Spring Streaming
Thursday, April 4, 2019
We've put our heads together to come up with some of the best new shows worth streaming this spring...
THE UMBRELLA COMPANY - NETFLIX
Available Now
A super-dysfunctional adopted family of superheroes, each born on the same day from women who showed no signs of pregnancy the day before, have eight days to get it together and save the world.
But the estranged family begin to come apart due to their divergent personalities and abilities, not to mention the imminent threat of a global apocalypse. Starring Ellen Page, Robert Sheehan and wait for it, yes, Mary J. Blige.
GLOW - NETFLIX
Season 1 & 2 Available Now // Season 3 Summer 2019
Did you think we'd GLOW to Vegas without you? Let's do this. 💪 #GLOWS3 pic.twitter.com/tZhWzOJGHu
— GLOW (@GlowNetflix) August 20, 2018
They came for the audition, they stayed for the sisterhood.
After forming the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW) and a short-lived but successful TV series, the girls are heading to Vegas to put on a live stage show.
Starring Alison Brie and Marc Maron.
RUSSIAN DOLL - NETFLIX
Available Now
Did you get the news? We're about to die.
Russian Doll follows a young woman named Nadia (Natasha Lyonne) on her journey as the guest of honor at a seemingly inescapable party one night in New York City.
A gruesome, Groundhog Day inspired dark-comedy bloodbath.
TURN UP CHARLIE - NETFLIX
Available Now
Move over, This Is Us‘ Kevin Pearson: Another manny is coming to television this spring.
Charlie, played by Idris Elba, is a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor in this new 8-episode comedy.
He’s given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a manny to his famous best friend’s problem-child daughter.
THIS GIANT BEAST THAT IS THE GLOBAL ECONOMY - AMAZON PRIME
Available Now
This globe-spanning docuseries brings the smart, stylized storytelling of Adam McKay’s The Big Short to a quirky and compelling exploration of the global economy.
In each episode, host Kal Penn – with the help of some celebrity friends – answer questions like: How can I launder a bag of dirty cash? How scared should I be of a rubber apocalypse? And is it easier for dicks to get rich?
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Bloc Magazine
Welcome to the 20th issue of Bloc magazine, with a host of intriguing features to get you through the dark winter months.
We are really excited to have acquired another new site, in the heart of Glasgow. We look forward to delivering Bloc to this extremely vibrant part of the city, directly opposite the recently redeveloped Queen Street Station.
The winter issue of our magazine visits Cape Town - dubbed The Mother City, or the Mother of South Africa. It has incredible food and wine offerings as well as mountains and beaches all within easy reach.
We also explore a destination much further afield, with the Von Braun space station and hotel moving closer to reality.
There are the usual features; Meeting the Bloc team, our favourite shows to stream and the pick of Bloc's social media.
Don't forget to sign up to Bloc's VIP Guest List, which makes you eligible for free room upgrades, free coffee and be the first to hear about our blockbuster VIP competitions.
We hope that this magazine provides you with some insight and entertainment on your journey.