Mid-winter blues got you down? Looking for a new show to fill that gap between classes? Here’s a list of five shows that will surely get you laughing out loud or asking those deep philosophical questions about life.
Black Mirror
Are you a fan of shows like American Horror Story or American Crime Story? If so, we’ve got the perfect show to add to your list. Black Mirror is a British anthology series that tells satirical stories of what our world could look like if we let technology and social media run our lives; it’s basically a modern-day Twilight Zone. The series began in 2011 and is currently in its fourth season on Netflix. From alternate realities recording our every movement to social media driven elections, Black Mirror leaves no controversial story untold and there is surely something for everyone.
BBC’s Sherlock
BBC’s Sherlock is a classic literary story with a contemporary twist. The shows stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson as they solve mysteries in modern-day London. If you love crime-stories and great cinematography, this show will not let you down. Sherlock first aired on BBC in 2010 and is currently on its fourth season.
Portlandia
Portland, Oregon. A shining city on Pacific coast, but probably best known to many as the land of the hipsters. Actor Fred Armisen and actress Carrie Brownstein star as almost every character in this comedy series that follows the quirky, cool citizens that live in town. Every episode is packed with hilarious sketches that satire our society’s obsessions with things like Sunday brunch and being subversively trendy.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Unbreakable Kimmy Shmidt is the perfect show to binge-watch if you haven’t already. First airing on Netflix in 2015, the show follows the post-cult (yes, you read that correctly) life story of Kimmy Shmidt. It’s a show about Kimmy finding her way in the world along with her roommate Titus. The schemes and adventures in Unbreakable Kimmy Shmidt are absolutely memorable and packed with hilarious quotes that you’ll find yourself using in your own day-to-day lingo.
Parks and Recreation
A classic comedy. If you enjoyed shows like The Office and 30 Rock, you’ll love Parks and Recreation. The show follows Pawnee, Indiana’s Parks and Recreation bureaucrat, Leslie Knope, and her determination to make her town the best it can be. Every episode deals with a new project that Leslie and her co-workers try to tackle on top of their already hectic (and funny) lives.