TV Show Recommendations
These recommendations are going to be for shows easily found on the various streaming services. They’re an eclectic group, because no one can be into just one thing.
Call the Midwife (PBS)
Of all the shows on TV, this one never fails to give warm fuzzy feelings, along with a dash of thought-provoking social commentary. If you head over to my blog, there’s a whole ode to the show there.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime)
Smart, funny show about a flawed, interesting woman plus brilliant writing and acting. Who could ask for more?
A Discovery of Witches (AMC+/Shudder)
It helps if you’ve read the books, but it’s hard not to get sucked into Matthew and Diana’s adventures through time and magic.
Julia (HBOMax)
This one sneaks up on you. The accent of Julia can sometimes be campy, but it’s charming and has just the right level of angst and comfort.
The Crown (Netflix)
While recent seasons have been a little uneven, the Windsors’ saga draws you in and it’s hard to beat the all-star casting each set of seasons brings.
The Offer (Paramount+)
Making Matthew Goode unattractive takes a LOT of work, but they managed it. Regardless, the Miles Teller-led drama about the making of The Godfather is compelling, interesting, and Juno Temple is #goals.
The White Queen/White Princess/Spanish Princess (Starz)
While there are definite liberties taken with some magical realism elements, this show highlights women often lost behind the stories of the men in their lives. Elizabeth Woodville survived A LOT, as did her daughter and granddaughter-in-law.
The Great Pottery Throwdown (HBOMax)
Same vibe as Great British Bake-Off, but it doesn’t make you want to bake all the time.
WandaVision (Disney+)
So many layers and emotions. Wanda has been through so much and I love that they highlighted her complexity so well.