Featured: Five Shows to Binge Watch This Summer

If you've successfully managed to avoid procrastinating on Netflix this semester, summer is the perfect time to catch up on all those shows you may have missed. If you’re looking for something new to watch, or something old to fill your time, check out these five shows that are sure to have Netflix asking, Are you still there?

The Mentalist

Number of Seasons: 7

The life of a former con-man working with the police to solve crimes isn’t always a walk in the park, as Patrick Jane learns throughout his 7 seasons. The Mentalist follows Jane as he uses his honed skills of reading people (or 'psychic medium skills') to help the CBI solve crimes while hunting for Red John, the serial killer who murdered his wife and daughter. While some crime dramas might be a little too intense to take in at once, The Mentalist keeps the perfect balance between drama, comedy and sarcasm to allow you to binge as much as you want.

Grey’s Anatomy

Number of Seasons: 13 and counting

If you're a fan of medical shows, Grey’s Anatomy should certainly be on your 'To-Watch' (or 'Watch Again') list. This medical drama follows Meredith Grey and her fellow interns during their residency at Seattle Grace Hospital. Focusing on the personal and professional lives of the surgeons, and how the two often intertwine, this show is a captivating drama that always leaves you wanting more. Between the intense surgical procedures, romantic relationships, and dramatic finales, there’s no shortage of excitement for anyone who wants to watch an episode or 20.

Supernatural

Number of Seasons: 12 and counting

Sometimes you need a show that allows you to escape reality for a little while. Supernatural will help you do just that. While fighting off an array of supernatural creatures, Sam and Dean set off on a search to find John, their missing dad. Equipped with John's hunting journal (a collection of hand-written accounts of monsters and how to kill them), the Winchesters dive into the world of hunting demons and chasing ghosts. The suspense and mystery will have you on the edge of your seat, and the easy to love characters will have you hitting the 'next episode' button every time.

Futurama

Number of Seasons: 7

While some cartoons are good for watching just a random episode or two, others are almost too easy to get invested in. Futurama is definitely one that will keep you coming back for more. Set in the 31st century, this show follows Phillip J. Fry ( known to his friends as simply ‘Fry’) as he wakes up 1,000 years into the future after accidentally getting cryogenically frozen. Filled with robots, aliens, mad scientists, and some dark humor, the light-hearted nature of this show makes it a perfect option for binge watching when you just want a good laugh.

Friends

Number of Seasons: 10

A binge watch list wouldn’t be complete without Friends. This feel-good sitcom about the lives of 6 friends living in New York has been an incredibly popular show since its release in 1994. Its short, 20-minute episodes make it very easy to watch – whether you're looking for something to watch during a short break or feel like watching an entire season in a day.

Special thanks to isak valtersen and Audrey T for editing!