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Recommended: 7 fantastic shows to feast on this holiday season

Cape Town – ‘Tis the season to do binge watching and all around the world you’ll hear cries of joy.

Whether you’re flying on a plane far, far away or just staying at home and need something to do, internet TV is just for you.

With Netflix and ShowMax both adding the download capability to their offering, this festive season there’s really no reason to be bored.

We’ve put together a fun-tastic list of TV shows to binge on this holiday season:

(Click on the title to watch the show)

The Crown (Netflix)

When you’re in the mood for something: Royal, dramatic and historic.

This drama follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half of the 20th century.

Younger (ShowMax)

When you’re in the mood for something:  Modern, fun and young.

Would you trade your wisdom, dignity and self-respect for another shot at being in your 20s? Liza Miller does. After realising the world has no time for someone in their 40s, she masquerades as a 26-year-old.

Narcos (Netflix)

When you’re in the mood for something: Action-packed, real and gritty.

The true story of Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug cartels fuels this gritty gangster drama series.

Silicon Valley (ShowMax)

When you’re in the mood for something: Techie, modern and chilled.

Meet six young men who founded a startup company in Silicon Valley. In today's high-tech gold rush, these geeks are the most qualified to strike success. But they are also the ones least equipped to handle it.

Bosch (ShowMax)

When you’re in the mood for something: Real, nail-biting and mysterious.

Two years ago, Harry Bosch, a respected LAPD detective in the Hollywood division, killed a murder suspect in mysterious circumstances. Although the department let him off at the time, he is now standing trial in a civil suit against the victim’s family, who are suing him for wrongful death.

Haters Back Off (Netflix)

When you’re in the mood for something: Silly, brainless and totally ridiculous.

Dive into the oddball family life of the confident yet untalented Miranda Sings as she sets out to conquer the world, one viral video at a time.

Black Mirror (Netflix)

When you’re in the mood for something: Dark, futuristic and twisted.

This sci-fi anthology series explores a twisted, high-tech near-future where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest instincts collide. 

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE:

How to download on Netflix

How to download on ShowMax

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