SO MANY SHOWS WORTH REWATCHING
Social distancing made easier by returning to bygone favourites
WE’VE put together a guide to the shows we think are worth watching a second (or even third) time.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015) Watch it on: Netflix
The weird musical comedy about a quirky 20-something obsessed with an ex-boyfriend is a thoughtful exploration of what it’s like to live with a mental illness. It will make you laugh through your tears.
Girls (2012)
Watch it on: HBO Frustration abounds, so channel some of that energy into yelling at Lena Dunham’s Hannah Horvath as you revisit her exasperating, but human, missteps?
The Little Drummer Girl (2018) Watch it on: Sundance Now A wonderfully twisty, turny spy tale that explores what it means to learn about yourself – when your script may already be written by more powerful forces.
Living Single (1993) Watch it on: Hulu Before Friends, there was this classic sitcom about a group of 20-something professionals living together in New York City. Its humour and heart are timeless.
Golden Girls (1985) Watch it on: Hulu
The most striking thing about this sitcom about four older women living together is its spicy dialogue – from sexual innuendo to the blistering insults.
(2003)
Watch it on: Netflix Daniel Holden (Aden Young), as a wrongfully convicted man who spent nearly two decades on death row, is released into a world not ready for him and one which he isn’t ready for.
The Leftovers (2014)
Watch it on: HBO
Set in a world where 2% of the population vanishes without explanation, The Leftovers is for those seeking art that reflects some of our feelings of grief and helplessness.
Six Feet Under (2001)
Watch it on: HBO
It’s worth returning to this show about the Fisher family and their funeral home, particularly in moments of grief or nostalgia for the people who know you best. Parks and Recreation (2009) Watch it on: Hulu or Netflix
I love so many things about Michael Schur’s beloved comedy: Leslie and Ann’s unwavering friendship; Ron’s deadpan rants; Andy pretending to be an FBI agent called Burt Macklin...
Happy Endings (2011)
Watch it on: Hulu
Want to feel like you’re on another planet? The bizarre cast of characters delivers, especially because the chemistry between the five friends gets even sharper over time. Delightfully strange plotlines make it easy to keep you distracted.
The Wire (2002)
Watch it on: HBO
When it comes to crime dramas, it doesn’t get better than David Simon’s poignant series about Baltimore and its criminal justice system.