Need a new show to watch?

Previously published in Moulton Eagle on Jan. 14, 2021.

As someone who prefers television shows to movies because they hold my attention better, I’ve been able to come up with various lists of my top shows to recommend to people. So, here are seven shows I think everyone should watch at least once in their life.

First on the list is Bones, a show based on a series of crime mystery novels by Kathy Reichs. The 12-season show follows forensic anthropologist and author Temperance “Bones” Brennan and FBI Agent Seeley Booth as they solve federal cases in Washington, D.C. using just human remains, typically just the bones. It remains in my top five crime shows and I always recommend it to anyone looking for something new to watch. You can watch it on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video.

Next on the list, we jump to a sitcom. New Girl is set in Los Angeles and follows a group of roommates in their early thirties as they navigate relationships and careers. I first started watching this after a friend of mine recommended it and it quickly became a favorite. Many have called it the Friends for the millennial and Gen Z watcher. New Girl is available on Netflix.

Moving on to historical romance series, but also still highly fictionalized, we talk about Reign. Reign follows Mary, Queen of Scots. The series starts out in 1557 and ending on her death in 1587. The show received backlash for historical inaccuracies. However, it struck a chord with teenage and young adult audiences for the modernized fashion and drama between the characters. Reign can be watched on Netflix.

Another CW show available on Netflix is The 100, also known as my favorite sci-fi show. Loosely based on a series by Kass Morgan, The 100 follows a group of 100 teenagers sent to Earth after living in space for 97 years. The seventh and last season came out in 2020 and featured many twists and turns, but ultimately had a heartbreaking, but satisfying ending.

Next on the list is Veronica Mars, a classic for 90’s kids. Following Mars as she moonlights as a private investigator throughout her high school and college years, the show gained a massive following, earning it “cult classic” status. The show originally ended after three seasons in 2007 but came back with a 2014 film and shortly returned again in 2019 for a final eight-episode season. You can watch all seasons on Hulu, but the film must be purchased online on YouTube or Amazon Prime Video.

I hope you give at least one of these shows a shot and enjoy them as much as I do.