This post isn't about books but you know what? That's alright! Plus, The Shadowhunters/The 100 TV Shows are BASED off books so technically, this is still a book post.
During the year, my time is usually spent reading and finding new music to listen to. I still have a goal to get 1000 [good] songs on my iTunes. However, during the summer, I turn to binge watching tv shows as a source of entertainment.
The way it usually goes is that I do something on the computer and then I listen to the show while I work. For example, right now, I'm writing this while listening/watching to Orange Is The New Black. Every so often, I'll go to the Netflix tab and watch if something interesting is happen that has to be seen [like the scene with Pennsatucky on top of the wheelchair girl - where my OITNB frands?]
I really like TV because like books, I don't only watch a specific genre. Want me to watch a sci-fi thriller? I'm down. And a cartoon from the 2000's? COUNT ME IN! [Seriously, those were the thing.]
Nowwwwwww... I would like to make a list of TV shows I want to rec and another list for the ones that I haven't watched. By the end of summer, I'll have hoped to finish some of these. It's just all about watching as much TV as I can. Yeah, I know, this doesn't accomplish anything but sometimes we just gotta to do things for the fun of it!
2000's Disney Shows - I felt like I would group all of these together. When I'm talking about this, I mean like Hannah Montana, Suite Life, That's So Raven etc. Basically, all the shows on Disney before Disney went to hell. Other shows include the animated ones [which were my life] like American Dragon, Lilo and Stitch the Series and Kim Possible. I've seen all of these shows multiple times but this summer, it's time for a rewatch.
Switched At Birth - I'm actually not the one binging this one. My mom and sister have gotten hooked on it and I stayed to watch a few episodes too. What I thought was really interesting was how it's got a lot of themes about deaf people. I've never seen a show where deaf people and sign language are so integrated in the plot. It was awesome - plus I picked up on a few signs myself! [I can do my name now! YAY!]
Skins - I'm halfway through this one but you would have to watch this one to figure out if you would like it. I don't want to say ANYTHING about anytime I say anything, people judge it so quickly from what they think it is. Basically, this is a show that has a lot of mature themes but it's got a lot of realistic themes and it's British so I liked the little bits of culture. Hey, if you watch Sense8 or Orange Is The New Black, this shouldn't make you flinch.
Gossip Girl - Gossip Girl Syndrome is something I've mentioned in a review. It's basically the feeling I got while watching Gossip Girl: "This show isn't good - it's full of dramatic teens and stupid situations. It's awful! Let's play the next episode."
For a mindless TV show, I loved Gossip Girl even though I really disliked some of the characters *cough* Jenny and Serena. I guess the tagline, "You know you love me" rings true because damn, I did love you. Even though you frustrated me so often.
trust me when I say this isn't a spoiler. |
This show is just awesome. Unlike anything I've ever seen. The first season is rocky but a lot of shows are like that. The second is dark. Darker than I thought shows would go but it takes risks and I admire that. Plus, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time!
Heroes - Heroes is a sci-fi about a group of people who all get super powers. It goes on for 4 seasons which I like because it wasn't too lengthy and it wasn't too short. I really enjoyed it because all these people hailed from around the world and the fact that they all met up eventually was really interesting.
It also plays on the "what makes a villain?" the entire four seasons about one specific character who's so complex. I loved how evil he was and how he wasn't evil and how it was a constant battle between choosing good and evil.
FRIENDS - Do I even NEED to explain this one? Friends is a beautiful show - it's funny and interesting and you will ship x and x [you'll get it by the 9th season.] Trust me - watch this one.
Teen Titans - NOT the newest one. I feel like I have to be clear. The new Teen Titans GO! is quite honestly a fail in comparison to the original. Teen Titans has the perfect element of friendship, humor, oh and butt-kicking. There is a colossal amount of butt-kicking that made me so happy. Each character has such a distinct personality and while the episodes don't really connect, there's an overall theme to the season. I think each of the five characters has a personal villain, except one.
Warning: the original series is amazing but it ends really badly because they never made another season. Seriously, if you liked it as much as I did, you will get your heart ripped out at the "ending."
tbh the only reason i watch this [jk] |
Here's a list of shows I hope to watch [or rewatch!] by the end of summer. I'll be writing up a post at the end of summer as a recap too!
Kim Possible [rewatch]
Dragon Booster [rewatch]
Orange Is The New Black
Sense8
Newest season of Once Upon A Time
Teen Wolf
Lilo and Stitch the Series [rewatch]
Cyberchase [I LOVE this show.]
American Horror Story
Arrow
Skins [I'm halfway through this one]
Gossip Girl [I gave up halfway through season 5 but now I want to FINISH it!]
Pretty Little Liars [I'm iffy on this one so I might not watch it.]
Veronica Mars [rewatch]
Friday Night Lights? [Is this one good? I heard recs but idk]
Pretty Little Liars is also my GG show. I've seen it multiple times even though I know it's not good. My suggestions: LOST!!! LOST LOST LOST. I am literally in the middle of my 7th rewatch. Also, Agents of Shield and The Fosters! The first season of The Fosters definitely has some stuff that had me rolling my eyes, but there's SOOOO much great content in it and it gets a lot better. Unless you've already seen it and that info is all irrelevant.
ReplyDeleteAhhh, FNL. Recommended by literally everyone and their mom. I've seen it, and there was some stuff I enjoyed, but overall I'm definitely a black sheep for that. I think because I don't personally like football and I'm not religious.
I feel like I don't want to start it because there are 120 episodes and i don't really hear good things. it feels like a show that i'll drop after the first season.
Deletelost omg. seventh rewatch?! lookie we got a dedicated fan over here.
i don't really LIKE football but i think it might be interesting
YOU HAVEN'T SEEN SENSE8 ???!!!! YOU HAVE TO WATCH IT, RIGHT NOW . It' s the best series in this year I have seen, I LOVE it. Also you need to watch the new season of OUAT is one of the best, I love it.
ReplyDeleteYAY! Thanks for the enthusiasm.
DeleteI second rewatching Veronica Mars!! Love that show~~ LoVe forever hehe. I heard Sense8 is really good so I'd like to start that one too :D
ReplyDeleteI want to rewatch v mars but the only thing i there is no mystery aspect anymore so idk but i heard sense8 was good too!
DeleteSo I'm just gonna slap a big list of my favourite shows here. Hopefully you find something you'll like.
ReplyDeleteLost (FAVORITE. SHOW. EVER.)
Bones (currently binge watching this one and I don't want it to end)
Breaking Bad (this one is SO not for everyone, but I loved it)
Pretty Little Liars (I noticed you have this on your list--omg, I just LOVE this show, even if it is a little ridiculous sometimes ahah)
Psych (a really really really totally binge-watchable with great characters)
Game of Thrones (again... not for everyone)
Daredevil (TBH I'd opt for this one over Arrow... That show bored me--even though people seem to love it)
Orphan Black (LOVE this one)
Leverage (kinda like White Collar, if you've seen it--but I prefer this one.)
Um. Hope that helps :P
LOST YES. Never heard of Bones but I'll look it up!
DeleteMy parents don't want me watching BB but tbh, I don't really have much interest in it. Same goes for GoT. However, Daredevil was kind of interesting! Orphan Black is a total yes!
ReplyDeleteI GOTCHA BACK LOL Tv shows is like the one thing I'm hella consistent ish with
Old school disney was the best disney. DID YOU EVER DO WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE???
Teen TITANS YES OMG YESSSSSS I SHIPPED STARFIRE AND ROBIN W LIKE EVERY BREATH
I watched like two seasons of heroes back then but never continued on. I'll watch the upcoming spinoff though!!!
OK OK OK SO WHERE DO I START. I'm trying to think of my two tv seasons (omfg). We're in-between seasons right now so I basically have nothing to watch and am dabbling in all the new shit launching for the season as well but HERE GOES NOTHING.
Sense 8. DO IT. SO WORTH IT. AMAZING. O GOD.
Teen Wolf. LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP. Basically am now just AMUSED but the show. From memory (are we at s4??? now?? I can't remember omfg) S1/2 meld together. S3 saw funnier lines, CGI/sets got downgraded probs to save money. S4 CGI WENT TO HELL, funny lines also absent. Kinda hot cast so yay.
PLL. Mystery that will have you there till your thirty. Basically it's a show that hooks you while also telling you nothing. HOT cast so there's that.
Suits. BEST THING OF MY LIFE. Fabulous classic quotes used ALL the time. Lawyers being top shit douches but that's so hot to me let me reevaluate my life.
Ripper Street. Um shit memory I want to say 19th Century crimes in England, first playing on Jack the ripper
Elementary. SHERLOCK in US.
Sherlock. Just brilliant tv.
Orphan Black. One hot dude + PLUS amazing clones played by one hella amazing actress. Looks at ethicality. Great watch.
Arrow. S1 is eh. Origin story of Green Arrow. LOTs of flashbacks that don't feel like only 5 years but a million LOL. Good superhero stuff ish though, s2 is much better.
Agents of SHIELD. S1 shit but stick w it. Ties in whenever there is a marvel movie. S2 gets better much much better.
The Flash. Cheesier ver of Arrow imo, I watch it on and off. Both shows kinda tie in together. Origin story. Superheros etc.
Silicon Valley. Pretty good, basically kinda like the Internship but without the old men aka vince and owen LOL
DeleteDoctor Who. O love this but I was really invested in the matt smith era and now I may have abandoned it hah
Modern Fam. I live for this shit. Best thing on television imo. Needs to be more than 20 mins.
Downton Abbey. Very good insight into the turn of the century from 1800-1900 and look into the "upstairs and downstairs". Invested until s3.
New Girl. Cute. QUIRKY. Does not require you to continue episode by episode.
Young and Hungry. I don't even know why I watch this. So personal chef and boss have this thing going on. That's the synopsis. Bad acting but eh. OK IDK WHY I WATCH THIS LOL
Devious Maids. Pretty good. Dude who is Jason from PLL is on this and he's a cutie pie and a half. Basically maids for the rich and famous and a whole lot of drama.
iZombie. REALLLY good stuff for a zombie show. I'm against zombies so that's why. But it has a Veronica Mars vibe cause of the writer.
VERONICA MARS. THE BEST SLEUTH EVA. Killed me that it got cancelled. But classic.
How To Get Away With Murder. BRILLIANT stuff. Law students + basically the title.
Agent Carter. A must watch imo. Marvel. Peggy Carter kicks absolute butt and breaks societal conventions.
Reign. Gave up. Don't like the portrayal of that period in France. Don't think it's remotely accurate because too much of that CW flair. Costumes are not even close.
Hart of Dixie. Cancelled now I think but it's cute and got a small town vibe. Great clothing on Rachel Bilson, kinda cute romance. O except everyone loves everyone else and its like a million love triangles so maybe not LOL
Scorpion. Got me for 5 episodes?? But then abandoned. Basically super smart high IQ people "rejected" by society because they don't conform. Super smart, crap attitudes but then gov needs them so they beg and beg and bam they're working crimes together.
Awkward. MTV tackles high school but with the SADDEST most awkward situations thrown on this like poor girl omfg. KILLS me with second hand embarrassment but it's addictive.
Faking It. Not sure why I watch because it was going downhill but it's addictive. Two besties pretend to be homosexual to climb the social ladder. YEs. this was mtv's doing.
Black Mirror. REAL satirical of society. True speculative fiction. No HEA.
THE MINDY PROJECT. LOLLLLLL THIS IS MY FAVOURITE THING. Hilarious OB/GYN tackles personal and private life. Love it.
Drop Dead Gorgeous. Don't judge me LOL This girl dies and she swaps bodies with someone else who's this lawyer and um. yeah It's unbelievable but I kinda like it.
I watch all crime shows in existence too. Those that stand out to me:
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Hawaii Five O
Bones
First 2 seasons of Covert Affairs
The Blacklist
Midsomer MURDERS DON'T JUDGE ME LOL
The Americans. Quality stuff. Explores cold war.
Here are some shows I'm dabbling into since they've just started and tread lightly in case of cancellation:
UnREAL. LOL WHO DO I KID I LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCH ITS SO BAD BUT GOOD. Think BTS The Bachelor. Like this is satirical HEAVEN.
Mr Robot. There's two episodes so far. I've watched the first. I kinda of like it, like the concept. Very interesting protagonist. We'll see where it goes.
Scream. MTV scripted show. I like what MTV churns out despite the shit it gets. They do good scripted stuff. Because they cast hot people JOKES (no but really). This is a remake-ish of the scream franchise though and its got slasher ish themes so might not be one for before bed. ONLY first ep so far but has potential.
Stitchers: JOKES DON'T WATCH THIS. Cringe worthy acting. Forced chemistry. Interesting concept. Bad CGI. Ditched after 3 episodes (I was bored and in-between shows LOL)
The Messengers: Kinda interesting theme w the whole religion thing but then it sounded really preachy to me for a while there and none of the actors were ones I liked and believability was lost and eh. I mean I liked the devil dude but no one else was really shining through. Ditched at episode 2 I think.
DIG. I watch this on and off because it requires lots of thinking and concentration because it's confusing as hell. Think dan brown books.
The Librarians. Don't recommend. It's cheesy. Bad acting. Bad CGI. Could have been something cause great storyline. Needs bigger budget.
Humans. JOKES DON'T WATCH THAT. I watched two seconds and eh its dystopia but I'm not feeling it.
Notable mentions before cancellation (URGH):
HAPPYLAND AKA THIS THING BROUGHT ME SO MUCH JOY EVERY CAST WAS HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT. I did not concentrate on storyline cause who needs that w eye candy.
Which brings me to EYE CANDY. Also cancelled. Kinda serial killer but for mtv SO IT HAS HOT CAST TOO YAY. It's good though. Sore spot w cancellation. MTV was both those shows SO WTF R THEY DOING WHY MAN WHY
Jane By Design. Ok lol not in the same category as the first two but this show was ok. Cute. Very much like Carrie Diaries but fast forward into our century LOL Cheesy but cute and a good filler show.
Carrie Diaries was adorable and I suppose cancelled cause it wasn't going to go anywhere, seeing as its the prequel to sex n city etc
OK I CAN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING ELSE/
JESS OH MY GOD HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO WATCH THIS ALL I CRY. ALSO HOW DO YOU WATCH THIS ALL????????
Delete1000 good songs? 0_0 that's a huge challenge, good luck. Pennsatucky was creeeepy and annoying at first but she changes so much over the seasons and I love her so much in season 3. That's something I did NOT at all expect 2 seasons ago. Lol "all the shows on Disney before Disney went to hell" were my jam, yess, especially all the weird cartoons like Brandy and Mr. Whiskers, and Lilo & Stitch was so adorable. I loved the first 2 generations of Skins but the third was lost on me...and that last season felt so random haha.
ReplyDeleteI'm caught up on OITNB and Sense8 and both are fabulous. OITNB has some of the best writers ever, I haven't laughed at a show for so loNG. Sense8 is really confusing and not much is resolved by the end of the season but shit, this show is so emotional. I cared so much about the characters, I felt attached to them on a level I don't usually feel for TV characters. Here, it's more about the journey than the destination and all that good stuff.
I'm actally at 850 so I'm pretty happy XD
DeletePennsatucky broke my heart by the end of the third season. I remember Brandy and mr. Whiskers!! OHMIGOD!
I'm watching the 4th season of Skins but to be honest, I'm not really feeling it anymore. I got REALLY attached to the first gen. Plus, Freddie's death didn't make sense at all.
omg yass disney shows. also old nickelodeon shows like zoey 101 & drake and josh. AND RECESS AND THE WEEKENDERS OMG. wizards was also good tbh i think the last good disney show was good luck charlie. now it's all like dog with a blog??? what the heck??? i need to watch a lot of these though... so this was a very useful post. i know what i'm doing for my summer now!
ReplyDeleteNo the Weekenders was awful. Loved Recess, though. Also, the proud family. LOVED that culture <3
Deletedog with a blog makes me want to shoot the tv.
TEEN TITANS IS MY JAM! I used to love that show so fricken much! I wanted to be Raven so badly, because I thought she was the coolest. I need to rewatch it soon. Kim Possible, Lilo and Stich, and American Dragon were soo good! These shows still hold up years after they aired which is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI totally feel the same way about Gossip Girl! I just started watching it randomly last year and got hooked! In theory it seems really bad, but something just pulls you in. I am a total Dan and Serena shipper. I really need to finish that show. And Skins! I really need to finish that one as well.
raven actually scared me a little bit but that's ok XD i just watched a video where they're doing a live reading and it's so strange to see raven as this blonde lady and robin as a thirtysomething that has no hair. whoa.
Deleteoh god gossip girl. i shipped dan and serena but obviously, things can't just be simple for them
You had me at The 100. Seriously, is that not THE best show ever? How is it on hiatus until the SPRING!? I cannot function. I CAN'T. I will try to move on.
ReplyDeleteI feel like TV hasn't been great lately, but that's probably because I can't afford HBO and stuff ;) Those shows are probably amazing. I digress. I have gotten really into Girl Meets World! I don't know if it would have the same effect on you because honestly, half the fun is the nostalgic parts from Boy Meets World. But hey, you could binge that FIRST and then watch GMW!
ALSO- you should probably binge Full House for the upcoming Fuller House. Just saying ;)
Shannon @ It Starts At Midnight
*pets* I feel the same way about the 100!
DeleteI've been watching shows on youtube/questionable sites. i don't even have cable haha
Ever since I got Netflix last year, I have been a total addict. I know I am a little late on the binge-watching train, but believe me, I have been catching up.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Once Upon a Time and I cannot wait to watch the newest season when Netflix FINALLY decides to stop torturing us and put the next season on. I mean, season 5 already ended and they do not even have season 4 up. I heard rumors that it is supposed to be on "later this summer."
I also love some sit-com like shows, including The Office, Parks and Recreation, and How I Met Your Mother. The Office is kind of an old one, but definitely worth watching. The humor is awesome (and a little bit dirty) and the development of the characters is just perfect. Parks and Recreation is really similar to The Office, but it is focused in a government building, which makes it twice as hilarious. I am only a couple of episodes into HIMYM, but I can already tell it is going to be one of my favorites. It is a lot like a rom-com, but it is so heart-felt and hilarious.
I also second any recommendations for Doctor Who. I know the show is extremely hyped up, but it deserves to be. I mean, you cannot go wrong when you combine aliens, British accents, and a time machine.
I am also super into Supernatural. It is a darker, scarier show about pretty much any paranormal thing you can think of (and a ton of new ones that you have probably never heard of). But, it is not like the classic horror movies, it has a lot more depth and character development.
I also have a pretty long list of TV shows that I want to get to sometime: Psych, Merlin, Firefly, The 100, and all of the Marvel TV shows ever made.
By the way, I totally love early 2000 Disney shows. It seemed like that was when Disney channel peaked, and now it is just into a slow, maddening descent into horrible.
Tessa @ Crazy for YA
Yeah, I don't get what's going on with OUAT. When the next season gets updated, though, I'll watch it!
DeleteIdk how i feel about sitcoms. I like them but i don't think I could binge them. i like serious storylines or at least one that connects throughout the season.
omg i can't believe i forgot dw. i've seen the 9th-11th and haven't seen 12th because my cable got cut. Eventually, I promise!
And DISNEY SHOW I MOURN YOU
2000's Disney Shows - I totally LOVE Wizards of Waverly Place.
ReplyDeleteYOU LOVE TEEN TITANS??! OMG that is one of my top five favorite cartoons, ever! I'm so happy to see that someone else loves it! I'm not kidding, that show is like crack.
I watch Teen Titans Go for the Starfire/Robin moments. Because I'm an addict.
I cannot deal with the last episode and the Terra-Not-Terra. *sobs*
DeleteI really like Gossip Girl but I have to agree, by season 4 I was getting so fed up with Serena and Jenny, Jenny especially! I tried The 100 but I just couldn't get into it but I ADORE Once Upon A Time and I'm really starting to get into Pretty Little Liars!
ReplyDeleteI don't watch much TV. :/ I love Game of Thrones, but that's about it. I did binge watch Friday Night Lights a few years ago and that was pretty fun. I think you'd enjoy them. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha YES I know what you mean with Gossip Girl - it can be SO melodramatic and yet...so addictive. I'm a bit late to the party having only started it this year when I got Netflix, but now up to Season 4 and things are getting really interesting...and oh so frustrating as well.
ReplyDeleteAs for my recommendations for you - Game of Thrones is pretty epic, and Downton Abbey is fantastic historical drama, along with The White Queen (which I wish had gone on for more than just the one season *sigh*)
Eugenia @ Genie In A Book
CHIARA I CANNOT EVEN FORMULATE A RESPONSE TO THIS AWESOMENESS *BOWS DOWN*
ReplyDeleteOh yes original teen titans was soo good, you know their was a petition for a seventh season but Cartoon Network never fufullied that even when we reached the goal D: But yeah I have to agree with you Teen Titans as great as it was ended on a terrible cliffhanger that would've been solved if only they did another season. I mean I swear Terra recognized Beast Boy!!! :'(
ReplyDeleteanyways for sci-fy shows I would recommend Lost Girl, Eureka, Alpha's, Haven, Warehouse 13, & Being Human. Those were all though a bit old, great shows that I think you would enjoy! :D & I'm also gonna check out Teen Wolf too, I've heard that it's really good!
oh & I forgot to include Merlin! I swear this is the most epic but saddest show you will ever watch!
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