As you’re probably aware (because nobody seems to be able to shut up about it), Netflix is now available just about everywhere in the world. While the service hasn’t really launched here, with a tailored offering to suit local tastes, it is switched on and available, giving us a mere smattering of the content available to our brethren over the sea. But it’s not a wash – there’s some great content available for you to binge on, if binging is your sort of thing.
Here’re some of our favourite shows, all of which are available on the local Netflix service.
Narcos
In the 80’s Pablo Escobar was just about the baddest, meanest, and richest person on the planet. At the peak of his power, he infamous Medellín cartel boss Pablo Escobar brought in about $420 million a week in revenue. Narcos takes a semi-biographical look at it all through the eyes of DEA Agent Steve Murphy; the deals, the drugs, the betrayals, the murderous rampages. With a largely Hispanic cast led by the indescribably talented Wagner Moura, Narcos as addictive as the stuff Escobar was peddling. is Plata O Plomo?
The IT Crowd
London, Reynholm Industries. The bustling heart of a multinational conglomerate with an international presence that does…stuff. And also home to the wildly irresponsible duo of Roy and Moss who run the IT department that is squirreled away in the deepest and darkest abyss of the company. Overseen by their Relationship Manager Jen Barber, Roy and Moss find themselves caught up in bizarre events that range from setting up new equipment to surviving the the antics of their sex-crazed boss who happens to have a robot hand.
Daredevil
Justice is blind, and so are the fists of New York lawyer Matt Murdock as he seeks to protect the neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen from the ruthless invasion of mobs that have begun moving in. Armed with extraordinarily heightened senses and martial arts training that he honed during his childhood, Murdock is more than a match for any regular gangster on his streets. But when Wilson Fisk moves in and begins to establish a new criminal empire, the man without fear learns that he may have finally met his match in the first Marvel series made exclusively for Netflix.
Jessica Jones
What Jessica Jones lacks in flashy suits and catchy superhero names she more than makes up for with a large doses of sass, an attitude that would horrify your mother and enough Jim Bean to make an alcoholic jealous. She’s not the poster child for super heroism, but she’s pretty much fine with that too – using her extraordinary abilities to make it through life as one of the best private investigators in Hell’s Kitchen. That’s until an old nemesis moves back into town, with the mind controlling Killgrave turning Jessica’s life on its head with some bloody results. A truly adult, mature Marvel series exclusive to Netflix.
Arrow
Starling City has some pretty serious problems. Crime is running rampant, and there’s nobody around to sort the mess out. Well, nobody but Oliver, a member of the very wealthy Queen family. After spending several years shipwrecked on an island, he has returned with one serious missions – tell every baddie that they have failed the city! How does he manage this huge task? By becoming someone else… by becoming… something else. Can you Diggle it?
Making a Murderer
He was wrongly imprisoned for 18 years, accused and convicted of rape. Just two years after his release though, a grislier more gruesome sword swung over Steven Avery: He was charged with murder. Filmed over 10 years, Making a Murderer tells the story of a DNA exoneree’s fight against a possibly corrupt law enforcement. Was Steven Avery framed? Watch the interviews, the court cases and the raw, human emotion in this high-stakes criminal case.
Last Updated: January 7, 2016
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 15:35
DAREDEVIL AND JESSICA JONES!!
Mark Treloar
January 7, 2016 at 15:55
Are soon Luke Cage and Daredevil Season 2
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 15:57
ARCHER!
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 15:58
LANAAAA
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 15:58
DANGER ZONE!
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 15:58
*Fixed
F**K first typo of the year
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 16:02
DANZER!
This is way cooler than the average danger.
I shall use it. 🙂
Sageville
January 7, 2016 at 18:54
Phrasing!
Hammersteyn
January 8, 2016 at 07:47
hahaha nooooooooooooo
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 15:35
Finally we can also Netflix and Chill
HairyEwok
January 7, 2016 at 15:43
How do you want to chill when it’s 39 Celsius..
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 15:44
Westernous Republic yo
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 7, 2016 at 15:46
For a change it’s under 30 degrees in CT.
b1nd3r
January 7, 2016 at 15:57
the weather changes so much there give it ten minutes and you`ll either be frozen or in shorts XD
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 15:58
Like so?
http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2010/8/23/1282575161155/Chillies-006.jpg
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 15:58
Thank you for reminding me of Darryn’s ghost pepper video.
Now I won’t sleep again tonight.
Lord Chaos
January 7, 2016 at 15:58
In the privacy of your own shaded swimming pool and a projector.
So….. who wants to go rob a bank. 😛
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 15:38
It might be a Netflix movie but don’t watch Ridiculous Six, you might just cancel your subscription after that.
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 15:39
Sounds like the Fantastic Four on drugs.
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 15:40
It’s a western comedy staring Adam Sandler and half the cast from Grown Ups. Nuff said
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 15:44
Every single thing Adam Sandler has even been in is about a grown up not being able to grown up. So yea. No thanks. Enough said. 🙂
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 15:45
I want to study a new language or calculus to make up for the damage I did to my brain watching that movie…
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 15:45
I’ve never watched it actually.
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 15:48
DONT
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 7, 2016 at 15:47
He makes me sad. There’re a few movies I like, and then so much crap.
Gavin Mannion
January 7, 2016 at 15:46
It’s so so so bad
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 15:56
Sad that something like this is fine but Constantine gets dropped after one season.
Jan Prins
January 7, 2016 at 15:39
But does it have Commando? You know. The one where Schwarzenegger wipes out an an entire army to save his daughter?
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 15:41
Nope 🙁
Jan Prins
January 7, 2016 at 15:43
Meh to them then.
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 15:45
If that’s not there then no. 🙂
Gavin Mannion
January 7, 2016 at 15:47
I’m watching Black Mirror right now, it’s so messed up… well worth watching though
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 15:47
Thanks Gavin, never heard of it but I’ll start there 😀
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 15:57
I call that “my bathroom mirror” when I’m frowning
#selftrolling
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 7, 2016 at 15:59
You do blackface? That’s racist. Again.
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 15:59
You’re racist for calling me racist! This is SA bitches, that’s how it works here!
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 16:00
Apparently you can be a racist if you correct someone’s pronunciation. But what of grammar nazis?
Lord Chaos
January 7, 2016 at 16:01
Yea…. That article cost me a new keyboard.
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 16:02
ROFL!
Lord Chaos
January 7, 2016 at 16:04
To make it even worse, I now have key imprints on my face.
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 16:06
Try pressing ctrl-alt-delete
Lord Chaos
January 7, 2016 at 16:07
Computer says no.
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 16:13
Try Tequila
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 16:15
Tequila makes me say yes to everything. I’m not allowed to drink it anymore.
Lord Chaos
January 7, 2016 at 16:16
Have some absinthe.
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 16:17
Probably safer
Lord Chaos
January 7, 2016 at 16:18
For me yes. After one very bad night just a sip puts me to sleep.
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 16:01
Wow. Then the Admiral is screwed.
I’ve also heard that it’s racist for telling someone they should learn how to use MS office. Who knew?
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 7, 2016 at 16:10
MS Office is a symbol of Western oppression.
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 16:11
Is that why there are bars in front of the Windows logo?
Lord Chaos
January 7, 2016 at 15:59
You still have mirrors that haven’t shattered yet?
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 16:00
Apparently it’s bulletproof and there are people in white coats on the other side observing me, but I just think my overlords are trying to trick me.
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 15:47
Currently 77 movies under Action…. and some of them are sci-fi movies and the Wizard of Oz :/
oVg
January 7, 2016 at 16:41
NO OMO ADVERTS EVERY 15 MINUTES 🙂 🙂 🙂
Hammersteyn
January 8, 2016 at 07:48
XD
Geoffrey Tim
January 7, 2016 at 15:48
GUYS WATCH NARCOS IT IS AMAZING. <3
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 15:57
No
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 15:57
lol
oVg
January 7, 2016 at 16:41
No
Jan Prins
January 7, 2016 at 15:49
If Daredevils fists were blind he would hit everything and nothing!
Jan Prins
January 7, 2016 at 15:56
What the heck happened to the dude’s hair from IT Crowd? Did Jason Voorhees try and scalp him with a chainsaw and gave up half way?
My Word! I thought a Brakpan mullet was bad.
Lord Chaos
January 7, 2016 at 16:00
You don’t know it?
That series is as old as you are.
Jan Prins
January 7, 2016 at 16:05
Nope. And I am starting to think I should be thankful in prayer for that tiny little fact.
Lord Chaos
January 7, 2016 at 16:06
You should. Or watch it whilst drunk out of your skull.
Jan Prins
January 7, 2016 at 16:07
Don’t t hink I can ever be THAT drunk.
oVg
January 7, 2016 at 16:39
Its his side parting. The nerd side parting. Never mind the afro lol
b1nd3r
January 7, 2016 at 15:58
i seem to be the only one that found old paint chaffing off a shack more interesting than daredevil….. More Jessica Jones and Luke Cage !!!!!!
Gavin Mannion
January 7, 2016 at 16:01
I got bored with Jessica Jones… so much moping
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 16:02
I wish I was like that when I moped.
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 16:02
You wish you had boobs? Guess it will match the eyeliner nicely…
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 16:03
Damn it.
Seven days into 2016 and I’ve already set myself up for a hit.
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 16:04
XD
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 16:04
And me with a typo. At least we’re fully back into the swing of things
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 16:05
Yea. It sure is nice without Admiral here.
Uhm. I mean. Uhm. It’s not the same without him! Who will save us from danZer!?
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 16:10
hehe
Jan Prins
January 7, 2016 at 16:04
I have nice man-boobs. All sweaty and stuff… Hello Gorgeous Hammer!
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 16:10
O_o
b1nd3r
January 7, 2016 at 16:10
Haha thats what i felt with daredevil maybe its just because i dont like attorney’s and lawers XD
Lord Chaos
January 7, 2016 at 16:11
And you think Gavin likes them?
*Hides
b1nd3r
January 7, 2016 at 16:15
wouldnt call it too soon it is a new year and all 😛
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 16:02
I liked Daredevil because he kept getting the shit beaten out of him and because Vincent D’Onofrio did a fantastic job playing Kingpin
Gavin Mannion
January 7, 2016 at 16:06
Frisk is my favourite bad guy ever
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 16:07
I really wasn’t too impressed when I saw Vincent was going to be Wilson Fisk, but he did such a damn good job that I’m looking at the Kingpin with new eyes.
Lord Chaos
January 7, 2016 at 16:08
Always knew you liked getting frisked.
His name is “Wilson Fisk”
Lord Chaos
January 7, 2016 at 16:08
😛
Captain JJ 4x
January 7, 2016 at 16:12
You read it here frist on Lazygamer!
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 7, 2016 at 16:15
*Lagygamer
Gavin Mannion
January 7, 2016 at 16:20
bah who cares… people know what I mean
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 16:12
The first time he told Spiderman that he’s not fat but that he’s all muscle I was like
https://media.giphy.com/media/l41lRTiGM59yNWDvy/giphy.gif
b1nd3r
January 7, 2016 at 16:14
threw him around like a rag doll 😛
Jonah Cash
January 7, 2016 at 16:23
Where is the FA Cup matches??? Hahaha
oVg
January 7, 2016 at 16:37
To busy playing TV Games during my 3 hours to spare a day. 😛
Galbedir
January 7, 2016 at 16:54
Alittle disappointed by the lack of content…including shows which are literally the top of the charts atm like Game of Thrones ect…but hopefully its just temporary. If they don’t get more of the popular series, I don’t think they will be doing very well.
R1ker
January 7, 2016 at 16:58
It is because multi choice own the rights to broadcast a lot of the stuff here. Even on some netflix exclusive shows. Hopefully netflix will give them the finger when the licensing deals need to be renewed.
Galbedir
January 7, 2016 at 17:02
Figured as much. I would assume they would refuse to renew licenses, well, if they actually wanted money n all. Either way, can always just change DNS to US to get the shows.
R1ker
January 7, 2016 at 17:03
that is what i am considering doing. But if I am not mistaken the DNS thingy you need to pay for extra as well
Gavin Mannion
January 7, 2016 at 20:19
Yeah I pay for Unotelly and you can then get Hulu and change your netflix region at will
Gavin Mannion
January 7, 2016 at 20:18
Game of Thrones isn’t on Netflix anywhere…. it’s a HBO series. The only ones really missing are the ones they previously sold to DSTV…
Once those shows are up for renewal expect them to land on Netflix. Also remember Netflix isn’t known for having a large library of brand new shows. It’s not how it works
Brandon van Reenen
January 7, 2016 at 18:38
The fact that Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is left off this list is shocking. Best comedy of 2015.
Sageville
January 7, 2016 at 18:52
Since when did Gavin play in “The IT crowd”
Francois Knoetze
January 8, 2016 at 14:16
Well I am still sticking to my american netflix account thank you very much!