annually.
Only Murders in the Building
Only Murders in the Building is perfect for those who want mystery with a dash of drama and comedy. This series starring Selena Gomez is about three strangers who team up to look into a death in the apartment complex they all live in due to their similar interest in true crime. With its comedic take on crime fiction and the performances and chemistry of the actors, the series has been critically acclaimed.
Marvel Cinematic Universe
If you are in the mood for some superhero films, Disney+ is the perfect streaming platform for you. In Disney+, you can find 31 Marvel movies, from Iron Man to the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film.
The Prince of Egypt
This classic from Walt Disney Pictures tells the journey of Moses from birth to the partition of the Red Sea. The Prince of Egypt is excellent if you want something religious, educational, and heartwarming. If you are planning to binge-watch movies on Disney+, The Prince of Egypt should be on your list.
Modern Family
A feel-good comedy series like Modern Family is ideal if you want something light and easy to binge-watch. The series presents an honest, frequently humorous take on family life because it is told from the viewpoint of an unidentified documentary filmmaker. Phil and Claire, who have three children, long for an open, sincere relationship with them. Jay, Claire’s father, is always mistaken as the father of Gloria, his young Latina wife. The adoption of a little Asian girl by Mitchell, Jay’s gay son, and Cameron, his partner, completes the happy family unit of the entire straight, gay, multicultural, and traditional family.
HBO Go
HBO Go is another popular streaming platform in the Philippines owned by Warner Bros. The monthly subscription for HBO Go is Php 149. HBO Go is the ideal platform for you if you are a fan of Warner Bros films.
Rick and Morty
For those interested in science fiction, Rick and Morty is worth checking out. The Emmy-winning comedy series depicts a psychopathic genius scientist who leads his timid grandson on risky intergalactic escapades.
House of the Dragon
If you are looking for a fantasy series, House of the Dragon is perfect for you to binge-watch. In this prequel to the well-known HBO series “Game of Thrones,” which is based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the reign of House Targaryen is established. “House of the Dragon” is set nearly 200 years before the events of the popular series “Game of Thrones,” and it tells the tale of the Targaryen civil war, in which King Viserys I, Targaryen’s offspring, fought for control of the Iron Throne.
The Last of Us
For post-apocalyptic drama enthusiasts, The Last of Us is a perfect choice. The 2023 television series, based on the 2013 video game, is twenty years into a pandemic brought on by a widespread fungal illness that compels its hosts to mutate into zombie-like monsters and causes society to collapse.
Gotham Knights
Another superhero genre series worth watching is Gotham Knights. When runaways Harper and Cullen Row and criminal Duela are accused of a murder they didn’t commit by district attorney Harvey Dent, Bruce Wayne’s adopted son Turner Hayes forms an odd alliance with them. This occurs after Bruce Wayne’s death. These young people labor to clear their reputations and discover who killed Bruce Wayne in real life. In turn, this causes them to learn about the Court of Owls.
The Righteous Gemstones
If you want to get into the spirit of the Holy Week, The Righteous Gemstones is perfect for you. The well-known Gemstone family, who have carried on a long-standing televangelist tradition, is live proof that worship benefits people of different ages.
Whatever you wish to watch, creating a relaxing ambiance in your home will be a more pleasant experience. If you want to look for a staycation house where you can stay and binge-watch during the long weekend, Lamudi can help you find a suitable property. All you need to do is browse through thousands of listings from the comfort of your home.
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