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10 Shows to Add to Your Netflix Binge List

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By Ashleigh RileyPublished 6 years ago Updated 3 years ago 6 min read
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***PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS THE 2018 EDITION***

Here are ten totally titillating TV shows to tickle your fancy during a binge fest.

1. 'Shameless'

If you are one of those annoying people who drives really slow to rubberneck on the highway when there's a crash, just so you can go home and brag to your wife exactly how gnarly the car crash was and what you saw, then this show is the perfect show for you. It's like a constant trainwreck with nothing but crazy upon crazy. And even if you aren't one of those people, this show is still super addictive. What is more entertaining than a family of misfits living in a run-down house in Chicago while trying to stave off their alcoholic dad's hair-brained ideas on the daily? NOTHING. William H. Macy brings a special element to this show that no other actor could possibly have accomplished. His ability to personify the most annoying and negligent father in existence is Emmy-worthy and I don't care what anyone says, this version is WAY better than the UK version.

P.S. Steve Howey. Need I say more?

2. 'Young & Hungry'

Now, I know this one is not going to be a crowd-pleaser, but for those of you who, like me, grew up right on the cusp of Disney original movies and shows and got to enjoy what a great masterpiece Hannah Montana was, you will definitely enjoy this. No, the country princess Miley herself is not on this show, but Emily Osment who played Lily is, and this time SHE gets to be the star. Young & Hungry is centered around a young up-and-coming chef (Osment) as she tries to make it in the business world, working as a personal chef to a wealthy tech entrepreneur, all the while trying to keep her romantic feelings for said tech wiz in check. She has a sidekick, quirky best friend that she shares a meager apartment with, and spends her days bantering with the assistant and housekeeper that she works with. Seriously a gem of a show.

3. 'Supernatural'

I'm not going to lie—this one is by far my favorite. I have watched this show every week since it debuted, but nah, I'm not biased or anything... Literally nothing can be better than two hunky men traveling around in a hunky car killing demons and freeing the world of evil. Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki are a dynamic duo and bring so much more than just great acting to the screen. They are best friends in real life, which really makes their roles as brothers believable on the show. Did I mention how darn good looking they both are? And both of them are family men outside of the show, so that makes them even more attractive (to me, at least). And for the guys who aren't necessarily looking for a show with attractive male leads, this show has plenty of gun slinging and fighting to satisfy even the pickiest of action critics without taking away your man card.

4. 'The Office'

Okay, the fans of this show are by far the funniest people I have ever met. Don't you want to be one of those people?! This show (with Steve Carell— not so much after he left the series) is one of the funniest shows that has ever been created. Like Shameless, this series began as a show in the UK, but the US version is 100 percent funnier. Steve Carell brings such a ridiculousness to the show that you can't help but laugh at his shenanigans. And nothing is funnier than the dynamic between the characters Jim and Dwight. Nothing. Just watch the show. It needs no further explanation. Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.

5. 'Ozark'

This is the only one on the list so far that only has one season out currently, but it is definitely worth it! This show has twists and turns and keeps you hooked from beginning to end. I'll admit when I first read the description I thought 'Oh, another show about drug cartels—how boring' but I was SO wrong. Jason Bateman, who I always relate to more comedic roles such as Arrested Development or The Change-Up brings a whole new level of awesome to this show. He has some break out 'holy shit' moments in the series that really put his acting chops into perspective.

6. 'Black Mirror'

I don't even know what to say about this one. It's insane. Every episode is different, with different actors, and different plot lines. Some of the stuff is so crazy I don't know who in their right mind could have thought it up. If you like the unusual or weird, this is definitely a series for you. There are multiple seasons and apparently they weren't released in numerical order, but I don't really know the full logistics to that, so watch them in whatever order you choose—you'll still love it.

7. 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'

This show is for all you moms out there who need something silly to take the edge off of any stress you may have in life. This show is so silly that it'll get you hooked right away. Sometimes Ellie Kemper, who plays Kimmy, is right on the edge of grating, but she'll rope you back in with her character's naivety. Tituss Burgess plays Titus Andromedon in the series and let me tell you, he is hilarious. If he weren't on the show, I don't think I'd make it through a full episode. His sass and aptitude for broadway show tunes really reels you in.

8. 'The Walking Dead'

If you have never heard of this show, then you have clearly been living under a rock. And though I know 80 percent of you have at least tried to watch this, there are more than a few of you who refuse to give it a go. GIVE ZOMBIES A CHANCE. With what seems like 100 zombie shows and movies out these days, this show is honestly one of the best representations. The series follows around a central group of survivors just trying to live their lives. You will laugh, you will cry, you will check under your bed at night before crawling in....it's wonderful.

9. 'The Ranch'

If you loved That 70s Show, boy, are you in for a treat. The Ranch stars Ashton Kutcher and Danny Masterson (though he will be written off the show after this upcoming season) as brothers working on their family ranch while going through the trials and tribulations of love, marriage, divorce, accidental pregnancies, and deportations. Fez, Red, and Kitty from That 70s Show also make appearances throughout the series, bringing forth that little bit of nostalgia we all need. I don't think Ashton Kutcher has ever been this hot, and that's saying something because let's face it...he's pretty hot.

And last, but definitely not least...

10. 'Stranger Things'

This Netflix original has definitely taken TV-land by storm. This is another series that has nothing but crazy ups and downs and twists and turns that keep you hooked like a fish on a worm. For a show that is fronted by essentially pre-teens coming into their "teenagedom," it is very accessible to the older audience. Millie Bobby Brown is the breakout star of this series, playing a character named '11' that will quickly steal your heart with her lack of vocabulary and fondness for Eggo waffles. And as an added bonus, Winona Ryder is also in this show, which should be reason enough to press play. She plays a terrified mother looking for her 'lost' son and she could not have played it better had it actually been happening to her. Seriously, just watch—you'll see what I mean. And while you're at it, google 'Stranger Things drinking games.' You'll thank me later.

Well, there you have it—a list of ten insane, crazy, funny, goofy, and all around addicting shows to give a go on Netflix. Put your PJs on, grab a glass of wine, and dig in, because you're definitely in for a treat.

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Ashleigh Riley

Mother of 2-Writer-Crafter-Dreamer-TV binger-Movie lover-Space nerd-dinosaur connoisseur

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