Everyone always says, “You have to watch this show, it’s so good!” But let’s be honest, you probably won’t watch it because you have your own Netflix agenda. But I’m here to tell you in ~extremely reliable~, article format that these 14 shows are in fact very addicting. So make time this summer to watch a couple of these classics. There are shows for all types of TV lovers on this list, so I’m sure at least one of these will be your next big binge.
1. How I Met Your Mother
This is such a classic. Even if you don’t think it’s your kind of show, I promise you will relate to one of the characters in it. The basis is that the main character, Ted, is telling his children all the stories and adventures leading up to the moment he met their mother. It’s full of humor, love, and Neil Patrick Harris playing a ladies man. It won’t disappoint.
2. Gilmore Girls
If you are looking for an easy, laid back show, watch this one. It’s about a small town mother and daughter and their life of friend, boy, and family problems. Whether you like the actual storyline or just making fun of their straight from the late 90’s fashion choices, this show will make you warm and fuzzy. 10/10 recommend.
3. The Office
Everything about this show is hilarious. If you somehow haven’t watched this, you need to. It’s a show, about a documentary being filmed, but the humor and relationships set the show so much higher than any other “dry sense of humor” type of show. It has 9 long seasons and an amazing cast. You will understand so many more references after you watch this.
4. Shameless
This one is pretty popular too. It’s about a dysfunctional family living on the south side of Chicago, and all the sh** they get themselves into. You might fall in love with a character, you might just watch it to make yourself feel better about your own issues in life. Either way, it’s addicting.
5. Grey’s Anatomy
I know everyone talks about how great Grey’s is, and you probably “aren’t a medical show type person”, but suck it up and start this series. Grey’s is so much more than a medical drama. It’s one of those shows you have to just give a chance and you will become addicted, because by the end of season 1 you will have an indefinite list of your favorite characters, ranked.
6. Parks and Rec.
Another hilarious and referenceable show that you need to watch if you want to be able to socialize successfully (sarcasm, kind of). Trust me, there’s a reason for all the hype.
7. New Girl
This show is hilarious and all too relatable at times. You’ll finish this in a couple days and catch yourself singing the theme song 24/7. Even if Jess, the female lead, annoys you, watch it for Schmidt. (watch the show to get the reference)
8. Breaking Bad
For me, this show was like the car crash you can’t stop watching. Everyone knows it’s about crystal meth, but to fully understand the addiction (haha) behind the show, you’ll just have to watch it.
9. 13 Reasons Why
This show is still a touchy subject for people, having just been released. But to form your own opinion of it, you need to watch it. Unless you live under a rock, you probably know it’s about a girl who commits suicide, and leaves tapes telling why. It will definitely take you less than a week, because once you start it, you have to know what’s next.
10. Criminal Minds
This show is for the crime lovers out there. If you want your night to be filled with murders and abductions, watch this. The cast is amazing and hello, Shemar Moore??
11. Stranger Things
This is a relatively new show. It’s sci-fi enough to be interesting to the science lovers as well as those not crazy about it. It’s definitely addicting.
12. One Tree Hill
Another laid back, sitting in the hammock with your laptop, kind of show. It’s very “high school love” and all that entails, but it’s one you’ll become attached to. Give it a chance.
13. Gossip Girl
This show will make you want to move to New York City and find a rich, hot boyfriend like Chuck Bass. It’s filled with so much drama, but hey, who doesn’t love watching fictional characters’ lives fall apart?
14. Friends
You didn’t think I’d forget this one did you? This show is very easy on the heart, perfect to watch during the summer. You’ll get attached to the characters just like How I Met Your Mother, and that’s not a bad thing. This one is a must.
