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6 Shows to Binge Watch When it’s too Cold to do Anything Else

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at JMU chapter.

Missing the days of winter break when you could lay on the couch and watch Netflix for hours on end, not worrying about any homework, exams, or responsibility? Well, you’re in luck. This cold weather gives us the perfect opportunity to get nice and cozy with some hot chocolate and a good show on a Saturday afternoon! And with these shows, you’ll wonder how anyone could live without Netflix!

1. Parenthood

Do you love family dramas? Parenthood is the show for you! Centered around the four grown Braverman siblings, their parents, and children, this show gives the perfect warm-hearted family feel with relatable drama and hardships. With the perfect balance of laughter and tears throughout the six seasons, you’ll never want to stop watching!

2. Gilmore Girls

If you love clever, witty banter along with the perfect balance of romance and humor, then mother-daughter duo Lorelei and Rory Gilmore are the ones for you! With seven seasons, you feel like you’re growing up right along with Rory and it’s hard to not fall in love with Lorelei’s sarcastic yet well-meaning demeanor. Give it a try and you won’t regret it!

3. Greys Anatomy

Tired of all of your friends gushing over Meredith and McDreamy and not having any idea what they’re talking about? Well, it’s time to change that! This medical romance drama has it all! Weird medical anomalies, steamy love stories, and tons of drama to go along with it all! With over ten seasons, it’s still on air today! Get caught up ASAP!

4. Private Practice

Powered through Grey’s faster than you thought you would? You’re not the first! Private Practice follows the story of one of the main characters of Grey’s and has just the right amount of drama to live up to its predecessor! If you haven’t seen Grey’s, that’s okay too! Give Private Practice a go and see how you like it!

5. F.R.I.E.N.D.S

Are comedies more your thing? Well, you can’t go wrong with Friends! Yes, it premiered over two decades ago, but believe your parents when they talk about how good it is because it really is! The show follows six best friends living in New York City as they navigate their young adult lives and it’s hilarious!

6. Law and Order: SVU

If you’re the type who loves high action and dramatic shows, give SVU a try! The show follows Detective Olivia Benson as she works to solve sex crimes working in the Special Victims Unit of the NYPD. Dt. Benson is the perfect representation of girl power, and you never know what’s going to happen next! Quick warning though, if you don’t do well with graphic details or somewhat scary storylines, this may not be the show for you. But if that doesn’t bother you, go ahead and watch!

Aleixka has a B.A. in Media Arts and Design and a minor in Spanish from James Madison University. She loves all things books, traveling, food, and photography.