During undergrad, there were many nights and weekends devoted to binge-watching TV series that contained a particular addictive quality. They're great to watch with groups of friends or just to watch solo. There are a couple of shows listed that I have not completely finished, but have been recommended to me by others.

1. "Sleepy Hollow"

This show was recommended to me my sophomore year of college by one of my friends. Currently, it has three seasons that have aired. The reason for its binge-worthiness is due to Ichabod Crane being produced in the 21st century, learning the ways of modern technology while educating others in the ways of the 1700's. Crane is portrayed by Tom Mison, who is perfect for the role. I recommend watching clips of him from the show to see this demonstrated. He is often baffled concerning the ways of modern life. His partner, Abbie, helps him master the modern world while fighting otherworldly beings. The combination of history, horror, and supernatural elements make the show addictive and entertaining; you won't want to stop watching after you start.

2. "Teen Wolf"

This is also another series that was recommended to me in college as a freshman. It currently has five seasons that have aired, although I have not finished all of season four yet. The first three seasons are gold though. A mix of violence, gore, and a little love interest keeps the audience captivated as they move through this crazy high school experience with Scott and Stiles. Stiles is usually the favorite from the show, which is understandable since he's one of the only humans that has no special powers. He is the lovable sidekick that we all crush over due to his sarcasm, humor, and charm. Werewolves are only the beginning for this series.

3. "Gotham"

This is for the DC fans who love Batman, although Batman has not been born yet. He's only 10, not quite big enough to fight crime. Crime must be fought by the police, specifically James Gordon, who has been hired on by the Gotham PD. His conscience is on his shoulder as attempts to do what is right in a corrupt city that desperately needs a hero. Our criminals that we know and love are young and dangerous, only starting to get a feel for the crime life. It gains our interest due to the continuous plot connections between the young villains and duty-bound detective who struggles to keep his moral compass pointing north in the slush-pit known as Gotham.

4. "Criminal Minds"

If you haven't seen Criminal Minds, you need to. It's one of the best shows I have ever encountered and it's worth watching from the start. There are currently 11 seasons, 10 of which are on Netflix (the perfect binge medium). The characters captivate us, pulling us into the things that they experience. As an audience, we need to follow these lovable people because they face the darkness that no one else does. There are only a few characters that stay through the entire 11 seasons, which include: Morgan, Hotch, Reed, and Garcia. Other characters either leave for good, make an occasional appearance when the team needs them, or leave and come back. JJ is one of those characters that leaves, then comes back after a season has passed. Each team member experiences some kind of grief and it's our love for them that gets us through the hours upon hours of watching the show.

5. "Gilmore Girls"

I started watching this series my junior year of college, and I fell in love with it instantly. Yes, it is mainly for women, but I honestly think if a man watched it, he would enjoy it because of all the sarcasm and humor that is embedded throughout the show. These women take us on a journey through life, letting us see how it is for affluent women to be single parents and how they raise their children differently from how they grew up. I think that money is probably the only difference between myself and Lorelai. She drinks tons of coffee and I drink tons of coffee. She always finds the humor in life, and it is very similar to my own outlook. I think this show also related to me on a level that only college students could understand because Rory graduates from Yale, but before then she has a breakdown about what she's doing afterwards. I felt similar to her in that instance because it's hard to predict what is going to happen after leaving college. Finding a job is not that easy and trying to be independent without a source of income is not likely. Watching her have the reaction she did made me realize that she and I were not that different (and yes I know she's fictional, but us true fans don't bother with that barrier). I recommend this show because of its ability to touch the audience in a very real way. Plus, it's filled with sarcasm and humor for days.

6. "American Horror Story"

This is one of my favorite shows because of the different story lines that are involved in each season (there are five: Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, and Hotel). If you're into horror of the sick and twisted nature, then this is the show for you. Each season deals with different characters and plot lines to keep you on your toes. I think that my favorite season(s) include Asylum and Hotel. There are only two seasons that need to be watched in order and those are Murder House and Hotel. I don't want to expose too many details about each season, so just go watch it for yourself.

7. "Salem"

This show is somewhat new to me since I just started watching it, but it was very disturbing. Witches taking over Salem, babies getting sacrificed, and Cotton Mather having sex with prostitutes. Entire frogs get vomited and swallowed, hags attack familiars, and the devil makes an appearance; what could be more interesting. The first scene in the pilot episode displays two fornicators in the stocks being punished for their sins. A man is severely whipped and a "f" is burned into his forehead. It was extremely violent, but the violence made it hard to look away. It is very intriguing and definitely for those who enjoy horror and suspense.