Spring Break: 10 blissful days to binge watch Netflix

Murdoch Mysteries 150 episodes, 10 seasons   Of the things that Canada is known for, excellent television series isn’t one of them. However, this show puts a twist on the traditional crime-solving show that makes it truly unique. This show takes place in Toronto, the largest city in Ontario, Canada, during the turn of the 19th century with various historical figures such as Thomas ...

3 seasons, 67 episodes Approx. 1 hour each The Blacklist is a crime action thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat watching every episode. Raymond Reddington is a high-profile criminal on the FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted list that turns himself in with the intent on helping the FBI catch criminals that they don’t even know exist. This collection of criminals that he has an inten...

Even though I am not a comic book type,  Arrow is a captivating series that gives a modern twist on the D.C comic, The Green Arrow. Stephen Amell plays the main character, Oliver Queen, who is rich man turned into trained fighter with a vengeance against the vile opposition who killed his father and is trying to take over his hometown. The situation the show starts in is on an island where Quee...

3 seasons with 12 episodes per season; 36 episodes 22-minute episodes For an animated show about a horse in a world of other animals and humans Bojack Horseman is one of the most human television shows on TV. The depressing reality of the story is masked behind witty writing and hilarious jokes. Bojack and the rest of the main characters are relatable and their flaws drive the story effectiv...

1 season, 13 episodes Jessica Jones isn’t your typical Marvel hero, and has a more exciting, darker story line. If you love Marvel Comics and movies, or just like action, mysteries, and drama, then this show is for you. Jessica Jones is a super hero who, after a tragedy occurs in her life, leaves behind the superhero way of life and opens up her own investigation business. With super strengt...

  1 Season, 8 episodes, Season 2 airs Halloween 2017 Although I would not recommend binge watching this at night, I can say for certain that you won’t be able to stop after just one or two episodes.  Avoid creepy basements, too.  The show takes place in the 1980’s, which, for an old lady like me, is pretty sweet.  I lived through that time and loved it! I get a little tired abou...

11 seasons, 244 episodes Ever seen someone solve a murder with a tooth and some equipment? Bones is the show to watch. Forensic Anthropologist, Temperance Brennan, and her FBI sidekick, Seeley Booth,  try to solve murders by studying the bones of the victims.  The show is set in D.C. but covers the whole DMV area. They even have an episode filmed in  Frederick, which was awesome to watch. You may think...

8 seasons, 171 episodes Vampire Diaries is an imitation of your typical Twilight movie. It has wolves, vampires and the best part is the love triangle. If you were Team Edward or even Team Jacob, you definitely won't be disappointed.   From the very beginning you are hooked. Once you watch the first four episodes you will start to pick sides on who you want Elena to be with. Top five reasons to watch the...

12 Seasons, 269 Episodes Grey’s Anatomy will have you in a puddle of tears from the first episode to the last. Although the show is still going on, there are 12 seasons on Netflix. It took me about 2 months to watch all 12 seasons, but then again I wasn’t ‘binge’ watching. The show is considered a medical drama and romance. You get hooked on the first episode and can’t stop watching. Thro...

6 Seasons, 136 episodes On the surface, New Girl looks like any other sitcom. The concept is simple enough, a girl moves in with three guys and has to adjust to her new living situation. As the show carries on though, it grows into something so fun and amazing. New Girl is a show where the characters grow on you just as much as they grow on each other. Throughout the duration of the series, there is a...