As a sophomore at The Ohio State University, I can say that fall is the best weather on campus. Even though classes start to get harder, rest assured that the fall semester becomes a new beginning.
Walking to class on a chilly afternoon, with the leaves falling around you, while drinking a pumpkin spice latte can make fall feel special. These little moments can make an ordinary day on campus feel more comforting and motivating. Along with this, the little things that we watch can make the season feel extra special. Here are three shows that’ll amplify that fall feeling.
fall on the big screen
Shows can create a magical environment and give you something to immerse yourself in. Whether you are watching an old favorite or discovering a new show, they can become part of your fall routine.
Shows such as Pretty Little Liars, The Vampire Diaries and Gossip Girl are true staples for young women. These fall-vibe shows give us comfort in many different forms.
Pretty Little Liars is set in a small town called Rosewood, where four high school friends reunite after the disappearance of their friend Alison. They are later tormented by an anonymous blackmailer called A, who threatens to expose their secrets. The Vampire Diaries is a supernatural drama about a high school student named Elena who falls into a dangerous love triangle with two vampire brothers. Gossip Girl follows the private lives of wealthy teens on the Upper East Side of New York City, filled with their immersive lies and drama.
Episodes of aesthetics
Pretty Little Liars is for the girls who love mystery and secrets, with romance, school settings, and fall fashion. Like, who doesn’t love the attention of being the most popular girl in school while living the teenage dream life? But where there is teen drama, there are lies and crimes, while still having to pass midterms. The crisp weather creates a physically chilling experience with a thrilling mystery that sets the heavy mood of the fall season. The return of the school year matches the high school aesthetic setting of the drama.
The Vampire Diaries is fall-coded in a mystical way, with vampires, witches, and wolves. This show makes you fall in love with the idea of being supernatural, with its darker color palette and romance during the early months of the school year. Who doesn’t yearn to be a powerful supernatural being during the best parts of our youth?
Gossip Girl is the definition of girls who dream of living in the big city but grew up in a small town. The vibes are magical, with the wealthy teens embracing their youth while still remembering their goals of getting into an Ivy. Talk about the lavish lifestyle of walking through New York City in Central Park while the leaves are dropping after a boring day of class with your friends. This show makes you feel close to a city that you’ve visited and where your heart belongs.
The dark color palettes of these shows make us feel like we are living in our own quiet fantasy. Like, who doesn’t love the quiet, isolating feeling of being with yourself during a still autumn night? Whether you’re into the fashion aesthetic, academic backdrops, or charming big cities with a safe and familiar feeling, these fall shows make us feel at home away from home on campus. They wrap us in warm visual textures, nostalgic settings, and low-stakes comfort.
A Chance To Reinvent Yourself
Even though you might not realize it until the end, the fall atmosphere is the perfect time to reinvent yourself while still enjoying familiar things. Coming to college is the fresh start that everyone gets, whether you’re a freshman coming into your first year or a senior who already knows the way of the land. Each semester is a time for new experiences and a new you, and why not try it out during one of the best times of the year in Columbus?
The next time you need to chill, look for new shows that make you feel nostalgic for the life that you’re already living. The cool weather already puts us in a good mood, so why not watch a fall show that puts us there right in our own bed?