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.

  • Bridgerton (Netflix)

    • This one is an obvious choice for a romance author, but I’m still putting it in. As an author, my favorite part is seeing Julia Quinn geeking out over meeting the actors who bring her characters to life because that is #goals.

  • Abbott Elementary (ABC/Hulu/Disney+)

    • I’m in love with an elementary school teacher, so this one hits an especially funny but also painfully accurate spot for me.

  • Ted Lasso

    • Ted and Co are just chef’s kiss. I want to be a boss ass bitch like Rebecca one day. My fiancé also has a strange mix of Ted and Roy characteristics which makes it even funnier.

  • Masters of the Air

    • This may seem a little weird for me to recommend, but I grew up around aviation and pilots and know way more about aviation history than an average millennial. For context, I used to read in an airport hangar office with a piece of the Enola Gay hanging on the wall.

  • The Artful Dodger (Hulu/Disney+)

    • I love Dickens and I love knowing what happens to child characters when they grow up, so this one hit that sweet spot. It’s feminist, fun, and surprisingly romantic.

  • 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.