Okay! Some of you may remember how I used to post a Monthly Favorites “favorite little things” list on a regular basis, mainly food, entertainment, and skin-care products. Right? It’s been a while, I know. In this post, I’ve got a throw-back in two senses: firstly, the post, itself. Secondly, I’m looking back at last year. After a certain point in 2023, I more or less checked out of the real world and immersed myself in science fiction (mostly), e.g. sci-fi thrillers, action, and drama. I was there for the alternate worlds. It was the year of escapism, and I thought I’d share some of it with you tonight. Please to enjoy the retrospective.

The first was actually a novel.

1). Novel: The Kraken Wakes (by John Wyndham)

The Kraken Wakes (novel by John Wyndham)

So far I’ve only read this one novel of John Wyndham’s, but I can already say that he’s now one of my favorite authors. His writing is exquisite. I’m currently reading The Day of the Triffids, and my reading experience is unfolding in the same way as it did when I read Kraken: I’m engrossed in the story and enchanted by the writing.

Now to get into the movies and shows… actually, there’s only one film on this list. The rest are series. Of these, my absolute FAVORITE favorites are Silo, The Expanse, Severance, and Utopia.

As usual, I’ve provided trailers.

2). Silo (T.V. series, Apple T.V.) – Highly Recommend

Silo

3). Severance (T.V. series, Apple T.V.) – Highly Recommend

Severance

4). Devs (T.V. mini-series, Hulu)

Devs

5). Outer Range (T.V. series, Amazon Prime)

Outer Range

6). Night Sky (T.V. series, Amazon Prime)

Night Sky

7). The Expanse (T.V. series, Amazon Prime) – Highly Recommend

The Expanse

8). No One Will Save You (Film, Hulu)

No One Will Save You

9). Utopia (T.V. series, Amazon Prime) – Highly Recommend

Aside: I understand that an American version of this brilliant British show exists. I refuse to watch it.

Utopia

There you have it!

A dear friend recently let me know that my Monthly Favorites lists have been missed, so I’m going to start compiling and posting my favorites again. Why not? I’m happy to share, and I’m happy to honor requests.

On that note…

The End. (Haha! Like old times.)

I wish you all a wonderful weekend, friends.