*I would like to point out that I feel as though I am not doing any of these TV programmes any justice but trust me, they are go to staples on Netflix. A few of them, you need to have a comedic heart. However 7 and 9 is not for the faint hearted!
TV programmes:
- The Fresh Prince of Bel Air - Oh does this bring me back to my childhood! I believe this series ended when I was born but the amount of re-runs on channel 4 I believe, was insane! If you're from the UK, you will more than likely know the theme tune yourself or somebody that does. It is a regular song to play at a party or a night out. Moving away from the song, this show is about Will (Will Smith), a man from Philadelphia, USA who has been sent away from his home to live with his rich Aunt and Uncle in Bel Air (as the song goes, literally..). The comedy still rings through today and with the complete series available, this is my current top pick!
- Pretty Little Liars - How could I not include this mind-rambling show? I was quite late to this show. I am someone who does not 'jump on the bandwagon' in terms of being up to date with the new TV shows (if you expect Orange Is The New Black on this list then I'm sorry, I haven't seen a single episode!). There are so many storylines involved in PLL that I don't know what information to include without giving away any spoilers, however, the main jist of the show is that a popular girl named Alison suddenly goes missing and is assumed dead, all whilst her 4 friends are tormented by a unknown person named 'A'. We are now however onto Uber A. I started watching this show when it first came onto Netflix and I believe 4 seasons were on. I am absolutely hooked and have rewatched a good 4/5 times. Now there are 7 seasons, with 10 episodes left until the series finale. If you can hold out until April and binge watch the series, I would recommend waiting. The suspense is killing me!
- Full House - What a classic. I remember being obsessed with Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen as a child and had every single one of their films on tape and CD's, yes they released music (Dog, he ate my homework being a personal favourite). One day I decided to Youtube Mary Kate and Ashley and a video called 'Michelle and Uncle Jessie' appeared. This is where my love of full house began. Not that I can recall much from my youth but I'm very certain Full House wasn't aired in the UK by the time I was born, as I said I could be wrong. Full House follows the story of Danny Tanner and his 3 daughters DJ, Stephanie and Michelle who have very sadly lost their wife/mother. Danny then takes it upon himself to move his best friend Joey and brother-in-law Jesse into their home. This light hearted comedy in short 20 minute episodes will show you the true meaning of family.
- Fuller House - What's that? Have I mis-typed Full House? Wrong! Fuller House is the new up to date version of Full House and a Netflix Original, following the lives of DJ and Stephanie (Mary Kate and Ashley played Michelle and are "running their fashion empire" -quoted from the show). Life has gone full circle and DJ Tanner is living with her 3 sons Jackson, Max and Tommy after their husband/Dad lost his life being a firefighter. Her sister Stephanie and best friend Kimmy decide to move in and the story line goes on, extremely similar story lines but with current comedic humour!
- Pramface - One of my favourites and definitely only available to those in the UK. This BBC Three season was by far one of the best ones they have created. It follows Laura and Jamie, 2 soon to be parents floating through lives after a one night stand. They are from 2 different classes and backgrounds and is addressed through good old British humour. Definitely a one to watch with a nice glass of wine!
- Gavin and Stacey - My favourite programme ever. Hands down, no competing. I make Gavin and Stacey references in my daily life and I'm not ashamed. Many people will know about Gavin and Stacey in the UK but as will followers of The Late Late Show with James Corden as he played Smithy, Gavin's best friend, best character in the show. He is also the producer and writer of the show. It focuses on two main characters Gavin and Stacey, Gavin being from Essex in England and Stacey from Barry in Wales. It follows of their lives of a quick relationship and also the lives of Nessa (Stacey's best friend) and Smithy after Nessa finds out she is expecting a baby with Smithy. They outwardly detest each other but secretly they are the perfect match. This show can easily be watched in a binge as it is only 3 episodes. If I could only recommend one UK sitcom, it would be this one.
- Reign - Taking a different direction for a moment, I never would have put myself to be a lover of a show like this. It follows the life of Mary Queen of Scots and having to protect her beloved Scotland whilst also taking care of France, where she resides with Prince Francis who is to marry her. There are multiple story lines running through this series and definitely a one to go back and watch to see if there's any bits you missed. When writing this, Reign has been cancelled which I'm extremely sad about but at least it is coming to an end because the show has me in so many emotions I feel as though I need to sing in the shower to emotional ballads. Even though it has been cancelled, I feel as though it is more on the basis of Mary Queens of Scot's life. The story of her life is long winded and already there have been a few seasons and they have only just introduced Queen Elizabeth, her cousin and who can take her throne. If you know the story of Mary Queen of Scots, you will know how this should end, however I feel as though it may be different as there has been some discrepencies through-out this show. (If you did not understand my Nostradarmus reference at the beginning of this post, this is the show in which he appears.. many a storyline my friends!). If you love history and a bit of mystery, this is one for you!
- Bad Education - My favourite comedian Jack Whitehall is the main teacher in this series and by God was I excited when I found this was on Netflix. It follows Alfie, a teacher, and his class and the mischief they get up to. He's honestly a horrendous teacher and more like a friend to the class but this show covers bullying, romance, transgender and youth culture in such a way that it is comical but you actually learn a lesson from it. It truly is a hilarious watch, however if you do not understand British humour I would stay away from this one as you might find it a tad offensive!
- Making a Murderer - As you may know, I am a Criminology student and anything like this interests me. This is a factual and true life story of Steven Avery who has been put in prison, along with his nephew (who I now believe to be released from prison) for the murder of Teresa Halbach. The documentary is filmed in the point of view against the county police department but watching the documentary, you can't help question why things like this is allowed to happen. I mentioned above about 'jumping on the bandwagon', maybe I did with this one but I swear I watched this before most people and I was begging people to watch it to discuss it with me. I believe this is a watch for anyone interested in documentaries or the penal system or just to be divulged into a series. Currently, there is an ongoing trial to get Steven Avery out of prison as evidence has been found to suggest he is not the murderer of late Teresa Halbach.
- Jane The Virgin - I binged watched this like no other! I watched this series on Netflix and it turned out that Netflix had more episodes available than what were released on the TV in the UK so I binged watched and have been suffering with a lack of episodes for what feels like an eternity. I am making it my mission after this blog post that I see if channel 4 have aired any extra episodes to what Netflix have available! A bit of a tangent, I digress.. Jane The Virgin follows the life of Jane who is artificially inseminated with her boss' sperm. There are many relationship triangles in this story as she is madly in love with her boyfriend Michael but then falls for her baby daddy. However, things have took a slight change.. there's new relationships, twin sisters, murderers, secret tunnels etc etc. You have to watch it to understand the storyline, I promise I am not doing this TV programme justice. Binge watch it, that's what I did and now every time you go to the Doctors, you hope that aren't going to be artificially inseminated or injected with a random medication which isn't yours..
How I Met Your Mother, Dexter, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, A Series of Unfortunate Events, One Day At A Time, Dance Academy, Black Mirror, Line of Duty, That 70's Show, Outnumbered and Prison Break (If I didn't say this, my boyfriend would not be happy!)
I hate having these programmes in my 'others' list as some of them really would make it into my personal top 10 but I believe anyone starting out with Netflix, the list above should be the main ones you watch!
Amyleigh x
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