Flights can be long and exhausting, but choosing the right series can make them much more enjoyable. One of the best strategies is to pick engaging shows that are easy to follow yet immersive. This not only helps pass the time but can also serve as a great distraction, even for those who fear flying.
However, make sure to download the episodes in advance to avoid internet connection issues on the plane. We’ve found four great shows, all under five hours long and rated at least 7.0.
The Billion Dollar Code – 4 hours 20 minutes, 7.6
Set in Berlin in the 1990s, The Billion Dollar Code follows a group of young computer hackers who team up with art historians to create an innovative browser.
Years later, their creation ends up in the hands of Google. Now, former colleagues reunite to take the tech giant to court in a gripping battle for justice.
Behind Her Eyes – 5 hours, 7.3
A single mother starts a romance with a charming stranger, only to soon discover he is her new boss. Determined to put an end to the affair — especially since he’s married — she tries to move on.
But fate has other plans. A series of coincidences leads her to befriend her lover’s wife, creating a tangled web of secrets in the psychological thriller Behind Her Eyes.
Roadkill – 3 hours 47 minutes, 7.3
The protagonist is a politician who has built a successful career, always managing to navigate the trickiest situations with his natural charm and charisma.
However, personal problems suddenly threaten to destroy everything. His marriage is falling apart, and to make matters worse, an illegitimate daughter he never knew existed has just landed in prison. In Roadkill, his past and present collide in a high-stakes drama.
Catch-22 – 4 hours 30 minutes, 7.9
This series follows a squadron of U.S. Air Force bombers serving in 1944. The main character is a skilled pilot, but deep down, he’s exhausted by the horrors of war and desperate to return home.
He even pretends to be insane to secure a discharge. However, he soon finds himself trapped in a bureaucratic nightmare: according to military regulations, anyone who claims to be insane in order to avoid combat is actually deemed rational — because recognizing the dangers of war is, in itself, a sign of sanity. Catch-22 turns this absurd paradox into a darkly comedic and thought-provoking experience.
