6 Highly Anticipated Series/Films You Should Watch During The Lockdown A.K.A MCO 3.0

During this period, some of you would probably have to return to working from home, some of you took up new hobbies, and a handful of you are happy being content couch potatoes skimming through content online.

And let’s be honest, you’re probably spoilt for choice and are struggling to start somewhere, but fret not, here are a few upcoming new titles that should be on your must-watch list.

#1 ‘Lupin: Part 2’

The mysterious Assane Diop is back in a bid to save his son. With that cliffhanger ending that left us at the edge of our seats, we know everyone is eager to know what happens next for the gentleman thief. Has he got some new tricks up his sleeves? Only a few more sleeps until we find out.

Where to watch: Netflix Release date: 11 June 2021

#2 ‘Loki'

Do you still miss the ‘Avengers’ and long for their return? Well they’re not assembling anytime soon but Asgard’s God of Mischief is making a comeback post-‘Endgame’. With the Tesseract in hand and in an alternate timeline, Loki now faces the Time Variance Authority, an organization that oversees the sacred timeline.

Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar Release date: 9 June 2021

#3 ‘The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals’

With the COVID-19 pandemic still going on, it’s safe to say that our jet setting plans to explore the world would need to be put on hold at the moment. So, if we can’t escape to some exotic city or tropical beach for now, perhaps we could do it virtually via this show. Plus, you can bookmark those gorgeous locations for your much-needed post-pandemic vacation.

Where to watch: Netflix Release date: 18 June 2021

#4 ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’

The film may have dropped earlier in March this year, but thanks to the pandemic, not everyone was able to go out and catch it in cinemas. But to make it up for the missed opportunity, you can now stream it online! One of the best animated films this year, ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ takes you on a cultural Southeast Asian journey full of laughter and tear jerking moments.

Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar Release date: 4 June 2021

#5 ‘Luca’

Disney and Pixar presents a new original film set in the seaside Italian Riviera around the late 1950s to early 1960s. The summer film features two boys (Luca and Alberto) enjoying their youths on Vespa scooters eating gelatos, pastas, and cruising around town. But the both of them hold a dark secret – they’re actually sea monsters.

Where to watch: Disney+Hotstar Release date: 18 June 2021

#6 ‘All Together Now’

A reality singing TV show with not two, not three, but 50 members of the jury?! Wow, one could only imagine the amount of effort put into production as well as the amount of nerves the contestants have to contain before performing. The show, which was originally from the UK, has now been adapted into 15 countries and Malaysia is the first one in Southeast Asia to follow suit. Hosted by Sherry Alhadad, the show premieres every Sunday, 9pm on Astro Ria (CH 104).