So. You’ve gone on your family vacation, taken LA Day trips, and experienced countless days at the beach. Now what? Well, if you happen to have about 8 dollars a month and are willing to become a couch potato, Netflix is your thing. Summers are meant for time doing what you love, so if you love television, here are the top shows on Netflix sure to take away any extra time you may have.
10. Law and Order: Special Victims Unit: Love chase scenes, criminal trials, and countless readings of the Miranda rights? If you answered yes to the above then Law and Order SVU may be for you. Instantly you’ll fall in love with Detective due Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler as they take on New York City’s worst crimes.
9. American Horror Story: Raunchy and addicting, American Horror Story is perfect for an inner urge for fear. Not only does AHS provide viewers with never ending suspense, but it also mixes in an unforgettable young love. Think of a Nicholas Sparks film, written by Stephen King. How can that not sound intriguing?
8. Portlandia: Portlandia is arguably the most unique show on Netflix, and steps to a level of comedy rarely seen. The show follows common stereotypes associated with Portland, Oregon, and features dozens of characters in short sketches and episodes. Weaving in and out of the story, the kooky personalities are all played by Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, two comedians who will make anyone laugh.
7. Grey’s Anatomy: No medical experienced when watching this show. Grey’s Anatomy follows a group of interns straight out of medical school, struggling to survive the year under the foot of Residents and Surgeons. Filled with drama, drama, and more drama, the show is an ultimate guilty pleasure.
6.Sherlock: Sherlock Holmes? In contemporary London? Who would’ve thought?! This BBC crime drama follows this classic duo, solving ultra-modern mysteries. Loosely based on the books by Sir Arthur Conan Boyle, Sherlock is sure to attract any fan of the series.
5. How I Met Your Mother:
A “Friends” like sitcom, How I Met Your Mother follows the lives of 5 friends in Manhattan, with a twist. The show tells a story within a story, little by little revealing how two kid’s father met their mom. Confusing, I know, but this unique frame tale is perfect for any lazy day.
4. Breaking Bad:
Breaking Bad tells the story of Walter White, a struggling high school chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of the series. He turns to a life of crime, producing and selling methamphetamine to secure family’s financial future before he dies. Need I say more?
3. 30 Rock:
In my opinion, 30 Rock is the best show of all time. Anyone and everyone should be able to experience a TV show as awesome as this. 30 Rock follows the life of Liz Lemon (Tina Fey), the head writer for a sketch comedy show struggling to handle her capitalist boss Jack Donaghy and insane actors. The show is crazy, out of the box, and just perfect.
2. Arrested Development:
The plot of Arrested Development revolves around the members of the Bluth family, who lead extravagant lifestyles until their main source of income is sent to prison for fraud. The family is one of the most dysfunctional that you will ever encounter, making the show a unique, and funny, experience.
1. House of Cards: West Wing for the new age, House of Cards is deemed as one of the best political dramas out there. And since it is exclusively on Netflix, the perfect place to start is here. Recently nominated for Outstanding Drama Series for the upcoming Emmy’s, the story of one congressman seeking revenge is the perfect way to cure summer boredom.
Hopefully with these ten shows, you can spend your summer days glued to the best website for a TV addict!