We’ve all been there – 7pm Thursday night, a ton of homework left to do, and you just… Can’t. Well, if you’re seeking something to watch while you have your unfinished English paper in the background, here are five suggestions from none other than yours truly:
1. Bones
If you’re like me and love crime procedural dramas, this show is a must watch. Based on the life of forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs, the series follows forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan, FBI Special agent Seeley Booth, and their team of analysts as they work together to solve FBI cases.
2. Criminal Minds
In a similar vein as ‘Bones’, ‘Criminal Minds’ is a police procedural drama that focuses on the cases that the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) solves. However, it is significantly less gory than ‘Bones’, as it is not based in a lab, and it focuses on developing a profile to narrow down the possible perpetrators of the crime.
3. Young & Hungry
If you’re into rom-coms, you’ll love this sitcom starting Emily Osment. In this series, she portrays a woman named Gabi Diamond, who is a personal chef to millionaire Josh Kaminski. The show follows their relationship as it changes from professional, friendly, physical, romantic, and everything in between. The show is hilarious and viewers will be on the edge of their seat waiting for Gabi and Josh to DTR.
4. Clueless
This movie is a must see for any young woman. It became a personal favorite of mine in my sophomore year of high school. The movie revolves around a sixteen-year-old girl, Cher, as she navigates friendships, school, and even a complicated romance. The movie, despite being from 1995, is hilarious, and is an excellent “pick-me-up” after a rough day.
5. American Horror Story
If there was ever a binge-worthy series on Netflix, it’s definitely AHS. Each season explores a different realm of American horror with a new set of characters. And, with each new season, it becomes clear that they are all connected… Somehow. The mystery and element of surprise not only in each episode, but in and inbetween each season sucks the viewer in and keeps them wanting more.
Enjoy!*
*Not that I endorse procrastination, by the way.