I’ll be the first to admit I am a very passive TV watcher. I think its even a stretch to say that I even watch TV because whenever the TV is on I’m usually on my phone, on my computer, doing laundry, cleaning and basically doing anything besides watching the TV. I know it irks so many people but I prefer to look at it as “multitasking”. Even as I’m writing this now I have a show playing in the background that I keep having to rewind back to because I keep missing things. Oops. So technically I’m like halfway through a bunch of shows right now. I usually binge watch a show for a few days, get distracted then start a new show before finishing the other one. I just got an Amazon Firestick for the TV in my room so I have access to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Netflix. So while I am probably the worst TV watcher ever, this is what I’m watching.
The Handmaids Tale: I am SO OBSESSED WITH THIS SHOW! I have blown through two seasons in just one week. I have stayed up until 2 am the night before work just because I NEED to find out what happens next. I get real anxious about shows so I’m surprised I’ve actually been enjoying this so much. Its so crazy to see the characters talk about things that are a part of our society today (like Uber and Tinder) yet they live in this twisted, patriarchal society. I GET SO SAD AND FRUSTRATED AT THIS SHOW but I can’t stop watching it. You can watch this on Hulu and it is so worth it!
Downton Abbey: I have been meaning to watch this show for years. The plot follows a family and their servants who live on this beautiful estate. It starts at the sinking of the Titanic and goes all the way through the Roaring 20s. This is definitely up my ally. I have been watching it pretty passively lately so I will have to go back soon but right now WWI is going on. I’ve been watching it from my Amazon Firestick on Prime Video.
The Crown: I am really fascinated by the British Royal Family. I watched season 1 last year and I really enjoyed seeing how Queen Elizabeth II navigates life as such a young monarch and as a wife. I like seeing parallels of what happens in the plot to major historical events. I really enjoyed season 1 but I’ve missed a lot of season 2 by watching it (you guessed it) passively. Good thing its on Netflix.
Queer Eye: HOW PURE IS THIS SHOW!? I love how these five guys not only transform these people’s lives but also talk about important social issues like being gay in the deep Christian south and police brutality. The guys are so funny and I love a good makeover show, so if you want some good, pure and quality content watch this show! Its on Netflix!
Nailed It: Nicole Byer is literally so funny. I used to watch her on Girl Code and I love her podcast “Why Won’t You Date Me?” so when this show first aired on Netflix I started watching it solely on the basis that she hosts it. Have you ever seen those incredible recipes on Pinterest or Facebook and try to recreate it and it just turns out…awful? Thats basically what this show is about and it is so funny. This show is also on Netflix.
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