MURDER AMONG THE MORMONS
A tightly controlled, thrilling journey through the lives of members of the Mormon community in Salt Lake City Utah as they recount the shock and horror of a series of bombings that rocked the city in the 1980s. Filled with eccentric characters and offering a glimpse behind the veil usually drawn over the organisation of Mormon society, it's the story of a nefarious, smiling villain and the havoc he wreaked on a respectable community and their seemingly perfect, God-fearing bubble of existence.
Where to stream it: Netflix
How much time you'll need to binge it: 3 hours
THE AGE OF SAMURAI
A sumptuously visualised and dramatically engaging history series that combines dramatic re-enactments with interviews with historians to bring to life the violent, politically volatile period of the reign of the legendary samurai in medieval Japan.
Where to stream it: Netflix
How much time you'll need to binge it: 6 hours
HIGHTOWN
A woman's journey to sobriety becomes entangled with her determination to solve a murder in this engaging crime thriller. Her investigation puts her in conflict with the police department detective in charge of the case and throws into stark relief the battle between the local "townies" of her Cape Cod town and the holiday visitors who are its bread and butter.
Where to stream it: Showmax
How much time you'll need to binge it: 8 hours
ZOE'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST
A toe-tapping piece of comic fantasy in which a young computer coder discovers she has the ability to hear the inner voices of those around her sung through pop songs that only she can hear. It's a little uneven and sometimes strives too hard to be more than it can be but on the whole it satisfies on its own heart-warming, happily singing terms.
Where to stream it: Showmax
How much time you'll need to binge it: 12 hours
THE MODERN TIMES OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN
The first superstar of the movies remains one its most versatile and entertaining lights. In these uncertain and anxiety-inducing times, the many, many charms and unique appeals of a truly brilliant entertainer offer something for everyone to take their minds off the pressures of the real world. This collection offers an excellent selection that demonstrates Charlie Chaplin's many talents.
Where to stream it: Mubi.com
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