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Watchlist

Title Rating Platform Comments
Modern Family
Hulu A hilarious and heartwarming sitcom that follows three very different families. The first is a traditional couple with three kids, the second is a gay couple raising an adopted Vietnamese daughter, and the third is an older man with his lively Colombian wife and young son. The writing is witty, sharp, and consistently funny.
Panchayat
Amazon Prime A comedy-drama about an engineering graduate who, unable to find a corporate job, reluctantly takes a government posting as a secretary in a remote village. It captures the humor and struggles of rural life with simple story.
Death Note
Netflix A gripping anime where a Shinigami drops a Death Note into the human world. Light discovers it and begins using it to eliminate criminals, sparking a high-stakes battle of wits with his brilliant rival, L. A dark, suspenseful story that’s both thrilling and addictive—I binge-watched it in one go.
Ne Zha 2
Theatre TODO
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
Theatre I love John Wick movies. The cinematography is great and beautiful. John Wick makes a cameo appearance in the movie.
Maa (2025)
Theatre Acting by Kajol is superb. The story is gripping. Though the graphics reminds me of Dark King from Game of Thrones.
Breaking Bad
Netflix The gripping story of a high school chemistry teacher who becomes a meth kingpin. Brilliant writing with a unique chemistry twist.
Friends
Netflix A timeless sitcom about six friends in New York. Funny, heartwarming, and endlessly rewatchable.
Kaala Paani
Netflix A gripping drama set in the Andaman Islands. Strong storytelling, though unfortunately season 2 was cancelled.
Serious Men
Netflix An underrated film with a sharp story and a strong social message.
Narcos
Netflix Based on the life of Pablo Escobar, the king of cocaine. The soundtrack is fantastic and the storytelling keeps you hooked.
Misanga
Netflix A Korean drama with a powerful story of perseverance, love, and betrayal. Strong soundtrack adds to the emotional impact.
Squid Game Season 1
Netflix A groundbreaking Korean survival drama. Intense, emotional, and one of the most memorable shows I’ve seen.
Squid Game Seasons 2 & 3
Netflix Disappointing follow-ups. The story lacks the impact and originality of season 1.
Lie to Me
Hulu A fascinating crime drama about a deception expert who solves cases by reading micro-expressions. Smart and engaging.
TVF Pitchers Season 1
YouTube A brilliant Indian series about startup founders. Inspiring and funny, with great writing.
Ozark
Netflix A financial advisor is forced into money laundering for a cartel. Dark, suspenseful, and filled with twists.
Guardians of the Galaxy
Online A fun Marvel adventure with Star-Lord and his team. Entertaining, but the story feels predictable.
A Minecraft Movie (2025)
Theatre Decent for kids, but the story is dull and unengaging.
Avatar: The Way of Water
Theatre Visually stunning with breathtaking graphics, but feels like watching an aquarium. The ending is predictable and it lacks the magic of the first film.
Avatar
Online A groundbreaking film with the beautiful world of Pandora. Strong concept and gorgeous visuals make it unforgettable.
The Big Short
Online A sharp and entertaining take on the 2008 financial crisis. Brilliant storytelling that makes complex finance both accessible and gripping.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Netflix A heartwarming Korean drama about a brilliant lawyer with autism. Uplifting, emotional, and full of charm.
Roadies Season 20
YouTube Watched the show as it was debut of Elvish. Stunts were okay and not high budget
Khatron Ke Khiladi 14
YouTube Krishna Shroff made a debut. The stunts were good.
Big Boss Season 5
YouTube Watched only because Sunny Leone was a contestant. The show is torture otherwise
Office Office
YouTube A classic Hindi sitcom satirizing government bureaucracy. Simple yet timeless comedy.
Flop Show
YouTube A cult comedy by Jaspal Bhatti. Raw, witty, and still hilarious after all these years.
The Good Place
Netflix A clever comedy about the afterlife with philosophical undertones. Funny and thought-provoking.
Misaeng: Incomplete Life
Netflix A realistic Korean drama about corporate struggles and life in the office. Relatable and moving.
The Sound of Your Heart
Netflix A goofy Korean sitcom with over-the-top humor. Fun but hit-or-miss.
Mind Your Language
YouTube A classic British comedy about adult students learning English. Lighthearted and nostalgic.
The Family Man - Season 1
Amazon Prime A gripping Indian action-drama about a secret agent balancing national duty and family life.
Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story
SonyLIV An excellent retelling of the Harshad Mehta scam. Strong performances and a brilliant soundtrack.
Game of Thrones
HBO An epic fantasy series with politics, betrayal, and battles for power. Gripping from start to finish (at least the early seasons).
Mob Psycho 100
Online A funny and action-packed anime about a boy with psychic powers. Great mix of comedy and heart.
Kiki's Delivery Service
Online A beautiful Studio Ghibli film about a young witch finding her way in the world. Wholesome and enchanting.
The Irishman
Online A long Scorsese crime drama with stellar acting, but it drags and feels overly stretched.
Castle in the Sky
Online A magical Studio Ghibli classic. Strong opening, a slower middle, but a fantastic ending with a beautiful closing song.
Train to Busan
Online A thrilling Korean zombie film. Intense, emotional, and brilliantly executed.
Taare Zameen Par
Online A touching Indian drama about a dyslexic child and his teacher. Emotional and inspiring.
A Beautiful Mind
Online A powerful biopic about John Nash. Emotional and inspiring.
A Chinese Odyssey Part 1
Online A classic Stephen Chow fantasy-comedy. Whimsical and fun, though a bit chaotic.
RRR
Online An over-the-top action epic. Fun in parts, but exaggerated and exhausting.
I Lost My Body
Netflix A French animated film with a unique premise. Beautiful and touching.
A Chinese Odyssey Part 2
Online A continuation of the first part. Okish though not as good as the first.
A Taxi Driver
Online A brilliant Korean film based on true events where journalist and a taxi driver cover the Gwangju Uprising. Emotional and powerful.
Oppenheimer
Theatre A political-heavy biopic about J. Robert Oppenheimer. Less about science, more about Oppenheimer's personal and political struggles. Didn't do justice to the nuclear bomb tragedy.
Barefoot Gen
Online A harrowing anime about the aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing. Better than Oppenheimer movie
Aligarh
Online A moving film based on a real story where a professor was suspended because he was homosexual. This was before homosexuality was decriminalized in India.
The Pursuit of Happyness
Online A great movie based on a true story. Will Smith's acting is superb. It's an ultimately inspirational film.
Ankhon Dekhi
Online A thought-provoking Indian indie film. Philosophical, warm, and beautifully acted.
Arrival
Online A stunning sci-fi film about communication and time. Intelligent and emotional.
Bheja Fry
Online A hilarious Indian comedy of errors with Sanjay Mishra stealing the show.
Blade Runner 2049
Online A visually breathtaking sci-fi film with Ryan Gosling. Slow but rewarding and profound.
Bol
Online A powerful Pakistani film tackling social issues. Bold and emotional.
Django Unchained
Online A Quentin Tarantino movie that's both thrilling and entertaining. The soundtrack is spot on and movie is great


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