The Pandemic Season Recap: Top 3 Movies and Shows Based on Pandemic Events (2023)
December 29, 2023
2023 is the year that faces a lot in terms of the pandemic, as the whole world is now functioning normally; COVID is still there, but people are not bound to stay in their homes, offices are open again, people are vacationing, and many more things are getting normalized.
Similarly, in the film industry, work has been started again, and now all the new ideas are taking place on the silver screen along with OTT platforms. In recent times, COVID-19 has grabbed much of the filmmakers' attention. One pandemic creates scope for different angled films and web shows of different storylines.
What Entertains You in 2023?
Some filmmakers choose pandemic as their new project and portray different concepts with fantastic ideas to entertain viewers. Here is the list of some web shows and movies that hit your phone screens in 2023 based on the concept of some pandemic and its circumstances.
The Last of Us
The Last of Us is the story of the survival of two traveling to America. The story revolves around Joel and Ellie. Joel and Ellie’s meeting is not regular as they are connected because Joel has to smuggle Ellie after the destruction of modern civilization. Joel offered a job to rescue Ellie from a quarantine zone and to deliver her to America. This is the starting point of their journey. Circumstances make them depend on each other for their survival in the whole trip.
The movie is about how two strangers know each other in drastic situations, how a small job becomes the fight for survival, and how they make it possible to reach America after facing many challenges.
Taglines- Look for the light when you're lost in the darkness.
Genres- The series is an Action, Adventure, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, and Thriller series that can excite you on some points and amaze you with its storyline.
Cast And Characters
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Pedro Pascal- Joel Miller |
Bella Ramsey- Ellie Williams |
Anna Torv - Theresa 'Tess' Servopoulos |
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Gabriel Luna- Tommy Miller |
Lamar Johnson- Henry Burrell |
Melanie Lynskey- Kathleen Coghlan |
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Nico Parker- Sarah Miller |
Merle Dandridge- Marlene |
Keivonn Woodard- Sam Burrell |
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Jeffrey Pierce- Perry |
John Getz- Edelstein |
Samuel Hoeksema- Clicker… |
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Olivier Ross-Parent- Clicker… |
Rutina Wesley- Maria Miller |
Storm Reid- Riley Abel |
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Scott Shepherd- David |
Nick Offerman- Bill |
Ashley Johnson- Anna Williams |
Season
The series has two seasons released now, and the second season is still with only one episode. The first season has a total number of Nine episodes. Here is the list and the storyline of every episode.
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Episode |
Release Date |
Title |
Storyline |
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One |
Sun, Jan 15, 2023 |
When You're Lost in the Darkness |
A fungal outbreak destroys the whole modern civilization. After the 20 years of destruction, survivors Joel and Tess offered a job to rescue a 14-year-old girl, Ellie, from a quarantine Zone and take her to America. |
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Two |
Sun, Jan 22, 2023 |
Infected |
Joel and Tess escape from QZ and journey in the ruined, long-abandoned Boston. While navigating into Boston, they face a clash regarding Ellie's fate. |
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Three |
Sun, Jan 29, 2023 |
Long, Long Time |
Survivalist Bill forges an unlikely connection when an unknown person approaches his compound. After that, Joel and Ellie seek Bill's guidance to accomplish their mission and reach America. |
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Four |
Sun, Feb 5, 2023 |
Please Hold to My Hand |
Joel and Ellie entered Kansas City, and their truck struck them. This differs from the desired destination for both of them and causes problems. Both of them attempt to escape from the city without drawing the attention of a vindictive rebel leader. |
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Five |
Fri, Feb 10, 2023 |
Endure and Survive |
Joel, Ellie, and Kathleen are all hunting for their objectives. Joel and Ellie are trying to evade the rebels but cross paths with the most wanted man in the city. On the other hand, Kathleen continues her hunt. |
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Six |
Sun, Feb 19, 2023 |
Kin |
In this episode, Joel and Ellie are finding Fireflies and Tommy. The locals advised them to avoid entering the dangerous territory, but they still needed to do this, so don't go deeper. But Jeol and Ellie ignored the advice and struck into a problem. |
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Seven |
Sun, Feb 26, 2023 |
Left Behind |
After a faceoff in the dangerous territory, Joel is trying to survive. On the other hand, Ellie is looking back and remembering that night of her life, which changed everything and made her life miserable. |
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Eight |
Sun, Mar 5, 2023 |
When We Are in Need |
Joel is still weak as his wounds are fresh, but he and Ellie must cover a long distance in their journey. But the challenges are not coming to an end. As the trip goes on, the level of their challenges rises. This time, Ellie crosses paths with a vengeful group of survivors, and the group leader becomes another threat to Joel. |
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Nine |
Sun, Mar 12, 2023 |
Look for the Light |
The journey of Ellie and Joel is near its end; the mission is all set to complete. This episode has also shown a pregnant woman who trusted her lifelong friend. But the question is, 'Is it really an end or something still left?' |
Dumb Moneky
Storyline
Dumb Money, as suggested by its name, is about how Wall Street was affected by COVID-19 and dropped. The story is about a regular financial advisor with a YouTube Channel named Roaring Kitty that goes live daily on Wall Street. He advises his viewers on economic issues, but no one cares about his advice; even his brother also makes fun of him and his channel.
Then COVID-19 hit the ground, and the shares of big bulls in the market started dropping, except for GameStop (the video game store). Everybody facing loss in Wall Street began to purchase GameStop shares, but Wall Street has been shut down for some time due to vulgar content.
This movie shows how a small financial advisor quickly becomes big due to the pandemic, and his popularity stirs his life.
Taglines- Dear Wall Street...
Genres: This movie is based on Biography, Comedy, and Drama. In short, it is a complete package of entertainment.
Cast And Characters
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Paul Dano- Keith Gill |
Pete Davidson- Kevin Gill |
Vincent D'Onofrio- Steve Cohen |
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America Ferrera- Jenny |
Myha'la- Riri |
Nick Offerman- Ken Griffin |
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Anthony Ramos- Marcos Garcia |
Seth Rogen- Gabe Plotkin |
Talia Ryder- Harmony Williams |
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Sebastian Stan- Vlad Tenev |
Shailene Woodley- Caroline Gill |
Kate Burton- Elaine Gill |
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Clancy Brown- Steve Gill |
Rushi Kota- Baiju Bhatt |
Larry Owens- Chris |
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Dane DeHaan- Brad |
Olivia Thirlby- Yaara Plotkin |
Andrea Cárdenas- Roommate(as Andrea Simons) |
Knock At the Cabin
Storyline
The film is about the struggle of a family who are actually vacationing and suddenly a stranger and his men hostages them and demand something shocking.
Three men reveal to the family that they must sacrifice one of their family members to save the world from destruction. If they refuse, then significant natural calamities and pandemics will hit the civilization, and everything will be destroyed.
But the family refuses to sacrifice, and then three strangers start killing the family. After that, the truth was uncovered by one of the family members, and the story completely changed. The world also faces drastic natural calamities and other pandemics as the struggle between the family and the three strangers continues.
Taglines: Save your family or save humanity. Make the choice.
Genres: This movie gives you experience of Horror, Mystery, and Thriller simultaneously
Cast And Characters
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Dave Bautista- Leonard |
Jonathan Groff- Eric |
Ben Aldridge- Andrew |
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Nikki Amuka-Bird- Sabrina |
Rupert Grint- Redmond |
Abby Quinn- Adriane |
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Kristen Cui- Wen |
McKenna Kerrigan- Andrew's Mom |
Ian Merrill Peakes- Andrew's Father |
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Denise Nakano- TV Newscaster |
Rose Luardo- PWTC Spokeswoman |
Billy Vargus- Seismologist(as Bill Vargus) |
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Satomi Hofmann- TV Newscaster #2 |
Kevin Leung- Man with Child on TV |
Lee Avant- TV News Anchor #3 |
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Odera Adimorah- International TV News Anchor |
Kat Murphy- Scottish Female Doctor |
Kittson O'Neill- BBC Anchor |
Wait for the Next
Well, these are still ongoing and are not the last, nor the most minor, on the list. Some more is waiting for you in 2024 and the coming years. Indeed, nobody wants to face COVID restrictions again, but if they want to see something again, then it would be this kind of entertainment package only.
If you have watched these films and movies, wait for the next part; if not, you must watch them wisely. Just utilize your free time and experience something unique.
