WHAT'S ON FOR LOLS?
Don’t know about you, but six weeks in the same four walls is starting to feel less than funny. And while Ashley reminds us about vaccines being the best medicine, we reckon laughter helps too.
Comedy is a funny thing - different people like different stuff. So we challenged our team to share what makes them crack up. Here’s what’s on to get you through the last of Lockdown.
CLARKSON’S FARM
Love or hate him, you can’t deny Jeremy Clarkson’s overwhelming determination. And this series showcases that in spades. Watch as the former Top Gear host takes on his biggest challenge yet: running a farm with no experience, all during a pandemic. Come for Clarkson and stay for his trusty side-kick Kaleb. Guaranteed laughs.
WHO? SOPHIE WHERE? AMAZON PRIME WHY? THE SARCASM
THE GOOD PLACE
Who would have thought dying could be so fun? Daring to ask the big questions about life after death, every line uttered will either leave you deep in thought – or laughing out loud. The hype was wild when it first dropped on Netflix, all thanks to the ridiculous characters, bizarre concept and brilliantly executed twist.
WHO? MATT WHERE? NETFLIX WHY? THE TWIST
FLEABAG
Tragedy shouldn’t be this funny. After Fleabag’s best friend dies under terrible circumstances, we follow her life in London through the ups and downs of dating, awkward family dynamics and her love of guinea pigs. It’ll make you laugh out loud and text all your friends to watch it too. Put the kids to bed first. You've been warned.
WHO? ERIN WHERE? AMAZON PRIME WHY? THE HOT PRIEST
EDUCATORS
Being a teacher is hard. But these educators make it seem way harder than it needs to be. The episodes are short, sweet and littered with embarrassingly Kiwi humour. So if you want to join the antics of seven crackpot teachers, while also supporting local content, give this one a go. It’ll take you right back to your school days.
WHO? ANNA WHERE? TVNZ ONDEMAND WHY? THE RELATABILITY
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE
Need something to turn that frown upside down? You’re in the right place, hunty. From comedy challenges that leave your sides split, to lip syncs that have you snapping your fingers – Drag Race dazzles. And it isn’t all about the competition. It’s a community that could teach you a thing or two about being a real man. Or woman.
WHO? KELSEY WHERE? NETFLIX WHY? THE TALENT
AND MORE…
Looking for a blast from the past? Matt says look no further than sleezy, salesy series White Gold to be taken back to the 80s. Kelsey recommends the re-runs of Scrubs on TVNZ, somehow rated the most medically accurate hospital series in America (no, really).
Or if you want an escape from your bubble, Soph loves the distracting antics of New Girl. To find out what the kids are up to these days, Sex Education can be very informative. Well, that’s what Millie says.
And if the little ones are still awake, perhaps it would be best to check out the family-friendly fun on What’s on for Kids?
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