It's about that time again. You know, you've finished the show you were binge-watching and now you have nothing to do. Netflix has a million options to choose from and plenty of shows to please any viewer. Here are a few shows to satisfy your binge-watching need.
1. "Orange Is The New Black"
I'll be honest, when I watched the first episode of OITNB I wasn't sold. I didn't really have an interest and the concept didn't appeal to me. But I gave it a shot and kept watching through a few more episodes. It didn't take long until I was hooked. The premise ended up being really cool and I found myself intrigued with every new episode.
Episode length: one hour
Seasons: three
2. "Fuller House"
Whether you were a "Full House" enthusiast or you've barely seen an episode, "Fuller House" has a character and a storyline for everyone. With the same base concept as "Full House," you can look forward to laughs, tears, and maybe even some frustration at times. If you grew up on Full House, you'll love having some of your favorite characters back in action and you can always look forward to a guest appearance.
Episode length: half hour
Seasons: one
3. "Friends"
In today's world I'm not sure there's anyone who hasn't seen at least one episode of Friends. I find this one the most fun to watch with your friend group at school as you assign each person to a character from the show. I can easily name who in my friend group is Monica, Chandler, Rachel, Ross, Joey and Phoebe. Watching from episode one all the way through the end is especially fun as you watch the characters evolve and realize just how similar you guys actually are.
Episode length: 22 minutes
Seasons: ten
4. "The Office"
If you want a good laugh and hilarious camera work, "The Office" is perfect for you. Each scene brings something new and you never know what to expect. The episodes fly by and before you know it you'll be cheering for your OTP. The show gets better with time and by the second episode, I was hooked.
*Disclaimer: I haven't watched the entire show yet.
Episode length: 22 minutes
Seasons: nine
5. "Arrow"
Before you assume that "Arrow" is just another superhero show, give it a chance. It's much more "human" than a typical superhero. Since no one has any actual superpowers, each character is extremely easy to relate to in their own ways. This is another show that gets better with time and you've got to give it a few episodes before you make a judgement.
Episode length: one hour
Seasons: three ("Arrow" still has new episodes every week, so while only three seasons are on Netflix, season four is currently airing.)
6. "The Flash"
A spinoff of "Arrow!" If you watch "Arrow" and make it to the point of meeting Barry Allen, you'll want to watch "The Flash." This is also a very "human" show, and you'll grow attached to characters extremely quickly.
Episode length: one hour
Seasons: one ("The Flash" still has new episodes every week, so while only one season is on Netflix, season two is currently airing.)
7. "Grey's Anatomy"
You don't have to have any interest in the medical field to be interested in Grey's. While there are definitely some scenes I'll close my eyes for, I still found Grey's overall interesting and fun to watch. You'll be back and forth between medical terminology and doctors dating doctors. This is another show where character evolution is great to watch. You'll also find that it has some extremely quotable moments (great for Instagram captions).
Episode length: 45 minutes
Seasons: 11 ("Grey's Anatomy" still has new episodes every week, so while only 11 seasons are on Netflix, season 12 is currently airing.)
8. "Family Guy"
"Family Guy" is great for laughs and especially fun to watch with friends. You don't have to watch episodes in any particular order to really know what's going on, though watching from the beginning is always fun. The episodes fly by, and you'll be three seasons in before you know it.
*Disclaimer: I haven't watched the entire show yet.
Episode length: 22 minutes
Seasons: 13 ("Family Guy" still has new episodes every week, so while only 13 seasons are on Netflix, season 14 is currently airing.)
9. "Pretty Little Liars"
After a few episodes you'll be hooked, even if it's just because you need to know who "A" is. You'll get insanely frustrated trying to figure it out and you'll get sucked into every season simply because you need to know. Plus, you'll definitely be envious of at least one of the girls' closets.
Episode length: 45 minutes
Seasons: five ("Pretty Little Liars" still has new episodes every week, so while only five seasons are on Netflix, season six just finished airing.)
10. "Gossip Girl"
Take it back to middle school and watch these private school teenagers work their way through life. You'll go through every episode wondering who "Gossip Girl" is and coming up with theories based on past episodes.
*Disclaimer: I haven't watched the entire show yet.
Episode length: 45 minutes
Seasons: six
