Warm up some coffee. Grab those woolen blankets. Embrace the festive spirit. Christmas is here! There’s no better way to spend the last holiday of the year than binge watch wholesome movies and series meant for the entire family. Wondering which series should you get your family hooked on this Christmas? Well, these five fantastic options could do the trick and fill you with love, warmth and optimism this festive season!
1. Happy Family: Conditions Apply (Amazon Prime Video)
What’s family without some bickering and banter? Happy Family: Conditions Apply follows the funny mis-adventures of the Dholakias, a lovable but dysfunctional clan of four generations. Blending rip-roaring humor with moments of heart, each episode is like a special Christmas feast filled with all kinds of flavors. Featuring an incredible starcast that includes Ratna Pathak Shah, Atul Kulkarni and Raj Babbar, this show is the best option if you want to sit back, relax and watch something delightfully endearing.
2. Phir Teenage Waali Life (Pocket FM)
Audio series are the hottest thing in town right now, so why not pick a great title from PocketFM for the whole family to enjoy? Phir Teenage Waali Life tells the story of Rohan Sood, a 35 year old successful businessman who gets into a car accident late at night. But, he does not die in this accident, and instead goes back 17 years to his high school days. How did Rohan go back 17 years? Why didn’t he die after the accident? Has Rohan become the link for some special purpose? Listen to Phir Teenage Wali Life on Pocket FM to find the answers.
3. Rocket Boys (SonyLIV)
A bunch of history nerds in the house? For families with a knack for reading books, knowing politics and loving history, there’s a show that may be tailor made for you this holiday season! Rocket Boys is a widely acclaimed series that documents the inspiring journey of legends like Dr. Homi Bhabha, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai as well as Dr. Abdul Kalam. Starring Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh, this show will take you back to the times of a younger India, and introduce you to little known facts about that golden era.
4. This is Us (Amazon Prime Video)
If your family is filled with die-hard fans of tear-jerking dramas, This is Us is the show meant for you. The award winning series follows the lives of the Pearsons, a close-knit family who go through numerous ups and downs in their colorful lives. What makes the show unique is how it jumps between different timelines to capture the family at different junctures, making every episode feel like an unpredictable rollercoaster. Be warned in advance, This is Us will make you cry as much as it makes you laugh, but, in the end, it’ll make you cherish your family even more than before.
5. Gullak (Sony LIV)
In the mood for a light and wonderful comedy about an average middle class family? Gullak is not just a series, but the story that many Indians have lived. The show introduces us to the Mishras, an adorable bunch pushing through the day to day rigors of life. May it be the mother, the father or the two sons, each character has been beautifully etched to stay in our minds. If you want to rewind and live your childhood again, Gullak is the perfect time-machine to walk down memory lane.
And…there you go! These 5 titles are just what the doctor ordered for having a gala time with the family this Christmas. So, what are you waiting for? Go grab some popcorn, gather your loved ones around, and press that play button!
