By Isaac Atunlute
Looking for something fresh to binge this week? Whether you’re into gritty social thrillers, sharp political satire, intense action or some mushy K-dramas, these five films and series are bold, thought-provoking, and perfect for your weekend watchlist:
Death of a Unicorn (Hollywood)
Genre: Horror, comedy, dark comedy | Language: English
A bizarre accident sets off a chilling chain of events in this horror-comedy hybrid. When a teenage girl and her father hit a unicorn with their car on the way to meet his billionaire boss, they unwittingly stumble into a sinister conspiracy involving a biotech company that seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous healing powers.
She the People (Hollywood)
Genre: Political satire/comedy | Language: English.
From Tyler Perry comes a sharp and funny political satire. A determined woman becomes Mississippi’s first Black lieutenant governor, balancing her chaotic family life while trying to modernise a political system stuck in the past.
Dear Honrang (K-drama)
Genre: Drama/Romance/Fantasy | Language: Korean (Subtitled).
Starring Lee Jae-Wook from Alchemy of Souls, this emotional K-drama follows Honrang, the lost son of a wealthy merchant family in Joseon. Missing since age eight, he returns twelve years later with no memories—and a mysterious secret. His sister is determined to believe that he’s the real Honrang, but danger looms as the past refuses to stay buried.
Sikandar (Bollywood)
Genre: Action/drama | Language: Hindi.
Set in the unrest of modern-day Kashmir, Sikandar is a gripping tale of rebellion and resistance. A young man takes on a powerful network of corruption and injustice, risking everything to for the voiceless. This is a high-octane story of courage in the face of oppression.
Last Bullet (France)
Genre: Action/Thriller | Language: French (Subtitled).
Fast, furious and fuelled by revenge, Last Bullet follows Lino, a getaway driver and ex-convict in southern France. Specialised in building high-speed vehicles for heists, Lino sets out to settle a score with Areski and a corrupt commander who ruined his life. Expect sleek chases, gritty action, and emotional depth.
Isaac Atunlute recommends five films and series to binge on, combining a variety of genres for diverse interests. "Death of a Unicorn" is a Hollywood horror-comedy about a father and daughter's eerie discovery involving a biotech conspiracy. "She the People" offers political satire through Tyler Perry's story of Mississippi’s first Black female lieutenant governor balancing personal and professional challenges. The K-drama "Dear Honrang" blends drama, romance, and fantasy, focusing on the emotional return of a lost son with no memory. Bollywood's "Sikandar" is an action-drama set against Kashmir’s troubles, portraying bravery against corruption. Finally, "Last Bullet" is a French action-thriller about an ex-convict seeking revenge, highlighted by high-speed chases and gripping suspense.
