I'm going to be honest, I probably watch more TV than anyone I know, so I've watched my fair share of TV shows and movies. My tastes and sense of humor can be a bit strange, so there are times in which I find myself watching relatively unknown or forgotten shows and movies. I have an intense love for comedies and dramas about topics such as mental health or social issues of any kind, so I invite you into my peculiar cinematic library.

1. "Skins" (UK)

"Skins" has seven seasons, so it's perfect for binge watching. The writers change casts every two seasons, with the seventh season being the exception because they choose to show where some of the fan favorites are a few years into the future. This show deals with real issues, displaying them in a funny and heartbreaking way, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.

2. "The Road Within"

This is probably my all-time favorite movie. It's about a boy with tourettes who is sent to a treatment center. While there, he meets a girl with an eating disorder and a boy with OCD, and they decide to take a road trip to the ocean. This is a dark comedy and it is brilliantly made.

3. "Short Term 12"

This particular movie requires a trigger warning in regards to self-harm and abuse, so be aware that it is a bit graphic. Short Term 12 is the name of long-term home for youth in foster care. This movie follows the life of a social worker who works there, as well as the children who live there.

4. Juno

Ah, "Juno." Another one of my absolute favorite movies. This isn't necessarily unknown by the public, but I feel like it's been forgotten. Juno is a teenage girl who gets pregnant by her best friend, Bleeker. The movie follows her journey through pregnancy and adoption. It has a sense of humor that I can really appreciate and I definitely recommend it.

5. "The Carrie Diaries"

"The Carrie Diaries" is a spinoff of "Sex and the City." It's the backstory of Carrie Bradshaw, one of the leads in "Sex and the City," so it's set in the 1980s. Sadly, this show only has two seasons, but it's quirky and an overall great show. The fashion is also one of the best parts of the show.

6. "Dream House"

"Dream House" is a psychological thriller about a man, Will, who moves his family to New England. Once they settle into their new house, they discover that the woman and children that previously lived there had been murdered, most likely by their father. Dream House follows Will as he tries to figure out what exactly happened. This movie received mostly negative feedback, but I was on the edge of my seat when I watched it, so I advise everyone to ignore the horrible reviews and watch it.

7. "The Hard Times of RJ Berger"

This show is essentially about the ultimate high school nerd, RJ Berger, trying to fit in and find himself. It was only on for two seasons, which is a shame because I thought it was a great late night comedy.

8. "Graceland"

Unfortunately, Graceland was just recently cancelled, so it only survived for a mere three seasons. But, those three short seasons were action-packed and always left me wanting more. Graceland is about a group of undercover FBI agents, all living together in California and it essentially follows them on the multiple cases that they're investigating. It's a great show (with gorgeous people).

9. "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl"

This quirky movie is based on the novel by Jesse Andrews. It's about a boy and his "coworker" who make parodies of famous movies and how they befriend a girl who has just been diagnosed with cancer. The characters in this movie have an interesting sense of humor, so it's rather funny. But you mustn't forget that it's still a movie about cancer, so there's definitely a dark side to this movie.

10. "Monk"

Adrian Monk is a brilliant detective in San Francisco, but his one downfall is his severe obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). This show follows the many interesting cases that Monk successfully solves, as well as the amusing situations that he gets himself into. This is another great show to binge watch, seeing as there are eight seasons.

11. "The Secret Circle"

After Cassie Blake's mom dies, she moves to her grandmother's house in a different town. Cassie meets some interesting people at her new school and they tell her that she's a very powerful witch. "The Secret Circle" is about Cassie coming to terms with her new identity as a witch and the dangers that come with this identity. This show lasted for one pitiful season, but it's amazing and should've continued airing.

12. "The Virgin Suicides"

This movie is based on the novel by Jeffrey Eugenides. It follows the five Lisbon sisters who are trying to be normal teenage girls while simultaneously dealing with their incredibly religious, overbearing parents. This is a dark movie, as the title implies, but it is definitely worth watching.

13. "The Fundamentals of Caring"

This is a relatively new movie that came out earlier this year on Netflix. I haven't heard much about it, which is surprising, seeing as both Paul Rudd and Selena Gomez are leads in this movie. This is another dark comedy that follows a caregiver and his patient who has a form of muscular dystrophy. They go on a road trip together and pick up a couple of stragglers along the way. This movie made me laugh out loud at times and even pushed me close to tears.

14. "Psych"

"Psych" is about a guy, Shawn, and his friend, Gus, who start a psychic detective business together in Santa Barbara, California. The comedy in this is that Shawn isn't actually a psychic; he simply has exceptional observational skills. This is one of the funniest shows I've ever watched, and it baffles me that it's not as popular as it should be. An added bonus is that Gus is played by Sam, a.k.a. the "I can fix that" guy from Holes.

15. "It's Kind of a Funny Story"

"It's Kind of a Funny Story" is a dramedy based on the book by Ned Vizzini. It follows a boy who checks himself into a psychiatric hospital after nearly committing suicide. In the hospital, he meets some interesting people who help him come to terms with the stressors of everyday life. This is a truly unique movie that gives the audience a fresh outlook on adolescence and mental health.