11 little-known but very interesting series of the last two years
Cinema / / December 19, 2019
1. Cobra Kai
cobra Kai
- United States, 2018.
- Action, drama, comedy.
- Length: 1 season.
- IMDb: 8,9.
The series continues the story of the classic movie "The Karate Kid." Many years have passed since the time of the famous battle. Life of Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) there was not the best way. And as the last chance to do something useful, he again opened a karate school "Cobra Kai". This recognizes Larousse Daniel (Ralph Macchio), who became a successful car salesman. He was confident that Johnny is still a villain and can ruin the lives of their students.
At first glance, "Cobra Kai" - an obvious attempt to play on nostalgia and get into the world of forgotten actors from the eighties. However, remember the past the whole season would be just boring. Therefore, in just a couple of series begins an interesting history and topical problems of modern school and the difficulties of communication with the children's parents. The series is fresh and interesting for those who are still in their youth watching the original film as well as for youth.
2. Save me
Save Me
- United Kingdom, 2018.
- Drama, Detective.
- Length: 1 season.
- IMDb: 7,9.
A resident of a poor area of London, nicknamed Nelli (Lennie James) lives in turn in their friends and spends all his free time at the bar. Suddenly his police arrest on charges of kidnapping the daughter he had not actually seen almost from infancy. And exactly from this point Nellie decides he must make every effort to rescue the child.
Famous actor Lennie James ( "the walking Dead") He wrote the script of the series. And there is not only a very emotional detective story, but also clear memories of James, once lived in the same poor neighborhood. Intricate plot where the suspect may be literally anyone supplemented uneasy relationship of the hero with his ex-wife and friends, because they all have something to hide from others.
3. Diet of Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita Diet
- United States, 2017.
- Horror, comedy ,.
- Duration: 2 seasons.
- IMDb: 7,8.
Sheila (Drew Barrymore) lives a quiet and peaceful life with her husband Joel (Timothy Olyphant) and his daughter Abby (Liv Hewson). The couple are engaged and working realtors humdrum affairs. Until one day does not turn into Sheila zombie. Now she needs to think how to get himself human flesh and not to lose any part of the body due to decomposition.
It seemed that after the show, "I - a zombie," a lovely living dead and is impossible to imagine. But acting talent Drew Barrymore allowed to turn a story about people eating in a fine comedy. Where all the action takes place on the principles of a conventional sitcom about an American family. Except for the fact that the main character - a zombie.
4. City's legends
Urban Myths
- United Kingdom, 2017.
- Comedy, adventure, biography, anthology.
- Duration: 2 seasons.
- IMDb: 7,5.
Almost many legends about every famous person. Those most bikes, which were once actually happened, and then overgrown with speculation, rumors and variations. That's it and retell the authors of this series.
Around "urban legends" scandal associated with the image Michael Jackson. A series of him taken off the air, but without it there is something to see. Stories about how Bob Dylan came on a visit to a stranger, Hitler was not enrolled in the Academy of Art and Marilyn Monroe could not remember a single sentence on the set of "Some Like It Hot", may not be transferred at all documented, but very fun.
5. In perspective
In the Long Run
- United Kingdom, 2018.
- Comedy.
- Length: 1 season.
- IMDb: 7,4.
A native of Sierra Leone, Walter (Idris Elba), lives with his wife and son in a poor area of London. He works in a factory, and his wife runs the apartment and sells cosmetics. Walter often writes letters to the mother's home. One day, she reported that she sent to London of his younger brother Valentin. And now the family hero will have to live with a large baby, who dreams only of a career and the DJ player.
This series is even more autobiographical than "Save me." Idris Elba talks about his childhood and plays a role as his father's. But unlike draft Lennie James, "In the future" - a very sweet memories with a pinch of humor and positivity. Elba is a lot of laughs and even dancing, which is very lacking in his larger roles.
6. Amnesia
Absentia
- United States, 2017.
- Thriller, Drama, Crime, Detective.
- Length: 1 season.
- IMDb: 7,3.
FBI Agent Emily Byrne (Stana Katik) long believed dead - she disappeared while attempting to catch a serial killer. The offender was convicted, the search has long been discontinued. But murder with a proprietary hand maniac renewed and arrested according to where you can find Emily. Her live show, but she does not remember what happened to her. The heroine is trying to return to normal life, but realizes that it is now no place even in my family. Besides opening up new details of the case, causing suspicion that Emily might not be the victim and the perpetrator.
Katik'll all remember the image of the detective Kate Beckett in the series "Castle." However, in "Amnesia", she appears in a controversial manner. There are, and aggression, and frank psychosis. In addition, the story is really very complicated. And find out who is the hero here, and who is the villain, it is very difficult.
7. hospital
Sick Note
- United Kingdom, 2017.
- Comedy.
- Duration: 2 seasons.
- IMDb: 6,3.
Daniel Glass (Rupert Grint) - a typical lazy and a liar. He lives on the money of the girl, sits back on the job, and only wants to play video games. The hero is constantly coming up with all sorts of disease itself, to be able to sit at home. During a routine visit to the doctor he diagnosed "cancer of the esophagus." However, it soon becomes clear that Dr. Ian Glennis (Nick Frost) still confused and Daniel healthy. But he had already realized the benefits of a situation where everyone around to care about it and forgive any tricks. And the doctor is very worried that he would be fired for incompetence. Therefore, the heroes decide to depict the long and difficult treatment. But time after time they are on the verge of failure.
"Sick" - series, in which there is not a single positive character. All the major and minor characters constantly lying to each other, and only care about their own benefit. Therefore, even the crudest jokes cause no pity for anyone, but allow a good laugh at the absurdity of the situation. It is also interesting to observe how Rupert Grint is struggling to move away from the image that stuck to him after "Harry Potter». And Nick Frost, on the contrary, quite pleased with himself for a typical awkward role in the style of Edgar Wright movie.
8. Kiss me first
Kiss Me First
- United Kingdom, United States, 2018.
- Thriller, Drama, Detective Fiction.
- Length: 1 season.
- IMDb: 6,3.
Leila feels lonely after the death of his mother. She tries to be forgotten, lost in the virtual game "Azan". The heroine finds a hidden area of the game world, where the club was going to a rogue, and meets a girl Tess first in the game, and later in life. They are very close, but soon disappears Tess. Leila is trying to figure out what happened to her friend and who is the mysterious Adrian, guiding all the outcasts in the game.
This series has already been called the correct version of the film "The first player to get ready." Here the plot is also dedicated to the global virtual gameIn which people hide from reality. But the authors do not spend more time with reference to the classic pop-culture (although they are also available), and the relationship of people, loneliness and even the theme of forced suicide.
9. Dangerous Book for Boys
The Dangerous Book for Boys
- United States, 2018.
- Drama, Comedy, Family.
- Length: 1 season.
- IMDb: 6,1.
Bette (Erinn Hayes) alone has three sons after her husband's death. To help children cope with their grief, Bette gives them a fascinating book that once made their father to help them grow and develop. And from that moment in the life of a family blurred the line between reality and children's fantasies.
A very kind and positive series, which will not only better understand the inner world of children, but also adults will make recall his youth and dreams of becoming an astronaut or a sailor.
10. room 104
Room 104
- United States, 2017.
- Thriller, drama, comedy anthology.
- Length: 1 season.
- IMDb: 6,1.
All the action of the series takes place in the same room as a cheap motel. But the only thing that unites the series. Each episode tells a little story, which usually involves two or three of the actor. And any genre can be: thriller, comedy, drama or dance number. But each story is dedicated to important experiences in life.
The creators of the series Duplass brothers joke that in "Room 104" budget is less than the expenditure on food "game of thrones». However, even within the same room, without special effects and with a couple of actors in the frame, you can create a real story that will capture the audience.
11. Alex Corp.
Alex, Inc.
- United States, 2018.
- Comedy.
- Length: 1 season.
- IMDb: 5,8.
Schumann Alex (Zach Braff) - a successful radio host. At home, it all good: a loving wife and two children. But he realizes that is not engaged by the fact of what I dreamed, and decides to throw a limited format radio show and start to record your podcast. He does not know where to get the money for it, and what to tell all. But the idea comes by itself - it makes a podcast on how to create podcasts.
Zach Braff persists in acting only in their own independent projects. Unfortunately, the "Corporation Alex" was rated slightly, closed the show after the first season. But those who love this actor with a rich facial expressions and sincere emotions, it is sure to enjoy.
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