Cometh the long weekend: Here's the binge-watcher's guide to TV

Starting Friday evening, the weekend starts. And if you have been smart enough to lock down the strategically placed leaves on August 16 and 19, you have got an entire week at your disposal.

There are travellers, explorers, Pokemon Go players, and unannounced visitors in the world looking to make most of the holidays. Then there is a clan of binge-watchers and proud couch potatoes looking to devour the programming on there 'To-Watch' list. For the latter kind, here's a handy guide for what's on the telly.

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India is gearing up to celebrate its 70th Independence Day on August 15 and in the spirit of this national holiday, we bring you some Netflix offerings from the home of the brave. Get ready to watch a bunch of your heroes in some of the all-time hits. Films have been playing with themes of patriotism in recent years, and we suggest these five titles to honour the efforts:

Black Friday

This docudrama is based on the same-titled book tracks the aftermath of a 1993 bombing in Bombay through the eyes of a journalist the story

Holiday: A soldier is never off duty

Special agent Capt. Virat Bakshi sets out stop a network of terrorist sleeper cells before it can throw Mumbai into total chaos

 
Gulaab Gang

Activist Rajjo leads a vigilante group of pink-clad warriors fighting for the rights of women but she soon locks horns with a shrewd politician
 
Talvar: Guilty

When a teen and her family’s hired servant turn up dead, inept police bungle the inquiry and wind up fingering a controversial and prime suspect
 
Shanghai

Three disparate characters uncover government corruption as a small Indian town receives an influx of foreign money to turn it into the next Shanghai

Miss Representation

Explore how the mainstream media’s often disparaging portrayals of women contribute to the under-representation of females in positions of leadership in this intriguing documentary.

Shahid

This biopic tells the story of Shahid Azmi, who after returning from a military camp midway, goes on to become a criminal lawyer and fights cases for people who are being questioned for their involvement in terrorist activities.

Andaz Apna Apna

Relive the evergreen rib-tickling movie of the 1990s- Andaz Apna Apna, starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan as Amar and Prem, who belong to middle-class families but dream big. Both woo a stunning heiress who is scouting for her loved one and try to charm her into marriage.

Suits

The American legal drama series is set at a fictional law firm in New York City. When Mike impresses a big lawyer Harvey, with his razor-sharp mind, the college dropout scores a coveted associate job even though he has no legal credentials. The show focuses on Harvey and Mike managing close cases while maintaining Mike's secret.

Narcos

The true story of Colombia’s infamously violent and powerful drug cartels fuels this gritty new gangster drama series. Narcos revolves around the rise and fall of Colombian kingpin Pablo Escobar and the Drug Enforcement Agency agents hunting him.

Orange is the New Black

Orange Is the New Black is an American comedy-drama web television series created by Jenji Kohan. It is the story of Piper Chapman, who is sent to prison for a 15-month stint after being charged with transporting drugs. In prison, Piper is reunited with her ex-lover Alex who had named Piper in her trial, resulting in Piper's arrest and they re-examine their relationship and deal with their fellow prisoners.

Master of None

Master of None is the story of Dev ,who is an Indian living in New York, and his take on such pillars of maturity as the first big job, a serious relationship and busting sex offenders on the subway.

Stranger Things

This thrilling Netflix-original drama stars award-winning actress Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, who lives in a small Indiana town in 1983 -- inspired by a time when tales of science fiction captivated audiences. When Joyce's 12-year-old son, Will, goes missing, she launches a terrifying investigation into his disappearance with local authorities. As they search for answers, they unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries involving secret government experiments, unnerving supernatural forces, and a very unusual little girl.

Star Trek

For all those star trek lovers, the long weekend can be a perfect time to binge on your favourite series. Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. Most Star Trek stories depict the adventures of humans and aliens who serve in Starfleet, the space-borne humanitarian and peacekeeping armada of the United Federation of Planets. The protagonists have altruistic values, and must apply these ideals to difficult dilemmas. Many of the conflicts and political dimensions of Star Trek represent allegories of contemporary cultural realities.

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Min-dependence Day

This Independence Day, feel the freedom and get inspired by Mindy. Mindy is successful, independent and sassy! Everyone feels a sense of self-awareness and power each time she states, “I don't need marriage. I don't need anyone to take care of all my needs and desires. I can take care of them myself now”. This Independence Day, shout out loud for your individuality and celebrate with 6 hours of back-to-back episodes of The Mindy Project.

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Vh1 TRENDING IN INDIA 

This Independence Day, celebrate noteworthy music with ‘Vh1 Trending in India’. A list of songs that has moved millions in the country. Find out what’s trending in India and revel in 69 years of the country’s glorious sovereignty!

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Two and a Half Men

Watch back-to-back episodes of Season 12 of Two and a Half Men. The nine-time Emmy-winning show features famed actor Ashton Kutcher as billionaire internet entrepreneur, Walden Schmidt and Emmy-winner Jon Cryer as the helpless Alan Harper in lead roles.