Sometimes, you need to watch a show that is pure fluff. A show you know really doesn’t hold up to further analysis, a show that is predictable and formulaic, but a show that is fun. To me, that’s what Turn Up Charlie is.
After a too-long hiatus, I’m really excited to return with recommending Michaela Coel’s new show, I May Destroy You. You may remember her from when I wrote about Chewing Gum. I May Destroy You is a drastically different show, but perhaps even more brilliant.
This is the kind of show that makes me want to write poetry.
An aspiring comedian falls in love with a young teacher while also dealing with her addiction and struggling with her identity. (It’s funny I promise!)
where to watch: Netflix when to watch: When you’re in the mood for a high school movie, or are ready to fall in love with an awesome cast of teenage characters. you should note: A pretty diverse cast. A female creator and 2 female directors. very bingeable. disclaimer—many, many sex scenes that are usually played for laughs tl;dr: Two teenagers …
where to watch: Netflix when to watch: When you’re looking for a comedy and you’re prepared for something out of the ordinary. you should note: Entirely written by Michael Coel—including the theme song!—and featuring a very diverse cast. tl;dr: A slightly strange but super funny comedy following the confident, wild, but very naive Tracey and her misadventures in love and sex. …
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where to watch: Seasons 1-4 on Amazon Prime. Season 5 will be available on Amazon in the summer when to watch: When you want some real drama that happens to take place in Cornwall, England, in the late 1780s. you should note: Easily bingeable. Based on the novels by Winston Graham, but written entirely by Debbie Horsfield, ie, a woman! Also, …
where to watch: Amazon Prime when to watch: When you want a good old British period drama that isn’t a multi-year commitment you should note: Easily bingeable. It’s only 4 episodes! tl;dr: As “British period drama” as it gets: an aristocratic family on the verge of ruin, their handsome heir, and a stunning girl with no fortune… After a brief …
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where to watch: Seasons 1-3 on Netflix when to watch: When you want an adorable rom com tv-series with ridiculous characters you should note: Sadly, it wasn’t renewed after Season 3. Definitely still worth watching though!! tl;dr: If you like romantic comedies, and especially if you like British romantic comedies, watch this funny, sweet series. …
where to watch Amazon Prime when to watch When you’re in the mood for a serious comedy that deals with complicated relationships and people, but humorously. you should note Takes some time to get into. Season 2 super bingeable. Phoebe Waller-Bridge, creator and star, also wrote Season 1 of “Killing Eve” tl;dr Fleabag can be confusing and make you uncomfortable, …