There’s nothing like a binge-worthy show. You boot up your favorite streaming service and spend the entire day watching it. Whether it’s a gripping new series to discover or a comfort rewatch, it’s always a great way to spend your time.
Whether you want to invest serious time and energy or are just looking for some background noise, you can’t go wrong with these shows.
COMMUNITY
Created by Dan Harmon, Community features the story of a community college study group as they grow together as friends and deal with the over-the-top antics of their school.
The ensemble cast stars Joel McHale, Donald Glover, Alison Brie, Ken Jeong, and Chevy Chase.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, best known for their work on The Office, bring the documentary style comedy to local government.
Parks and Recreation stars Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, and Nick Offerman.
FLEABAG
Phoebe Waller-Bridge charmed viewers as Fleabag, based on her one-woman show, for two seasons.
Airing on Amazon Prime Video, Fleabag offers a non-stop barrage of laughs and entertaining drama.
CHERNOBYL
The 2019 historical miniseries deals with the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
Created by Craig Mazin, now known for his work on The Last of Us, Chernobyl won several year-end awards. It is available to stream on HBO Max.
SEVERANCE
At just one season, Severance is a perfect binge-worthy show.
The Apple TV series hooks you in from the start and doesn’t let go. But, unfortunately, it’ll make the wait for Season 2, which is now filming, unbearable.
SILICON VALLEY
The Mike Judge HBO comedy focuses on a group of nerdy tech programmers as they attempt to make their company work. It’s one of the highest-rated TV shows of all time.
Silicon Valley stars Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller, Martin Starr, and Kumail Nanijani.
IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA
For fifteen series, “The Gang” has provided the biggest laughs on television. Many compare the style of It’s Always Sunny to Seinfeld as a “show about nothing.”
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia stars Charlie Day, Rob Mcelhenney, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny Devito. It is available to stream on Hulu.
ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT
During its original run on Fox, Arrested Development was widely called “the best sitcom you’re not watching.”
Its original three seasons are some of the best TV you can watch.
THE LEFTOVERS
The supernatural series created by Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta aired on HBO.
It deals with the aftermath of the “Sudden Departure,” where 2% of the world’s population disappeared, and stars an ensemble cast.
SCRUBS
The medical comedy-drama created by Bill Lawrence follows the lives of attending residents of Sacred Heart Hospital.
Scrubs has a perfect balance of laughter and tears, making it an incredibly binge-worthy show.
BREAKING BAD
Many regard Breaking Bad as the greatest TV series of all time. It follows the story of Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher who, after being diagnosed with cancer, turns to a life of drugs and crime to support his family.
Breaking Bad stars Brian Cranston and Aaron Paul and is available to stream on Netflix.
BETTER CALL SAUL
A prequel series to Breaking Bad, some view Better Call Saul as the superior TV series. Either way, you can’t go wrong making it your next show to binge.
Better Call Saul stars Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn, and Jonathan Banks. You can stream it on Netflix.
SCHITT’S CREEK
Many fell in love with Schitt’s Creek during the COVID-19 lockdown, and for a good reason. Thanks to clever writing and an impressive cast, it features a wonderful mix of heart and comedy.
It stars Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Dan Levy, and Annie Murphy.
NEW GIRL
While Zooey Deschanel is the lead in New Girl, her new roommates steal the show and keep you coming back for more.
LOST
While the J.J. Abrams sci-fi mystery drama aired before the age of streaming services, it’s still worth your time to dive back in.
THE GOOD PLACE
Created by Michael Schur, the NBC fantasy comedy deals with life in the afterlife. The Good Place received acclaim for its clever concept, strong writing, and a fantastic cast.
DARK
This German Netflix is so good commenters say that it “will melt your brain.”
The sci-fi thriller follows a German family exploring the disappearance of two young children. They soon discover a time travel conspiracy that spans several family generations.
PEEP SHOW
You can start watching this British comedy on Hulu. Before long, you’ll realize you’ve binged the entire series.
Created by David Mitchell and Robert Webb, the series follows the lives of two dysfunctional best friends. The series is presented from a character’s point of view. The camera is always positioned from someone’s point of view.
ATTACK ON TITAN
This impressive anime is more than a visual showpiece featuring villagers attacking larger-than-life titans. It also deals with the struggles of class inequality and social issues.
You can watch Attack on Titan on Netflix.
ARCANE
Based on the League of Legends video game, Arcane is regarded as one of the best game adaptations ever made. Its story has resonated with League fans and newcomers alike.
You can stream Arcane on Netflix.
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE
Michael Schur is behind yet another entry on the list of shows worthy of a binge-watch.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine, starring Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, and Terry Crews, follows the dysfunctional New York City 99th precinct’s police department.
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