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The question of, "What do you watch on Netflix?" seems to be more than a common small-talk question these days.
"Yes, the weather has been exceptionally hot."
"What do you do for a living?"
"WHAT DO YOU WATCH ON NETFLIX?"
I'm definitely one of those people who could spend an entire evening scrolling through Netflix and watching all of the previews looking for THE perfect show to fit my mood for the evening. Thankfully, I've landed on a few favorites (even some not-so favorites; but we won't talk about those today).
In the Dark
I stumbled upon this one randomly. It follows a drunk blind girl (yep) named Murphy who becomes obsessed with finding out who killed her friend. Her friend's whereabouts are questionable and so are the actions of Murphy's life. It's a good mix of drama, dark comedy, and mystery.
Last Chance U
Every year, before college football season, it has become a tradition for John and I to watch a show or movie about football. We always have landed on this one for the past few seasons. This documentary follows the football team of a small Junior College. The coaches featured alone could make the documentary. They're um...animated, to say the least. Plus, you are ROOTING for these college students who are on their "second chance." Most of the time these football players started out at Division 1 (think University of Florida, University of Georgia, Texas Tech, etc.) schools, maybe made some bad decisions (drug use, bad grades, etc.) and transferred to Junior college (or JUCO for short). The reason they do this is important for those trying to make it to a D1 school. The NCAA allows for players to keep playing and not have to sit out for a season once they're able to enter a D1 school. Some players decide to go right into a JUCO to gain attention from D1 recruiters. There's a lot of other factors that can go into why someone play for a JUCO, but the bottom line is that this show is so entertaining. Plus, it's fun to see some players grow and accomplish their dreams; some even entering into professional football. This series has heart, soul, drive, and a few giggles.
Working Moms
Switching gears, here! For those of you whose eyes glazed over at the idea of football...
This show is for my mamas! It's for the SAHM, the corporate-world mama, the mom with post-partum depression, or the mommy who is crunchier than a Butterfinger. Be prepared to laugh out loud, nod your head yes, and maybe even get teary-eyed. Working Moms, you're the real MVP!
Russian Dolls
Natasha Lyonne will always be the sex guru from American Pie to me, (really showing my age here, guys) but she is just as oddly funny in this series. Think Groundhog Day with Bill Murray in a modernized way. Lyonne's character Nadia keeps reliving her strange birthday evening. You're not sure whether to root for her to live or to keep dying. Ha! Funny, engaging, binge-worthy. Oh, and it's created by Amy Poehler. Bonus!
The Haunting of Hill House
This freaking scary show came out in October of last year. Season 2 is scheduled to premiere sometime in 2020. Not only is the story line mind-boggling, but it may just be the best horror mixed with drama show I've ever seen. The cinematography is brilliant as well. There's one episode that appears to be all one take. It's as if you're a part of the family drama that is going down at a funeral. Creepy! Be prepared to think about this show as you're trying to fall asleep-fair warning. Sleep well. Feel all the feels; jump out of your chair; (literally happened to my husband and to me TWICE) sleep with the lights on.
Mad Men
It's likely you've heard about this series. It aired on AMC from 2007-2015. It holds near and dear to my heart because I watched the entire series while on maternity leave with Clark-my now 4 year-old. Being that I'm a Communications major, I LOVED the focus on the marketing/advertising world that the main character-Don Draper was obsessed with. The added drama surrounding sexism, affairs, and the 1950's modern woman and man added the extra oomph for those who may be less interested in the journalism world.
The Crown
Apparently, I'm not the only one who is obsessed with the history of the royal British families. Season 3 is scheduled to start streaming on Nov 17th. Soon! It follows the reign of Queen Elizabeth II (the current queen in England, if you're unfamiliar; odd, I wonder how the Queen feels about this!). It starts in the early days from 1947-1963; how she became queen, marrying Prince Phillip, the scandalous secrets both politically and personally. It's all very dramatic. Season 3 will pick up much later with the focus on 1964-1976 with a whole new cast including the ever-so-entertaining Helena Bonham Carter who you may know from the Harry Potter series. This is another series I hold near and dear to my heart. I binge-watched the series while on maternity leave with Sloan. I may or may not have worn my own crown while watching.
GLOW
Get out your spandex, hairspray, and blue eye shadow for this 80's dramedy. Glow stars Alison Brie as an out-of-work actress who is the definition of hot mess express. She randomly finds herself starring in a low-budget all girls wrestling show. Brie's character gets in her own way effing things up naturally and making you laugh and cringe at the same time. Two totally rad seasons are streaming now.
When all else fails, you can't go wrong with with watching Friends. Even after 25 years, (like, what? How's it been that long?) there are still scenes that make me LOL. I even know what's coming! The fact that it's on Netflix has really brought in the younger millenials into watching it too. And that makes me happy. Let's spread all of the Friends love!
Favorite series ever, guilty pleasure, watch with friends, watch alone, watch with your puppy, binge-watch, or take your time shows-it's now culturally acceptable to zone out in front of the boob tube every once in a while (or every lot in a while too!) and tell your pals that they have to watch it. Pour the wine and get out your comfy pants. It's always Netflix season.
