There are TV series that are so slow — and sometimes even a bit dull — that while watching they make us yawn and rub our eyes. And then there are others where the pace is tight and the twists are continuous, to the point that turning off the TV is impossible, or at least quite difficult. If you’re looking for a series of this kind because you’re thinking of diving into a dizzying marathon, here’s a short list where you’ll find titles that fit your needs. What are you waiting for? It’s best to start right away.
TV Series Perfect for a Marathon: Here Are the Ones We Recommend
- Money Heist
- Lupin
- Prison Break
- Cobra Kai
Money Heist
A young and sharp man who calls himself “The Professor” decides to recruit eight criminals with specific skills and united by the fact that they have nothing to lose in order to carry out his audacious plan: he intends to seize the Royal Mint of Spain, in Madrid, not to steal money, but to print billions of euros. When it begins, with hostages confined inside the building and heavily armed police outside, The Professor and his crew — with city names, red jumpsuits, and Salvador Dalí masks — must work hard to accomplish the impossible feat. Money Heist is a 2017 TV series that has become iconic, where the tension is palpable and the adrenaline rises with every episode. Three seasons and 48 episodes that you can catch on Netflix.
Lupin
Assane Diop is a Parisian thief whose idol is the gentleman thief of literature, Arsène Lupin. His mission is to avenge his father, who in the past was unjustly incriminated for the theft of a valuable necklace by a powerful French aristocratic family. Lupin is a 2021 TV series — still in production — featuring Omar Sy. Currently three seasons and 17 highly dynamic, and also fairly short, episodes: it’s impossible to fall asleep during them. If you’re looking for a light, yet fast-paced story, you should head to Netflix right away to watch it.
Prison Break
Michael Scofield is a genius civil engineer who makes a bold decision: he deliberately turns himself in. His aim is to get imprisoned in Fox River’s maximum-security prison to help escape his brother, Lincoln Burrows, who is innocently condemned to death. To achieve this ambitious objective, Michael ends up tattooing his entire body with a highly detailed map of the prison. Prison Break is a 2005 TV series starring Wentworth Miller. It spans 5 seasons and 90 episodes, each one pushing you to continue watching because there’s always an unforeseen obstacle that jeopardizes the escape plan, creating palpable tension. Available on Disney+.
Cobra Kai
In 1984, the legendary Karate tournament took place, and now Johnny Lawrence, a fifty-something man struggling with alcohol, decides to reopen the historic dojo, Cobra Kai, to help a bullying victim and to try to restore meaning to his life. His initiative, however, rekindles an old rivalry with Daniel LaRusso, a successful entrepreneur. Cobra Kai is a 2018 TV series comprising 6 seasons and 65 short episodes, each about 30 minutes long, where non-stop action creates a brisk pace that speeds up the viewing. Available on Netflix.
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