Watch These 3 Netflix Shows Tonight — Bodies, Blue Eye Samurai and Midnight Mass Will Keep You Up All Weekend
If you want three Netflix shows with clear premises, defined formats, and notable creators or cast, here are concise, factual descriptions to help you decide what to watch next. Each entry lists the premise, key contributors, and a few production details.
Bodies
Bodies is a television miniseries adapted by Paul Tomalin from the DC Vertigo graphic novel of the same name. The story opens in 2023 when a London detective chasing a suspicious man finds a naked corpse, and then shifts perspective across detectives working in 1890, 1941, and 2053, each of whom encounters the same body.
The series credits include actor Stephen Graham, who plays a leader of a conspiracy whose character uses the line “know you are loved.” Actor Jacob Fortune-Lloyd also appears as a corrupt police officer during the Blitz. For historical context about that period, see the RAF Museum’s overview of the Blitz.
Blue Eye Samurai
Blue Eye Samurai is an animated action drama released on Netflix. The series follows a biracial swordsmaster named Mizu on a quest tied to four violent men from her past. The show uses a hybrid 2D–3D animation style and places emphasis on both action sequences and character arcs.
Creators and contributors include director Jane Wu. The principal supporting characters are Ringo (a noodle-maker), Taigen (a character motivated by honor), and Akemi (a highborn woman seeking independence). The series presents staged action set pieces alongside episodic revelations about Mizu’s background and identity.
Production notes indicate the show mixes painterly backgrounds with animated fight choreography, and episodes progress the central mystery while developing the supporting cast.
Midnight Mass
Midnight Mass is a seven-episode limited series written and directed by Mike Flanagan, who previously directed the feature Doctor Sleep. The plot centers on an isolated island community that receives a new young priest, played by Hamish Linklater, and then experiences a series of events described in the show as miracles and sacrifices.
The series is presented as a single, self-contained narrative across seven episodes. It explores religious ritual and sacrifice thematically; for related cultural references, the show mentions the many musical traditions about blood, for example in discussions of many, many songs about blood.
