As an avid Netflix watcher–and by avid, I mean that the hours that I’ve spent binging are probably equivalent to the lifespan of a toddler at this point–I know the absolute agony that comes with seeing the final credits roll after the finale of the show that you’ve been addicted to for months. What do I watch now? How can I start a new show when I need to mourn the loss each one of the fictional characters who I will no longer see every day? Is life even worth it anymore? Trust me, I’ve been there. Luckily for you, my laziness has allowed me to to build a pretty impressive, or pathetic, list of series to watch. I often force my closest friends to choose from this list when they mention that they are in need of a new Netflix fix so that I can relive all of the ups and downs vicariously through them. So, if you’ve just finished a series and are currently wallowing in despair, fear no more. Whether you’re in the mood to awkwardly cackle out loud alone in your room or ugly cry into pint of Ben and Jerry’s, I have the show for you.
If you want to laugh:
Watch "The Office," "Parks and Recreation," "Friends," or "New Girl." I’d recommend these shows after finishing a more intense series. Start from the first episode or skip around, it doesn’t matter. Either way, just one episode will put you in a better mood even after a tragic event like spilling your coffee everywhere or spending your last $20 on a parking ticket.
If you want to cry hard:
Watch "Grey’s Anatomy," "Grey’s Anatomy," or "Grey’s Anatomy." Anyone who has ever fallen victim to the soul-crushing addiction that is "Grey’s Anatomy" will tell you that they love it and hate it equally, but if you haven’t watched it, then you’re definitely missing out.
If you want to get caught up in the action:
Watch "How to Get Away with Murder," "Scandal," "Prison Break," or "White Collar." Warning: these cliffhangers will cause the overwhelming need to press the “continue watching” button while you neglect your classes, your social life, and your sleep schedule, but it’s totally worth it.
If you want to get so confused that you don’t even know what’s going on by the end:
Watch "Vampire Diaries," "Pretty Little Liars," or "Lost." These shows will suck you into their unnecessarily complicated storylines with plot twists so shocking that they almost don’t even make sense. Of course, you have to keep watching to find out how it all ends (or if it ever does).
If you want to get a little risqué:
Watch "Californication" or "Orange is the New Black." Both are great shows and both have a lot of sex scenes and naked people. Then again, pretty much every show on this list gets a little inappropriate at times. We’re all grown-ups here, so I think that you can handle it.
If you want to see rich people stab each other in the back:
Watch "Gossip Girl" or "Revenge." There’s nothing like being jealous of the luxurious lifestyle of the characters while simultaneously thanking God that your life isn’t that dramatic and complicated. Also, there’s nothing like obsessing over the insanely attractive men in both series.
If you want to see hot guys playing football:
Watch "Friday Night Lights" or "Blue Mountain State." These two shows are literally complete opposites. "Friday Night Lights" has an actual storyline and drama that makes you tear up at times, while "Blue Mountain State" is made of a bunch of completely ridiculous, but hilarious, mini stories strung together in a series. They both have hot guys playing football, so nothing else really matters, right?
