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Today I thought I’d do something a little different and share my five current favorite tv shows, in case you need a new show to watch. Ever since we got rid of cable, besides just saving money, it’s also saved time! It’s so great to not just sit down in front of the boob tube and watch whatever random food/house hunting/animal show is on just because. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but I was finding it to be a major time suck for us. Plus, now with Sam we want to spend more time enjoying our life as a family and not just staring at the television, you feel me? With that being said, we’re definitely more purposeful with our tv watching, and we do have our favorites that we tune in to each week. In no particular order, here they are…
Revenge.
We got hooked on this when we watched the first season on Netflix. And then immediately watched the second season. And the third. It is SO addicting! And it is SO GOOD. Now that it’s on it’s 4th season, we are actually watching each week, which is basically torture. This season has kind of been disappointing so far, but I have faith that the writers will turn it around. With all of the plot twists and shocking moments, it’s quite difficult to wait an entire week for the next episode! See, people, this is why I like watching shows on Netflix. Sigh.
Forever.
This is a brand new show this year. The previews totally interested us, so we watched the first episode and that’s all it took! It’s clever, interesting, humorous, well written, the main character Henry is totally lovable and it’s just an all around good show. I definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a new show to watch! I also love that there is a plot that is weaved throughout each episode, but each one can also be watched on it’s own just fine. Plus, it’s got a mystery to solve every time, which I’m a huge sucker for. Not that I ever get them right, but hey. It’s fun to try.
The Mindy Project.
I am a HUGE fan girl of Mindy. She’s the best. And of course, so is her show. We’ve been watching since the first season, and it continues to crack us up each week.
The Blacklist.
Okay, confession time: Zack actually started watching this on tv and I was SO CONFUSED and just not into it, like at all. But then, we saw that the first season is on Netflix and are now watching it. And I am now hooked. It’s so good. It keeps you on your toes, it’s smart, crazy but also funny (the humor is needed sometimes!) and I freaking love James Spader. He is just awesome. A bit of warning: It is totally gruesome in parts and I definitely have to look away sometimes- I’m not too keen on seeing someone’s leg being sewn shut or whatever, k thanks. But if you’re a 24 fan, I definitely recommend The Blacklist!
A to Z.
This is another new show this season, and it is the cutest. I love how quirky Zelda (the main female character) is, and it follows hers and Andy’s love story from the beginning to the end, with each one being the next chapter in their story, which is such a cool concept. Plus, it’s hilarious. And romantic. And those are both good things in my book.
What are your favorite current shows?
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Apparently A to Z has been cancelled. They are just playing the 13 episodes that they shot and then leaving us hanging. I’m so sad, I love that show!
WHAT?! Noooooo! Aww that’s so sad! Why do the best shows have to get cancelled?!
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I can’t stop watching Once Upon a Time. It’s just so cute/fun!
I’ll have to check it out! I’ve heard it’s really cute!
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A-z is cancelled?!?! NO!!!!!!!! That makes 2 cute love/dating shows cancelled :(:(
We were loving Manhattan Love Story as well, and it is gone. I can’t believe shows like “Selfie” and “Bad Judge” are sticking it out, ugh….
Ugh, seriously. I can’t believe it’s cancelled either!!! :( So sad! And yeah, really, Selfie?! We tried watching it, and it was just SO BAD. Grr.
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If you like Revenge, you have to start watching How to Get Away with Murder! It is sooo suspenseful and interesting. I think you would really like it.
We tried watching How to Get Away with Murder and didn’t get into it. Might have to give it another go since so many people have told me it’s amazing!!
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I love that one too!!!
I’m obsessed with Law & Order SVU and have seem every episode at least 3 times. Parenthood and Nashville are my faves as well! I’m heartbroken that Parenthood is in its final season. Ugh.
All of the Law & Orders are so good! My husband has SVU on DVD (like older seasons) and yeah, it’s definitely really good! I have been meaning to start watching Parenthood- I KNOW I’ll love it! That might just be the next Netflix series we start! :)
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This is the last season of Parenthood so it’s a good time to start it on Netflix, no waiting for it every week! ;) Get ready to cry a lot. Lol
Couldn’t survive without Mindy! I was so mad when the stupid World Series kept ruining my weekly does of Mindy.
Hahaha yeah, seriously. Well, our team was in the world series, so we weren’t that mad about it, but still. I was definitely having Mindy withdrawals.
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I love Revenge. I used to wait and watch like 5-8 episodes in a row just because the cliff hangers are crazy… but I just recently started watching each week too. I really loved the final scene from last Sunday’s ep. <3
Btw, I was thinking of you while watching the Bachelor Canad because Joey was making all sorts of comments that made me laugh lol. I can't wait until your Bachelor posts are back in the new year. :)
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OMG I wish we got the Bachelor Canada!!! I can’t wait for the new season! Man Quotes!!! And of course, Chris the Farmer, YAY! ;)
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Love Mindy Project!! The Boyfriend and I fell behind last season, so we’re just waiting until we move out and have Netflix to catch up, because I’m totally cool with Binge watching The Mindy Project for several seasons ;) . And I’m also obsessing over Once Upon A Time, I think you’d really like it!!! { It’s on Netflix :) }
Um, yes, binge watching Mindy is probably the best thing ever. And I’ll definitely check out Once Upon a Time!
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REVENGE is so good! i need to catch up because i need to know what happens!
xoxo, kiely
It. Gets. CRAZY. And I will say no more!
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You need to add How To Get Away with Murder (on ABC I believe) to your list! I am not usually one for law shows but it is sofreakingood!
Very bummed about A to Z…
Everyone keeps saying how to get away with murder is good!! I’ll have to watch! And yeah. I can’t believe A to Z got cancelled! SO lame.
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I’ve been watching Forever too! I heard it might get cancelled though… :(
Sarah
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WHAT?! Noooooo! It’s seriously my favorite show right now!! :(
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I checked. I guess they’ve ordered a full season of Forever… but they don’t know if there will be a season 2. I guess the ratings are really low. A to Z was already cancelled though.
Parenthood and Scandal are my current favorites. I got into Revenge a little bit the first couple seasons, but I had a hard time staying with it as time went on. Maybe I should give it another shot…
I watch all of these except for Forever. Haven’t heard of it before but I’m going to check it out. The Blacklist is soooo good!
I also really like Scandal and Nashville
We LOVE Revenge and are not loving the whole “WAIT UNTIL NEXT WEEK” thing. We also don’t have cable and only have Netflix and HuluPlus. Currently we are also binge watching Gilmore Girls (which i’ve ALWAYS been obsessed with… and now the bf likes it too!).
We are also HUGE fans of Greys Anatomy. We binge watched every episode on Netflix and now have to wait for each episode every week. Its torture!
i feel like I would like the Mindy Project, but I never watch TV by myself, and my husband refuses to give it a try! :P
I love The Blacklist too. My other favorites are Scandal, How to Get Away With Murder, and Criminal Minds. I was a huge 24 fan, so I think that’s why I like all of those shows :)
My top 5:
Forever~ Henry IS totally loveable and I love the dynamic between him and Abe.
The Goldbergs~ I can’t get enough of how sweet this family is. Wish there were more shows like this on TV & Adam’s voice…come on. <3
Blackish~ It makes me lol every episode….also LOVE this family!
Stalker~ It's just sooooo sit on the edge of your seat scary. Like a one hour horror movie every week.
Red Band Society~ Heartbreakingly good. :)