5 SHOWS YOU SHOULD BE BINGING IN OUR LOUNGEWEAR
What makes a perfect lazy Sunday? For me, it’s sitting on the couch in comfortable clothes, with snacks within reach, and an entertaining show playing on TV. There’s no feeling quite like going through an entire season of an enticing new show in one day, but with streaming options like Netflix and Prime Video, you’re faced with so many options that you spend more time deciding on a show than actually watching it. So to help pack more showtime into your binge watching session, here are five television shows that will keep you hooked from start to finish.
The Good Place
If quirky comedy is your thing, The Good Place is the show to watch. It follows Eleanor Shellstrop who, after her untimely death, wakes up in The Good Place – a utopian neighborhood – thanks to her selfless actions during her life. The problem? She hasn’t done a single selfless deed in her life. Hoping to avoid being sent to The Bad Place, she enlists the help of Chidi Anagonye, an ethics professor and her assigned soulmate, to teach her how to be a better person and avoid suspicion. You would expect a show that focuses on issues of morality to come off as preachy, but instead lighthearted treatment and layers of irony give it a certain charm. So relax and make yourself comfortable because Eleanor’s zany antics will keep your eyes glued to the TV screen!
Broadchurch
Maybe your preferences are less New Girl and more Sherlock. If that’s the case, then you should check out Broadchurch. This crime drama centers around two detectives who are looking to solve the murder of an 11-year-old boy in a small coastal English town. As their investigation continues from episode to episode, they get pulled further into the town’s secrets. The story is driven by a rich variety of characters and will keep you hooked until the very last second. The show only ran for three seasons but that just means you can finish it in three days, right?
Star Trek: Discovery
When you think science fiction, Star Trek is probably one of the first things that pop into your head. The original series spawned several spin-off shows and more than a few movies, and the franchise continues to shape our pop-culture landscape today with Discovery. The show takes place a decade before Captain Kirk (think William Shatner, not Chris Pine) commanded the enterprise, during the Federation-Klingon war, and follows the crew of USS Discovery. In true Star Trek fashion, Discovery is refreshingly optimistic and pushes the boundaries of societal convention. With 11 episodes in its first season, you can explore the final frontier without even having to change out of your pajamas.
Riverdale
Don’t let the name confuse you, this fast-paced teen drama is far from the Archie comics you grew up with, which is exactly what makes it so addictive. While the characters are certainly based on the ones we all know and love, in this series they are thrown headfirst into the dark secrets that envelop their small town. It may be a bit jarring for fans of the comic at first, but this show’s riveting mystery will quickly win you over and keep you on the edge of your seat, hanging on to every word.
Bojack Horseman
Animated shows are the perfect cure for those days when you long for the simplicity of childhood. Fair warning though, this cartoon isn’t exactly kid-friendly. Set in a surreal version of Los Angeles populated by humans and anthropomorphic animals, the dark comedy follows the titular character – a washed-up horse actor trying to regain his fame by trying to publish his memoirs. Populated by crazy characters like BoJack’s agent (and sometimes girlfriend) Princess Carolyn, his (one-sided) archrival Mr.Penutbutter, and Todd, his freeloading roommate, BoJack Horseman is a show with a satirical take on anxiety, celebrity culture, and the influence of the entertainment industry. The sheer ridiculousness of this show will have you going from “what?” to “ROTFL” in the very first episode.
Whether you’re looking to laugh your problems away or a story that pulls you in episode after episode, once you start watching these shows, you won’t be able to stop!
What makes a perfect lazy Sunday? For me, it’s sitting on the couch in comfortable clothes, with snacks within reach, and an entertaining show playing on TV. There’s no feeling quite
