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Jirre there is a lot of sport to watch on TV this weekend? Just for fun, have you ever looked at the SuperSport calendar? I know my tjommie Hannes will watch all of the WWE matches, there is some rugby, golf, cycling, MMA fights, a whole bunch of cricket games, and as per usual – don’t even get me started on the football. However, I will be glued to the TV for the American Formula 1! Is this the weekend Verstappen will pass Hamilton? What about Perez, my main man? And Team Papaya? Fokkit, I am already getting super nervous for tomorrow and Sunday. There will hardly be any space left to stream anything else. Or will there? Let’s make some space for space. Here is a list of four scifi series which has to to with space.  Ok, make that three – one has to do with the apocalypse but it might as well play off in space. The apocalypse is always Sci-Fi as fuck!

NeXt
NeXt (please not the big X in the spelling) is a propulsive thriller about the emergence of a deadly, rogue artificial intelligence that combines pulse-pounding action with a layered examination of how technology is invading our lives and transforming us in ways we don’t yet understand. Careful, your iPhone is going to fuck you one of these days! Interestingly, The AI assistant Iliza, is a spoof of the AI assistant Alexa.
From the peanut gallery:
“Amish people: laughing from farmhouse” – that is actually fucking hilarious!

Revelations
From what I can deduce from online banter, this series is fokken hard to get hold of. so I am going to klap this over the weekend before it disappears. Bill Pullman stars as a scientist faced with the toughest personal, professional and philosophical challenges of his life. Dr. Richard Massey is searching for reasonable explanations to explain signs that seem to indicate the apocalyptic end as foretold in Scriptures is in motion. To save humanity, Massey will have to let go of scientific facts and embrace faith. His first step in his quest to conquer the impending evil is to align himself with a nun (Natascha McElhone) whose devout beliefs are unshakeable. Despite many obstacles, including their own fears and doubts, the two remain determined to prove that Man can regain control of fate. Time is literally running out in their thrilling, fast-paced race around the globe to thwart Armageddo… and restore hope. Fok, I 100% klapping this on Sunday!

AVenue 5
My very first thought was that this was going to be House in Space! The troubled crew of Avenue 5, a space cruise ship filled with spoiled, rich, snotty space tourists, must try and keep everyone calm after their ship gets thrown off course into space and ends up needing three years to return to Earth. Get this – parts of episode 1 play as scenes lifted straight out of The Love Boat, The Poseidon Adventure, and Star Trek:Voyager.
From the peanut gallery:
Hugh Laurie: “So what do you want me to do?”
Director: “Just be space House”

Resident Alien
This is by far my most favourite series of 2021! I enjoyed this even more than Squid Game. You absolutely HAVE to watch this! A crash-landed alien named Harry who takes on the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor and slowly begins to wrestle with the moral dilemma of his secret mission on Earth. The sheriff’s deputy, Liv was only supposed to have a small recurring character, but Elizabeth Bowen had such an impact on Corey Reynolds (Sheriff Mike) that they expanded her role. When you watch it, you will know exactly what I mean. After the alien, she is my second favourite character!
From the peanut gallery:
“Finally someone gave Alan Tudyk his own show! Can’t wait!”

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Need more streaming goodness? Check out our top 10 list of movies and TV series picks from The Plumlist. It is my to-go-to website when I’m stuck for streaming ideas from Netflix, Showmax and Amazon Prime:

#10. 7 erotic adult series you’re not watching … yet Someone wise once said (it could have been Damian Robinson, but hey, you know what the internet is like) that sex is “like oxygen: it’s not that a big a deal unless you’re not getting any”. There’s no arguing with that; they are equally important. Then there are those who say (insert – so to speak – something of your choice here) is “better than sex”.	On DStv, Netflix & Showmax (read more)
# 9. 5 inspiring singing series on Showmax and Netflix There’s an art to singing in the shower, especially when your pipes are not made for musical notes (let’s blame the plumbing, okay?). But if your singing voice makes your shampoo cry, perhaps you’ll enjoy tuning in to a singing reality show instead – here you can be the judge, and you can choose someone to sing their heart out on your behalf.	On Netflix & Showmax (read more)
#8. Caution: 5 trigger-alert movies ahead These days, films and series need to hook their viewers in a matter of seconds before they tune out or switch up. Provoking an emotional response, using shock tactics to grab attention and keep audiences watching is the reason we have cliffhangers and those pesky “to be continued…” thingies. While this dopamine-inducing gamesmanship has its place, it does mean that edgy entertainment can and will trigger viewers. .	On Showmax (read more)
#7. Watch: 10 reasons to start streaming HBO’s Succession The first two seasons of HBO’s Succession, a savage comedy-drama about the troubled, flawed children of a ruthless media mogul who are poised to take over his empire, are currently available to binge-watch on Showmax. Here are the 10 reasons WatchMojo believes you should watch HBO’s Succession.	On Showmax (read more)
#6. 7 ways to get hot under the collar – and everywhere else Let’s strip away the pretence for just a moment and admit that sometimes all we want is to see some skin, and the actual plot (if there is one) is secondary, serving to stitch the sexy scenes together. If there is a decent story, bonus, but if not, we can lie back and enjoy some super-hot moments on the small screen with these steamy thriller movies.	On Netflix & Showmax (read more)
#5. 9 sensational sports shows, documentaries and movies to stream It takes more than blood, sweat and tears to be a lit global sport icon. F1, basketball, rugby, soccer – you name the sport and there’s a doccie for you to stream to your device. Whether you’re looking for inside tips on lifting your game or inspiration for your life, these top sport stories will fit the bill.	On Netflix & Showmax (read more)
# 4. What to watch after Squid Game Finished streaming Netflix’s Squid Game? These action-packed series and movies will tick all your boxes for your next binge-watch, whether you’re looking for more stylish Korean thrillers, shows with similar themes, or another dose of white-knuckle, adrenalin-rush entertainment.	On Netflix & Showmax (read more)
#3. Stream Succession Season 3 in South Africa, only on Showmax Succession scooped the 2020 Best Drama award at both the Emmys and Golden Globes with its saga of four very rich siblings behaving very badly while trying to win their father’s approval – and control of his company, a global media and entertainment empire. Stream Succession Season 3 in South Africa here, only on Showmax.	On Showmax (read more)
#2. The 10 best episodes of Seinfeld, ranked Seinfeld is one of the greatest and funniest sitcoms of all time. Based on Jerry Seinfeld’s observational stand-up comedy and infused with priceless biographical moments from co-creator Larry David, the show went out on a high after 9 glorious seasons.	On Netflix (read more)
#1. Interview: Elmarie Claassens, Survivor South Africa psychologist Elmarie Claassens is a clinical psychologist who’s been active in private practice for roughly 25 years. Apart from seeing private patients, she is also an independent consultant for several international companies as well as guest lecturer at the University of Johannesburg and North West University.	On Showmax (read more)

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Each week we take a number from 1 to 10 from our list of suggestions and put it through a randomizer to choose a trailer to show you. This week it landed on our number 8 spot, “Caution: 5 trigger-alert movies ahead” and selected Toorbos from that list:
A young woman is uprooted during the time of the last forest inhabitants of South Africaʼs Knysna forest of the 1930s. When she gets involved in an intimate relationship with an urban gentleman, her forest background proves an obstacle. Karoliena is coaxed into marriage, experiences the realities of progress, the power of money, the oppresion of nature, and what it will take to stay true to herself.