If you’re a Netflix lover like myself, could easily be happy cozying up in your pjs and a warm blanket with your laptop, then you’ve probably found yourself in search of new things to watch. I often find myself revisiting the same shows over and over and loving every minute of it. Sometimes, though, it is wonderful to experience a show you’ve never seen before too.
Here are some amazing shows that I feel are binge worthy, especially while you decompress over the break from your semester.
“Gossip Girl”
For years I heard friends and friends of friends talk about “Gossip Girl” and Chuck Bass. When it was still on the air and releasing new episodes I never caught the interest to sit down and see what it was about. It didn’t seem to have the substance that I was interested in. There came a day when I was on break and in need of something to entertain some down time. The reviews were stellar for the show, so I proceeded to my good old friend Netflix and started from the beginning.
It was well worth the try and surprised me. This show grabs your attention and keeps you coming back for more. It’s suspenseful. It’s well written. It will surprise you to the very end. What I loved most about watching this show was watching the characters evolve and grow throughout the seasons.
“Grace and Frankie”
“Grace and Frankie” is a Netflix original that my mom got me hooked on. It’s a lovely story about two older women who find themselves at a crossroads in their lives and having to rebuild what they thought was their lives. And they have to do it together which is a feat in itself. One woman is a successful career woman and the other a free and in touch with nature woman. There is humor, drama, but most of all a wonderful story that mimics the coming of age but for the older woman.
“Game of Thrones”
Action, adventure, romance, and a confusing timeline? It has it all! I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: this show is a wonderfully written and thought out concept that will keep you wanting more. The episode will end and you’ll be in denial that an hour could have passed already. (I know this isn’t on Netflix, but still binge worthy nonetheless.)
“Grey’s Anatomy”
This is my tried and true when it comes to needing something to watch. I love the medicine, the drama, and the characters. It rips my heart out even when I know that a character is about to exit the show forever. If you’ve never tried watching it, I highly recommend, or if you’ve haven’t seen it in years maybe revisit it. Definitely suggest some tissues on hand though.
“Charmed”
A good old 90s classic that is full of the magical and drama and even humor that you may be looking for in a show. It’s got fun magical creatures—some of them good, some of them bad—who bring and extra depth of life to the plot. Then there’s the family element that will warm your heart as you watch three sisters go through it all while trying to figure out their magical powers.
Good luck on your binging adventures and be sure to have plenty of snacks ready!
