If you can't stop doomscrolling, this overlooked Netflix drama is the escape you need
Such is the blessing and curse of Netflix regularly updating its streaming library; high-quality, thoughtful titles can easily slip through the cracks of your endless feed. But that's where Tom's Guide comes in; we track down the hidden gems so you don't have to spend your evening endlessly scrolling through options.If you have ever felt overwhelmed by constant notifications or felt an intense urge to leave your phone behind and just disappear into nature, this show was made for you. Boasting a very good 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it delivers a rare, quiet sanctuary from the noise of daily life.
- ▪Such is the blessing and curse of Netflix regularly updating its streaming library; high-quality, thoughtful titles can easily slip through the cracks of your endless feed.
- ▪But that's where Tom's Guide comes in; we track down the hidden gems so you don't have to spend your evening endlessly scrolling through options.If you have ever felt overwhelmed by constant notifications or felt an intense urge to leave yo
- ▪Boasting a very good 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it delivers a rare, quiet sanctuary from the noise of daily life.
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| Publication time | Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0000 |
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Entertainment Streaming Netflix If you can't stop doomscrolling, this overlooked Netflix drama is the escape you need Opinion By Christina Izzo Published 15 September 2026 'Penelope' plunges you into a lush Pacific Northwest wilderness fable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Netflix) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter "Finding yourself in the wilderness" has basically become a subgenre at this point, with films like "Wild," "Into the Wild" and "A Walk in the Woods" all tapping into the transformative power of journeying through the natural world.
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