Can’t decide on what show to start next? With so many streaming services available now it can be overwhelming to decide on a new show – so you just settle on watching The Office for the fifth time. If you ever find yourself struggling with this dilemma, your choice of college major may give you a hint to what your next go-to show is. Here’s some show recommendations based on your college major:
- English
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Sherlock: This show brings that classic Sherlock Holmes series of novels and short stories by Sir Conan Doyle into the modern day, and is perfect for lovers of old-school detective fiction.
Available on Netflix
The Handmaid’s Tale: For fans of dystopian literature, this series brings the totalitarian society of Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of the same name to the small screen.
Available on Hulu and Amazon Prime
Once Upon a Time: This series is for people who enjoy fantasy and brings to life characters from our favorite childhood stories and fairytales.
Available on Netflix and Amazon Prime
- Political Science
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Scandal: This political thriller is full of all the drama you would expect from working for the national government. The show follows Olivia Pope, who owns a crisis management firm in Washington DC, and the surrounding political scene.
Available on Netflix and Amazon Prime
Veep: If you’re looking for something a little more lighthearted, you should check out Veep. This show takes a satirical approach and follows the fictional Vice President of the United States, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Available on Hulu, HBO Now, and Amazon Prime
- Biology
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House MD: Each episode of this medical drama focuses on solving a mysterious illness. For future doctors, this show will showcase actual illnesses while also having great plotlines and character development.
Available and Amazon Prime, Youtube TV, and NBC
- Sociology
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Dear White People: This comedy-drama follows the experience of African American student at an Ivy League school. For sociology majors, this show comments on the relevant issue of race relations in America, and examines concerns such as assimilation, appropriation, and conflict.
Available on Netflix and Amazon Prime
The Wire: This show analyzes the relationship between the police officers and citizens in Baltimore, Maryland. Each season takes the perspective of a different institution and realistically portrays urban life and drug use. The Wire is a sociological examination of how the institutions in Baltimore function and its impact on its citizens.
Available on Hulu, Amazon Prime, and HBO Now.
- History
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The Crown: If you’re interested in the British royals or 20th century history, this show chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II from the early 1940s to modern times. This high-quality historical drama will further your appreciation and understanding of recent British history.
Available on Netflix
Mad Men: This drama also portrays mid-century life, however it does so through the lens of fictional characters in New York City. Mad Men follows its characters and depicts both domestic life in the era as well as the impact of the societal changes that take place during the fifties, sixties, and early seventies. Additionally, the fashion and set design of this show transports you to the historical setting of the show.
Available on Netflix and Amazon Prime
- Computer Science
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Silicon Valley: This comedy reflects on living in Silicon Valley – the hub of technological development and the future destination for many engineering students.
Available on Hulu, HBO Now, and Amazon Prime