It was definitely a terrible bout with jet lag this time coming back from China...there was one day that I slept from noon to 6 pm...oops. I am so thankful that it's all over now.
However, I didn't just sleep these past few weeks. What else did I do? Well, a lot of interning, working out, and playing the role of chauffeur for my entire family. Living the dream, folks. Living the dream.
Anyways, you bet I've been binge-watching some TV shows in my spare time. Before I left for China, I was in the middle of watching the second season of House of Cards. I've gotten really into the show, and finally finished it! Yasssss.
However, that meant that I've moved on to other exciting, entertaining shows. When you run out of episodes for one show, the most appropriate thing to do is to transition to the next show you've had on your list to start. On to the next adventure, am I right?
So, I decided that it was time to do some reviews of TV shows that I've really been getting into, now that I am free of those silly high-school obligations.
Please understand that these are all of my personal opinions, and regardless, I completely respect all other opinions/ideas/attitudes that may differ from mine. If you have any reaction, whether it is positive or negative, to any of my comments, I'd love to read them!
First up:
My thoughts:
Anyways, you bet I've been binge-watching some TV shows in my spare time. Before I left for China, I was in the middle of watching the second season of House of Cards. I've gotten really into the show, and finally finished it! Yasssss.
However, that meant that I've moved on to other exciting, entertaining shows. When you run out of episodes for one show, the most appropriate thing to do is to transition to the next show you've had on your list to start. On to the next adventure, am I right?
So, I decided that it was time to do some reviews of TV shows that I've really been getting into, now that I am free of those silly high-school obligations.
Please understand that these are all of my personal opinions, and regardless, I completely respect all other opinions/ideas/attitudes that may differ from mine. If you have any reaction, whether it is positive or negative, to any of my comments, I'd love to read them!
First up:
HOUSE OF CARDS
My thoughts:
- Love this show. It has an amazing cast and the dialogue/banter between politicians, journalists, and other characters is absolutely awesome.
- The depiction of the American political world, while obviously a bit exaggerated and inaccurate, is very well done, in my opinion. You feel like you're getting all the behind-the-scenes info on what happens over on Capitol Hill...which is incredibly interesting.
- The plot and storyline are excellent for discussion in terms of how our government is run and who really is in charge of our nation. It really makes you think about the side of our politicians and representatives that we aren't seeing.
- I always notice that there is a distinct color scheme throughout the entirety of the show's existence. Blue, gray, brown, and black are almost always the key colors in each episode. Interesting, right?
- Did I mention the cast is fantastic? Particularly Kevin Spacey (Frank Underwood), Robin Wright (Claire Underwood), and the actors for my favorite characters: Nathan Darrow (Meechum), and Reg E. Cathey (Freddy).
- Kudos to Netflix for coming up with such a brilliant show. Absolutely killed it.
THE MINDY PROJECT
My thoughts:
- On a much lighter note, the Mindy Project is something that I started watching spontaneously, although it wasn't on my long list of "Shows to Watch". I'd heard about it beforehand and was looking for a source of comic relief, since I'd exhausted my usual favorites (Modern Family and New Girl). So, one night, I gave the pilot a go...and then proceeded to watch maybe 5 or 6 more episodes before I finally went to sleep. Whoops.
- Such an underrated show. The characters are all hilarious and super lovable (especially Ike Barinholtz as Morgan), while Mindy's obsession with rom-coms and her love life is absolutely adorable.
- The show takes place in New York City, which is great because the core group of characters interact with all kinds of crazy people. Oh, if only my life were that exciting...
- None of the episodes are boring. It's always entertaining, funny, and clever. Mindy Kaling is a spectacular human being. Just watch it!
THE WALKING DEAD
My thoughts:
- I am soooo so late to the party for the Walking Dead, but I just didn't have any time to watch that much TV during the past 4 years. Do I feel regretful about that? I guess you could say so, yes...
- Currently, I am literally plowing through seasons of the Walking Dead and loving it. Yep, I'm in that obsession phase. And this girl knows how to binge-watch.
- There's something about zombie apocalypses that are just so intriguing when done well. Survival of the fittest is a huge theme, and you never know when your favorite character will get killed off. Plus, the character development on this show is fantastic.
- My favorite characters would have to be the bad-ass Daryl Dixon (played by Norman Reedus) and the freaking adorable Glenn Rhee (played by Steven Yeun). If they die on season 5, somebody's gonna get hurt real bad.
- It's exciting and fast-paced, but also includes a lot of emotional scenes that tear at your heartstrings. It's the end of the world, people! No butterflies and rainbows here. Just guts and blood.
- This show probably isn't for everyone, but I think it's a really good show. And there's definitely thousands of die-hard Walking Dead fans that agree with me.
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK
My thoughts:
- I know this show is probably pretty controversial, since it touches on a lot of touchy topics (prison, lesbian/gay relationships, etc.) and includes a lot of inappropriate language, but I am such a fan. First of all, the cast is almost entirely women, which is pretty rare to see on TV. Plus, each character is absolutely singular and unique. The acting on this show is amazing.
- I'm currently starting my binge on this show and am maybe halfway through season 1, so I can't wait to see where it goes. It's been super entertaining so far, though. So far, so good!
- It's such a funny show. I've definitely laughed out loud many times while watching it. Gosh, the women in Litchfield Prison can be described in many words: crazy, insane, weird, intense, bold, confident, fierce, and so much more.
- The dynamic between prisoners and guards is really interesting. Especially because most of the guards are male, while all of the prisoners are female.
- OITNB gives you an interesting perspective on the way society judges prisoners and sets them in a different pool of people compared to civilians. People are quick to label and judge others, and that is definitely highlighted in the show.
- I have too many favorite characters to list. Seriously, everyone is quirky and funny. But I especially love Taystee Jefferson (played by Danielle Brooks), Poussey Washington (played by Samira Riley), and John Bennett (played by Matt McGorry).
That's about it for now! Hope you're all enjoying the summer, folks!
