The best Netflix shows students need to watch right now

By Meghan Curtis

October 8, 2020

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Netflix: the ultimate time filler and streaming platform, constantly overloaded with entertainment. Living in a pandemic probably has you searching through Netflix for shows to watch. But, you may keep hitting a brick wall when it comes to finding a show that you haven’t watched, draws your attention and is binge-worthy. No worries, we are breaking down the five best Netflix shows students need to watch right NOW. 

Selling Sunset

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Do you love reality television and luxurious real estate? This show is for YOU. Selling Sunset showcases gorgeous, expensive homes in the Los Angeles area and even shows you the process the Oppenheim Group goes through to prep, show and sell the houses. The procedure does not always go smoothly because the women of the Oppenheim Group tend to have some drama with one another, in and out of the office. Be ready for three seasons of drama, weddings, parties, friendships and of course, some actual real estate. 

Avatar: The Last Airbender

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Ready for some childhood nostalgia? Avatar: The Last Airbender may have initially been created for children, but anyone, no matter what age, will enjoy this television show. The goofy dialogue and eye-catching graphics will definitely reel you into finishing the three seasons in a week. The Avatar has unbelievable air-bending powers in addition to all four elements, water, earth, fire and air. Aang, also known as the Avatar, creates friendships and enemies along the way to fighting the devious Fire Nation and saving the world. “You truly get to see how each character’s story progresses and see the amount of detail and meaning behind each episode that you may not see at face value. I tend to keep rewatching the show because I always pick up a new meaning or metaphor from the show that I didn’t realize last time,” said Aaron Merlos, a junior public health science major. The adventurous atmosphere will have you anxiously awaiting the next episode to see what happens next.

Lucifer

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Devious but eventually not so devious. Lucifer is the original fallen angel. He decides to ditch hell and his throne and venture to Los Angeles. Lucifer gets back to his favorite pastimes -- partying and drinking with girls. Watch as the devil himself finds his compassionate, soft side. “I’m obsessed with the show Lucifer! I’ve been watching since season one, and it just gets better as the show progresses. I can’t wait for the next season to come out,” said Kaylan Wallen, a junior multi-platform journalism major. Get ready to face the devil in this five--season series.

Breaking Bad

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Looking for something new unlike any other show? Start watching Breaking Bad, a five season series with family life, school life and...dealing meth. Walter White juggles teaching chemistry, battling cancer and hustling a ton of money by making and selling meth. White already has financial troubles, so what better to do to ensure his family has money when he passes then...sell some meth? Grab your popcorn and be prepared for some craziness.
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Shameless 

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Be ready for a bumpy ride because in Shameless everything goes from good to bad in a blink of an eye. Fiona essentially raises her younger siblings while her drunken, addict father runs wild day and night through the streets of Chicago. There’s struggles with money, relationships, understanding one’s sexual orientation, jail and home life. “I feel like it [Shameless] doesn’t sugar coat anything. It makes the situations as severe as it can be like with CPS [Child Protective Services] and drug addictions. The authenticity of it makes the show even better,” said Jessica Schwarz, a junior behavioral and community health major. Enjoy, laugh and cry when you watch Shameless.