We all have those shows that we absolutely love to binge watch. For most of us, Netflix is priority over many of our other responsibilities in life. Looking for a new series to start watching? Continue reading to see 10 shows you MUST watch before you graduate college and enter the real world.
1. Gossip Girl
Whether you’re admiring how dreamy Nate Archibald is, or dying because you don’t live the life of Serena Van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf, Gossip Girl is an absolute must-watch. This show unveils the ‘scandalous lives of Manhattan’s elite,’ and hooks you in like no other.
2. One Tree Hill
Oh… sibling rivalry. One Tree Hill follows the lives of the Scott half-brothers, Lucas and Nathan. When the show was in its first season, it portrays the brothers as mere enemies as they competed for spots on the Tree Hill High basketball team. Eventually, the overwhelming hatred between the two evolves into a true brother-like relationship. For anyone who is looking for the perfect show to watch day in and day out, this is the answer.
3. 90210
90210 is first centralized around the Wilson family, who newly relocated from Kansas City to the Golden State. As the show progresses the family dramas, relationship struggles and broken friendships unravel. This show is more relatable than you may think.
4. Orange Is The New Black
Unlike many of the other shows listed, OITNB is a Netflix original. The setting is literally in a prison, where main character Piper faces jail time for transporting drugs while in college. Piper, a woman with a near perfect record prior to the incident, is thrust into the world of intense criminal behavior and intense punishment. If you love a good, unexpected storyline and some prison drama, this show would be a great one for you.
5. New Girl
New Girl is a quirky comedy about a teacher named Jess, and her newly acquired male roommates. Together, Jess and her roommates tackle everyday obstacles head on, with humor of course. This feel-good, hilarious show is the perfect pick-me-up after a long day of classes, work or just everyday life.
6. Grey’s AnatomyLooking for a thrilling yet addicting show about life in the medical field? Then this series is perfect for you. Grey’s depicts the lives of both surgeons and interns who try to maintain normal lives, friendships and relationships despite their thrilling careers. Since the show has aired ten seasons thus far, viewers are able to see the true evolvement of the characters in both their careers, and in their personal lives.
7. Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights follows the journey of a football team in the fictional town Dillon, Texas. After the quarterback of the Panthers becomes paralyzed, the team must rely on their second-string quarterback and new coach for success. The series shows the transition from difficulty to success. Friday Night Lights proves the value of sportsmanship and teamwork when building a successful program and community.
8. How I Met Your Mother
HIMYM is about “best friends, and the stupid stuff they did in New York.” Best friends take on Manhattan, and of course make us laugh every step of the way. The series just finished its 9th and final season, and it is definitely worth the watch.
9. Vampire Diaries
If you’re interested in a blood-chilling drama, watch this show. Vampire Diaries is about a girl named Elena Gilbert, who is in a conflicted love triangle between two older vampires. Oh… and did I mention these two older vampires are brothers? Between her fluctuating love life and battling the emotions due to the loss of her family, Elena is the epitome of a powerful teenage girl (or vampire?).
10. Breaking BadBreaking Bad follows the life of Walter White, a man who was diagnosed with cancer. To compensate with his extremely high medical bills, he creates and sells crystal meth. This series shows the extent people will go to earn income in times of need.