8 Binge-Worthy Shows For Cozy Nights

Forget the box office lines; the holidays are upon us, and it’s prime time for cozy nights in with your loved ones.

Can’t brave through the December crowds at the cinema? DStv has you covered with a lineup of binge-worthy shows perfect for cuddling up with your significant other or getting your squad together for a viewing party.

From sizzling rom-coms to comical dramas, here are some shows to add to your watchlist this week:

• First Love

The romantic film starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin (Jim) and Sydney Park (Ann) follows the lives of two high school students as they experience their first love and heartbreak. Directed by A.J Edwards, First Love is described as a “poignant look at a young man’s difficult entry into adulthood.”

• A Royal Surprise

What would you do if your partner comfortably forgot to tell you they were royalty? In Riley’s case, her trust is broken, and Mandla must do everything necessary to regain her trust after this shocking revelation. Directed by Beautie Masvaure Alt, A Royal Suprise stars Jennifer Freeman and Thapelo Mokoena.

• Night School

After accidentally blowing up his workplace, Teddy Walker is forced to get his GED at a night school. The salesman finds himself amidst a group of misfit students and a former high school nemesis who doesn’t think he is the smartest in the room. The comedy film features Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Anne Winters, and more.

• A Chance Encounter

In a chance meeting at the coastal town of Taormina, Sicily, two Americans—an aspiring poet and an established folk musician—cross paths. Can the poet find inspiration or does the folk singer write a follow-up breakout hit? Find out on ‘A Chance Encounter.’ The film directed by Alexander Jeffery stars Andrea von Kampen, Kyle Brunick, and more.

• The Swearing Jar

A young woman stages a birthday concert for her dead husband, Simon, who died while she was pregnant. Finding ways to come to terms with his death, the high school music teacher, Carey, stages a concert that leads her to fall in love with Owen, the guitarist she hired to help perform. Adapted from Kate Hewlett’s musical play of the same name, the film stars Adelaide Clemens, Patrick J. Adams, Douglas Smith, and more.

• Good Luck To You, Leo Grande

Two years after her husband’s death, Nancy Stokes is on a mission to enjoy a night of adventure and pleasure. What’s her big plan? She hires a young, good-looking sex worker, Leo Grande, to grant her wish. Directed by Sophie Hyde, the lead star Emma Thompson received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy.

• A Marriage Made In Heaven

If God let you relive one week of your life, which week would you choose? Demetri, a successful daytime talk show host, makes a life-changing decision amidst his recent divorce and goes back to the one moment he regrets his decision the most, but can this step change Demetri’s life forever? Find out on ‘A Marriage Made In Heaven.’ The film stars Robert Krantz, Tom Arnold, and more.

• Die In A Gunfight

Amidst an ongoing family rivalry, a young man falls in love with the daughter of his father’s arch-nemesis. Set in New York, the youngsters ignore the rivalry while embarking on an exciting and dangerous adventure that leads them to encounter dangerous oppositions, including their own families. The film directed by Collin Schiffli features Justin Chatwin, Alexandra Daddario, and more.

Catch up on all these thrilling shows on DStv Stream. There are also a range of other exciting shows to binge-watch this week on DStv.