Sometimes in the evening, I scroll through the seemingly endless series available on Netflix, HBO and other providers. Recently after realizing I’d just spent an hour and couldn’t decide on watching anything, I went to bed early, reading an engaging book which, frankly, didn’t make me feel like I wasted my time. And then there are the evenings that I’ve quickly decided on a series but stopped watching after an hour or so, finding some truly awful ones.
Hopefully the suggestions below will help save you some scrolling and maybe provide some viewing enjoyment during the remaining dark, cold winter nights. These are a few series that received both my husband’s and my two thumbs up. I’ve provided my own ratings. Instead of assessing them by Hollywood’s gauge, I’ve listed them by intensity. I prefer my shows calm and uplifting. My husband likes action and edginess. So, there’s something offered for everyone.
If there are series you’ve discovered, consider sharing on the MainLine Neighbors blog. Personally, I’d love to see what you’ve enjoyed. And reach out to neighbors and friends with your discoveries. You’d be providing a public service since they’re also likely scrolling themselves into a frustrated frenzy.
Watching through winter,
Jane
Binge Worthy Series Suggestions:
Calm & Uplifting:
All Creatures Great and Small – Amazon Prime
The Durrells in Corfu -Amazon Prime
Bridgerton – Netflix
The Queen – Amazon Prime
Intense & Action-filled:
Ozark – Netflix
Your Honor – Showtime
The Undoing – HBO
Homeland – Showtime
The Americans – Amazon Prime
The Flight Attendant – HBO Max
The Queen’s Gambit – Netflix
Fleabag – Amazon Prime
Recently watched these mini series I enjoyed very much:
Possessions – HBO Max – watch it in French with subtitles
The Investigation – HBO Max – watch it in Danish with subtitles
It’s a Sin – HBO Max
White House Farm Murders – HBO Max
Recently watched these mini series I enjoyed very much:
View lessPossessions – HBO Max – watch it in French with subtitles
The Investigation – HBO Max – watch it in Danish with subtitles
It’s a Sin – HBO Max
White House Farm Murders – HBO Max
I recently binged “Ted Lasso” on Apple+, in fact the only reason I signed up for this service was so that I could watch “Ted Lasso”. It’s full of cussing, inuendo and potty mouths, but it also made me laugh out loud more times than I could count. Jason Sudeikis’s talents in acting, writing and as co-creator of this series are on display in each episode. The cast is fabulous, but if you have
View moreI recently binged “Ted Lasso” on Apple+, in fact the only reason I signed up for this service was so that I could watch “Ted Lasso”. It’s full of cussing, inuendo and potty mouths, but it also made me laugh out loud more times than I could count. Jason Sudeikis’s talents in acting, writing and as co-creator of this series are on display in each episode. The cast is fabulous, but if you have issues understanding British English I suggest viewing with closed captioning on, and perhaps googling all those British words that aren’t clear to our American ears. I heartily endorse this show, even with the above caveats. It’s a great way to spend a cold winter night or two or three.
View lessThe Investigation on HBO is a Danish series that is intense and a bit dark, but very compelling, and based on a true story.
The Investigation on HBO is a Danish series that is intense and a bit dark, but very compelling, and based on a true story.
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