A marathon session of series and documentaries on cannabis to enjoy this Easter holidays

If your plan for this Easter is to dodge the crowds, to forget about Easter eggs, and to turn your couch into an audiovisual sanctuary, then you’re in the right place! Let’s face it: is there anything better than a cosy blanket and a good series on a subject that you’re highly passionate about? Today we’re offering a marathon of cannabis fiction and documentary series that are available on major streaming platforms… From absurd comedies that will make you laugh more than a badly rolled joint, to documentaries that will leave you more enlightened than an indoor grow… Let’s get started!

1. Disjointed

Kathy Bates is Ruth Whitefeather, a hippie grandmother who runs a cannabis dispensary in Los Angeles. Between paranoid customers, stoner employees, and a lot of surreal situations (like a rapper who sings opera under the influence of CBD!), this comedy is a journey as colourful as a Pink Gelato.

• Where: Netflix (2017 – 2018). 2 seasons for a great marathon binge session.
• You must watch it if you liked…The Office, for its absurd humour and eccentric characters.

2. High Maintenance

A marijuana delivery man in Brooklyn (yes, the world’s most Zen dealer!) crosses paths with clients of all kinds: from stressed-out yuppies to cannabis grannies. Each chapter is a mini-story with a human touch… tender and sometimes deeply WTF.

• Where: HBO Max (2016 – 2020). 4 seasons to disconnect from reality… before reconnecting again.
• You must watch it if you liked… Master of None, for its diverse everyday portrait of urban life.

3. Weeds

Imagine a widowed mother becoming the cannabis queen of the suburbs… That’s Nancy Botwin! Over eight seasons, Weeds evolves from a black comedy about suburban double standards to a complex drug trafficking drama. Brilliant performance by Mary-Louise Parker.

• Where: Currently available on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
• You must watch it if you liked… Breaking Bad or Ozark, other morally ambiguous journeys of ordinary characters entering the world of narcotics.

4. Bong Appétit

This documentary (yes, gourmet documentary) explores the world of cannabis haute cuisine. Imagine: Michelin star chefs infusing risottos with THC, 7-course dinners in which cannabis is the guest of honour… and all of this with the elegance of a sommelier describing a Sunset Sherbet.

• Where: Netflix (2016). A finger-licking good season that’s also a feast for the eyes.
• You must watch it if you liked… Chef’s Table, but with a twist that gets you higher than wasabi.

5. Grass is Greener

Did you know that jazz was born high? This documentary reviews the relationship between cannabis and African-American culture, from the big bands of the 30s to hip-hop. Featuring interviews with Snoop Dogg, B-Real (Cypress Hill), and other music icons, this is a historical and musical journey.

• Where: Netflix (2019). Perfect for an afternoon of couch time and reflection.
• You must watch it if you liked… Hip-Hop Evolution, for its mix of music, politics, and activism.

6. Murder Mountain

In Humboldt County (California), the promised land of cannabis, it’s not all peace and rainbows. This docuseries follows the disappearance of a farmer in an area where cartels, hippies, and legal businesses collide like in a modern Western. Warning: it will make your hair stand on end more than a Silver Widow.

• Where: Netflix (2018). A season for fans of true crime.
• You must watch it if you liked… Making a Murderer, for its dark and realistic approach.

7. Cooked with Cannabis

Imagine MasterChef, but with all contestants high. Chefs compete by creating gourmet cannabis-infused dishes, while a jury (so relaxed they seem to float) evaluates them. Includes recipes you’ll want to try… THC optional!

• Where: Netflix (2020). One season to laugh, cook, and dream.
• You must watch it if you liked… Nailed It! for its humor and culinary chaos.

8. The Culture High

This documentary is a punch in the face to prohibitionism. It analyses the war on drugs, the political interests behind the criminalisation of cannabis, and testimonies from figures such as Joe Rogan or Wiz Khalifa. Perfect for those who love debate with data and a touch of defiance.

• Where: HBO Max (2014). For a session of deep reflection (or indignation).
• You must watch it if you liked… Inside Job, for his scathing criticism of the system.

9. Mary + Jane

Two twenty-somethings from Los Angeles take up the marijuana business in a modern “Clueless” style. Between millennial customers, yacht parties, and rookie mistakes, this comedy is as light as a Swiss Dream CBD spliff.

• Where: Prime Video (2016). 1 season full of glitter and good vibes.
• You must watch it if you liked… Broad City, for its absurd humour and chaotic protagonists.

10. Trailer Park Boys: Out of the Park

Canada’s most chaotic kids (yes, Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles!) travel to Europe to… well, sell marijuana and make trouble. Absurd, politically incorrect, and with more mistakes than a rookie grow. What could go wrong?

• Where: Netflix (2018). Available for fans of the Trailer Park Boys franchise.
• You must watch it if you liked… It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, for its irreverent humour and self-destructive characters.

11. Super High Me

Remember Super Size Me? This is the same, but with cannabis. Comedian Doug Benson smokes weed for 30 days straight and documents the effects on his health, creativity, and social life. Spoiler: He ends up more productive than us on a Monday morning.

• Where: Prime Video (2007). A classic to laugh and question prejudices.
• You must watch it if you liked… Jackass for its experimental edge and bold humor.

12. American Weed

This docuseries shows the flip side of legalisation in Colorado: legal farmers, tensions with conservative neighbours, and the dream of making a fortune with the “green gold”. It’s like Breaking Bad, but with lawyers and state permits.

• Where: Netflix (2012). 1 season to understand the real business.
• You must watch it if you liked… Dirty Money, for its look at the dark sides of capitalism.

13. Rolling Papers

When Colorado legalized marijuana, The Denver Post created the first cannabis-focused section: The Cannabist. This documentary follows journalists navigating stories about crops, edible reviews, and social stigma. Journalism with a Pure Skunk aroma!

• Where: Prime Video (2015). For newsroom lovers and weed-testers.
• You must watch it if you liked… The Newsroom for its portrayal of the media world.

14. Cannabis Evolution

How did cannabis go from being a sacred plant to a global taboo? This documentary retraces its history: from ancient rituals in Asia to CBD labs in Switzerland. With animations in the style of Rick and Morty and some jaw-dropping data.

• Where: Apple TV (2022). The fanciest option for curious intellectuals.
• You must watch it if you liked… Explained, for its dynamic and educational format.

15. The Gentlemen

And we finish with this recent and wonderful series based on the Guy Ritchie film of the same name. It expands the British criminal universe focused on the cannabis business, following an aristocrat who unexpectedly inherits a marijuana growing empire. Action, black humour, and drama in a stylish package that explores the contradictions between the British elites and the criminal underworld.

• Where: Released on Netflix in March 2024.
• You must watch it if you liked… Peaky Blinders or Gangs of London, British crime dramas with a distinctive visual style and charismatic characters.