When the summer sun gets a little too hot, spend some time inside unwinding or binge watching the best Netflix has to offer.
I am seriously addicted to stress, but between two jobs, online classes, internships, and everything in between, I like to set aside some time for myself to watch an episode or two on Netflix. To most, 43 minutes might not seem like much, but it’s the perfect amount of time I need to relax and wind down after a crazy day. So without further ado, here are the five TV shows that I have been loving this summer.
1. Gossip Girl. This is my absolute favorite show
of all time. I don’t think any other show will ever surpass it. I watched it as
it first aired, but have re-watched the entire series multiple times. It
highlights the stereotypical Upper East Side lifestyle of New York City and has
unique drama-filled characters.
2. One Tree Hill. This is like the suburban
version of Gossip Girl. It’s a little more realistic because it takes place in
a small suburban town, with more relatable problems, plus there are a lot of
plot twists so it keeps me interested.
3. Revenge. My mom and little sister begged me to
try this show after they fell in love with it last summer. I blew
it off because, for whatever reason, it didn’t really appeal to me. A few weeks ago I finally caved and now I am obsessed. It’s a mystery-type show
about a girl who moves into the Hamptons with a new identity trying to prove
her dad’s innocence. It’s a little on the complex side, so you have to make sure
you’re paying attention the whole time.
4. Once Upon a Time. I have heard so many people
rave about this show ever since it was put on Netflix, but I didn’t understand
the hype until I watched it. Now, I completely agree! It takes place in a
world that intertwines characters we grew up hearing about in our
childhood fairy tales. It is such an imaginative concept.
5. So You Think You Can Dance. This isn’t on Netflix, but I couldn’t leave it out. Whether you grew up
dancing, like me, or not, this show is extremely entertaining. It is a
dancing competition that eventually narrows down to the best 20 dancers in
various styles such as ballroom, hip-hop, tap, jazz, and contemporary. Each
week they eliminate dancers according to both the judges’ and the audience's votes. They are currently on the 11th season, and I’ve obsessively
watched the show for six years. I wish I had started watching sooner.
I hope this gives you a few ideas
of what to watch while you’re sitting around wondering what you could possibly
watch next, even if you think you’ve watched everything that
television has to offer.