5 Shows to Binge Watch Before Summer Ends
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5 Shows to Binge Watch Before Summer Ends

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5 Shows to Binge Watch Before Summer Ends

Summer is almost over. I know, I know, that’s not what you want to hear, but it’s the truth. With summer comes enough downtime to binge on your favorite shows— or rather enough time to feel guiltless about it. Many of us have already watched heavy hitters, such as Gilmore Girls, How I Met Your Mother, That’s 70s Show, The Office, and Parks and Rec. Even though all of those shows are great, I have a list of shows you probably haven’t even thought about obsessing over. Warning! The following shows are incredibly watchable, and are likely to cause extreme detachment from the outside world.

5. Law & Order: SVU:

Two words: Olivia Benson. She’s the most badass, take no crap woman on tv right now. Even over How To Get Away With Murder’s Annalise Keating. SVU begins its 18th season this fall, which makes it one of the longest running television shows in history, and rightfully so. I’m currently on season 7 and I’ve never watched a procedural with so much gusto and staying power. There are over 20 episodes per season, and although that can be daunting, I promise you’ll never be bored. And if you are, well, I hope Olivia Benson never finds out about it.

4. Stranger Things:

It’s creepy, it’s heartwarming, it’s your next obsession. Stranger Things, Netflix’s newest original series, tells the story of a young group of kids searching for their missing friends. With its 70s setting, and amazing casting, Stranger Things is sure to keep you captivated throughout its eight episodes. If you’re a fan of Stephen King, Steven Spielberg, The Goonies, Stand By Me, or simply love having your mind blown, then you should check this show out.

3. Mozart in the Jungle:

For those of you who like more lighthearted television, Mozart in the Jungle is perfect. The Amazon original series focuses on the life of eccentric conductor Rodrigo De Souza and his personal assistant Hailey Rutledge. The show is full of laughs, as well as beautiful classical music. I’m recommending it not only because it’s great in general, but it’s also great background noise as you’re packing up your life for the next semester of college.

2. Love:

Another Netflix original for the books! Hatched from the hilarious minds of Judd Apatow and Paul Rust, Love tells the real story about finding love in your late twenties/early thirties. Although it’s not always a happy story, it’s the most realistic depiction of love I’ve ever laid eyes on. Okay not really, but it gets close. Check it out!

1. Wentworth

Remember when I said Olivia Benson was the most badass woman on television? Well, I take that back. At least when it comes to American TV. The women of Wentworth, an Australian drama, give Olivia Benson a true run for her money. Fans of Orange is the New Black probably think they’re watching what the gritty reality of prison is like. To them, I say watch one episode of Wentworth and you’ll see that watching OITNB is like watching kittens fight. The women of Wentworth play no games and take no prisoners (see what I did there?) I only have two disclaimers for this show: 1. It’s not for the faint of heart, 2. Get ready to be hooked.

So there you have it folks. These are the five shows that will ruin your life in the next few weeks. You’re welcome!

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