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6 Awesome Netflix Series That Go Perfectly With Weed
One great thing about weed is that it has a tendency to make almost anything better, including Netflix shows. It’s truly amazing how a lively buzz can make anything you watch seem so real and significant.
To that end, Herbies has plenty of premium strains that pair well with some of Netflix’s most iconic shows. So if you’re going to indulge in a show, doing so alongside a fitting strain makes things better. But finding the right kind is what can make or break the experience. The following is a list of our favorite Netflix productions and the perfect Herbies strains to go with them.
Better Call Saul
A spinoff of the iconic Breaking Bad series, Better Call Saul tells the story of how one of the most unlikeable anti-heroes became the character we both love and hate.
The show focuses on lawyer Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) during his time before and after the events of Breaking Bad. Saul is a young lawyer with big ambitions who cons his way to success, firmly believing that the ends justify the means – at a high cost to himself and those around him.
Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
Purple Lemonade Auto
Purple Lemonade Auto is a great choice to get you through the rapidly changing tones in Better Call Saul. This sweet, citrusy Indica contains an impressive 22% THC and will initially have you happy, upbeat, and giggling during the lighthearted introductory scenes.
Purple Lemonade Auto (Fast Buds) - Autoflowering
- 25.5 %
- Refreshing medicine
- 450 - 550 g/m² indoors
50 - 300 g/plant outdoors
Eventually, this active feeling is replaced by deep mind and body relaxation, just in time for the show to get serious.
Do-Si-Dos 33
Like the show mentioned above, Do-Si-Dos 33 isn’t for the faint of heart. With 28% THC, this Indica-dominant strain packs some serious punch, providing an initial lively buzz that’s perfect for getting into the plot.
Dos Si Dos 33 (Barney's Farm) - Photoperiod
- 1 strain to get all 33 pleasures
- 22 - 28 %
- 700 g/m² indoors
2000 g/plant outdoors
As the darker tone makes its way onto the screen, tranquility sets in to help you handle the rather intense subject matter.
Cream Cookies Auto
While not a dessert, Cream Cookies Auto certainly adds some sweetness to a bitter show like Better Call Saul. The 20-23% THC levels will give you a pleasant, balanced experience that isn’t too exciting or too relaxing, letting you coast through the show with the best of both worlds.
Spenser Confidential
Spenser Confidential is an action-comedy cop movie about Spenser (Mark Wahlberg), an ex-cop. Spenser goes on a mission with his roommate to solve the murder of two officers, one of whom Spenser assaulted.
Critics didn’t give it much credit, but the movie can be loads of fun to watch at face value – especially when you involve an enjoyable, relaxing weed strain.
Rotten Tomatoes: 39%
Eleven Roses
Eleven Roses is regarded as a masterpiece by its creators, winning several Spanish cannabis awards. Its narcotic, relaxing effects make it perfect for getting through some of the more serious scenes while making the rather flat comedy seem a lot funnier.
Bruce Banner #3
Named after the temperamental scientist character whose anger turns him into The Hulk, Bruce Banner #3 more than lives up to its name.
Bruce Banner #3 (Original Sensible Seeds) - Photoperiod
- A good balance between high and stone
- 800 g/m² indoors
1000 g/plant outdoors - 28 %
Its massive, sticky green buds pack a Hulk-like appearance and punch with 25% THC. The Indica effects mean that squaring off with this hulky strain will leave you dazed and stunned – perfect for handling the dark undertones of an action-comedy like Spenser Confidential.
Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake is a heavy-yielding strain with an impressive lineage, carrying 24% THC to boot. Despite its 80% Indica background, the strain originally comes on with an intense burst of euphoria and mental stimulation. The experience soon transitions into one of deep relaxation – the perfect mix for making any movie funnier while muting tense scenes.
I Am Not Okay With This
Based on Charles Forsman’s graphic novel, I Am Not Okay with This follows the life of 17-year-old Sydney Novak. Part teenage drama, part supernatural comedy, this show tells the story of a girl struggling to cope with the complexities of growing up, high school, and her family – all while coming to terms with her newly-discovered telekinetic powers.
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Hulkberry
Hulkberry is a Sativa-dominant strain with flavors and effects that will supercharge the mind and taste buds. The sweet, earthy flavors pair well with the strain’s diesel-sour undertones.
In addition to an impressive 28% THC, Hulkberry leaves users happy, upbeat and giggling – perfect for enhancing the show’s comedic themes.
Super Lemon Haze
This citrusy Sativa-dominant strain hits hard and fast. With about 19% THC, Super Lemon Haze isn’t as potent as some other premium strains, but the intense effects more than make up for it.
Incredibly energizing, uplifting and stimulating, Super Lemon Haze will add some excitement to the viewing experience as the show’s trippy supernatural themes come into play.
Trippy Gorilla
Trippy Gorilla more than earns its name based on its potency and general effects. With a THC range of 25-28% and strong Sativa effects, this strain energizes the mind and body with a clearheaded, inspiring high.
Its rich terpene profile adds a strong pine and citrus flavor to really hammer home the strain’s invigorating properties.
Those looking to add excitement to a show like I Am Not Okay with This should definitely consider Trippy Gorilla.
Castlevania
Based on the NES game of the same name, Castlevania tells the story of Trevor Belmont, the last of a warrior family whose entire legacy is based on hunting and killing monsters. Ultimately, events lead Belmont into a battle against Vlad Dracula Tepes (a.k.a. Count Dracula), who is portrayed as a tragic antagonist worthy of some sympathy rather than a pure villain.
With the help of the wise and reckless magician Sypha Belnades and Dracula’s dhampir (half-human, half-vampire) son, Alucard, Belmont is forced to face Dracula and – later – an armada of monsters and vampires, all with their own sinister plans for humanity.
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
LSD
When it comes to strains befitting a Castlevania marathon, this one’s name says it all. Although not exactly as intense as the drug it’s named after, LSD is still a potent strain.
Carrying 25% THC and a strong earthy, skunky flavor, LSD can be quite intense on the mind and mouth. However, the relaxing effects and psychedelic properties pair well with a mind-bending fantasy show like Castlevania.
The Incredible Bulk
Although The Incredible Bulk’s name alludes to the large yields growers get from this plant, it’s also an accurate description of the strain’s effects. A potent Indica with 20-24% THC, using this strain is like being buried by a massive deadweight.
The Incredible Bulk (Dr. Krippling Seeds) - Photoperiod
- 20 - 24 %
- Makes life easier and happier
- 600 - 1000 g/m² indoors
800 - 1500 g/plant outdoors
Intense mental relaxation soon spreads throughout the entire body, creating an ideal setup for enduring the fierce, gory tones that frequently pop up in Castlevania.
Gorilla Z
One look at Gorilla Z and it becomes quite clear that it’s almost supernatural in its own way. The typically green bud is dotted with a variety of colors that make it seem truly out of this world.
Speaking of which, the 24% THC gives this strain quite a punch along with its sweet, fruity flavors. Initially, users experience a lively buzz that sets the mind racing with creativity, eventually settling into a more relaxed state. Gorilla Z's tendency to make the imagination run wild really adds a new level of experience to Castlevania’s dark fantasy themes.
Narcos
Narcos is a rather fitting show to watch while using weed, as it deals with the complex struggle between law enforcement and criminal organizations in the failing War on Drugs – specifically cocaine.
Unlike the other shows on our list, Narcos is based on actual events that took place between major drug lords, police, politicians and more. We get to see just how deep corruption can run and the bloody consequences of that underground system.
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Purple Juice Auto
Purple Juice Auto is a great way to get into an episode of Narcos and then let the experience gradually melt away. With 23% THC, the strain is strong but not too potent, with a refreshing and sweet spicy citrus flavor.
Initially, the effects leave users happy, upbeat and giggling with cerebral energy, which eventually tapers off into deep relaxation.
Amnesia Haze
Amnesia Haze works well as a balanced strain to help take in an episode of Narcos while not feel too jarred by the darker tones. With 20-24% THC, this strain keeps viewers alert, energized and focused, but still relaxed.
The flavors are sharp, consisting of citrus, pepper and spices – a perfect mix to perk up the senses.
100 Humans
Last but not least, here’s a show for the more inquisitive among us. 100 Humans is a reality Netflix adventure filmed around a group of (you guessed it) 100 humans, all of whom take part in a series of experiments. Watching reality TV while high has always been a fun combination – but watching real-life human lab rats take part in experiments while enjoying some herb? Yes, please!
Exploring scientific questions around gender, society, sexuality, and many other aspects that make up being a person, 100 Humans takes its viewers through entire experiments from start to finish.
This is great on its own, but the series also shows you just how biased we all are sometimes, so choosing the right strain to enjoy this show might just soften the blow a bit.
IMBd: 5.8/10
Pineapple Express Auto
A strain known over the world, Pineapple Express Auto, bred by Fast Buds, has all the fruity, citrus smell and crystal formation you expect, wrapped up in an auto-flowering plant that only needs 9 weeks to produce.
Pineapple Express Auto (Fast Buds) - Autoflowering
- 20 %
- Intergalactic flights and complete tranquillity
- 400 - 550 g/m² indoors
50 - 200 g/plant outdoors
Usually testing around 20% THC and 1% CBD, Pineapple Express is a Sativa-dominant strain that hits you with a powerful buzz while letting your mind open up. Being a long-lasting strain, a single round is all you’ll need to enjoy each episode.
Caramelo
As smooth and tasty as the name implies, Caramelo is a beautiful 70% Sativa hybrid that’s overloaded with floral terpenes. Its genetic blend of Skunks and an Afghani means that the flowers are typically elongated, and shimmering with orange and purple hues.
Coming in at 24.2% THC, Caramelo’s effects should not be underestimated, although they should in no way scare people off, either. With the first few inhales, you’ll be taken on a wave of euphoria, which slowly melts into a calm yet stimulated, high – perfect for coming to wise conclusions based on the results of 100 Humans’ social experiments.
Fruit Punch Auto
Another big hitter, Fruit Punch Auto can’t be contained by a bag or jar – the smell simply wafts through the air. And once you see the buds themselves, you know you’re in for an enjoyable ride.
Fruit Punch Auto (Heavyweight Seeds) - Autoflowering
- Juicy punch of creativity
- 600 - 800 g/m² indoors
150 g/plant outdoors - 21 %
With pleasant socializing effects, you’ll be relaxed and talkative as you enjoy the next experiment in 100 Humans. Even so, with a THC count of around 21%, it’s powerful enough to keep you going for a while before needing a top-up.
Final Thoughts
It could be argued that the above shows are easily enjoyable on their own – which is true. But the unique effects of weed can make a good show truly great. Of course, that means choosing the best possible strain with which to pair it.
Are there any Netflix shows you feel deserve to make our list? Which (if any) strains do you watch them with? Let us know in the comments below.
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