Umbrella Academy 8/10 

I think we all need a reminder of what this show is about before we decide to commit ourselves to another season. The plot is basically just superheroes, conspiracy theories, and multiple reasons to cry. 

Defs Watch If: 

  • You’re sick of the same three comic/superhero brands pumping more movies.  
  • You like dark cinematography, eerie lighting, sexy Irish actors… Oh! And Elliot Page… Damn. 

Don’t Watch If: 

  • You hate plot twists that come out of LITERALLY NOWHERE WHAT THE FUCK WAS SEASON ONE?? 
  • You have better things to do (I don’t like superheroes that much. Don’t hate me xxx). 
The End of the F***ing World 7/10 

A psychopath and a different flavour of psychopath fall in love…? IDK, but it’s a good laugh sometimes, has pretty cinematography (imagine if Wes Anderson made a TV show), and the Bonnie and Clyde dynamic is executed quite well.  

Defs Watch If: 

  • You watch true crime on YouTube until 3am. 
  • Procrastination is your calling. 

Don’t Watch If: 

  • You plan to Netflix and Chill… It’s not really the vibe… And it’s a bit weird to have that playing in the background. 
  • You’re not okay with… Well fuck, honestly this show needs Trigger Warnings for pretty much everything. 
Bridgerton 100000/10 

Literally my dream universe. I’m an Arts girlie who wants nothing more than to be a princess, receive love letters, and wear pretty dresses. My CompSci boyfriend even loves Bridgerton!  

Defs Watch If: 

  • You like boobs and love letters <3 
  • You want to retire to a pretty cottage one day! 

Don’t Watch If: 

  • You never want to please a woman.  
  • You hate happiness.
Shameless (US Version) 9/10 

1-hour long episodes, 12+ episodes a season, 11 seasons. Multiple storylines, quick plot turnovers, and the earlier seasons have flip phones!  

Defs Watch If: 

  • You’re the eldest daughter/son in your family (you will love and hate Fiona). 
  • You love a weirdly timed sex scene. Once I counted eight in one episode. It’s like a modern-day Game of Thrones up.  

Don’t Watch If: 

  • You’re on your phone. You will miss a death, a breakup, or some other important shit. 
  • You’re sensitive to certain themes (drugs, alcoholism, non-PC humour).