Have you ever found yourself scrolling through all of the Netflix titles trying to find something new to watch? You've already binged through "Stranger Things," every show Shonda Rhimes has created, and Piper Chapman has finally gotten on your last nerve, so you need to take a break from "Orange is the New Black". Netflix tries to offer you suggestions, but they are usually pretty random and way off target:
Here are a few suggestions for some great shows that are on Netflix based on shows you have probably already seen and enjoyed. So enjoy and have fun binge watching!
1. If you like "Stranger Things" then watch...
"Sense 8"
Sense 8 features an amazingly diverse cast with an interesting story line that connects strangers from all over the world to each other. Each of the 8 main characters discover they are able to feel each others' emotions, thoughts and feelings but are not sure how. The strangers soon find out they are capable of special abilities and are on a journey to find out why.
2. If you like "Parks and Recreation" then watch...
"Master of None"
Aziz Ansari stars as Dev, a 30-something actor living in New York trying to make it as a successful actor. The show chronicles the struggles of making it in the acting business, relationships, staying connected with your parents, and many other relatable life problems. Ansari's real life parents even make a cameo in the show, as it serves to parallel his real life.
3. If you like "30 Rock" then watch...
"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"
In this comedy written by Tina Fey, Kimmy Schmidt is saved from a cult she was in for 15 years after being kidnapped and forced into it. Yeah, it sounds like a drama written by Shonda Rhimes, but the show is actually hilarious and uplifting. Kimmy befriends Titus, an aspiring Broadway actor who is honestly the best damn part of the show, and Jacqueline, a rich, pretentious divorcee who gives Kimmy a nannying job. After being trapped in a bunker for 15 years, Kimmy not only has to get accustomed to life in the city but also life in 2016.
4. If you like "The Vampire Diaries" then watch...
"iZombie"
If you have a weak stomach this show probably isn't the one for you. Liv was once a medical resident with the perfect boyfriend, family and life — until she goes to a yacht party which somehow turns into a zombie virus breakout and she turns into the living dead. Liv now spends her time eating the brains of the victims of unsolved crimes in order to help a detective solve cases.
5. If you like "Sex in the City" then watch....
"The Carrie Diaries"
This was a short lived show on the CW that was certainly not appreciated enough. "The Carrie Diaries" shows us the life of Carrie Bradshaw — yes, that Carrie Bradshaw — before she was a hotshot column writer in New York and before she met Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte. And the beautiful Austin Butler plays Carrie's love interest — in case you wanted another reason to watch it.
6. If you like "Scandal" then watch...
Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones is the bad-ass female lead character you need in your life. Jones was a superhero until a tragic event happened to her, and now she keeps a low profile while living in New York. Suffering from PTSD, Jones now devotes her time to solving crimes in her own detective agency. Jones manages to stay under the radar until a villain from her past comes back and wreaks havoc on her world again.
7. If you like "Shameless" then watch...
"Arrested Development"
So the Bluth family is not quite as dysfunctional as the Gallaghers in "Shameless," but they're pretty close. The family is constantly running into problems caused by their father, George, who lands himself in jail, and Michael, the second eldest son, is forced to take over the family's affairs. Michael has to deal with his eccentric, but problematic, family members who are only worried about keeping their inheritance money.
8. If you like "Mr. Robot" then watch...
"Limitless"
You're probably thinking of that Bradley Cooper movie with the same name. Honestly, I have never seen that movie, but I imagine it is just as great at this show. Brian is a struggling musician who runs into an old band mate of his, and stumbles upon a drug called NZT. NZT has the ability to expand the workings of the brain and push people past their potential. But Brian quickly learns he may have bit off more than he can chew by taking this little pill.
9. If you like "Saturday Night Live" then watch...
"Portlandia"
Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein are the stars of this brilliant show set in Portland, Oregon. The duo make fun of the hipsters and other interesting Portland residents in this satirical sketch comedy. The feminist book store sketches will have you in tears, I promise you.
10. If you like "Harry Potter" then watch...
"The Magicians"
"The Magicians" is basically Harry Potter for adults. Scratch that. It's basically just a dysfunctional and much darker Harry Potter for adults. This Syfy show centers around 20-something college students all enrolled at a secret school where they are taught how to develop their innate magical abilities. The show is based on a book by Lev Grossman.
11. If you like getting your mind completely blown then watch...
"Black Mirror"
This show is wild. It's an anthology so every single episode is different from the other and tells its own story. Each episode has its own insane twist that makes you question the age of technology we live in, and life itself basically.