First on the list is John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid. I cannot emphasize enough how hilarious this live stand-up comedy show is. I’ve watched it at least 10 times already. I know humor varies from person to person, but Mulaney does a great job connecting to all generations with his views on marriage, children, job temping, and Bill Clinton.
Next up is Sense8. Created by Wachowski, this brilliant Netflix original series follows eight strangers from all across the globe who suddenly discover they can telepathically connect with one another. They are able to see, hear, and experience each other’s lives.
The characters are so likeable, and their stories never fail to entertain and inspire. It can be a bit difficult and confusing to start, but you will keep clicking on the next episode. The writing and creation are as beautiful as the settings, including some in Chicago!
Nurse Jackie: This is my current binge and it’s addictive! Showtime’s original show is about a nurse who works tirelessly in an ER and has to depend on drugs and pain meds to survive the day. The cast is strange, but loveable, and widely entertaining.
Orange is the New Black: I shouldn’t even have to tell you to watch this–you already should be.
Sign up for a free Showtime trail on Amazon and binge watch Shameless. Set in Chicago, this series follows the delightfully dysfunctional Gallagher family. Tied to an alcoholic father and a runaway mother, the Gallagher kids, led by the eldest, Fiona, never run out of schemes for survival and are always ever so unapologetically “shameless,” watch and you’ll know what I mean. This show is brilliantly written and acted in. It was make you laugh, gasp, and at the same time, warm your heart.
Scream Queens. This show is so bad it’s good. The brilliant creators of Glee and American Horror Story, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, mix the cheesiness of an ‘80s horror film with sorority stereotypes to create this must-watch show. Someone is killing Kappas, and throughout the first season, you’re trying to figure out who the murderer is. It’s got an all-star cast, extremely quotable lines, endearing moments, and straight up absurd ones. Sign up for a free trial on Hulu to watch.
Jane the Virgin is my last must-watch recommendation, and if you were late to the party like I was, Netflix has you covered. Jane has been saving herself for marriage, and her life is finally in order when she accidentally gets artificially inseminated with gorgeous Rafael’s…uhhh, ingredient.
Set in the style of a telenovela (or soap opera) this show has loveable characters and outrageous plot lines. There’s an ongoing murder investigation, secrets, returned fathers, love triangles, and…a baby.
