When you’ve got some down time, there’s nothing better than curling up on the couch and settling in with your favorite TV show. And if you’re looking to spice up your spare time by diving into a new TV show, now’s the perfect time.
There are so many different options for binge-watching, and thanks to streaming services, it’s now easier than ever to watch absolutely anything. Whether you want to catch an old classic or try something new, the perfect TV show is out there – and you can watch it in its entirety right now. If you’re looking for a new binge-worthy show to start, check out the following recommendations for TV that’s full of excitement, drama, and laughs.
Parks and Recreation
One of the most beloved TV shows in the early 2000s, Parks and Recreation is an engaging comedy that packs humor, interesting characters, and an always evolving storyline throughout its many seasons. Though the first two seasons start out slow, you’ll love watching Leslie Knope and the rest of the Parks and Rec department crew change their city through a uniquely funny approach to government work. This TV show has it all: waffles, laughter, love stories, and even a prized miniature horse. Perfect for those looking to get into a long-term binge-watching option that never gets boring, Parks and Recreation offers something for everyone.
Breaking Bad
Ready for a marathon binge-watching adventure? Try Breaking Bad, one of recent TV’s most definitive series. Created by the esteemed Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, Breaking Bad
is considered one of the best shows of all time by many. Dramatic, deeply emotional, and conflicting at times, the series follows Walter White as he faces a health crisis, leaves his job as a high school chemistry teacher, and becomes a dangerous, formidable drug kingpin. Beautifully filmed and full of twists and turns (as well as a loveable yet dangerous sidekick in White’s former student, Jesse Pinkman), Breaking Bad features a cast and a storyline you’ll love watching until the very end of its five seasons.
Game of Thrones
Although Game of Thrones hasn’t gone off the air just yet with one final season still to materialize, it’s one of the world’s most watched shows – and if you haven’t stepped into the world of Westeros just yet, now’s the perfect time to get caught up before the finale arrives. Game of Thrones is the perfect binge-watching material. Packed with excitement and unexpected storyline shifts, viewers love the surprises stuffed into every single episode. Based on the book series of the same name, this HBO hit will take you into a new world of scheming, royal families, and mythical characters. Its scenes are explosive and exquisite, and the cliffhangers will leave you desperate for more episodes once you’re done.
Westworld
Another huge HBO hit is the relatively new series Westworld, which premiered in 2016 to record-breaking ratings and is just entering its second season. There may not be entire seasons of episodes to binge on, but the first season alone will draw you in fast. Billed as “not your typical western,” Westworld brings viewers into a one-of-a-kind Old West amusement park – but this amusement park is hiding something dark and twisted behind the scenes. Filled with time twists, robots, and shocking storylines, it’s the perfect science fiction and fantasy adventure for those looking for something different. You’ll love the series’ brain twisters and different perspectives. Some even say that you discover new secrets and hidden messages each time you watch the episodes again.
Friends
If you’re looking for a true TV classic, there’s no better binge-watch than Friends. This legendary sitcom was an instant hit when it premiered in 1994, and it was even more popular when its storied run came to an end ten years later. Created by sitcom veterans David Crane and Marta Kauffman, the antics and adventures of Joey, Chandler, Ross, Rachel, Monica, and Phoebe are sure to draw you in and make you laugh for hours on end. You’ll feel like you’ve become part of the circle of friends living in NYC at the end of its many seasons and hundreds of episodes – and you’re sure to love the great ‘90s flashbacks in fashion, pop culture, and history.
Futurama
It may be decades since you last watched an animated cartoon, but here’s one you don’t want to miss: Futurama. A long-running series that jumped channels from Fox to Cartoon Network to Comedy Central back to Fox in its more than a decade on the air, Futurama is an incredibly satisfying show to binge on. Although the show was designed to feature standalone episodes, viewers and longtime Futurama fans love the series’ multi-episode arcs as well. You’ll get a chance to explore an entire universe filled with interesting and sci-fi friendly planets, meet characters who are more alien than human, and laugh at the gags and hidden jokes. Another amazing feature of this series? The showrunners hid humor and running easter eggs throughout the entire seven seasons, meaning you can watch Futurama over and over and still see something new each time.
Fall in Love With Your Next Favorite TV Show
Now that you’re prepared for a weekend – or weeks! – of binge-watching new shows on your favorite streaming platforms, you’ll experience some of the best TV options available. Once you’re finished with these recommendations, keep exploring. You never know which underrated show will become a sleeper hit, or which classic sitcom will draw you in years later as a new favorite. The binge-watching options are endless!