With social distancing in full effect and being quarantined at home, we’re spending more time indoors than ever. With so many great series streaming on Amazon and Netflix, we can make the best of it by throwing on some comfy loungewear, popping up some popcorn, grabbing a coffee or cocktail, and making a night of it. I’ve rounded up shows I’ve been watching, plus some of my favorite movies that I’ll never tire of! Keep reading for the best shows to watch now.
Best Shows to Stream
Documentaries and Series
Tiger King There are more tigers in captivity than in the wild, and this docuseries focuses on the big cat industry and the egomaniac owners that run them.
The Stranger Based on a novel by Harlan Coben, this thriller series has lots of plot twists, with each episode zooming out until the story finally unwinds.
The Staircase is A true crime documentary following novelist Michael Peterson, convicted of murdering his wife, and his two-decade battle with the justice system.
Black Mirror is A sci-fi anthology series that examines modern society and the consequences of technology. It reminds me of a modern-day Twilight Zone.
Goop Lab Behind the scenes of Gweneth Paltrow’s wellness company, Goop, has faced criticism for misleading marketing around products.
Jack Ryan is a Political spy thriller series based on characters created by Tom Clancy. Jack Ryan is a CIA analyst launched into the center of a dangerous field assignment.
Making the Cut If you’re a Project Runway fan, this is Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn’s new fashion competition show. And if you love the fashion, you can immediately purchase the winning pieces after each episode.
Homecoming – Julia Roberts, a counselor at a military transition support center, helps soldiers transition to civilian life. After she leaves and starts a new life, she realizes there is another story behind the one she believes.
Hannah – is a coming of age thriller about a girl raised in the forest in Poland by her father and her pursuit to find out the truth behind who she is.
Dirty Money This series tells stories of corporate corruption, securities fraud, and creative accounting.
Dead to Me I’m a huge Christina Applegate fan, and she plays a recently widowed real estate agent trying to come to terms with the loss of her husband, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident. She’s on a mission to fund out who did it as another story unfolds along the way.
Best Fashion Films
John Hughes Films
Wes Anderson Films
What are you watching right now? Let me know in the comments!
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I am afraid of running out of shows to watch and even more – what will entertainment look like next year when there are no new shows and movies? Man, this thing is so far reaching. I’ll have to check out some of these shows, some I have seen and some I haven’t, I may need to revisit those John Hughes movies of my youth!
xo,
Kellyann
Now this is a LIST! Bookmarking this because I need to binge alllll the shows!
-Ashley
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I think the only two I’ve watched on your list is Dead To Me and Black Mirror. I loved both of those shows. I’ve heard so many mixed reviews about The Stranger. I have little children living with me now, so that limits what shows I can have on. I watched Locke & Key and really enjoyed that. I’m currently watching Anne with an E, which is Netflix’s new liberal version of Anne of Green Gables. I will have to go back and watch the original Anne of Green Gables for comparison. I like Anne with an E but I’m not sure if some of the subject matter is appropriate for younger audiences. I really wish Netflix would create more family friendly programing.
Jill, this is so great! I’m so ready for the next season of Dead to Me! I loved it! And I absolutely love this list. Mr. Nine and I would just say we need to do a binge of all the John Hughes films! We’ve seen several of the series but you gave me some great new ideas! Great Post! Cheers!
Not watched any of those shows but a couple episodes of Jack Ryan, watched all of the John Hughes movies and seen a couple of the fashion movies. Nice list.
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Thanks for the tips!
We just started to watch Tiger King and wow! lol! Crazy! I don’t think I’ve ever seen Pretty in Pink or Weird Science, but I’ve seen his other films. This is a great list, Jill!
Carrie
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Ooh thank you for these. I’m gearing up for a week in… like a real week in… like no online work… this week. I’ll be taking your recs. I’ll definitely be watching Tiger King HAHA.
-M
MEGHAN
I watched The Breakfast Club two days ago 🙂 Now I started True Blood 🙂 And I am up to date with the Outlander 🙂
Hugs!
We have just started watching Tiger King a few days ago and I have to watch it every night now until I’ve watched them all 🙂 Great list Jill.
Crazy Rich Asians is a movie that has been on my list for ages, and I think that I can finally watch it!
I hope you’re doing well during this quarantine, and are feeling okay!
This post is so cool!
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These are cool choices, Jill. I have watch some of these. Thanks for the others I haven’t watched. Will be looking em up. 🙂
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I LOVED Moonrise Kingdom!! Love those 80’s movies too. My husband says that they shaped his youth haha. I only watched the first episode of Tiger King and I did not like it. I don’t know. :-/ I am also going to check out the other Netflix shows that you mentioned that! Thank you for sharing my friend! xo
Love all of these suggestions for binge watching! We have watched all of those Hughes films with our kids. Can’t wait to see the 2nd season of Dead to Me.
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Thank you so much for sharing all oft these series and movies. I just searching for new one.
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We binge watched Tiger King and it was so good! I’ve been watching Making the Cut too. It’s not as good as project runway, but I’ll take what I can get!
My Husband and I STILL go back and forth abut The Staircase! It was so good!
Shauna
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thanks for your blog!
I have a lot to watch!!!
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We are looking for a new series now that we’ve finished the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Perfect timing Jill.
OXOX
Jodie
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I’ll have to check that one out! Thanks Lynn!
I adore the Grand Budapest Hotel and could watch it over and over again!
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Thank you so much for sharing all oft these series and movies. I just searching for new one.
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Better Things
I really like your list. I’ve been trying to limit my own screen time, but since this looks like it will last forever I’ll probably indulge soon.
Lindifique
Thanks for this list! I definitely watched Tiger King and it was insane haha.
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This is such a great list! I’ve been binge watching a lot of shows lately, so I definitely will be checking these out! Thanks for sharing!
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I have been struggling with finding things to watch; I’m a sit com kind of gal and they’re a dying breed…
I really enjoyed Tiger King! 🙂
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I haven’t watched Zoolander in years! But it was always one of my faves. Dying to see Tiger King. I actually didn’t realise it was about the animals in captivity. The way everyone carries on I thought it was a doco-drama on the “owners”
Sxx
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I’ve watched Black Mirror and Dead To Me (waiting for season 2!!). I’ve done a post about the tv shows I’ve been watching too! I like reading these posts to get new recommendations. Great roundup! Stay safe doll
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Oooh – very useful! I like the sound of The Staircase, and we’ve heard people talking about The Tiger King but not watched it yet. Thanks for sharing at #WowOnWednesday Jill.
So thankful for this post. There is so much news a body can stand. Have never heard of Homecoming. And glad to see mention of Heidi’s new version of Project Runway. Will check these out.
Great list, Jill! Who in our generation doesn’t love John Hughes films?! I wish my kids were old enough to appreciate them! We are going to rent Trolls 2 World Tour tonight and order pizza for movie night!
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It is a docu-drama and the tiger owners are pretty eccentric!
This is a great list! I don’t have Netflix so I haven’t seen Tiger King yet, but I did watch a TMZ special on it the other day and it was really interesting! I feel so bad for those tigers.
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