Created in 1997 in Scotts Valley, California by Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings, Netflix has become a worldwide sensation that is used by people in many different countries to view various categories of shows, movies and documentaries. Now that summer has arrived and school is finished the best thing you could possibly do is relax, kick back onto your big comfy bed and get ready to bingewatch some Netflix. Here is a list of 10 TV shows on Netflix that I recommend.
1. "Grey's Anatomy"
"Grey's Anatomy" is a medical drama series that takes place in Seattle. "Grey's Anatomy" currently has 12 seasons and counting. "Grey's Anatomy" or simply "Grey's" is focused on the personal and professional lives of numerous surgeons. As you watch this show, you will become emotionally invested as the characters encounter deaths, relationships, new beginnings, sad endings. You will probably have an abundance of emotions that will range from anger, fear, happiness, heart break, confusion and, most of all, sadness. This is the type of heart-racing show where you become attached to the characters and feel as if you know them. Personally, this is one of my absolute favorite shows of all time and I believe anyone who watches it will be instantly hooked.
2. "One Tree Hill"
As the show progresses, the story becomes much more than just about the brothers, it begins to develop storylines and conflicts for the people that surround them as well, such as family and friends. This show includes a little bit of everything: brotherhood, heartbreak, death, relationships, action, murder and friendship. This show has taught numerous life lessons to its fans over the years. Although it finished its final season in 2012, it still continues to inspire teenagers today. I recently finished this series and it gave me a new perspective.
3. "Gossip Girl"
"Gossip Girl" is a drama that takes place in New York City. This show finished its sixth season in 2012. "Gossip Girl" is about a group of well-privileged teenagers who are harassed online by a mysterious person that refers to themselves as "Gossip Girl." The self-proclaimed "gossip girl" creates a blog about the Upper East Side's richest/ most popular teens and spills their dark secrets for the whole world to see. The theme of this show includes: manipulation, secrets, sex, friendship, deception, darkness, gossip and twisted love. This group of rich individuals will stop at nothing to get what they want no matter the cost. This show is absolutely intriguing to watch as it keeps you on your toes and the drama is just too juicy not to obsess over.
4. "How to Get Away with Murder"
"How to Get Away with Murder" is a recent show with only two seasons and continuing. This dark thriller is based on a law professor who teaches at a university in Philadelphia. While she teaches law, she is not only a professor but an actual lawyer who offers jobs to a group of students in one of her classes at her office. While most crime shows focus on lawyers who get good clients that are truly not guilty, this show is very unique - because the characters take on impossible cases where their clients are generally guilty of the accusations placed upon them. Therefore, it is their job to help them get away with their crimes. This show will give you goosebumps all over your body because it is that intense.
5. "Supernatural"
"Supernatural" is a fantasy horror show that has 11 seasons and is currently going onto 12. This show is about two brothers who have not had a normal childhood and grew up to become monster hunters. The show is about brotherhood, friendship, saving lives and the journeys that the two brothers must face. If you enjoy seeing vampires, werewolves and other mystical creatures, this show will be a joy to watch. It also does not hurt that every single male in this show is easy on the eyes.
6. "American Horror Story" seasons 1-3 and five.
"American Horror Story" is a horror show that has a different storyline and characters in each season. Seasons 1-3 and five are incredible. In my humble opinion, season 4 is not even worth watching so please do not waste your time. Season one is called "American Horror Story: Murder House." This season is based on a family moving into a new home that is filled with ghosts. This season's themes are murder, suicide, affairs and unconventional love. Season two is titled "American Horror Story: Asylum." The season is based on a man wrongfully admitted into an asylum, for the wrongful accusation of being a serial killer, while a journalist tries to uncover the secrets of the asylum. This season is very gory and probably the scariest one in my opinion. Season three is called "American Horror Story: Coven" which tells the story of a mansion that is full of witches and their experiences. Lastly, season five is titled "American Horror Story: Hotel." This season is based on a hotel in California that has numerous ghosts living in it and if a person dies in this hotel, their ghost still lives and cannot escape it. This season has very intriguing storylines that tell the story of several people's deaths and their redemption.
7. "Revenge"
"Revenge" is a drama that centers around a young woman whose father was kidnapped and killed when she was a child. Now that she is a grown woman and got out of foster care, she has a thirst for revenge. During the course of the show, this woman changes her identity completely, manipulates others and fights to clear her father's name while destroying every single person involved in taking her father away from her. This show is as intense as a show can get and ended after only four seasons. In my opinion, the show should have continued, although the ending was amazing.
8."Orange Is the New Black"
"Orange Is the New Black" has become a Netflix Original hit sensation, and if you have not started watching it, you should! This four season dramedy show captures the lives of women in a women's prison and has been controversial due to the fact that it is very graphic when it comes to its sex scenes. Although it's graphic, the story lines are amazing. From the comedy side of the show to the dramatic side of drugs, romance, murder, rape and racism, this show will keep you wanting more.
9. "How I Met Your Mother"
"How I Met your Mother" is an American sitcom that finished with nine hilarious seasons. The entire show is a story being told by a father to his kids, all leading up to how he met their mother. The storyline is full of ups and downs whether it comes to friendships or romantic relationships but it was all about finding the right one for him. The show will make you cry with laughter and you will feel connected with the characters because they are all relatable and funny. If you are looking for a light sitcom with an amazing storyline, this is definitely for you.
10. "Scandal"
