Your weekly watchlist, handpicked by Zenith Editors
🌟 Zenith Pick: The Residence (Netflix)
Genre: Mystery, Comedy-Drama
Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10)
Why Watch: It’s not secret that I LOVE a good Murder mystery. But why this one? The plot is just amazing – a murder in the White House. A dinner party gone terribly wrong. And 157 suspects under one roof. From the makers of Scandal and Bridgerton comes this stylish whodunnit set inside America’s most powerful address. Uzo Aduba shines as Cordelia Cupp, a quirky detective with a sharp tongue and even sharper instincts. Think Knives Out meets The West Wing, with a healthy dash of Shonda Rhimes drama. It’s messy, twisty and bingeable in the best way.
🧠 1. Adolescence (Netflix)
Genre: Psychological Crime Drama
Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/10)
Why Watch: Hands down one of the boldest things you’ll see on telly this year. Adolescence tells the haunting story of Noah, a 13-year-old boy arrested after the brutal murder of his classmate. Each of its six episodes is filmed in a single continuous take — no cuts, no breaks — pulling you right into the emotional chaos. It’s tense, raw, and heartbreakingly real, with powerhouse performances from its young cast. A must-watch for fans of Top Boy or Unbelievable, but be warned: it’s not an easy watch, and that’s what makes it so brilliant.
💪 2. Reacher – Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video)
Genre: Action, Crime Thriller
Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10)
Why Watch: If you’re after pure action with brains and brawn, Reacher delivers. Based on Lee Child’s Bad Luck and Trouble, this season reunites Jack Reacher with members of his former military unit after one of them turns up dead. Expect bone-crunching fight scenes, sharp conspiracies, and Alan Ritchson in full-on alpha mode. It’s more polished than Season 1, and leans into the espionage side of the story without losing its pulpy fun. Think Mission: Impossible, but with more gravel in the voice and fewer gadgets.
🧪 3. Paradise (Netflix)
Genre: Sci-Fi Thriller
Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10)
Why Watch: This German thriller might’ve flown under your radar — but it’s worth a look. Paradise imagines a not-so-distant future where time is literally money. Citizens can sell years off their lives to the wealthy elite, and when one couple is forced into this chilling transaction, things spiral quickly. Slick visuals, tight pacing, and ethical dilemmas galore make this feel like a cinematic cousin to Black Mirror and In Time. Great for those who love their sci-fi with social commentary baked in.
✈️ 4. The White Lotus – Seasons 1 & 2 (OSN+ / HBO)
Genre: Satirical Drama
Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10)
Why Watch: Part murder mystery, part class satire, The White Lotus has become essential viewing for fans of stylish slow-burns. Set in ultra-luxury resorts — Hawaii in Season 1, Sicily in Season 2 — the show dissects the lives of obscenely rich (and often miserable) guests while keeping a body hidden in the background. Think of it as Succession meets Agatha Christie, only with more Aperol spritz and spiritual breakdowns. Season 3 is en route and set in Thailand, so now’s the time to get caught up.
