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A lot of things in life aren’t constant or guaranteed but, a great Netflix series is. If you’re looking for a way to de-stress from classes or work, or just have some free time, keep reading for a list of five binge-worthy series that are on Netflix right now!

 

 

#1 The Office (2005-2013)

Rating: TV-14

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This nine-season classic follows the lives of the employees working at a small branch of a paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The series is filled with pranks, inappropriate jokes, and an unnecessary amount of birthday parties. The Office is a great way to have a sarcastic laugh for an hour…or four.

 

 

 

#2 Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown (2013-2018)

Rating: Unrated

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Parts Unknown is a series for anyone curious about the world, or anyone feening to travel. Live vicariously through the late journalist Anthony Bourdain as he travels from places like Detroit to The Congo in this CNN series. While the series emphasizes problems and prejudices in the places visited, it also has a fun twist on exotic foods.

 

 

#3 Mindhunter (2017-Current)

Rating: TV-MA

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A great cast, serial killers, and crimes that need to be solved; what more could we ask for while on a Netflix binge? Mindhunter examines the inner workings of serial killers from the point of view of two FBI agents. This crime thriller will keep you up all night hitting the next episode button.

 

 

#4 American Vandal (2017-Current)

Rating: TV-MA

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American Vandal is a fun and humorous take on crime docuseries. In its first season, two students begin filming a documentary to prove the guilt or innocence of a fellow student in the wake of the vandalization at their high school. This season while funny, had many unexpected turns that are sure to keep your attention. Their season two is now available on Netflix with more binge-worthy content!

 

 

#5 Black Mirror (2011-Current)

Rating: TV-MA

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If you haven’t already jumped on the Black Mirror bandwagon, here is your chance! Black Mirror offers four seasons of shocking surprise endings that will keep you up all night contemplating your entire existence. This series offers new cast and plots every episode that will keep you guessing what will go right, or horribly wrong.

 

 

Alissa Gray

Howard '20

Alissa Gray is a junior Psychology/Biology double major at Howard University. Alissa plans to graduate Howard and continue her education in medical school where she hopes to specialize in Obstetrics and Gynecology.