These programs of streaming services are not worth skipping

The most important task of the Christmas break and vacation is relaxation, which is best achieved with good series.

Iltalehti put together a giant list of the best serials of streaming services, where there is something for everyone to watch. The list includes documentaries, comedy series and reality TV shows. Snuggle up under a blanket with delicious treats and devour the best series, for example.

HBO Max

Murder in Boston

Documentary series Murder in Boston discusses the history of ethnic hostility in Boston. The series has made extensive use of archival material. The events take place in 1989, when a Caucasian Charles Stuart calls 911 because a dark-skinned man shot him and his pregnant wife. The documentary series examines the painful experiences of the families involved in the case and the relations between different ethnic groups in Boston.

Gwyneth vs Terry: The ski crash trial

On December 25, the HBO Max streaming service will show a documentary about one of the most talked about legal cases of 2023. American actress Gwyneth Paltrow had a skiing accident in 2016, which led to years of legal battle. Doctor Terry Sanderson claimed that Paltrow laid on him at the Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. According to Sanderson, Paltrow skied completely recklessly, didn’t look in front of her, and didn’t stop to help Sanders after she fell on top of him.

The documentary series examines both Paltrow’s and Sanders’ perspectives on the case.

Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge

Do you love renovation series and this year’s hit movie Barbie? If you answered yes, this series is a must watch for you!

Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge -reality series, eight teams create the first real-life Barbie Dreamhouse. The houses are built with everything you can imagine in Barbie’s dream home: that is, a party room in the yard and wonderful dressing rooms. In the final episode of the series, one real-life Barbie fan gets to spend the night in a dream house.

Yle arena

Power

Norwegian comedy drama series Power tells about power struggles in the social democratic Arbeiderpartiet of the 1970s. The series, based on true events, tells the story of the rise to political power of the former Prime Minister of Norway, Gro Harlem Brundtland.

The series in question has received great attention in the media. Among other things Helsingin sanomat newspaper name the series “the best political satire in years”.

Dance Brothers

The first Finnish Netflix original series in history Dance Brothers is now available to watch for free from Yle arena. The series is a joint production of Netflix and Yle from spring 2023.

The series tells Climb and Sakari from Luoto, who are not only brothers in their twenties, but also professional dancers. The club employs and houses the brothers – and makes them super popular. The men make it to the coveted contemporary dance festival, and dreams seem to come true. However, success, money, art and relationships form such a mix that the equation starts to seem impossible. Instead of final success, will there be a break and the end of the dance?

Thank you life

Self-proclaimed “grotesque comedy about brunout”. Thank you life -series tells the story of a homeless and penniless DJ Emilia, whose life is draining day by day like a drain.

Thank you life series is especially suitable for those who love short episodes. The ten-part series contains only 15-minute episodes that can be devoured in one sitting.

Finland is queer

Finland is queer – documentary series deals with the history of sexual and gender minorities in Finland. the six-part series examines the most significant moments in history and opens up today’s reality.

The series deals with the story of the well-known rainbow people. Included are, among others, Benjamin Peltonen, Yeboyah, Aron LuokkalaHenny Harjusola, Pinja School and the Pehmee collective Caroline Suinner and Meriam Trabelsi. The experiences of history are mirrored in today’s reality Pirkko Saision, Marja-Sisko Aalton, Jussi Nissinen, Tiina Miettinen and Madame IsaDoran through.

Longing for the country – Home from the village school

Longing for the country – Home from the village school series is about Swedes Ninni from Stenberg and About Rafael Donner, who are renovating an old national school building as their home in Mustio. Neither of them has renovated the house before and the schedule is tight, as the couple’s wedding will be celebrated soon. You can’t avoid moisture damage and nervous breakdowns either.

The series recently received its ninth episode, which tells what is going on with the couple and their small family now. The twenty-minute episodes take you to summer landscapes.

Disney+

Log

Marvel Studios’ hit series Log recently received a second season on Disney+. Tom Hiddleston played by the villain Loki continues the story Avengers: Endgame after the series. If you like Marvel’s other productions, Loki might be your new favorite.

Doctor Who specials

Doctor Who is the world’s longest-running sci-fi television series. In honor of the 60th anniversary, three special episodes of the series have been released.

What if…?

What if…? -The series introduces new and old faces of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to viewers. The series looks at the events of the Marvel films in a special and new way, and all the iconic actors return to voice roles. The series starts on December 22.

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The one that runs in the ear

The one that runs in the ear – new series tells a chilling story about the ritual murder of a teenage boy in northern Finland. Johanna is suspected of the murder, but she wants to assure everyone that she has nothing to do with the murder. Detective Ulla Penttinen arrives to investigate the case.

The last episode of the series will appear on Ruutuu on December 29.

Sorry for everything

A four-part drama series Sorry for everything deals with the arc of an abusive relationship from the beginning to the end. How is it possible that after a seemingly perfect beginning, the idyll collapses and the abnormal becomes normal?

Antti Heikki Pesonen directed series based on the author Laura Manninen to the novel of the same name. The program describes intimate partner violence, as well as shame and the culture of silence. At the same time, it tells about hope and survival.

See you in the main roles Iida-Maria Heinonen and Joonas Saartamo.

Lahti 2001

Lahti 2001 – drama series fictionally tells about the biggest doping scandal in Finnish sports history. What happened around the World Cup in Lahti in 2001 and, above all, why?

See you in the main role Mikko Leppilampi and see you in other roles Johannes HolopainenMinka Kuustonen, Tobias Zilliacus, Pertti Sveholm, Jon-Jon GeitelKai Vaine, Marc Gassot and Norwegian Veslemøy Mørkrid.

Netflix

The Crown

The Crown – the hit series follows especially the political competition during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. The sixth and final season of the series was released at the beginning of December.

The sixth season deals with the most tragic times of the British court. The last season depicts the last weeks of Princess Diana’s life, the relationship with Dodi Al-Fayed – and the death of the princess of hearts. Princess Diana and Dodi died in a car accident in Paris in August 1997. The turn of the millennium also brought a royal wedding to the court: then Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles got married.

The series is scripted Peter Morgan.

Beckham

A documentary series bearing the surname of football legend David Beckham Beckham deals with never-before-seen video clips, using the development of his career from the very beginning.

In the series, for the first time, David and Victoria Beckham’s views on the cheating scandal from years ago will be heard, among other things. The long-term manager of football team Manchester United has also been interviewed for the documentary Alex Fergusonwith whom Beckham has a difficult relationship.

Robbie Williams

British pop singer by Robbie Williams a documentary series about life Robbie Williams tells the story of his 25-year solo career from his youth to today. In addition to Robbie, his actress wife Ayda Field also voices in the series.

Robbie Williams directed the documentary Joe Pearlman.

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Love Island Australia

For lovers of reality TV shows, there is a special spark and love affair in store when Love Island Australia The fifth production season of the series can be seen on MTV Katsomo. For several weeks, Singles get to know each other with the aim of finding “the right one”. New singles arrive on the island almost every day.

The series was shot in Mallorca last fall.

Sometähti’s Single Life

If you are interested in the single and love lives of Finnish celebrities, Somestätti’s Single life The second season of the series is the right series for you.

The second season of the program will be starred by the host Anne Kukkohovihost-author Cristal Snow, media personality Mikael “Mickey Rat” Sundberg and actor Emma Nopanen. In the series, each of them deals with their previous relationships, their own pain points and dating.

Breakwater

Reward Breakwaterseries has entered its fourth and final season. The crime series tells about the Aaltonen family living in Kotka, whose life revolves around crimes in addition to everyday life.

They belong to the cast of the series Maria YlipääTurkka Mastomäki, Sara Pehrsson, Aleksi Kaukamo, Joonas Saartamo, Tomi Salmela, Andreas af Enehielm, Sanna-Kaisa Palo, Tommi Liski and Jari Virman.