Summer break is upon us and binge-watching Netflix shows are the best time pass especially in the quarantine era. However much you want to go out and hang out with friends, there’s a lot of risks. It’s better to just stay at home and entertain yourself. There are tons of shows on Netflix and you can easily enjoy yourself at home. Among a huge variety of shows ranging through different genres, it could get hard to choose just one. Here we are with some exciting recommendations for you to choose the best option.
Happy Endings
If you are someone who likes light and fun shows that are mostly focused on friendships with a little meanspirited slant, you must check out happy endings. This TV show had 3 seasons revolving around a small group of friends residing in Chicago. You might find the storyline typical and mediocre, but the reality is that it is somewhat a combo of New Girls and FRIENDS. It is mainly because of the complicated relationships within the group.
Downtown Abbey
Downtown Abbey has a calm and relaxed feel to it. The story revolves around a fictional country state Yorkshire during 1912-1926 and its rich and poor residents. Mostly the show is about the problems at big dinners and surprise guests, but that is not all. There is much more to the show and the drama keeps getting better as the seasons continue. However, you should not expect too many twists and turns in the show because it is mostly a lightly flowing show – like going with the flow. If you want to watch a show to clear your head and enjoy your time without understanding complicated technicalities, Downtown Abbey is your show!
Shadow and Bone
Ever wondered what it would be like if Game of Thrones and The Witcher would combine? Something similar to Shadow and Bone will come out of it. But the show is not entirely the exact combination as there is much more to it. It is based on a novel by Leigh Bardugo which is much more complex and deep. The show revolves around a fantasy world that is full of humans mostly but there are several magicians as well. The story depends on the discovery of a group of magicians. The said discovery rocked the entire world. Start with an episode or two, and find yourself hooked to the screen.
Bridgerton
If you are looking for a highly dramatic romantic show then Bridgerton is your thing. It is like all in one – Gossip Girl, Pride, and Prejudice, and Downtown Abbey. Mostly it’s preferred and loved by girls because of all the cute romantic aspects of life to it. The story revolves around a society in London where young girls have to dress up and present themselves during the process of searching for a suitor. Twists come when an anonymous writer starts narrating the whole day’s happenings via her writings ending them with overheard gossip and her preferred couples.
Schitt’s Creek
Need a pick-me-up show? Schitt’s creek is your cup of tea. It is a Canadian sitcom show. The story revolves around a wealthy family losing everything they owned. Their business manager defrauded them which made them lose everything. The only belonging left is a tiny, backwoods town which the father bought as a joke for their son. However, since now they don’t have a choice they are forced to live in a motel there. Initially, they face difficulties adjusting to such a life but with time they grow fond of the town and accept the change in their lifestyle.
These are a few of the recommendations from a long list of TV shows and movies available on Netflix. One needs to distract their mind especially during such challenging times and therefore, it is always a good idea to watch something light or something fictional. So you can forget the worries of the real world for a while.
