Italian shows on Netflix were never such a hit. Only a few weeks ago, Netflix released The Brigands, which failed to receive good reviews because of the haphazard screenplay. However, their venture into comedy was quite a success thanks to a brilliant show named Framed, an oddball comedy set in Sicily. Following the trope of Latin telenovelas, the brand-new Italian show The Life You Wanted, directed by Ivan Cotroneo, is about a fully transitioned woman dealing with her past, which could mess up her current relationships.
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Why did Marina come to meet Gloria?
Gloria was a renowned photographer and one of the curators of a local museum who was used to running the place with the help of her assistant Eva. Gloria was assigned male at birth who had transitioned from Alessandro to a woman a couple of years ago. A heavily pregnant Marina showed up in front of Gloria,...
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Why did Marina come to meet Gloria?
Gloria was a renowned photographer and one of the curators of a local museum who was used to running the place with the help of her assistant Eva. Gloria was assigned male at birth who had transitioned from Alessandro to a woman a couple of years ago. A heavily pregnant Marina showed up in front of Gloria,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Netflix is like a steak that looks succulent but feels rubbery when you bite into it. No, I do appreciate the many things we get to see on the platform. It’s provided global reach like no other, but, as it goes with big companies, once they get too big, they occasionally start to lose the plot. This is something that’s true for most Ott platforms, but specifically with Netflix, there’s a disparity in the content on the platform. This does not mean that dodgy content shouldn’t be available, and this has nothing to do with budget or who is in the films or shows; it’s more specifically about quality checks within each product itself. The Life You Wanted is a genius idea because it could offer so many moral questions and deliver an overall impactful experience. However, this particular series fails to impress despite its feisty leading cast,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ruchika Bhat
- DMT
Netflix’s Italian original, The Life You Wanted, is a series about a transgender woman who abruptly learns about her biological son from her best friend from 15 years ago. The show is an Italian soapy drama that brings in new twists and turns every episode for an exciting viewing experience (if you’re into that kind of thing). As it goes for most media today, The Life You Wanted attempts to approach a lot of moral themes in an ambiguous way to foster a nurturing viewing experience; however, personally, I think it fizzles out by the end of the series. I mean, it is, after all, a love story, a unique one, surely. Gloria’s life is upturned when Marina, a friend from 15 years earlier, shows up unannounced with her two kids and a bun in the oven. Marina’s kids are all from different dads, and soon we learn that the eldest,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ruchika Bhat
- DMT
Gloria was living a life of comfort and luxury when, all of a sudden, a friend from her past reappeared and brought chaos into her life. The Life You Wanted is an Italian limited series that revolves around Gloria and her friendship with Marina. Gloria could not believe that the woman who ditched her fifteen years ago dared to visit her again. Marina and Gloria used to be best friends, and Gloria assumed that when she transitioned, Marina would be by her side. But Marina disappeared and never showed up. Gloria had to go through the entire process on her own. Even though the journey was tough to begin with, Gloria managed to become the person she had always dreamt of. She ran a successful business, and she enjoyed her freedom. Her life completely changed when Marina disclosed fifteen years later that her firstborn, Andrea, was Gloria’s son.
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- 5/29/2024
- by Srijoni Rudra
- DMT
As summer approaches (for the Northern Hemisphere at least), Netflix is set to premiere a fresh season of one of its biggest hits.
Brigerton season 3 is set to arrive on May 16 and will debut a “new crop of debutantes” into the regency drama fray. Other original series of note this month include Indian drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (May 1), the Jeff Daniels-starring A Man in Full (May 2), and intriguing Korean title The 8 Show (May 17). Of course, Netflix is also rolling out a suite of true crime docs and docuseries as well. Chief among those options is Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal on May 15.
It’s the movie side of things where Netflix is feeling particularly lively though. May 3 sees the arrival of Jerry Seinfeld Pop Tart comedy Unfrosted. That will be followed by rom-com Mother of the Bride (May 9) and the Jennifer Lopez-starring Atlas (May 24).
If none...
Brigerton season 3 is set to arrive on May 16 and will debut a “new crop of debutantes” into the regency drama fray. Other original series of note this month include Indian drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (May 1), the Jeff Daniels-starring A Man in Full (May 2), and intriguing Korean title The 8 Show (May 17). Of course, Netflix is also rolling out a suite of true crime docs and docuseries as well. Chief among those options is Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal on May 15.
It’s the movie side of things where Netflix is feeling particularly lively though. May 3 sees the arrival of Jerry Seinfeld Pop Tart comedy Unfrosted. That will be followed by rom-com Mother of the Bride (May 9) and the Jennifer Lopez-starring Atlas (May 24).
If none...
- 5/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The Netflix May 2024 originals, movies, and TV shows have been revealed and can be viewed below. The streaming service has also announced which movies and TV series will be leaving next month.
The May lineup includes Archer Seasons 1-13, Atlas, Blood of Zeus Season 2, Bodkin, Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, Mark Twain Prize Award: Kevin Hart, and Mother of the Bride.
The Netflix May 2024 slate also features Mulligan Part 2, Pokémon Horizons: The Series Part 2, Princess Power Season 3, Roast of Tom Brady, Selling the Oc Season 3, Thelma the Unicorn, Unfrosted, and more.
Netflix May 2024 Schedule
Available May Tba
Buying London (Gb) — Netflix Series
Follow luxury estate agent Daniel Daggers and the team as they navigate London’s super-prime market, where the drama is as jaw-dropping as the price tags.
The Life You Wanted (It) — Netflix Series
Gloria is finally happy after transitioning and settling down—until a longtime friend...
The May lineup includes Archer Seasons 1-13, Atlas, Blood of Zeus Season 2, Bodkin, Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, Mark Twain Prize Award: Kevin Hart, and Mother of the Bride.
The Netflix May 2024 slate also features Mulligan Part 2, Pokémon Horizons: The Series Part 2, Princess Power Season 3, Roast of Tom Brady, Selling the Oc Season 3, Thelma the Unicorn, Unfrosted, and more.
Netflix May 2024 Schedule
Available May Tba
Buying London (Gb) — Netflix Series
Follow luxury estate agent Daniel Daggers and the team as they navigate London’s super-prime market, where the drama is as jaw-dropping as the price tags.
The Life You Wanted (It) — Netflix Series
Gloria is finally happy after transitioning and settling down—until a longtime friend...
- 4/24/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
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