The craze over Netflix is more intense than ever. With the wide variety of shows and movies that Netflix offers, it has becomes easier to choose what to watch when you know which category you fall under. Being the professional Netflixer that I am, I have made picking a next show to obsess over easier than ever. Some of my favorite types of shows include:
1. Girlie drama with a twist of rich parents/high school rumors/and happy coffee lovers.
Congrats! You would probably like Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, Friends, or Gilmore Girls. Like you, I usually fall under this category as well. I understand ladies, what’s not to love about shirtless Nathan Scott, rich boy Chuck Bass, or the average-joe Chandler Bing? It’s always a nice get-away to live in the shoes of Serena Van der Woodsen for 40 minutes and wonder how she is constantly ordering drinks at the bar while in high school. While some
2. Crime scene scandals with hot cops and some twisty plot lines.
Criminal Minds, Law & Order SVU, Dexter, Bones, and NCIS may be on your “continue watching” list. Who doesn’t love feeling like a detective and analyzing un-subs? You always find a big grin creeping onto your face when watching a rerun and remember which person is the sneaky, creepy killer/rapist. The only consequence of falling into this category is that you are probably the easily freaked out friend when you actually go out in public. But, you may also be the safest one continuing to remind your friends to lock their cars, use the buddy system, and stay clear of creepy college guys (sorry, boys).
3. Scandalous politics with lots of sex/Olivia Pope is the ultimate #wcw.
You’re the type that watches the news every morning, even when you have 8 am classes. Scandal and House of Cards are your go-to shows and you may or may not use them to help you write your poly-sci essays. When any controversial topics arise in the government, your friends probably go on your Facebook wall to see what you’ve already posted about it. Of course, you post your opinions on the topic after you get home from the rally in your town. Red, white, and bleeding freedom.
4. Push one of epi/can we get a crash cart/and hot doctors everywhere.
If the name McDreamy makes your heart beat a little faster, but also makes you want to cry because you remember season 11, you may or may not be a victim of Shonda Rhimes’ pure brilliance. Grey’s Anatomy, House, and Private Practice are your shows and if you have a bad enough case of
5. Weird sense of humor/ran out of paper clips/Amy Poehler is my spirit animal.
The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Bob’s Burgers probably appeal to your sense of humor. Most of your friends either find you extremely funny or never know when you’re telling a joke because your humor is so dry. Pam and Jim are your dream couple and you tend to look for guys like John Krasinski in real life. When you watch other shows or movies with Steve Carell, you cannot take him seriously because you feel that he needs to get back to the office. Lastly, nothing beats of good GIF from any of these shows and you have an album of memes saved on your phone for when they are appropriate in everyday conversation.
Whatever type of Netflixer you are, we have all come down with a bad case of Netflixitis. When one show is over, there is always another to capture our attention, put us on bed rest, and force us to spend hours captivated by the allure of the next episode. If you figure out how to break the addiction, please let me know because I have homework and a life to return to.
