Monday is coming, and with it, the threat of school, work, and busy agendas―but fear not! Check out these twelve bingeworthy TV shows to get you through the week.
1. Riverdale
Loosely based on the Archie Comics, Riverdale is a dark take on its lighthearted, cheerful predecessor. Think Gossip Girl, but with more death. It’s a drama, but with enough action to avoid being called soapy, which means it will satisfy both those who are looking for romantic plot twists and those who just love a good ol’ fashioned murder mystery. Plus, Cole Sprouse plays Jughead, which sure doesn’t hurt. The first season is available on Netflix, and you can get caught up on the second season on the CW app or website.
2. The Good Place
The Good Place may be about dead people, but it’s full of life. Each of the characters brings a different type of humor to the show, making for a hysterical comedy that pleases everyone. Kristen Bell does an excellent job portraying the selfish-turned-principled Eleanor Shellstrop, whose sarcastic humor tends to be pretty relatable. The Good Place season 1 is available to watch on Netflix, and the second season is expected to be on Netflix in September 2018. You can also watch both seasons on Hulu.
3. Teen Wolf
This is so much more than a cheesy show about werewolves. In fact, it’s really not very cheesy at all, save for a few moments in season one. Loosely based on the 1985 film, Teen Wolf about a high school student named Scott who is bitten and turns into a werewolf. Scott’s new life is full of danger, but also romance, along with humor provided mainly by Scott’s best friend Stiles. This show has something for everyone, combining action, drama, and comedy into a show that is the total package一it’s easily my favorite show on the list. Plus, it gets all the points for female empowerment一every single female character is totally kick-ass. Sadly, Teen Wolf wrapped up its sixth and final season last year, but you can watch the entire series on Amazon Prime.
4. Supernatural
If you haven’t heard of this show by now, you must have been living under a rock. Seriously, the fandom is its own entity. Supernatural is about two brothers hunting and killing monsters, but it’s also a story about family, friends, and the undeniable chemistry between a man and an angel. It’s got plenty of blood and gore to satisfy those looking for an action show (really, it’s a lot of blood), but plenty of heart-wrenching scenes and broments to soothe your soft side.You can catch up on season 13 on the CW app or website, and seasons 1-12 are on Netflix.
5. Stranger Things
If you haven’t noticed the trailers, merch, or memes, you’re about to enter a whole new world: The Upside Down (just kidding, that’s terrifying). Stranger Things is easily one of the most popular shows on this list, even with only 17 episodes, and it’s no wonder why; it has a stellar cast, a gripping story, and SO MANY SHIPS! Never before has a relationship between two children been so important. This supernatural thriller is perfect for binge-watching, so clear your weekend plans and make time for what really matters. Both seasons of Stranger Things are available to watch on Netflix. #JusticeForBarb
6-9. Arrow/The Flash/Supergirl/Legends of Tomorrow
Yes, this is technically four, but the DC shows tie in together so much that it makes the most sense to just watch all of them. All of them combine action and drama to form exciting TV shows with plenty of relationships to go around, including same-sex couples. Each show also has a designated comic-relief character to lighten the mood. Arrow and The Flash are on their sixth and fourth seasons respectively, while Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow are both on their third seasons. All but the most recent season of each are available on Netflix.
10. The Good Doctor
No, this isn’t just another cliché medical drama. The Good Doctor is surprisingly, well, good. Shawn Murphy has left behind his quiet life in Casper, Wyoming, to become a residential surgeon at the fast-paced St. Bonaventure Hospital in San Jose. The twist: Shawn has autism and savant syndrome, meaning that while he is incredible gifted and has a photographic memory, he also faces many challenges in communicating with his colleagues. The Good Doctor sheds some much-needed light on autism, along with other topics such as sexism and facing prejudice. It’s a perfect feel-good show to start the week. The first season of The Good Doctor just wrapped up, but the entire thing is available to watch on the ABC app or website, as well as Hulu.
11. Psych
Combining crime and comedy, Psych is a show about a hyper-observant man who claims to be psychic in order to solve police cases. It’s family friendly, but also hilarious; it’s easily the funniest show on this list. Featuring a hysterical cast as well as many well-known guest stars (Ally Sheedy, Cary Elwes, and more!), plus hundreds of movie references, you’ll get a laugh out of this one no matter what age you are. All eight seasons of Psych are available to watch on Amazon Prime.
12. Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
If you’re a fan of Marvel, this is definitely the show for you. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ties in directly to the MCU, following the same timeline as the movies. It also features some characters from the movies, including Phil Coulson as the main character. There are also some new faces, including hacker-turned-secret agent Skye/Daisy Johnson/Quake (it’s a long story), badass Melinda May, and scientists Fitz and Simmons (just a heads-up: Fitzsimmons may be the cutest ship of all time). Like the movies, the show mixes action with humor in a way that is satisfying for all audiences. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 5 continues on Fridays on ABC. You can catch up on Netflix or Hulu.