February, also known as the month of romantic love, means being bombarded with love in red hearts, couple goals, and everything mushy.
God forbid we see the matching pyjama pictures again. Please! We need a break.
Escape into an action-packed world sans the lovey-dovey part with these movies.
Raised by Wolves S2
Jump into the world of sci-fi and aliens with this latest series. Two androids are tasked with raising human children on a mysterious virgin planet. As the human colony is torn apart by religious differences, the androids discover the treachery and difficulty in humans’ beliefs.
The first season was in the Top 10 Most-Watched in 2021 list on Showmax and was nominated for multiple awards, including an Emmy nod. The series features SAFTA-winning star Kim Engelbrecht, Travis Fimmel (Ragnar Lothbrok), and Abubakar Salim. Catch new episodes from season 2 every Friday on Showmax, or just have a binge-fest this week to escape all the lovey-doviness of the outside world.
Judas and the Black Messiah
The movie explores one of the most prominent black movements that rocked the American system during its heydays. William O’Neal, an FBI informant, infiltrates the Illinois Black Panther Party and spies on their charismatic leader, Chairman Fred Hampton. A career thief, O’Neal enjoys the danger of double-dealing by manipulating his comrades and handler, Special Agent Roy Mitchell. The double-dealing and backstabbing eventually lead to a conscience battle for O’Neal’s soul. Will he work with the good guys or betray Chairman Hampton and The Panthers as FBI commands?
The movie is an excellent watch with a lot of drama, history and biography and context for Black History Month. It features Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield, and Dominique Fishback.
Euphoria S2
When HBO’s Euphoria premiered in June 2019, barely anyone knew that the show would become a generational staple. The show not only won the hearts of several Gen-Zers, but it has also developed a cult following.
The ground-breaking hit series follows the life of a teenage addict, Rue Bennett, trying to find hope while balancing the pressures of love, loss and addiction. Rue’s circle are Jules, Nate, Christ, Cassie, and Kat, each struggling to make sense of their futures.
Dexter: New Blood
The world at large believes infamous serial killer, Dexter Morgan, died in a tragic boating accident, but he’s been living under a false name in the small town of Iron Lake, New York. After getting a stable job and relationship, Dexter successfully tamped down his dark side for nearly ten years – until his son shows up and his current world is turned upside down. Unnerved, he yields to his homicidal urges and collides with a dangerous local.
Michael C. Hall, from the first instalment of the series, Dexter, reprises his infamous role as serial killer Dexter Morgan and chills viewers to the bones with his surreal performance. Binge-watch the whole season on Showmax.
The Inventor – Out For Blood in Silicon Valley
This is a story of the next Steve Jobs in female form, except she turned out to be Frank Abagnale. Elizabeth Holmes started her company, Theranos, when she was barely old enough to drink alcohol and styled herself as a Mozart-level Wizkid.
However, her multi-billion dollar valued company not only failed, but it also turned out to be a hoax.
This documentary is a study in deception and conspiracy and is worth the watch. It will leave you stunned. It’s a whole world away from Valentine’s.
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