The chill of fall is upon us. The leaves will soon be changing, it will get dark out ALOT faster, and temperatures will be dropping rapidly. Let's be honest, when fall comes there is nothing better than settling into your dorm on a chilly day and watching some Netflix. However, after a summer full of binge watching you may have just finished up a series and are in need of some new ideas. So, without further adieu is a list of eight series to binge watch this fall season.
1. Friends
The old stand by. This suggestion is meant for those few on the planet who have not watched it, or to those (such as myself) who have watched a million times but still want more. With a cohesive cast, and great one liners this show never fails to make people laugh. Warning: you will start to wish you were in their friends group by episode two.
2. Gilmore Girls
At first, I didn't like this show at all. I found Lorelai tough to root for, but eventually she won me over. The fast paced dialogue and banter makes it easy to binge watch, and inevitably you will wish you had the relationship with your mother that Lorelai and Rory have with each other.
3. Jane the Virgin
A fairly new series, the premise of this show centers around Jane, a young woman who was artificially inseminated by accident, making her a pregnant virgin. With tons of drama, and comedy it is hard to stop watching. Plus, the focus on Latin America culture is refreshing in comparison to the eurocentric television shows usually aired.
4. Grey's Anatomy
Warning: This show is a major commitment, it has over ten seasons and counting. If you have the time to watch this (it's worth it) be prepared for a roller coaster of emotions as you become emotionally invested in the lives of the doctors and aspiring doctors of Seattle Grace Hospital. This show packs in the drama, and horrific events along with tender moments that make it addicting.
5. Orange is the New Black
Finally a television show with an almost entirely female cast. The characters struggles and triumphs as they go through daily life in a women's prison are inspiring as well as heartbreaking. The corruption of the prison systems is also highlighted, along with many other subtle (or not so subtle) social commentaries. What hooked me most about this show was the back stories of each inmate, intertwining with the story line for each episode.
6. Stranger Things
his brand new Netflix original is so good. That's about all I can say without giving away its eerie plot line. I'm not usually into science fiction movies or shows but the gripping young cast got me hooked. With only eight episodes in the first season, you, like me, will be counting down until next year for the new season to be released.
7. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
This may be my favorite series of my entire list. The comedy and cast are on point , and never has abduction and forced cult membership been so funny (if it can be). Kimmy's optimism is inspiring and you will catch yourself using her catchphrases in everyday life.
8. Crazy Ex Girlfriend
Another newer show, the neuroticism of Rebecca coupled with her desire to be with the man she loves (her ex), makes her "crazy" actually pretty relatable. Also, it doesn't hurt that in every episode there is a musical moment in which some character breaks out into song. Everyone loves a good song, right?
