Giphy"Please. I'll do anything for another season or a movie or a mini-series or a Netflix special."
Giphy"There are no good tv shows out there. I don't think I'll ever love a tv show as much as I loved that one."
GiphyWhile there may not be any new episodes, you can always watch your favorite episodes on Netflix, Hulu or DVD!
OITNB is definitely one of my favorite shows and I've re-watched it more times than I can count.
It has an excellent representation of the issues faced by racial minority groups and the LGBTQ+ community in prison. The plot centers around Piper Chapman, a rich white woman who is incarcerated for laundering drug money for her ex-girlfriend, and how she learns to survive behind bars.
What makes this show even more authentic is that it's based on true events and a real person named Piper Kerman.
You can binge all six seasons of OITNB on Netflix before the final season airs this coming summer!
"One Day at a Time" is a Netflix original sitcom following the story of Penelope, a single mother raising her two teenage kids in an apartment she shares with her mother.
The show will most definitely make you laugh, cry, and relate to the struggles faced by this family, not to mention that it brings awareness to mental health issues, addiction, and immigration. It also has an amazing representation of Cuban-Americans, the LGBTQ+ community, and non-binary individuals.
This show never fails to make my heart melt. It may only be three seasons long with 30-minute episodes, but you will fall in love with the Alvarez family the minute you start watching.
If all that didn't convince you to watch, then maybe the fact that Rita Moreno plays the hilarious grandmother will!
I cannot emphasize enough how important this show is regarding its diverse cast and how it highlighted issues of gang violence in communities.
The plot revolves around four friends about to enter their freshman year of high school, but during the summer, one of them gets initiated into a gang. Throughout the first season, the others try to get him out of the gang, but of course, they face tons of obstacles and things only get worse for them.
The first time I watched "On My Block," I finished the whole season in one day. It kept me on the edge of my seat because most of the episodes were very suspenseful and kept me wanting more.
Even though the show is comedic and somewhat corny when it came to relationships and love triangles, there are countless heartfelt, serious moments that will leave you in tears (especially in the season one finale).
Netflix recently released the second season of "On My Block," so go ahead and start watching!
The title of this show says it all.
Featuring strong female leads who defy stereotypes and combat marginalization, "The Bold Type" follows the lives of three best friends working for a popular magazine in New York City.
It's a relatable, comforting, and funny show that will touch your heart and make you wish you worked with your closest friends just so you could all meet up and spill the tea in a fashion closet every day.
"The Bold Type" is on its third season and you can stream all the episodes on Hulu.
"Special" is based on the true experiences of Ryan O'Connell living as a gay man with cerebral palsy.
This was honestly one of the cutest and most authentic shows I've ever seen. As the plot develops, we see Ryan get a new job, make new friends, and try to find love, all while hiding the truth about his disability from his friends and co-workers.
This Netflix series deserves more recognition for being one of the only shows out there to represent disabled gay men, especially because Ryan's character is played by the real Ryan O'Connell, an actual disabled gay man!
I recently started watching "Good Girls" and was immediately hooked from the pilot.
The plot surrounds three friends who are mothers and each find themselves struggling financially to support their families.
Beth has four kids and a cheating husband who works at a car dealership and sleeps with the female employees. Ruby has a daughter with kidney disease and she can't afford to pay for her treatment. Annie is a single mother raising a teenager and is fighting for custody against her ex.
Realizing they are never going to legally make enough money to solve their problems, the girls conspire to rob the grocery store where Annie works. They succeeded, but it turns out the money they stole belonged to gang members and they wanted it back.
You can only imagine how many problems come along after that, but every single episode will leave you wanting more.
Don't you want to know what lengths the girls will go to avoid getting caught? I know you do, so watch "Good Girls" on Netflix and new episodes on NBC!
Last but not least, my all time favorite show to ever exist. I know a majority of people prefer "The Office," but "Parks and Rec" deserves more credit for having a strong female lead (played by queen Amy Poehler), good character development, and being hilarious.
I seriously can't go one day without quoting something from it or saying "remember that scene in Parks when-?"
It's also the type of show that you put on every night to fall asleep to while it's playing in the background (trust me, I do this every night).
The cast itself is phenomenal and has many notable actors including Rob Lowe, Chris Pratt, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, and more!
After watching all seven seasons, you'll want to befriend all the characters and move to the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana to work in the Parks and Recreation department with them.
I highly recommend each of these shows and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Happy summer!
If you like suspense and don't mind a show becoming a literal addiction, Breaking Bad is for you.
It's creepy, it's shocking and it's probably going to become your next favorite show to binge.
It's like the Office, but with women in prison. If that isn't convincing enough, watch episode 1.
I wish I could describe this one, but you really have to see it for yourself.
For those of you who enjoy some fright even months after Halloween, this show may be exactly what you're looking for and more.
Stranger Things somehow makes the unthinkable happen and if you haven't seen it, you are definitely missing out.
It's a classic!
If you are looking for a new comedy, this show will make you LAUGH.
This show somehow turns chaos into a masterpiece and is completely underrated.
The best reality show on Netflix right now.
One of the only good things about being grown now is that couples are able to only half-jokingly speculate which 5 celebrities they could get a "free pass" for if given the opportunity to hook up with them without it counting as cheating. The idea is outlandish for most people, but I know I'm not the only one that secretly hopes the stars will align one day.
I've come up with a list of famous folks that will make you seriously reconsider your Celebrity Sex List, and possibly your entire identity, in no particular order. But don't worry, because these 12 are pretty enough, you could use them as a free pass from questing your orientation, too.
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I am unabashedly opening with Angelina Jolie. Not only is she one of the most beautiful women in the world, but she also has a beautiful soul, too. She and Brad have collectively had my heart since Mr. and Mrs. Smith and if they were still together he'd be up in here too. That said, she is our first bisexual babe to have become recently single, so we all might have a marginally better chance than originally speculated.
Not only is she gorgeous, but she's one of the most legendary artists to ever walk the Earth. Do it for the experience alone, but the bragging rights wouldn't be too bad either.
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People's Sexiest Men Alive finally got one right after the embarrassment of Blake Shelton in 2017. He's only the third non-white person to earn the title (they apparently have finally run out of OK-ish looking white men to give it to), but it was well earned and long overdue.
This bisexual butterfly's body is sculpted only slightly lesser than the artistry that was put into his face and is single as of 2018. When I heard that, I'm sure all my friends from middle school had a heart attack.
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In high school I had a friend tell me—consciously, on purpose, with his mouth, in English—that he would never touch Rihanna because she's black. Ignoring the blatant racism of it all, it's still one of the stupidest things I've ever heard and anyone should count themselves lucky to spent one night, or even 5 seconds, with this goddess.
P.S. Last I heard he's not exactly thriving life. There's a lesson in that.
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In all honesty, I just couldn't decide which one out of the two to pick, so consider this a two-for-one special. This family has got some super genes, but unfortunately, that can't be said for their taste in romantic partners. I'm looking at you, Liam.
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This woman is and will be my forever crush. On screen and in pictures she absolutely radiates beauty from her sultry voice, perfectly proportioned body and the second coming of Jesus that is her face. I still stand by what I said in The Woman Of My Dreams Told By 12 Of The Best TV Show Characters, and Nick will never be able to treat her as well as I would. Still holding out for the chance to prove that.
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This pretty boy isn't just successful in the music industry—he knows how to make his prettiness to work for him too. A$AP is no stranger to the fashion industry, appearing in campaigns for Dior, Alexander Wang, and Calvin Klein to name a few, and isn't afraid to embrace femininity in his personal style.
Incidentally, that makes him even more attractive.
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This genderfluid babe is holding it down to the trans community, exemplifying all the best in androgyny. She is delicate and feminine while also being dominant and edgy, rendering her the ultimate human. We must all bow to her.
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I almost didn't include him because a bunch of dummies have been getting the hots for Ted Bundy after his portrayal in the recent movie, but he's on the Rob Lowe-level of teenage-heartthrob. I think I can speak for all of us when I say the world will never be the same after we got to see him and Vanessa Hudgens make out in High School Musical.
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This man is built like a tree and deserves to be climbed like one. Like A$AP he is no stranger to modeling but spent the majority of his career in film, having just starred in Aquaman, so if he doesn't play Maui in the live action of Moana, there's no justice in the world.
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Our last bisexual babe in the lineup is unfortunately not single, but has had three children and still doesn't look any different than she did in her Transformer days. She doesn't have "fox" in her name for no reason.
I actually tried giving "Friends" a chance. I instantly got bored and didn't understand the hype. So over the years, I did some research on different shows and I found some I actually like.
I guess this article would be my "personal favorites" list. But the reason why I picked these shows was because they always have cliffhangers and suspense, which makes you want to watch them even more. Some of my favorite are Netflix originals, and others are shows that you can watch on actual TV. I'm sure you'll never be bored without these shows:
This Netflix original follows a group of four street-smart friends who are going through high school, figuring out life and navigating the real world. The four friends go through tough obstacles that may test their friendship. Their life is surrounded by a Hispanic and predominately black neighborhood in Los Angeles. Not to mention, it's super hilarious. Hopefully season 2 comes soon because they left us on a crazy cliffhanger.
This show is currently on The CW Network, but Netflix already has the first four seasons. If you love a funny telenovela show, this one is for you. The show is about how a woman named Jane Villanueva gets artificially inseminated and is a pregnant virgin. Oh, and it's her boss's sperm. Jane has to figure out how she's going to manage to be a mother while working on her writing career. She also develops love interests along the way.
I like the show because it acts like a telenovela and is super suspenseful. Also, it's super hilarious and relatable. It's so hard to talk about the plot without spoiling anything. I guess you'll have to watch to know what I'm talking about.
This show is about how a woman named Eleanor opens her eyes and realizes that she is in the afterlife. She is told that she is in the "Good Place." Even though she was living in paradise, Eleanor suddenly realizes she is in the Good Place by mistake. With the help of her three friends, Eleanor realizes it's never too late to be a better person, even after death. This show is always suspenseful and you can watch a whole season in 5 hours...or maybe that's me.
This show also on the CW. A remake of the original 1980s show of the same name, "Dynasty" follows Fallon Carrington, a rich girl in Atlanta, GA, who is navigating her way through life while dealing with a feud between her family, the Carringtons, and the Colby family. Not only does "Dynasty" show the glitz and glam, but it also exposes the fakes, the ugly, and secrets. The ending let me on a huge cliffhanger and I can't wait to see more. Plus, Liz Gillies is a boss.
First of all, Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish are the stars of this show, so of course you should give it a chance. This show takes place in the heart of Brooklyn, where a man named Tray goes to jail for 15 years after being set up. After he gets released from prison, he notices the entire neighborhood changed and his girlfriend Shay has moved on to another man. Not only that, Tray finds out he has twins who are enrolled in private school and living a happy life. With the help of his friend Bobby, Tray tries to navigate through Brooklyn to make up for lost time and learn how to live in the real world. I can't wait for season 2 because this show was extremely funny. When two comedians come together, well, need I say more?
This comedy is about a girl named Kimmy Schmidt who is rescued from a cult after 15 years and trying to make up for lost time. She navigates the streets of New York in search of a job, an apartment, and a new life. She makes a couple of friends along the way who help her overcome future obstacles.
And if you're wondering why you see all of the Titus gifs and memes, it's from this show. But of course, I had to include this one.
A high school girl named Patty was bullied for years for being overweight. Now, she finally lost all of the weight and is seeking revenge to get back at those who made her feel bad. She meets an attorney named Bob Armstrong, who is also an aspiring pageant coach. He wants to help Patty become a pageant queen but has no idea how far Patty goes to get it and prove people wrong.
If you like 80's themed shows, this one is for you. This Netflix original is about how Ruth, an out-of-work actress living in Los Angeles, gets an opportunity for an acting gig as a wrestler. She and 12 other ladies train for a taped wrestling match and run into obstacles along the way. And it's definitely not easy when Ruth's ex-best friend Debbie joins the team.
I'm sure this is everyone's favorite. If you like crime, mystery, suspense, romance, and high school drama, this one is for you. I can go on and on, but I'd basically be spoiling the entire show. And boy, it can get messy.
This is also a popular one. I like AHS because the goal is to scare you. It can be kind of gory at times, but that's the point, which I love. Every season has a different horror theme. If you like that stuff (and Evan Peters), this one is for you! This show has a lot of famous actors and sometimes can be based on real-life events. That's what makes it even scarier.
CONTENT WARNING: suicide, rape, self-harm, bullying
I'm sure we all heard of this show and the controversy behind it. But it was a really great show! The ending of season 2 made me so mad because I wanted to know what happens next.
"13 Reasons Why" is about a girl named Hannah Baker who commits suicide due to the bullying and emotional damage the people around her brought her. Before her death, she makes 13 tapes explaining why she killed herself (hence the reason for the title). Each tape is about a different person who is either responsible for her death or who made an impact in her life. After she killed herself, the tapes are passed on to each of the main characters. They try to figure out why this happened and who is responsible. Secrets are spilled and friendships are ruined.
Sometimes, you'll want to throw your laptop across the screen, and sometimes you'll cry. However, if you are sensitive to self-harm, rape, and suicide, this may not be for you. I suggest that you should watch at your own risk but it really opens your eyes about bullying.
This one is another popular Netflix show. Based on a true story, a girl named Piper Chapman gets arrested for 15 months over a drug crime she did with her girlfriend Alex. Piper leaves her whole life behind and has to navigate her way through living in a women's prison. The recent seasons start to get very emotional and will make you angry and full of suspense. Overall, this show is extremely funny and at first, made jail seem like fun. But after watching a few seasons, trust me, it's definitely not. But this is a show worth watching. ALL SIX SEASONS of it.
I don't feel like I need an explanation for this one. You're going to love this show, I promise.
