Some of My Netflix Favorites (As of May 2015)
I've had Netflix for a few years now. Over the years I've gotten really into a number of TV shows and movies. I'm looking forward to finding other great shows and movies. Then I'll be whisked away once again into to the world of many more delightful dramas, off the wall comedies and other fun genres. Of the shows that I've seen I have some favorites that stand out in my mind, and I figured why not share them? So, here goes...
[UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT]
Current favorite. This show is super funny. My favorite character is Titus Andromedon. He just has soo many lines that REALLY crack me up. Edgy comedy. They've pulled out all the stops on this one. Definitely check this show out if you want a good laugh. Great paired with a glass of wine or craft beer. Also goes well with takeout, Chinese or pizza. As I write this Wikipedia says that season two is slated for release in Spring of 2016. At the moment there's only one season, so savor each episode. Although, more are on the way it seems, so it's also ok if you binge watch in one sitting!
[ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK]
I feel like this needs no introduction. OITNB for short. Season three is supposed to come out in June. I, for one, seriously can't hardly wait! The ending on season two was pretty great and I'm excited to see what happens next. This show will be one of my all time favorites, probably forever. I love how they really get into the backstory of all the characters and how each one ended up in prison. The show is based on a book that I haven't read yet, but I'd love to pick that up in the near future for a bit of summer reading. This show is best paired with craft beer and a nice burger (I've tried burgers from Five Guys, Elevation Burger, Whole Foods, and Shake Shake). Or one of those bursting at the seams Chipotle Mexican Grill burritos if you don't dig burgers. If you haven't seen this show at all hurry up and binge watch the heck out of the first two seasons so you can be ready to watch the third!
[PEAKY BLINDERS]
This show will leave you wanting to travel back in time almost one hundred years and head out to the races wearing your Sunday's best. It may also leave you speaking with a British accent. Unlike the other two, it's not a comedy, it's a historical fiction or crime drama, or both. This show may not appeal to everyone, there's a bit of violence in it, and it gets real serious. Like, "oh wow, things just got real" type of real serious. But, I will say the plot really does hook you in. And they have a habit of leaving massive cliff hangers at the end of each episode. There are currently two seasons of this show, but I'm certain there are more in the works, at least I hope so, they left the second season all kinds of open ended... I'd pair this show with a glass of whisky of your choice, on ice. And some kind of imported British beer after if you'd like to get extra tipsy. This is more of a make your own dinner type of show. Especially a traditional meal of some sort, or just fish and chips. I feel like you could pair this with fish and chips and whisky and it would work pretty well. I'd also break out some plates and forks that remind you of the turn of the century to eat it off of. When I say turn of the century I mean the one BEFORE this current one, the show takes place just after World War One, so we're talking 1919.
[HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER]
Had to include this show. I'm on, I think season eight? Or something like that. Yeah, I'm fairly certain I'm on season eight. If you haven't seen this show, it's definitely worth adding to your list. Hashtag HIMYM. This is a good background show, something to keep on while hanging out with friends, or doing work, or basically any project where you need something else in the background. It's an all around feel good funny show. There's SOOOO many hilarious lines by all of the characters, but if you miss part of it you'll still be able to follow along. Great guest appearances as well. I wouldn't suggest pairing this one with a meal. More like, snacks. Party mix, some kind of mixed or honey roasted peanuts. You could also do chips and dip with this one, or guacamole if you're feeling fancy. Could even make your own guac if you're feeling extra fancy. Maybe sip on an iced coffee or iced tea, or some sort of soft drink if it's mid afternoon on a Saturday and you're thirsty. Feel free to binge watch the heck out of this show just because there are tons of episodes to get through. Points if you can NOT think of Alyson Hannigan as Willow from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. For the first three or four seasons I thought of her as Willow instead. But now I can see her as Lily. Just took a little while.
[IN YOUR EYES]
Need to have at least one movie. I LOVE this movie. Absolutely love it. You have no idea. It's super cute/adorable. No lie, I'd be totally cool with this if I woke up one morning and a girl from across the country was talking to me in my head. How much fun would that be? No one else would know. You just carry this person around with you, chat with them while you're picking up movie/TV show snack supplies at the store to munch on while watching Netflix later that evening and chatting with them while they watch the same Netflix show you are at the same time. I guess I just gave away some of the movie plot, but it happens fairly early on and you'll still love it, I swear. If you haven't watched this one, do it. You really will love it, I promise. I'd pair this one with a nice fancy cookbook type of dinner. Start by browsing Allrecipes.com and picking something nice to make (or if you're feeling old school, go with a hardcover cook book). Next hit up the store and pick up the ingredients, start prepping, maybe watch one of the previously mentioned shows, like HIMYM on Netflix while you are prepping/cooking. Definitely do a nice glass of wine, go for the good stuff. I'd say go as far as lighting candles and dimming the lights, throw on some comfy clothes. Indulge in some kind of desert after the dinner, maybe a nice chocolate cake or some chocolate covered strawberries... you know, something like that. This is a "go all in" type of movie. Indulge yourself and enjoy a treat yourself right Saturday night type of movie.
There are many others movies and shows that I've enjoyed, but these were some of my absolute favorites. I hope you've enjoyed my Netflix and food/drink pairing post. And if anyone has any suggestions let me know! I'm always looking for new content to check out.
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