Netflex on English

When Mildred Ratched seeks a job as a nurse at Lucia State Hospital, she claims to be well-versed in all kinds of therapies. However, as she starts working at the hospital, it turns out that she is also well-versed in all kinds of crimes. Gary and Leo discuss the chilling story of the legendary Nurse Ratched.

Vocabulary: nurse, asylum/loony bin, well-versed, lobotomy, have the stomach for something, give the chills 

Cover by Leticia Langer (Instagram: @ticiaart)

The transcript is available here.

As soon as the Featheringtons’ cousin Marina Thompson enters the London’s marriage market, she catches the attention of many eligible men. Little do they know that this ‘diamond of the first water’ comes with one particular flaw. Gary and Leo discuss the scandalous story of Daphne Bridgerton’s main rival.

Vocabulary: simper, swoon, with child, high in the instep, leg-shackle

Cover by Tanya Maklashina (Instagram: @tanyamaklashina)

The transcript is available here.

In order to win the attention of potential suitors, a young debutante Daphne Bridgerton pretends to be madly in love with Simon Basset – the Duke of Hastings and infamous playboy. But things get complicated when the fake feelings turn into something real. Gary and Leo discuss the story of the central couple of "Bridgerton".

Vocabulary: debut/debutante, diamond of the first water, duke, rake, The Season

Cover by Tanya Maklashina (Instagram: @tanyamaklashina)

The transcript is available here.

Netflex on English is your source for weekly dose of vocabulary from the hottest films and series! In each episode, the hosts - Gary & Leo - tell you a story of a main character from their favourite films or series on streaming platforms. During their lively discussions, they also introduce 6-8 words and expressions that are crucial to the story and also useful for intermediate English learners.