If you plan on staying in for the long weekend while ringing in the Chinese New Year, you’re most likely going to need some entertainment in between the merriment with your family. Netflix has a ton of content that you might find worth your time. Here are just some of the shows you might want to look into if you’re planning on chilling.

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Altered Carbon

Netflix has a rich library of sci-fi titles and you’ve probably already jumped on the Black Mirror bandwagon already. Building on their stellar lineup of original shows, Netflix released Altered Carbon a few weeks back and this sci-fi fantasy is certainly a must-see for fans of the genre. Based on the novel by Richard K. Morgan, Altered Carbon is set 500 years into the future where people can transfer their consciousness from body to body for a hefty price tag; essentially allowing people to live forever.

Star Trek: Discovery

I’ve been a Trekkie for as long as I can remember and I was very excited when I first heard about this new Star Trek series.  Discovery is a prequel to the original series. The awesome plot twists, great storyline, amazing acting and costume design makes this show simply incredible and binge watch-worthy. This weekend is the perfect time to catch up on the entire series since the first season just ended.

Trollhunters

I was just looking for a casual show when I stumbled upon Trollhunters.  This animated series by Guillermo del Toro and DreamWorks got me so hooked that I watched 2 seasons in less than a week!  Trollhunters was nominated for 9 Daytime Emmy Awards in 2017 and won 6 including Outstanding Directing, Casting and Writing in an animated show.  It also bagged 3 Annie Awards last year.  A third and final season is expected this 2018 so this long weekend is the perfect time to binge watch the first two.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

If the past couple of days has been incredibly stressful and you’re just looking for a light (and silly) show to make you laugh, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt may be just up your alley.  There is nothing groundbreaking or earth shattering with the story of this one but it’s just really downright funny.  And that intro song is so catchy that you’ll find yourself singing it for days!

Friends

While not a Netflix Original, Friends is a classic and a go to sitcom of 90’s kids.  To the younger ones reading this, don’t think that this show is just for the titos and titas.  I challenge you to just watch a couple of episodes and I bet that you won’t be able to stop because there is nothing like the friendship and humor or Monica, Rachel, Phoebe, Joey, Ross and Chandler.

Just a warning, these shows will give you eyebags but on the flip side, it will be totally worth it!