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2026 Watch Diary: What Kept Me Company While Living, Working & Romanticizing Life
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items Every month I’m collecting all the shows and movies that kept me company while working, cooking, or just taking a break.
It’s my little monthly recap of what I watched.
Maybe books will join in the future… but for now, just shows and films.
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February
March
April
May
June
January
The series that basically lived with me this month.
Background comfort, late-night binges, period drama obsessions, fantasy worlds and “just one more episode” energy.
I loved how the show doesn’t just celebrate Mozart’s genius, but digs into the messy human emotions around his relationship with Salieri. Envy, frustration, the sense of being overshadowed, and it presents these themes in a way that feels emotional a...
Amadeus
I love Bridgerton! the period drama, the costumes, the romance, the world of high society. But I really didn’t like how this season was split into two parts and how far apart they are. It makes the flow feel so broken. I felt like the story this time...
Bridgerton
I didn’t know much about him before watching and wow, people online feel very strongly about this guy. Some find it gross and uncomfortable because he comes off as a narcissistic and controversial figure with a lot of messy behavior.
Paparazzi King
I loved the tone, the vibe, and how different it feels from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. As a fan of the universe, I was so into the quieter, character-driven storytelling and the focus on honor, growth, and friendship between Dunk and Eg...
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Fallout is set in a post-apocalyptic world where life continues underground in massive vaults, long after nuclear devastation reshaped society. With season two now out, it feels like a good time to jump back in. The show remains visually striking, at...
Fallout
I can’t believe I waited this long to watch Sex and the City. I didn’t expect it to feel this current, but it genuinely does. The conversations the characters have about relationships, social dynamics, expectations and female friendships are so real ...
Sex and the City (TV Series 1998–2004)
It's definitely darker and more intense than I expected. The animation is gorgeous and the characters are super layered, but it’s not exactly a ‘background show’. You actually have to pay attention. Still, if you’re into fantasy with emotion, chaos, ...
The Mighty Nein
I know I’m late to this one, but I finally started it.
Currently on Season 1 and not done yet. I feel like this is going to be a long comfort-watch journey.
Emily in Paris
In 2025 i enjoyed “the khardashians” so i decided to hop on this 20 seasons show that took place during my teenage years.
Keeping Up with the Kardashians (TV Series 2007–2021)
The Glory hit so hard for me: it’s not a light watch, it’s deep, gripping, and honestly kind of intense. The story follows Moon Dong‑eun, who was bullied brutally and relentlessly in high school, so much that it derailed her dreams. Years later she b...
The Glory (TV Series 2022–2023)
I tried watching this one, but honestly I couldn’t really get into it. It felt familiar, like something I’ve seen a hundred times before and it just didn’t grab me the way I hoped. I wasn’t hooked, and I totally get not understanding the hype that wa...
Wicked: For Good (2025)
Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic has that gothic horror meets emotional depth vibe that’s rare in big movie retellings. What I loved most is how it feels both beautiful and haunting: the worldbuilding, the performances, and t...
Frankenstein (2025)
It’s less straight‑up horror and more like a dark love story with mythic vibes. The plot follows a 15th‑century prince who, after witnessing his wife’s brutal death, is cursed with eternal life and becomes Dracula on a quest to reunite with her while...
Dracula
February
The cinematic moment(s) of the month. Big screen vibes, main character feelings, and the kind of TV shows/films that deserved my full attention (or at least tried to).
I started watching The Artful Dodger recently and I’m still deciding how I feel about it. It’s not a light or comforting show, the tone is quite dark and sometimes even a bit disturbing, especially during the surgical scenes. The story follows a tale...
The Artful Dodger
I honestly found the story fascinating but also very complex. It’s not a simple love story at all. The relationships are intense, messy, and deeply psychological. Catherine, the main character, is especially complicated; there were moments when I fel...
Wuthering Heights (2026)
It’s definitely a very typical teenage romance, with a lot of familiar clichés. The story follows a girl who moves to Italy and starts attending an elite international school for wealthy students. As expected, she quickly gets pulled into complicated...
Love Me Love Me
March
March is mostly a “finishing and rewatching” month for me. I’m still working my way through a few long shows I started earlier, including *Sex and the City*, *Keeping Up with the Kardashians*, *Emily in Paris*, and *The Mighty Nine*. I’m also continu...
The Art of Sarah is a Korean mystery thriller I recently watched on Netflix, and it’s one of those shows that really rewards attention. The premise is fascinating: on the surface it appears to be about a glamorous woman leading a luxury fashion brand...
Watch The Art of Sarah
I just finished watching Season 2 of the One Piece live-action series on Netflix, and honestly… I enjoyed it even more than the first one. You can really feel that the production stepped up this season. The world feels bigger, the action scenes are m...
One Piece
I’d say you’ll watch this movie only to put an end to the peaky blinders’ saga. Nothing special tbh, it’s just a conclusion, they could’ve done better I believe. But the actual TV show is a must watch absolutely.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026)
As a woman I was so disappointed and frustrated by how the case has been handled.
The TikTok Killer | Netflix
April
April was a month of mixed entertainment, featuring the cute and inspirational series "XO, Kitty," the confusing character arcs in season three of "Euphoria," the thought-provoking, if sometimes cringe, movie "The Housemaid," and the rather disappoin...
I was courious about this series so i gave it a chance and honestly its a classic teenage light story that takes place in one of the trendiest country of the moment. It's cute and ispirational for young girls to do their best in life.
XO, Kitty
Currently watching season 3 but after all this time I honestly need a rewatch because some characters’ development had me confused.
Euphoria (TV Series 2019–2026)
Some dialogues and scenes are a bit cringe, but overall I don’t regret watching this movie. It makes you think about how weird is that when you have something you genuinely care about, people almost instinctively want to take it away from you…until t...
The Housemaid (2025) - IMDb
This is my first RHO and i'm not sure who is this for, it's only 2 seasons because the show has been canceled apparently. It's extremely undercultured which was a bit painful to watch and i didn't liked that the dynamics didn't evolved at all. I didn...
The Real Housewives of Dubai
May
May was all about diving into iconic early 2000s classics like Mean Girls and Malèna, alongside reevaluating Jennifer's Body. It was a mixed bag of genre picks—from checking out Michael and the standalone Good Omens special, to testing the waters wit...
I’m still processing some of my thoughts on this film, especially regarding its overall presentation rather than the plot itself.
What stood out to me most was the aesthetic world it tries to portray—the locations, the type of luxury on display, the...
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Definitely worth watching it.
Michael (2026)
I watched Jennifer’s Body and I really liked it. It’s a film that made me think a lot, because under the surface of what looks like a story about two teenagers, there’s much more going on.
It deals with the representation of women and how they are s...
Jennifer's Body
I started watching this series just because it's literally everywhere but i'm not a big fan of zombie related shows/movies, so i'm not sure if i'll keep watching it. But idf you're a fan of the genre you might enjoy it.
From (TV Series 2022– )
I watched the first 2 seasons out of boredom. This year season 3 dropped and it's only one long 90 minutes episode, which is interesting since there's some drama regarding the creators and to be honest, one long episode it's fine for me since i lost ...
Good Omens (TV Series 2019–2026)
I think lately I’m getting into early 2000 movies and shows and omg this movie is a masterpiece that everybody should watch before dying, but prepare yourself because it will make you furious.
Malèna
This was on my list. It’s a cute show and funny.
Exploding Kittens
I’ve been diving into a lot of early 2000s movies and shows lately, partly for nostalgia and partly because there are so many classics I somehow never watched growing up. I kind of want to see what I missed from that era that shaped so much pop cultu...
Mean Girls (2004) - IMDb
June
June was definitely a lighter watch month for me—just taking things easy with a couple of shows to unwind without overthinking my watchlist.
Season 3 it's finally here 😊
House of the Dragon (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb
Actually it's not bad. I enjoyed watching all 3 seasons and I hope the vibe stays the same cause I can't tolerate extremely trashy reality shows, so I hope it doesn't end up towards that direction with the next season.
Dubai Bling
July
July was such a good month—I decided to dive into iconic, ultra-girly early 2000s classics, while also catching up on popular horror series I’d left unfinished along with a few fresh entries.
I'm really enjoying Elle so far. The first episode immediately won me over because of the visuals, the fashion, the costumes, and that glamorous 90s-inspired atmosphere. There's something fascinating to me about that world: yes, it's superficial and ...
Elle (TV Series 2026– ) - IMDb
I remember watching this show when it was popular during the first few seasons and then forgot about it, but I loved it. Now I’m catching up with all the other seasons and complete it.
American Horror Story (TV Series 2011– ) - IMDb
I wish I had watched a movie like this when I was a little girl
Legally Blonde (2001) - IMDb
I didn't follow it super closely since I had it on in the background while doing chores, and it didn't capture me the way Legally Blonde did. I might give it a second watch sometime, but I'm not entirely sure.
Clueless (1995) - IMDb
An interesting horror film that really captures the reality of obsessive relationships and extreme attachment. It shows how being trapped in that kind of toxic bubble can lead to complete isolation, making you believe that unhealthy dynamic is your w...
Obsession (2025) - IMDb
I’ve watched the first few episodes and I'm really enjoying it so far. Don't have a whole lot more to say about it just yet, but it's been a great start.
Lucky (TV Series 2026– )
August
Only watched the first 2 episodes but i'm loving it so far. People compare this tv show to Bridgerton but its nowhere near like B. Yes there are some elements that will remind you of it but the vibes are completely different.
My Brilliant Career (TV Series 2026– ) - IMDb