I have a very specific taste in tv shows (some people describe it as bad, I describe it as life is short and I like to be entertained, not intellectually stimulated). It’s very hard to find shows I really like, so when I find shows I like, I cling through the ups and downs (that’s a lie, I cut shows off like people cut off people in the new year).
This list is full of stuff I’m excited to come back and there’s only one new show, which is a shame because I watched the trailer of every-new-show-being-released-in-January and there was only one thing I was interested in. Anyway, before my introductory ramble gets as long as food bloggers before their recipes, let’s get into the post.
Shrill
illustration by @whatdamidid
For some reason, I don’t know a lot of people that watched season 1- I really enjoyed the fresh take on self-love and I’m excited season 2 is out on
Love island (British Version)
Obviously made this poster for my fictional show
The thing about love island is that it’s a great communal show. Last season saw me getting into a groupchat fight that led to me leaving and forming a second and longer lasting Love Island groupchat. It’s exciting to gather round at 9pm everyday and watch real life events happen. I was so immersed in last season, I ended up writing some spoof episodes. I wanted to write a whole season but the show ended and my ginger ended along with it. This is the first season set in South Africa as well although I don’t think that’s going to make a lot of difference because all we see is a villa. This is also the first season where the presenter that dated a 16/17 year old that appeared on a show she hosted, when she was 32, Caroline Flack, would be absent from.
New Amsterdam
What is it with medical shows??? I discovered this show two months ago and ended up watching it all in 2 or 3 days. I was shocked when I got to the last episode. They took a mid season break early and I cant wait for it to come back.
The Bold Type
There was a time where I thought for SURE I was going to end up working at a magazine. One time when I modelled for a magazine I loved, I tried to experience as much of their office and work as possible, I definitely overstayed my welcome. The Bold Type is definitely me living out my magazine work dreams and I’m super excited for season 4.
Kims convenience
This show was a slow grower but I kept going back and I was suddenly obsessed with the Kim family. I’m happy to have them back in my life this month.
Grown-ish
When anyone talks about how bad Grownish is, I make what I hope looks like almost agreeable head movements because I love it and I feel like it keeps getting better and after the cliff hanger of the last episode, I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Sex education
illustration by @whatdamidid
This absolute delightful show is back for a second season this month and I cant wait to devour it.
Katy keene
Fashion was another industry I was sure I was going to work in (and I did for a few years) and I love seeing people try to “make it” on screen. From what I can see, this show is about people trying to “make it” in different creative fields and the cast is diverse, so I’m kind of ready to dive in.