Holy Week Watchlist: What to watch over the holiday break
With people stuck at home again for the second year in a row this Holy Week break, it just means that everyone will have more time on their hands to catch up on shows on streaming sites.
Along with the traditional religious-themed fare you can watch in between praying that this pandemic ends soon, there are a few feel-good family-friendly Easter specials such as A Week Away, a teen faith-based musical set in a church camp.
There are also loads of addicting series and films for adults that you can watch to keep yourself entertained over the next few days. In case you haven't watched it yet, the upcoming break might be a good time to stream Zack Snyder's four-hour long cut of Justice League on HBO. Or you could finally catch up on all five seasons of the highly bingeable Attack on Titan.
Here’s a selection of what to watch over the long break while you stay safe at home for ECQ Season 2.
A Week Away
Synopsis: In this uplifting musical, a troubled teen takes a leap of faith by attending summer camp—and unexpectedly finds love, friends and a place to belong.
Flipped
Synopsis: Bryce and Juli first meet as chiildren, with Juli having a crush on Bryce, and as they mtature, it appears their bond may blossom into something more.
Hop
Synopsis: A jobless slacker finds himself beyond busy after he runs over the Easter Bunny and has to take over the rabbit's duties so the holiday can continue.
Watership Down
Synopsis: A warren of rabbits battles many threats on their daring journey to find a new home in this adaptation of the classic novel by Richard Adams.
Secret Magic Control Agency
Synopsis: Hansel and Gretel of fairy tale fame—now acting as secret agents—must use magic, clever thinking and teamwork on a mission to find a missing king.
Little
Synopsis: When a nightmarish boss is transformed into her teen self, she’s forced to go back to school, while her long-suffering assistants have to run the company.
The Two Popes
Synopsis: At a key turning point for the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI forms a surprising friendship with the future Pope Francis. Inspired by true events.
Exodus: Gods and Kings
Synopsis: Raised by the Pharoaoh’s daughter in the lap of luxury, Hebrew-born Moses returns to his roots to lead his enslaved people out of Egypt.
Messiah
Synopsis: A wary CIA officer investigates a charismatic man who sparks a spiritual movement and stirs political unrest. A fictional story "not based on true events.”
Attack on Titan
Synopsis: With his hometown in ruins, young Eren Jaeger becomes determined to fight back against the giant Titans that threaten to destroy the human race.
Village of the Damned
Synopsis: Two doctors must stop an alien force that impregnates every woman in a small town while their rapdly growing spawn try to conquer earthlings.
Zack Snyder's Justice League
Synopsis: In Zack Snyder's Justice League, determined to ensure Superman’s (Henry Cavill) ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) aligns forces with Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.
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