Hey Neighbor!
After dinner, we plop down on the couch, dishes finally done, day is at its end. Ahhhh….
“What are we watching?” I ask.
Husband replies, “No idea—we haven’t watched anything in like two weeks.”
“Are we caught up on Stick?”
“I don’t know… what’s it on?”
“Ugh, I forget—try Hulu.”
Husband opens Hulu and starts scrolling endlessly.
“No, I think it might be Apple TV,” I say.
He switches over and keeps poking around.
“Maybe search it?”
Still scrolling.
“Go to search.”
Still scrolling.
“Dude! JUST Search it.”
Sound familiar? This little dance happens all the time in our house. For a while, I tried keeping a list of what we were watching, but that didn’t last. I had it on a whiteboard in the living room (yes, I know), and one day when people were coming over, I put it away… and it never came back out.
Honestly, trying to keep up with what we want to watch and what we’re currently watching is harder than it should be. So, I started using this app called TV Time. You can log shows you’ve watched, track where you left off, and it even recommends new stuff based on your taste. Super helpful… but truthfully, I’d still rather get recommendations from humans.
So here’s my current list. Some are new, some are old favorites, all are worth watching. Got any recs? Drop them below—I love seeing what people are watching (and it might save me from another round of “just search it”).
🎬 Our Favs?
So, here’s my curated list of what we’ve watched more recently, are watching—organized by vibe, with short blurbs and where to find them. Got recs? Drop them below.
💬 Smart & Funny
- Better Things (Hulu)
A single mother and actor is raising her three daughters in Los Angeles navigating the challenges of her career, being a single parent, and dealing with her aging mother, all with a raw honesty and biting humor
- Shrinking (Apple TV+)
A grieving therapist starts saying exactly what he thinks to his patients—and it turns out, honesty is chaotic but kind of effective. Created by the team behind Ted Lasso, this dramedy is heartfelt, funny, and full of emotion. Amazing cast!
- Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Wholesome, hilarious, and full of heart. A much-needed serotonin boost.
- Fleabag (Prime Video)
Dark, sharp, and genius. Quick watch, major impact.
- Schitt’s Creek (Netflix)
Riches-to-rags comedy that turns into one of the sweetest shows ever.
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
Gorgeous, fast-talking, and funny. A stand-up comic in the ‘60s with big style and even bigger talent.
- Loudermilk (Netflix)
Recovery group comedy with unexpected depth. Grumpy but lovable.
- Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
A darkly funny Irish thriller about five fiercely loyal sisters—and one truly awful brother-in-law. When he turns up dead, the show rewinds to uncover what really happened. Twisty, sharp, with a killer mix of mystery and humor.
🔥 Dark, Addictive Drama
- Succession (Max)
Razor-sharp, savage, and completely bingeable. Billionaire family chaos.
- The Americans (Hulu / Prime Video)
Russian spies pretending to be your suburban neighbors in the ‘80s.
- Dead to Me (Netflix)
Grief, secrets, and sarcasm. A perfect dark comedy/drama hybrid.
- The Diplomat (Netflix)
Fast-paced political drama with great dialogue and a brilliant lead.
🕵️♀️ Mystery, Thrillers & Crime (aka “What’s happening?!”)
- Mindhunter (Netflix)
FBI agents get inside the heads of serial killers. Creepy, cool, and quiet.
- Poker Face (Peacock)
Case-of-the-week format with major retro vibes and Natasha Lyonne doing her thing.
- Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
Washed-up British spies and their grumpy boss (Gary Oldman at his crusty best).
- MobLand (Paramount+)
Crime drama set in London’s criminal underworld, chronicling the war between two powerful crime families
🧵 Gorgeous Period Dramas
- The Gilded Age (Max)
From the Downton Abbey team—New York’s old money vs. new. Big gowns, bigger egos.
- Hotel Portofino (PBS / Prime Video)
Post-WWI intrigue set on the stunning Italian Riviera. A visual treat.
- The Great (Hulu)
It’s technically a period piece, but it’s also hilarious and unhinged.
🌍 Post-Apocalyptic & Sci-Fi
- Station Eleven (Max)
Quiet, artistic take on life after a flu wipes out most of humanity. Beautifully done.
- The Leftovers (Max)
2% of the world vanishes—and what’s left behind is weird, profound, and unforgettable.
- Severance (Apple TV+)
Creepy corporate sci-fi with a genius concept: work and personal memory are surgically separated. Visually striking and slow-burn brilliant.
- Silo (Apple TV+)
In a toxic, post-apocalyptic future, the last remnants of humanity live in a giant underground silo—and no one knows why. When a curious engineer starts digging into the truth, she uncovers a web of secrets that could unravel everything.
🌟 Limited Series That Stick With You
- Stick (Apple TV+)
Fun, offbeat and stylish golf buddy bromance.
- The Bear (Hulu)
High-stakes kitchen energy. Not a traditional thriller, but it feels like one.
- The Pitt (Max) Fast-paced character driven medical drama series with depth.
- The Queen’s Gambit (Netflix)
Technically not post-apocalyptic, but it feels like a psychological sci-fi with chess. Stunning.
- Dopesick (Hulu)
Again, worth its own category. It’s that impactful.
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