So you’ve handwritten countless notecards, trekked to the library for what seems like days upon end, and consumed so many caffeine products that your hands are still slightly trembling as you read this, but alas! You’ve made it through midterms (since when did we make it halfway through the semester anyway?). Your parents might have changed the Netflix password as you were “studying” those Chem notes, but now you’re free. Time to start another binge watch and here are four options that’ll keep you pressing “next episode” even after Netflix passively asks if you’re still watching.
Gossip Girl
Escape into the world of Manhattan’s elite with the kids of Constance. Sixteen and covered in Prada? Not a problem for Blair and Serena. The pilot episode will leave you dying for answers—where DID she go? What WAS she doing? —and with six seasons to keep you busy, you’ll be walking around in a Big Apple daze for quite a while. Someone already spoil who GG was for you? No worries, it makes it all the more entertaining.
Grey’s Anatomy
If you haven’t already been lost to the halls of Seattle Grace, it’s time to give it up. If you’re friends aren’t talking about it 24/7 it’s because they’re too emotionally involved to speak about it and with 9 seasons ready at a moments notice, there’s plenty of emotional turmoil to go around. The best news? The current season is airing right now! ABC Thursdays at 8/7c.
The Office
Apparently office life can be hilariously entertaining, just ask Michael Scott. Watch the Dunder Mifflin employees as they navigate the ever-invigorating world of the paper industry. Wait until season 4 and you’ll be in pursuit of your own real-life Jim to get that happily-ever-after complete with quirky gestures toward the camera and harmless practical jokes. The episodes are only 30 minutes so 9 seasons are totally binge-worthy.
Gilmore Girls
One of the newest—and most exciting—additions to the Netflix fam. Go back in time to a pre 9/11 world and fall in love with Stars Hollow, Connecticut and the dynamic Gilmore duo as you try and keep up with their undying wit and spit-fire comebacks. In this too-awkward-not-to-love series you’ll be dreaming of grabbing coffee at Luke’s or walking down Mainstreet with Lane. 7 seasons and even the “citiest” of city folk will be in search of their own bad boy Jesse.
So take a much-needed Saturday off, curl up in bed, and get back to binge-watching a show worthy of at least six hours of unproductivity. (Netflix is waiting).