If there is something I’m really good at is binge
watching a tv-show aka watching several episodes to several seasons at once and detaching
myself completely from reality. What can I say? I am what they call pristine
talent.
So continuing with the binge-watch series, I am
listing 9 of the best tv-shows you need to watch asap and I mean the greatest,
most intriguing and well worth of your time kind of tv-shows.
They have incredible script, top-notch directing
style, excellent acting, brilliant characters and lastly amazing plots.
I am sure you’re familiar with most of these shows as
they established for themselves a strong presence around the internet. You
might be sick of hearing about them or you have already watched them or maybe you
don’t care at all.Anyway, let me run this down one by one and tell you
(in brief manner, don’t you worry) why they deserve to be watched.
1. Stranger
Things :
Let me start by the latest show to wreck havoc on the
internet that it almost broke it. Not too long ago this show was talked about
by everybody that I will be surprised if you haven’t watched it or at least
heard of it. Set in the 1980’s, it follows the disappearance of a child in a
small town where his friends, his mother and the police chief start looking for
him and confront therefore dark government agencies and dark supernatural
forces. In the eight episodes of the first season, you will follow an
intriguing adventure filled with suspense while paying homage to the great
movies of the 80’s pop culture. You will fall in love with the chemistry between
the kids, the soundtrack and the overall feel of the show that will grip you
tighter until you wouldn’t get enough.
2. Game of Thrones :
If there’s a show that is most talked about, most
watched or most referenced is Game of Thrones. For the last two years, my
newsfeed has been blowing up with everything related to the show especially
spoilers and that’s why I watch it the moment an episode comes out and not
binge watch the whole season at once which is difficult because the sooner you
finish one, you will want more. For those who are not familiar with it (which rock
have you been living under?), the show is
about several families who manipulatively fight their way for the most glorious " iron throne" and meanwhile ancient creatures called the “white walkers” rise again
threatening the world. That was just the very incredibly short version but if I
had to give you more details: Game of Thrones has violence, blood, dragons,
unbelievably kick ass characters, nudity *cough*cough* and great political
schemes. If you’re sensitive to one of these things, then don’t be. Just watch
it because you’ll be messing out.
3. Narcos :
What a gem
this show is! It’s brilliant in every way and in every angle. Set in Colombia,
it’s based on the real story of Pablo Escobar, a drug lord and his interactions
with DEA agents, cartels and his country. Wagner Moura does a phenomenal job
playing him as you will fall in love with him and root for him despite his
notorious and horrible tendencies. Moreover, the archival footage gives the show
so much realness and the gut- wrenching plots will keep you on your heels at
all time. And if you don’t want to learn Spanish after you’re done with this
show, then what were you watching? Cause we’re weren’t watching the same show.
4. Breaking Bad:
This is
another show that established a strong reputation and made its way to the
watch-list of every show lover out there but it had to make the cut here (it’s
the best shows list to binge watch after all). It tells the story of a
chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with lung cancer knowing that his ultimately
going to die, he partners with his former student to produce and sell
methamphetamine to secure his family’s financial future thus beginning a life
of crime and drug trafficking which conflicts with his morals. This show is by
far "THE SHOW" with the best cinematography I have ever seen ever. It’s a
masterpiece in every sense of the word without mentioning the characters
development is outstanding. You are really in for an amazing treat.
5. Mr Robot :
Elliot Anderson, a cybersecurity engineer
and hacker who suffers from social anxiety disorder and clinical depression and works at
a major corporation. He gets recruited by an underground hacker group to
destroy the biggest client of the place he works for. These types of plots
intrigue me the most as they tackle psychological disorders and in Mr Robot we
follow a very complex character and its views on humans, society and capitalism
and his quest to eradicate the latter. Rami Malek plays the role brilliantly
that it will engross you fully in the storyline and then flips your world
around. The show is a cross between the movie "Fight Club" and "The Matrix" among
other things and it combines all of their great elements to concoct a fantastic
thriller. Season 2 has just wrapped up and I didn’t watch it yet so I am most
excited to binge-watch it.
6.The Walking
Dead :
Don’t get me wrong! I love all the
shows mentioned above and below but this one is my absolute favorite of all time. AMC
always manage to bring shows that are incredibly well directed with outstanding
character development and it’s the two main strongest points in The Walking Dead. After several months of being in a coma, Rick Grimes, a sheriff deputy
awakens and find himself in a zombie apocalypse. He set out to find his family
which he does in addition to a group of survivors and becomes their leader. We
follow these survivors and meet new ones and see how they cope with the terrifying
new world. Watch a couple of episodes and you will be consumed with the thought
of “how would I survive in a zombie apocalypse?” and you will convince yourself
that it will happen very soon. If you have already watched the show then read
the comics… I repeat, read the comics, they are a different experience with even
more intense plots.
7. Preacher :
Another great AMC show so you better
believe it will deliver quality television. It’s also based on a comic book and
it’s about a preacher who enlists the help of a vampire and his ex-girlfriend
to find God after some supernatural events in his small town occurs. It’s a
dark comedy that might be somewhat controversial but keep an open mind and the
show will really appeal to you. The soundtrack on this one is just on point and
the weirdness and the insanity that happens during the show is what makes it
unique and captivating to watch. A must see!
8. Orange is the
new black :
A change from
the thriller and supernatural shows listed above, Orange is the new black is a
comedy-drama that is based on a memoir of a woman who is sentenced to fifteen
months in prison after committing a crime ten years ago. There, she encounters
various inmates who are different in every way and that will become your second
family in matter of episodes. Their stories differ from a woman to another
which lets the show a chance to tackle serious issues and compelling plots
while also being comedic and entertaining. They have created a world of their
own inside this prison and once you’re in, there’s no escape.
9. Vikings :
And to all the fans of historical
kick ass dramas, this last pic is for you. Now, a lot of people try to compare
Vikings to Game of Thrones which is a silly thing to do because they’re very
different from each other. The only common thing is they are both amazing
shows. Vikings is inspired by the tales
of the raiding, trading, and exploring Norsemen of early medieval Scandinavia focusing on the exploits of Ragnar Lothbrok ( who is basically one of the
greatest characters ever, I mean just the sound of his name says it all ),
a Nordic farmer as he rises to become the king of his tribe. The series starts
slow that you might not get used to the pacing but as soon as you do, it will be
too late because it’ll just keep getting better and better. If you can mind the
blood and the violence, the cinematography will transport you back in time and
the character of Ragnar Lothbrok will just fully intrigue you and so are the
Nordic men.
God only knows how difficult was to
assemble this list as I consider all tv-shows to be my babies (confession of
tv-show addict) but these are the ones that brought me the outmost joy and
fulfilled all my viewing dreams.
And now, it’s all up to you. Which
show has appealed to you the most ?
Happy
Binge Watching my friends
GoldenCurls xx
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