Published 17:33 IST, December 30th 2019

Barack Obama's favourite TV shows includes 'Fleabag'; see full list

Former US President Barack Obama shared his favourite TV shows of 2019. Check out the full list —

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Barack Obama has released his erly-awaited annual list of favourite TV shows that made 2019 "a little brighter" for him, continuing what former US President said has become a "fun little tradition". He wrote: "Next up are my favorite movies and TV shows of 2019. This year’s list includes everything from explorations of class dynamics and relationships, to an inspired reboot of a classic graphic vel, to a portal back to one of most special places in history — an Aretha Franklin concert."

His list includes Phoebe Waller-Bridge's "Fleabag" season two, limited series "Unbelievable", and Damon Lindelof's critically-acclaimed series "Watchmen", was included in his top picks.

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Meanwhile, Former US President Barack Obama also shared his favourite movies of 2019. Martin Scorsese's " Irishman" and Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho's class satire "Parasite" are a part of it. list, which Obama shared on Twitter, features "American Factory", a film from his own production company, Higher Ground, that was recently shortlisted for an Oscar. 

This year's festival favourites -- Mati Diop's "Atlantics" Jia Zhangke's Palme d'Or minee "Ash Is Purest White", Colombian drug trade epic "Birds of Pass", and German historical drama "Transit" -- appear on list as well. Olivia Wilde's "Booksmart" and Lulu Wang's " Farewell" impressed Obama. He also recommended legal drama "Just Mercy", Scarlett Johansson-Adam Driver's "Marri Story", " Last Black Man in San Francisco", "Diane", racing drama "Ford v Ferrari" and Sundance world cinema grand jury winner " Souvenir". 

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Here's a list of Barack Obama's 19 favourite books from 2019

(WITH PTI INPUTS)

17:33 IST, December 30th 2019