![]() Different seasons have profiled chefs and culinary standard-bearers in themed and un-themed seasons, paving the way for more specialized looks at pastries, BBQ, pizza, and French cuisine. ![]() What it is: Building out from a template and visual style that director David Gelb brought to “Jiro Dreams of Sushi,” this long-running doc series presents food from kitchens all around the world as pieces of art. While the series got attention for its many twists and turns, here’s a consideration of the show through the specific lens of Sheela. By consistently reframing its characters (interview subjects range from the commune’s wary and sometimes intolerant white neighbors to controversial Rajneesh spokesperson Ma Anand Sheela), the filmmakers set up a dazzling series of dramatic turns and a stunning, thorough consideration of religion, intolerance, xenophobia, and power. ![]() Why you should watch it: Documentarians/Brothers Maclain and Chapman Way examine the Rajneesh movement with the complexity its mind-bending facts deserve. What it is: This six-part, true crime documentary series examines the impact of Indian guru Bhagway Shree Rajneesh, an infamous cult leader whose 1981 establishing of a commune in Oregon unraveled two communities and revealed a series of serious crimes, including murder, arson, and a case of mass salmonella poisoning. Our 2017 review of the series, which looked at how the series fit into the documentary series landscape of the day. When the series focuses on the truths and realities of people who stories mirror Cesnik’s and those of Archbishop Keough High School alumni, it’s a reminder of what the platform’s documentary slate used to stand for. There’s an immediacy and patience in the way that White and the team allow the space for survivors to tell their story on their own terms. Why you should watch it: Despite only being a few years old, “The Keepers” feels like a vestige from a different era of Netflix doc series. As more information becomes available, director Ryan White and the series’ present-day subjects paint a culture of secrecy and abuse that still resonates a half-century later. What it is: A seven-part investigation into the circumstances surrounding Sister Cathy Cesnik’s death touches also doubles as two researchers’ exploration of a Baltimore-area Catholic school’s history. ![]() Proma Khosla, Marcus Jones, Kristen Lopez, Erin Strecker, and Ben Travers contributed to this list. Regardless of what ends up being the selling point, we hope this helps you find a fresh classic. Finally, we dropped in a link or two to past IndieWire coverage, either interviews with the people who helped make these shows or bonus praise from one of our writers. Then, a few short bursts of insights for anyone who hasn’t taken that particular plunge yet. First, a simple synopsis for those unfamiliar with any of these titles. (Our apologies to Hannah Gadsby’s “Nanette.”)įor each show, you’ll find three things. To keep matters even more manageable, Netflix’s many one-off comedy specials have been excluded. And although the platform may be home to some amazing shows that premiered elsewhere, we stuck to shows that were either originally produced or distributed by Netflix. We weeded out some shows that did their best work before they became Netflix Originals. Narrowing things down to a relatively small number meant setting some guidelines. They may not all end up on everyone’s list of personal favorites - tastes vary! - but it’s a trusty roadmap to get unstuck from mindlessly watching Season 7 of that show you never really liked all that much in the first place. There’s the usual caveat that rankings are inherently subjective (is the 17th-best Netflix show that much better than the 29th-best Netflix show, etc.) but the one thing connecting all of the series in this collection is that we think they’re absolutely worth your time. Quentin Tarantino's Favorite Movies: 50 Films the Director Wants You to See New Movies: Release Calendar for March 24, Plus Where to Watch the Latest FilmsĢ023 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series 'Arrested Development' Will Stay on Netflix After All
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