Alright, everyone has been shamed at least once in their lives for not watching the latest trending tv shows. Whether it was back in the good old days and you were missing the lit cartoons after school, or today when you simply don’t have enough free time or the interest to comply with every trend, it is more than likely that you have received a good amount of gasps and sighs, maybe even some friendships were lost! Luckily for you, here at HerCampus UPR we like being helpful, so here is a small list of the most popular TV series our contributors are hyped for. Maybe this will be the motivation you need to get back on the trend train. Good Luck!
1. Stranger Things
Why you should watch it:
“This show’s plot is very different from your usual trope of TV shows. Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes it’s scary, and a lot of the time it leaves you very tense. The actors are great, and the female characters are strong. It’s just a great show overall. Who doesn’t love spooky dark shows?”
– Arhiadne
“A killer 80’s throwback that captures the best of three different genres: horror, sci-fi, and mystery. It’s excellent to watch with the whole family because it presents different age groups solving the same problem. Everyone can find someone to relate to! The suspense that goes through all the series makes it impossible to stop watching it once you have seen the first episode. Haven’t watched it yet? What are you waiting for?”
– Agnes
2. Grey’s Anatomy
Why you should watch it:
“Grey’s Anatomy is great to watch for anyone who wants to go to med school or people who enjoy drama in an OR. To many, this show is filled with moments of empowerment. Characters such as Cristina and Meredith break stereotypes. Cristina with putting her career above anything and Meredith by overcoming all challenges along the way.”
– Nahir
3. The Walking Dead
Why you should watch it:
“This show is perfect for the October/November season, I do a season marathon for this show every year. It will freak you out but in a good way. You’ll gain excellent survival skills. It can get repetitive but we get an excellent set of new characters each season. cough Abraham cough Ezekiel cough. The soundtrack is amazing and the tension in each episode can kill you. You develop a tolerance for gore. Oh, and badass women.”
– Gabriela B.
4. Game of Thrones
Why you should watch it:
“Start watching for its action-filled plot. Stay for its diverse cast, and powerful female characters. This show is a great time investment. The plot never gets dull. There’s great character development. Plus, Dragons. Need I say more?”
– Luna
5. Orange Is The New Black
Why you should watch it:
“Watch it if you are okay with explicit content! It’s a very entertaining show that also humanizes prisoners and critics correctional systems. It also depicts race, sexuality, and gender making it overall a great eye opener.”
– Ariana
“This show has probably the best ensemble cast ever. You get to learn about all the character’s backstories and how they got into jail, which makes you feel really involved in the storyline. Plus, it has LGBTQ+ topics, showing some homosexual and transgender characters.”
– Ana B.
6. Sense8
Why you should watch it:
“Because it’s visually stunning and has a compelling story. Most importantly, it is incredibly diverse and inclusive, which adds to how character-driven the storyline is.”
– Ileana
“The series is basically action, romance, and suspense on steroids and multiplied by 8. Miguel Ángel Silvestre is by far the best comedic relief I’ve encountered in a series. Warning: there are orgy scenes, but they’re so artistically pleasing, you don’t even mind. Actually, every scene is just so beautifully calculated cinematographically speaking. I’m in love with The Wachowskis and their fantastic work with Sense8: 10/10, would recommend.”
– Syanis