As the days are getting longer and the mercury is rising, what better way to spend your summer evenings than on rewarding sofa session catching up on all the shows and movies you’ve meant to watch but haven’t had the time. Whether you’re looking for a comedy, a drama, a crime series, a mini-series or the latest documentaries, this summer binge-watching guide has you covered.
If you’re looking for a thrilling mini-series, then you have to watch ‘Succession’. Behind the facades of an uber-wealthy family lies a power struggle. It casts an interesting light on what happens when the power imbalance within a family reaches a tipping point.
For fans of comedy, The Great British Baking Show is highly entertaining and uplifting. The show pits amateur bakers against one another in a oven-themed version of a competitive sport, creating a baking competition so good it has been exported across the globe.
Crime series devotees should check out the true-crime podcast Serial. Serial follows the true story of a high-school student who was convicted of murder in 1999. As the podcast unfolds, twists and turns make the story even more riveting and will leave viewers guessing until the show comes to an end.
Documentaries are always worth your time. Consider ‘The Defiant Ones’, which examines the rise of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre, two of the key figures in the explosive growth of the music industry during the 1990s.
Finally, if you are looking for a drama series, you can’t go wrong with the critically acclaimed show Mad Men. The series follows the rise of an advertising executive from 1960s New York. Its episodes are engaging and will keep you hooked until the very last episode.
No matter what your tastes, this summer it’s time to kick back with a few days of uninterrupted television. Consider this summer binge-watching guide the roadmap to your ideal summer.