Now that Game of Thrones has come to an end.... I am sure many of you are looking for more great tv shows to enjoy. No worries... I am here to help! LOL. As a person who loves tv series/shows just like many other people on earth, I find this topic very interesting to discuss and share with friends and others. I feel like I learn more about a person based on the tv shows, movies or just overall media that they are consuming. Continue reading to discover some really cool shows that I have been into lately or within the past few years. And maybe, go check them out if something sparks your interest. Feel free to even inbox me or comment below about your feelings towards any of these shows or even get me hip to some new amazing shows!
“INSECURE” - Comedy
For the past 2 years, I have been hooked on this hilarious show. Issa Rae (“Little”) stars as a black, middle aged woman living in the heart of Los Angeles who is as awkward as I am. The show explores her life as well as her other female friends and some of the things they experience. It covers a wide range of topics from relationships, sexism in the workplace, stereotypical barriers, gentrification and a ton of other things that I have found myself relating to at some point in time. Not only does Issa Rae star in the show but she also is a producer, writer, director and also THE CREATOR. Originally the show ran as a YouTube series titled “Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl”. Eventually HBO picked up the show and it has taken off. Why this show? Personally, I love being able to see myself in the narrative on tv… even if it’s just a little bit. No I cannot relate to Issa completely but there are some times where I can. Also, the show is very real timing which I also love. They don’t add an extra dramatized staring scene but It feels very real. Even the story line feels real. It is not a fairytale and I enjoy that. I find the awkward and comedic timing of Issa to be unique and it pulls me in and keeps me laughing. Not to mention, the aesthetics of the show! From the music, 90’s wardrobe worn by Issa, to the camera angles and editing! You have to check it out. You can watch the show online with HBO Now and catch up before the new season premiers.
“THE ENEMY WITHIN” - Drama/Crime/Action
THIS SHOW IS NO JOKE! It literally has me on the edge of my seat every time I watch it. Morris Chestnut (“Best Man”, “Rosewood”) stars as Will Keaton, an FBI agent who is on the hunt to find the man responsible for the death of his fiance and three of his colleagues. Starring alongside him is Jennifer Carpenter, as Erica Shepherd. Erica once worked for the FBI but became a spy and you have to watch the rest of the show to find out more. However, I will tell you, they both are “hunting” after the same person who has had a drastic impact on their current lives. The show is very new. It premiered earlier this year and just ended its first season.
Originally I was not sure about this show. There is no comedy whatsoever. I don’t even recall anyone smiling ever. It is all about the government and terrorist/spy relationship that may or may not exist. Expect to learn new things, tactics and also be prepared for the “government” language. You will get used to it. Why this show? I think the show is very entertaining and interesting. Similar to Insecure, it is in real time. Every detail is intricate in conveying a feeling. Whether there be no music and just silence, the players involved behind the scenes are very intentional. The show is a thrill and it’s only had one season so catch up! For now, you can watch it on HULU until the new season premiers.
“STATION 19” - Melodrama/Romantic/You might drop a tear… but you will giggle in the next scene
If you watch Grey’s Anatomy, you will love Station 19. In fact, it is a spinoff of Grey’s with a firefighter twist. Picture Grey’s Anatomy but with firefighters… I like it a lot. I will explain more for those that have not seen Grey’s. Station 19 is a drama filled show surrounding the lives of firefighters at Station 19 in Seattle, Washington. Personally, the show is not that realistic. I think that is why people love Shonda Rhimes so much and she is the creator of this show which is apart of TGIT. There are a lot of instances and experiences that have you thinking “there is no way this is happening at our local fire station”. But like I said, that is why people love Shonda’s creations. I’m still watching it at least and I love the show. It just completed its 2nd season and is rumored to not air again until next year… (what is wrong with these writers, producers, and people in charge). In the meantime, catch the first two seasons on HULU.
“ROSEWOOD” - Melodrama/Crime/Light Hearted… Kinda
If you are a friend of mine, you know I have been raving about this show for quite some time now. Morris Chestnut (Obviously I love shows with him in it) stars as a pathologist in Miami know as Beaumont “Rosie” Rosewood. His personal experience with death caused him to have a deeper appreciation for life. He teams up with Detective Analise Villa and together they help solve homicides in Miami. The show focuses on their relationship as a team and also their own personal struggles and skeletons. Why this show? I love crime shows that have a lighthearted twist and this show is exactly that. I am super mad because after 3 seasons, the show was canceled. But, you can watch the show on HULU or NETFLIX.
I would love to read about some of the shows that you have been feeling lately!