You’re stuck working from home and when you have free time… you’re still stuck at home. It’s not that bad. Until you’re a few days in and get that itch to do something – anything! I’ve personally pursued knitting as a hobby and a few friends of mine are baking bread. But if that isn’t your jam then we’ve got a list of 9 data, digital and social media related shows for you to binge on Netflix.
Don’t F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer (2019)
The docuseries tells the story of one of Canada’s most infamous crimes, and how before committing the murder, the perpetrator garnered internet fame by posting videos of himself killing kittens. The viral video brings a group of animal lovers together online on a manhunt, as they use social media and the internet in an attempt to track down the original poster.
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Avg. episode length: 60 minutes
Dirty Money (2018)
Dirty Money is a Netflix original series documenting various stories about exposing the greed, corruption, and crime spreading through the global economy.
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 6 each season
Avg. episode length: 60 minutes
The Great Hack (2019)
The Great Hack examines the Cambridge Analytica scandal through the roles of several affected individuals. It offers an alarming glimpse into how data is being used for political gain, and what it could mean for future elections.
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 1
Episode length: 1 hour 54 minutes
Explained (2018)
From coding and animal intelligence to pandemics and cults, this series by Vox puts the spotlight on topical issues affecting our daily lives. Each episode delves deeper into topics and questions that aren’t often explored in the daily news cycle.
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 20 (S1) and 10 (S2)
Avg. episode length: 20 minutes
Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates (2019)
Take a trip inside the mind of tech visionary Bill Gates. The billionaire philanthropist opens up in this three-part docuseries, about who and what influenced his past and future goals.
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Avg. episode length: 50 minutes
The Social Network (2010)
This Oscar-winning film by Director David Fincher is a biographical drama telling Mark Zuckerberg’s journey from a Harvard student to Facebook’s CEO.
Film length: 2 hours
Black Mirror (2011)
Black Mirror is an episodic series that paints a bleak picture of what the future could look like. Each dystopian scenario explores how developments in technology could influence our behaviour.
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 22
Episode length: 40 – 90 minutes
You (2018)
A romance turns sinister when an obsessive young man uses social media and the internet, and every tool at his disposal to become closer to his crush. He’s willing to remove any obstacle in his pursuit – including people.
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 10 each season
Avg. episode length: 40-50 minutes
Ingrid Goes West (2017)
After her release from a psychiatric ward, a chronic social media stalker moves out West to befriend her Instagram obsession, an L.A. socialite star named Taylor Sloane. An unlikely bond is formed but her plan takes a dark turn.
Film length: 1 hour 38 minutes