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items As someone who watches more tv than she does sleep, these are my top shows of all time.
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Comedy
Drama
Action
Animation
Comedy
Mostly sitcoms cause I'm obsessed.
This show was the first real sitcom I ever watched, and it was what made me fall in love with the genre. It switches from making you laugh so hard you cry to making you question every single aspect of existence. This show is such a beautiful discussi...
The Good Place
Not only is Abbott Elementary so incredibly funny, but the commentary it makes about the treatment of teachers and school faculty members is so important. Quinta Brunson is so good at addressing in what ways the education system is broken, and the va...
Abbott Elementary (TV Series 2021
This is one of those shows that I watch all the way through and then immediately start over at episode one again. Every time I watch it, I fall in love with the characters just a little more. Each person on the Office, even Michael, is written with s...
The Office (TV Series 2005–2013)
I've lost count of how many times I've watched this show, but just know . . . I can quote it from heart. Not only is it hilarious, but it also regularly makes me cry. It is such a beautiful example of the different forms that love can take, and the h...
New Girl (TV Series 2011–2018)
Leslie Knope is my comfort character. Her persisting belief in the Government and her ability to make a positive change is so inspiring. The way she loves is so, so beautiful, from her relationships with Ann and Ben, to April, Ron, and the rest of he...
Parks and Recreation (TV Series 2009–2015)
Funniest show ever. I can't imagine the amount of thought and planning that goes into making a show like this. Every little detailed was accounted for and the cast and crew's ability to adapt to any mishaps or unexpected situations is so impressive. ...
Jury Duty (TV Series 2023)
Drama
Most of these are actually comedies disguised as dramas. Oh no! I have to laugh and cry at the same time!
Ted Lasso displays grief, anxiety, and forgiveness in such a simple and thoughtful way, that it makes you forget its true message until it smacks you in the face: as Gregory Alan Isakov said, “if it weren't for second chances, we'd all be alone.” Thi...
Ted Lasso - Apple TV+
Fleabag is such a beautiful example of someone who just wants to love and receive love, but is weighed down by her past mistakes. The symbolism in the fourth wall breaks and the possibilities of what every little detail could mean make this show such...
Fleabag (TV Series 2016–2019)
This show fixed my attention span.
It’s a medically accurate commentary on the ways hospitals fail Emergency Departments, and the mental and physical toll that ED workers experience on a daily basis. The characters are all so deep that even the ones...
The Pitt
Heartstopper if it was darker and revolved around Swedish royalty and nobility. Key takeaways: Everyone's hot, do what makes you happy, and close your curtains in August.
Watch Young Royals | Netflix Official Site
Action
As someone who doesn't watch a lot of action, these shows are still some of my favorites of any genre.
Saddest I've ever been that a show was cancelled, this show should have gotten so much more attention. The first season just by itself is still a masterpiece, though. Every single character is so messed up in the most perfect ways. Come on, Wayne dra...
Wayne (TV Series 2019)
As someone who was so obsessed with these books and who has probably read them each over 20 times, this show is perfect in every way. My only complaint was that the first season was too short. These actors could not be playing the characters better, ...
Percy Jackson and the Olympians (TV Series 2023)
This is the perfect binge show. Its funny and captivating, while also making you cry every other episode. Merlin and Arthur's relationship, whatever that may be (they were in love I promise), was so beautiful. And don't get me started on the complexi...
Merlin (TV Series 2008–2012)
Teen Wolf is such an interesting show. It's so quirky and strange. The CGI is terrible, but the acting is incredible. All of the relationships are so intricate, especially Scott's and Stiles'. And Lydia and Jackson's character growth throughout the s...
Teen Wolf (TV Series 2011–2017)
Six of Crows is one of my favorite books series every, and I will forever be devastated that we won't get the spin-off. This show, short as it was, really got the vibe of the books. And the casting is so perfect that now when I read the books I'm pic...
Watch Shadow and Bone | Netflix Official Site
Animation
I'm really enjoying the adult animation renaissance.
I started this show thinking it would be good background noise, but I couldn't look away. Its hilarious and captivating and then randomly really serious and deep. Also sometimes its a musical. I have genuinely learned so much about myself and how to ...
Bob's Burgers (TV Series 2011)
Such an interesting concept for a show. I love Callum so much he's so funny. And the art is so beautiful and satisfying to look at.
Watch The Dragon Prince/Mystery of Aarvos | Netflix Official Site
Bluey is such a good show to watch for pretty much any occasion. Sad? Watch Bluey. Bored? Watch Bluey. Miss your dogs? Watch Bluey. It’s so good at showing how to learn and grow from your mistakes.
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