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Must Watch Reality Shows on Netflix
Netflix streaming offers thousands of hours of high quality, scripted tv shows. However, sometimes you just want to turn your brain off a binge watch something that's easily digestible, something you will never have to give a second thought to. For many of us, this is where reality tv comes in.
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Geeks
Is Netflix Making Too Many Shows?
I love Netflix as much as anybody else. The unlimited selection of movies, TV shows, and documentaries are enough to keep anyone busy for many lifetimes. Netflix has proven itself a giant in today's media landscape, and with good reason; they have great content and a great platform to show it.
By Benjamin Shiff8 years ago in Geeks
Sons of Anarchy and Peaky Blinders: Same Show, Different Eras
(Contains SPOILERS, left and right) "Riding through this worldall alone..." Every Sons of Anarchy fan knows those lines, and as a fan myself, I couldn't find anything that was worth watching, once I heard that song for the last time and I knew the show was over.
By Clara McGrath8 years ago in Geeks
Once Upon A Time
The ABC television show Once Upon A Time, about fairytales characters trapped in the real world, puts a new spin on the beloved stories we all grew up with. The story of Snow White took a spin when the ironically dainty princess was seen wielding a bow an arrow and knocked her Prince Charming out cold with a stone. The show quickly became famous for its interesting plot twists and unexpected characters. For the past six seasons the show has continually surprised fans by taking them to new worlds and inventing new curses for the characters to overcome, all the while keeping the show's main focus on family and hope. Now after six seasons the show is undergoing a reboot. Many of the main actors chose not to renew their contracts, leaving less than a handful of the cast to return for the seventh season. With that in mind the entire show faced a makeover. The setting, time and even the beloved characters themselves were all done over leaving the fans to speculate and theorize what the seventh season would hold.
By Jessica L8 years ago in Geeks
Must Watch British Netflix Shows
British television is usually pretty easy to identify, as it comes with certain characteristics that make it inherently British. For one thing, the "series" are much shorter — between four and eight episodes typically — making for a much easier binge watching. The pacing is slower, the humor a little darker, and it often unfolds like a great novel.
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Geeks
Sexiest Shows on Netflix
Let's be real, the best television shows generally feature a good bit of sex. One of the most popular shows in the history of the world, Game of Thrones, features so much sex it frequently casts porn stars. They aren't alone, most of the shows on premium channels — Netflix included — are sex heavy.
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Geeks
Most Heartbreaking Cartoon Moments in TV
Cartoons are usually a great way to blow off steam and have a few laughs, but sometimes, the better ones can make you think, and if they're really good, even make you cry. Often, these moments become so moving because they are completely surprising. These heartbreaking cartoon moments in TV sneak up and overwhelm us like never before.
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Geeks
Continuity Errors in 'Pretty Little Liars' (Spoilers)
Okay, this is my third story about this show. That may be because I'm re-watching the show for the gazillionth time. Don't worry. Despite all of my criticisms, I do love it. If you don't care to listen to my summary, go ahead and skip to the end for my personal recommendations for a better screenplay.
By Melody Rauscher8 years ago in Geeks
Binge-Worthy History Shows on Netflix
History shows have never been hotter than they are now — and we're not just talking about historical fiction or historical romance shows, either. These days, people are starting to look to the past to learn more about their roots and the truth about human nature.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Geeks
Netflix's 'Big Mouth' Will Make You Uncomfortable, but It's Necessary
To say that Netflix’s new animated comedy series Big Mouth is not for everyone would be the understatement of the year. The ten-epsiode show, created by Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, and Jennifer Flackett, follows a group of 13-year-old suburban friends, Nick (Nick Kroll), Andrew (John Mulaney), Jessi (Jessi Klein), Jay (Jason Mantzoukas), and Missy (Jenny Slate), as they navigate the physical and social changes of puberty. The storylines place one foot in reality and the other in the young characters’ imaginations. Characters in this universe are “guided” through puberty by their own Hormone Monster (Nick Kroll) or Hormone Monstress (Maya Rudolph).
By Lauren Harsh8 years ago in Geeks
Best Shows for Kids on Netflix
Flipping through the endless list of films on Netflix's queue can be daunting and oftentimes challenging, especially when looking for something that is both appropriate and likable for your child.
By Ryan Epps8 years ago in Geeks
Autism Is Having a Moment on TV but Not Everyone In the Autistic Community Is Celebrating
With The Good Doctor, Atypical, and Young Sheldon recently introduced to the screen, you could say that autism is having a moment in pop culture. The protagonists of these three shows add to a sparse roster of explicitly autistic characters in mainstream film and television. However, not everyone in the autistic community is celebrating. Why is that, you ask? Well, all three of these characters fit an annoyingly familiar mold: young white guys who are straight as far as we know, come from middle class backgrounds, and fit a very specific set of strengths and struggles. Characters who fit this profile are not bad simply by the nature of these traits and real people like them certainly do exist. The problem with these characters is that they are incomplete representations of the autistic community. Autistic women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, senior citizens, people with additional disabilities, and even people whose interests and abilities do not fit the rude math and science genius mold are left out of the narrative. This exclusion is frustrating at best and actively harmful at worst.
By Lauren Harsh8 years ago in Geeks