My five-week winter break is synonymous with my recovery from the first semester of college -- I have been sleeping, a lot. But, in between sleeping late, nap time and actually getting to bed before the early hours of the following day, I’ve managed to watch a significant amount of television. I say this with surprise since I don’t watch TV at school, and it really is a social media platform that I’ve been missing out on for four months.
Among the many shows I selectively choose to spend my days indulging in, I want to name drop one for you all: "Younger." This TVLand treasure debuted its second season earlier this week (on Wednesday, to be exact; a perfect hump-day comedy to get you through the rest of the usual five-day grind). This 30-minute comedy leaves me literally laughing out loud, and although I am an admittedly very animated TV watcher, I truly believe this will get the average or even quiet TV audience to let out many giggles.
The premise of the production is that a 40-year old woman passes herself off as a 26-year old to land the job of her dreams. However, she quickly finds herself wound up in brand new and meaningful relationships with millennials. Although feelings may be real, the age gap between Liza and her newfound squad remains at 14 years.
As I sat in my kitchen watching the one hour, season two premiere special and glancing down at my phone to stay in the loop with my friend who was live-tweeting the show, several thoughts ran through my head:
I hope to look as good as Sutton Foster, the actress who plays Liza, at 40 so that I could pass as a 26-year old. Seriously, barely any wrinkles or veiny legs and a size two? I could use some of those genes now.
If I could have the best friends Liza has (her longtime and fellow 40-year old friend, Maggie, and her 26-year old counterpart, Kelsey), I’d be set for life. Who doesn’t need people in their life who are supportive, who push you to become a better person, and who are always ready for a wine night or to do shots at a bar in Brooklyn?
Where is my Josh? Waiting for me to find him at his tattoo parlor, or in D.U.M.B.O.? Well, those are both out of the way. Josh is the answer to Liza’s mid-life crisis, an un-college educated tattoo-covered hottie with an equally bad-ass haircut. Did I mention that the two are in love?
When can I start my dream job like Liza’s, a.k.a., a more modern and slightly altered version of "The Devil Wears Prada."
At several moments, I rushed to text my friend who was live tweeting "Younger" because my other friends didn’t feel the urgency I did to watch the spectacle live, and I needed someone with whom to share my anxiety and obsession over this new show.
Needless to say, whatever kind of genre of television you’re into, at least check out this new fixation of mine (season one can be found on the TV Land app), because everyone needs a little comedy to brighten up their week. Next stop: "Teen Wolf."
