Comedies:
Friends
Length of Episodes: ~25 minutes
Brief Synopsis:
Follow 6 friends in Manhattan navigate their way through relationships, the world of work, children and lots more. It is SUCH a feel-good sitcom and a true classic. Watch it!!! There are 10 seasons with ~ 24 episodes in each season so you can well and truly binge-watch. Look out for famous guest-stars that pop up from time to time too.
The Office US
Length of Episodes: ~25 minutes
Brief Synopsis:
A hilarious mockumentary set in the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company office. Watching the relationships of the people in the office, the situations they get into and the pranks they pull on each other will leave you with a HUGE smile on your face. You can also see John Krasinski blossom from a young guy to a beautiful man (lol, I just love him!!). Anyway, enough drooling… there are 9 seasons so GET WATCHING.
Melissa and Joey
Length of Episodes: ~25 minutes
Brief Synposis:
This is a lesser-known American sitcom but still an absolute ball. Follow Melissa, a local politician, as she takes in her sister's 2 teenage children (her sister has gone to prison) and hires a Nanny (Joey) to help take care of them. I love the relationships between the characters in this show and have spent many hours cosied up watching the 4 seasons of this hilarious, yet slightly dysfunctional, family.
Outnumbered
Length of Episodes: ~25 minutes
Brief Synopsis:
Just watch it for Karen!! Apart from the icon that is little Karen, the show represents the hilarious day-to-day life of the Brockmans - a regular family living in South London. I love how genuine this show feels and the improvisational dialogue makes it a winner for me. So so good. You can enjoy 5 seasons of this family fun.
Sex Education
Length of Episodes: ~ 40 minutes
Brief Synopsis:
What a show!! If you haven’t watched this already, I have one thing to say to you…you are missing out. This show is about a socially awkward student who starts giving sex advice to students at his school for money, despite never having done much sexually himself. You will love the situations he gets into and his iconic sex counsellor mother (we love you Gillian Anderson). There are 2 seasons on Netflix, and more seasons are due to be filmed.
Fantasy/SciFi:
Outlander
Length of Episodes: ~50 minutes
Brief Synopsis:
This is a historical/Fantasy/Romance series whereby Claire Randall visits Scotland with her husband after WW2, finds a stone circle and ends up back in 1743. Watch her try to make sense of what has happened, adapt to life in this new era and meet and build a relationship with the INSANELY attractive Jamie Fraser. I really am not doing this show justice. All I can say is watch it!! Once you start, you won't be able to stop. You will laugh and cry BUT best of all, be at the edge of your seat constantly. Get watching!!!
The 100
Length of Episodes: ~50 minutes
Brief Synopsis:
The planet has been uninhabitable for 97 years due to a nuclear conflict. Humankind have lived in spaceships UNTIL NOW… 100 juvenile delinquents are transported back to the Earth to see if it is safe for the other survivors to come back. I am not really a SciFi gal BUT this show is SOOOOO good. I would even go as far as to say that season 2 is the best season of any show I have ever watched. Once again, you will be at the edge of your seat. Please just give it a watch…you will not regret it. There are now 6 seasons with more to come.
Stranger Things
Length of Episodes: ~50 minutes
Brief Synopsis:
If you haven’t watch this show, you will definitely have heard about it. The best thing about this show is the characters – you can’t not fall in love with them all. In a nutshell, a group of friends witness crazy supernatural worlds and secret government experiments. Follow them on their adventures as they search for answers. Probably my favourite TV show… now that is a claim!!! There are 3 seasons on Netflix with more to come so binge-watch it and then join the hype for season 4.
I’m Not Okay With This
Length of Episodes: ~20 minutes
This is a fairly new Netflix show, with only one season released so far. Like Riverdale, it is based off a graphic novel. Basically, this show follows a teenager navigating the complexities of her sexuality, school and the loss of her dad while developing mind control superpowers. Now, I am not a superhero girl and I don’t enjoy Marvel or DC comic films BUT this TV show was right up my street. The episodes are short but sweet and leave you wanting more. Relatable characters, a witty script and an exciting plot…what more could you want?
Dramas:
Pretty Little Liars
Length of Episodes: ~50 minutes
This is the show that introduced me to the world of TV show binging. Before this, I had been a truly devoted filmy. Pretty Little Liars is an American teen drama/mystery/thriller which follows the lives of four high school girls whose darkest secrets are about to unravel. Their best-friend went missing a few years ago and now they are being blackmailed and taunted by a mysterious person - “A”. I am also not doing this justice – just watch it. It goes a bit silly towards the last series BUT you will be so invested in the characters by then that you won’t care.
You
Length of Episodes: ~45 minutes
Such a good psychological thriller!! How far would you go for love? This show is about a guy named Joe who will go very far in the name of love. His love becomes sinister as he stalks, kidnaps and (PREDICTABLE SPOILER) kills. It is hard to describe this show without giving too much away. There are 2 seasons out on Netflix and there are hopefully more to come. Honestly can’t recommend this show enough. Go and give it a watch!!
90210
Length of Episodes: ~ 45 minutes
This is the ultimate guilty pleasure show. Follow the lives of Beverly Hills teenagers as they navigate their way through relationships, heartbreak, family issues, drug problems and so on. This is such an “easy” show - you can just sit and watch it without using much brain power, but it is also so addictive. If you like shows like Gossip Girl then definitely give this a watch. There are 5 juicy seasons of teen angst and drama.
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