Monday, August 31, 2020

Dean, Isaiah (MW) What/ If

What/ If is a scandalous limited mini-series on Netflix that explores the domino effect of what happens when exceptional people, start doing the unacceptable. The main characters are inadvertently forced into the opposition of either losing it all or sacrificing what matters most to them for the sake of personal gain. Desperate to secure funding for her med tech company, a young scientist and her husband make an outrageous deal with a mysterious investor. At first at what seemed like a blessing, turned out costing them a lot more than they bargained for. The show really invokes the thought of what would you be willing to risk in order too have it all. 

https://youtu.be/AFnI887xhBE

Hendricks, Vanessa (MW) The Owl House

The Owl House is an animated Disney Channel show created by Dana Terrace (Storyboard Artist for Gravity Falls and Director of DuckTales reboot). It is a fantasy series that follows Luz, a 14-year-old human on her way to a juvenile detention camp who discovers a portal to another world. In this world, called the Boiling Isles, Luz meets a witch and her demon roommate who take her in and let her become a witch apprentice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtjeRde5v2M

Pulido, Marlene (MW) Mr. Sunshine

Mr. Sunshine is a 2018 South Korean television series that is set during the Joseon dynasty in Hanseong (current day Seoul) in the early 1900s, and focuses on activists fighting for Korea's independence. It follows Eugene Choi who was born into slavery but escapes to the United States and becomes a United States Marine Corps officer. While being stationed in Hanseong he falls in love with an aristocrat's granddaughter, Go Ae-shin, who is part of the Righteous Army and fighting for Joseon's sovereignty. He discovers a plot by the Empire of Japan to colonize Korea and soon becomes embroiled in the fight for Joseon's sovereignty.

https://youtu.be/rPJSo4fhtRU

Sunday, August 30, 2020

McClendon, Hannah (TTh) 2 Dope Queens

2 Dope Queens was originally a podcast hosted by Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, that aired April 4, 2016 to November 14, 2018. With the first week of the podcast launch, it was number one on the  iTunes podcast charts. The podcast features two female comedian host of the  African American and LBGT community, with efforts to showcase people from different backgrounds. They also featured guest including Nick Kroll, and many others. 2 Dope Queens, was one of the first comedy to come out of WNYC Studios. In March and February 2018, a four-episode series aired on HBO, directed by Tig Notaro. 

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=2+dope+queens+hbo+tralier&&view=detail&mid=7F877DA91EB6D472B5B47F877DA91EB6D472B5B4&&FORM=VRDGAR

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Brewer, Brynn (TTh) Mrs.Fletcher

Mrs. Fletcher the HBO comedy miniseries is based on a novel of the same name written by Tom Perrotta. After her only child, Brendan, leaves for college, Mrs. Eve Fletcher, played by Kathryn Hahn, undergoes a mid-life crisis. She comes to the realization that she was living her life for her son and not for herself. Both Eve as a divorced single mother and Brendan as a college freshman face parallel sexual awakenings. Brendan finds little success in continuing his path as an obnoxious bully where his peers are more progressive and open minded. Eve thrives in the risk-taking and erotic world she was once afraid of.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NygEQ-6uL-I

Alsbrooks, Zoey (TTh) The Midnight Gospel

The Midnight Gospel is an animated series about a creature name Clancy traveling to different planets interviewing different life forms. He asks about death; how they feel about death; what they think death means. This question is asked while adventures are being taken place. The show lightens up death while still learning the ideas of what death could mean. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kQWAqjFJS0

Searles, Sam (TTh) Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

In this quirky musical-drama-comedy that airs on NBC, the main character Zoey Clarke (Jane Levy) gets the ability to hear people's inner thoughts and desires through popular songs after a freak accident regarding a run-of-the-mill MRI scan. As a character, she struggles to connect with the people around her and typically keeps her head down at her computer coding job. With this ability, she is able to connect and help all the people around her in ways she never thought or even considered beforehand.
https://youtu.be/5be1Wa27U2o

Ybarra, Gabriella (TTh) Pen15

The show I have chosen for Finding Gold is PEN15, a Hulu original and comedy. The show follows the lives of two 13-year-old girls and middle school outcasts in the year 2000. The main stars of the show—comedians Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle—play themselves in the show. Possibly the biggest comedic aspect of the show is that Erskine and Konkle, who are both women in their 30s, are playing 13-years-old girls despite not appearing the part—a stark contrast to the other supporting characters in the show who are actual teenagers. PEN15 follows the up and downs of what is meant to be an accurate depiction of middle school life. At times, the show is awkward, cringy and sometimes horrifying but is embarrassedly relatable at every turn. 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMVoOZ0fKGI

King, Rayanna (TTh) The Beautiful Lie

From the Australian producer John Edwards comes a modern remaking of Tolstoy's literary masterpiece Anna Karenina. The main character, Anna, is played by the award-winning actress Sarah Snook who has acted in many films but is most recognized from her role as Shiv in HBO's Succession. Anna begins a dramatic affair with a younger man named Skeet and decides to leave her husband Xander. The dramatic six-part mini-series can be found on Hulu.  
 
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kiMyfV6yUg 

Prothro, Noah (TTh) Pokémon Journeys

Pokémon Journeys follows Pokémon trainers Ash and Goh (as well as Ash's trusty partner Pokémon 'Pikachu') as they travel across many of the different regions in the Pokémon world. Along the way, they catch and battle many different species of Pokémon in an attempt to achieve the title of "Pokémon Master."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF4o64-LO0Q

Le, Kerry (TTh) It's Okay to Not Be Okay

It's Okay to Not Be Okay (Psycho But It's Okay) is a comedy, romance, and a thriller series from South Korea that aired on Netflix. The drama talks about an arrogant and a fearless woman, Ko Mun-Yeong, who is a writer for children's book, crossed-path with a psychiatrist ward caretaker, Moon Gang Tae, where they wind up in finding the truth about each other's past that was haunting them.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89i-Fn2CqQg

Macias, Sabrina (TTh) High Fidelity

High Fidelity is a Hulu original following Rob (played by Zoe Kravitz) Rob is the owner of her very own record store,  Championship Vinyl. Rob is just getting out of a very raw breakup with her longtime beau and this breakup really sticks with her so she has the bright idea to reconnect with her past relationships and ask them why they have all rejected her. We follow Rob as she reconnects with her past flames and meets some new characters along the way, all in the difficult journey to better understand herself.
Link to trailer for show: https://youtu.be/r5bkbfdVzbI

Broadbent, Kaitlin (TTh) Medici: Masters of Florence

Medici: Masters of Florence originally aired in Italy in October 2016, explores the turmoil the Medici family experiences following the death of patriarch Giovanni de' Medici. His son, Cosimo de' Medici, takes over as the leader of the family bank. He also assumes his father's seat in Florence's Signoria. Cosimo must navigate politics, family affairs, and eventually the plague in order to maintain the Medici legacy as the strongest bank in Florence. He has to continually fight to between his strong desire to not be like his father and pursue arts while also finding power in 1429 Florence.

https://www.youtube.com

Dobbins, Bre'Auna (TTh) Tell Me a Story

Tell Me a Story is a psychological anthology series that modernizes our favorite fairytales. Three classic tales are depicted in relation to the current society while possessing a unique relationship with each other. In short, the fairytales are being construed to appeal to a more mature audience. Each season finale is a conclusion, and every season has its own set of tales. Season one, for example, told the stories of "Little Red Riding Hood", "Three Little Pigs", and "Hansel and Gretel." All three were connected through the relationships and actions of their representative characters.

https://youtu.be/sqqiyrmauG4

Delgadillo, Julie (TTh) Love is Blind

Love is Blind is a reality show that takes singles and allows them to connect with other singles without ever seeing their face. They make an emotional connection and have to get engaged before they can see each other physically. It then follows their journey to see their physical connection and living together. It aired in 2020 and has one season thus far.

https://youtu.be/s2eBAFt3L_0

Martinez, Violet (TTh) Guys Grocery Games

Guy's Grocery Games is a competition cooking show. 4 chefs start out and one is eliminated after each round till there is one chef standing. In the competition Guy, the host, will throw out wacky games that the chefs must adapt to. The winner will have to answer clues and shop for those items around the store in under 2 minutes and win up to $20,000.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPo5eO-jvZA

Elliot, Robert (TTh) Unacknowledged

Unacknowledged is a short documentary series that reveals the Disclosure project and UFO secrecy. Dr. Steven Greer interviews witnesses who have previously worked for the government and he presents classified documents concerning the existence of extraterrestrials. By exposing these documents, other conspiracies take shape and truly make you wonder. I enjoyed watching this series because it not only opens your mind to extraterrestrial life, but it uncovers the idea of a secret elite government group that receives information, including UFO secrecy, that people like the president don't even receive. I watched this on Netflix a couple of months ago but I recently found out it is no longer on there but it is on Hulu. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3oCS8Sp-mQ&list=PLS5jFcJGLXAIPuky8MWMn7WHsYHL5FAg2

Schwope, Blakley (TTh) Skin Decision

Skin Decision: Before and After is a Netflix Original series that has one season so far, it is based on the lives of real people. In each episode, two people go on and consult with Dr. Nazarian and Nurse Jamie about their issues and insecurities with their skin. Some of their skin deformities have been hindered and caused by others, and the two guests on the show will share their amazing stories. Before the treatments, the guests will give their expectations and why they want to change. Nazarian and Jamie want to change the stigma of plastic surgery and physically changing your body, you are who you are no matter the skin decision.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsocJlmXYWw

Hudson, Heidi (TTh) Everything's Gonna Be Okay

Nicholas, a 25 year old Australian, visits his American father and two teenage half-sisters in Los Angeles. During his visit, he learns that their father is terminally ill and wants Nicholas to become the guardian of his two sisters, Genevieve (15 years old) and Matilda (17 years old and also has autism), because their mother is already dead.Nicholas is gay and trying to figure out his own life too. Genevieve is trying to fit in at school with her two friends and becoming a teenager. Matilda is looking at colleges during the show and wants to experience normal teenager/college life before she goes but her autism makes it difficult for her. It's a very light hearted comedy.

Trailer link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqXmmZjsbCQ

Urest, Jazmyn (TTh) Power

Power is an American drama/crime series on Hulu  (now) that shows the life of a wealthy Night Club owner and drug-pin king in New York City. James the main character also known as "Ghost" St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick) who invested his wealth into his night club to escape his drug dealer role for a legitimized family lifestyle in NYC. This ruthless drug dealer had a hold on this normalized lifestyle until his old love walked into his night club and they reconnected. This was the start of him balancing his double life that took a major turn as his old love turns is a criminal prosecutor that finds out about his past/current lifestyle. This twisted love story adds the drama that everyone looks for in a crime related series.

https://youtu.be/0bbwp6feNwM

Avila, Luis (TTh) Dave

Dave is a semi-autobiographical comedy series on FX about Dave Burd; an up and coming rapper trying to break into the music industry. Currently sitting at a 72% on rotten tomatoes with the critics, however the audience seems to favor it more with a 91% score. His real life rap moniker is 'Lil Dicky' and the show displays all his struggles in the rap game and all the jokes that come with having such a satirical name. DAVE pulls no punches with its sitcom nature and storytelling; crescendoing in a beautiful and emotional ninth episode with all the feelings you thought you'd left at the door. The show acknowledges many stereotypes and formulas in the rap industry and all the trepidations that come with success and signing with music labels.

https://youtu.be/QSpo9JZqneQ

Slaughter, Jillian (TTh) Finding Bigfoot

The series Finding Bigfoot is about a group of four people including a high school science teacher, a former roadie, a skeptical scientist, and the BFRO president. This group of four travels all through the United States in search of proof the Bigfoot is alive. They speak to witnesses, examine photos and videos, and try new technologies to uncover the mysterious Bigfoot. The show airs on the channel Animal Planet, and you can watch all 12 seasons on Hulu. Here is a link to the trailer of the Finding Bigfoot series:

https://youtu.be/WgD5NByP4FI

Rivas, Marisa (TTh) I Survived...

I Survived... is a documentary television series that first aired on Lifetime in 2008. The show continued for 7 seasons and ended in 2015. This show allows for near-death survivors to share their experiences in their words. Each episode includes 2 or 3 stories, most including kidnapping, rape, or being stranded somewhere isolated. I Survived... is special for the way it does not include over-dramatized reenactments. At the end of the show, each survivor describes why they believed that they survived, whether it be instinct, luck, the grace of God or the help of others.  I Survived... is storytelling at its most honest, emotional and vulnerable state.
https://youtu.be/o-aXkwChjeY

Tobias Martinez, Jennifer (TTh) Never Have I Ever

Never Have I Ever is a new Netflix series about a Indian-American girl coming of age starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Devi Vishwakumar. After a traumatic year of losing her father this teen just wants to spunk up her social status. She is determined to become popular her sophomore year and get a hot boyfriend. She navigates the struggle of high school, boys, and adolescence.  
 
https://youtu.be/_2W1ZOdKbUM

Rodriguez, Christina (TTh) I Shouldn't Be Alive

I Shouldn't Be Alive, is a Discovery Channel/Animal Planet docu-series that had been airing since 2005, had six seasons and ended in 2012. It has complied with footage of interviews and graphic reenactments of the situation. Each episode of the show explains a certain situation of how the interviewees survived the ordeal against all the odds and showing the decisions they made that kept them alive. 

https://vimeo.com/62671724

McNeil, Destiny (TTh) Self-Made

This is a Netflix original series that follows the life and legacy of Madam C.J. Walker becoming the first female self-made millionaire in America. This series stars Academy Award winning African American actors such as, Octavia Spencer, Tiffany Haddish, Blair Underwood and Carmen Ejogo. It illustrates how Madam C.J. Walker became a millionaire in the early 20th century with her Wonderful Hair Grower and her Walker Hair Company. This limited series highlights her life and struggles before her success and her inspiring journey to fame and fortune. It shows how her hard work, grit, and business savvy made her a part of history. She persevered and became a successful woman in a man's world.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYDJvnDfB2w

Rodriguez, Roberto (TTh) 12 oz. Mouse

12 oz. Mouse is an American television series that aired on Adult Swim. The show revolves around the misadventures of a green mouse named Mouse "Fitz" Fitzgerald an alcoholic and sociopathic mouse. With the help of his chinchilla companion "Skillet" Fitz embarks on a journey to recover the suppressed memories he has of his wife and child that have since vanished. Fitz is voiced by the shows creator Matt Maiellaro. 12 oz. Mouse is known for its poor animation and surrealistic humor. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqH4Bpe7Mjk

Lobelo, Alejandra (TTh) Vis a Vis

Vis a Vis is a series about a female (Macarena) who falls in love with her boss and because of him she commits major accounting manipulations and is sentenced to 7 years in jail. When she gets imprisoned, she faces emotional shock as well as having complicated relationships with some of the inmates. As the series progresses, her personality and actions change as a way of surviving prison.
When in jail, she finds the key to a large amount of money hidden outside. One of the other inmates (Zulema) finds out and her boyfriend tries to get to the money before Macarena's family, leading them to devastating situations. 

https://youtu.be/ceNKwOvSVm8

Bini, Taylor (TTh): I Think You Should Leave 10

This program is funded by the streaming service, Netflix. Tim Robinson wrote, produced, and stars in this sketch comedy series. As a former writer for SNL, this show is jam-packed with satirical and outlandish skits. It isn't unusual to see SNL cast members from past and present. Here is the official trailer:
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3fTRk2yEgU

Bartley, Hunter (TTh) The Great

The Great is Hulu's new comedy-drama, anti-historical journey through 18th-century Russia following Catherine the Great on her journey towards leadership. Upon arrival in Russia, Catherine is met by comedic issues after issue mostly deriving from her husband Peter the Emperor of Russia. The show stars Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult as the Empress and Emperor of Russia and holds ten episodes in the first season. A second season has already been announced and funded due to the success of the Hulu Original. Sporting an 8.1 on IMDB and an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Great" is a thrilling spin on the Drama genre that executes with precision when it comes to telling an engaging and humorous story to viewers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJGedvRfHYg&

Griggs, Jonah (TTh) Dr. Stone 10

Thousands of years in the future following a mysterious phenomenon that turned all of humanity into stone, an extraordinarily intelligent young man named Senku Ishigami awakens determined to rebuild the world using the power of science. The Earth that humanity once roamed has laid dormant and uninhabited for several millennia, making way for nature to take over once again. Senku and his friends must work together to restore humanity, as well as rebuild their lost way of life. However, this task will not be easy, as not long after Senku awakens, many humans oppose their old ways of life and reject Senku's ideology to rebuild civilization to its old glory. Senku is forced to make a decision: To compromise and build a new world or fight for his ideals to bring the civilization of the past to the present day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YZzYeBartM

Hartle, Reed (TTh) Psych

This series is about a guy named Shawn Spencer who has slacked off his entire life. Growing up, his father was a police officer for the Santa Barbra PD and tried to teach Shawn as many detective and observation skills as he could so that he could grow up and be a detective as well. Well that isn't exactly what happened, although Shawn did pick up his father's detective skills and calls in anonymous tips to the Police whenever crimes or murders are talked about on the news. When the Police suspect him of being the culprit since he has called in so many accurate anonymous tips, he claims to be a psychic detective. The rest of the series involves him, and his best friend Burton Guster starting their own psychic detective agency to help private citizens and assist the Santa Barbra PD with murder investigations. Of course, these two get into plenty of hijinks along the way. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYbfuSzyasQ

Sealey, Jacob (TTh) Banana Fish

 Banana Fish is a Japanese anime that takes place in New York City. The main character, Ash Lynx, is a young leader of a street gang that gets tied up in an unexpected drug war. He encounters a Japanese man, only a couple years older than him, who has come to America as a photographer. The two become best friends very easily and stick together while trying to piece together the conspiracy on this dangerous new drug, Banana Fish, that is taking over the city. Throughout their journey, the war on drugs turns into a war between the government and the gangs. The two then team up with other gangs around the city to aid in taking down the government, that is wanting to use the drug as a weapon, and to destroy the drug once and for all. In the end, the gangs devise a plan to destroy Banana Fish and take down the kingpin of the city, as well as fight for their lives. 

https://youtu.be/I7jlkh3i4nI

Mignola, Sydney (TTh) How to Sell Drugs Online

How To Sell Drugs Online (Fast) is a German Netflix Original that follows the lives of two high school friends and how to launch an extremely profitable drug selling website where they primarily sell ecstasy. This show is considered a German coming-of age series. The main characters Moritz and Lenny are best friends who have an entrepreneurial spirit to create something beneficial for the world, and with dreams of going to college in the United States. When Moritz gets broken up with by his long-time girlfriend Lisa, after spending a year abroad, is when his life changes. In order to impress her, he buys out her ecstasy dealer and shows up to a party with more ecstasy than he knows what to do with. Having this attempt fail, he needed to figure out a way to sell all of this ecstasy, which is how he created his site "Mydrugs.com". This series has 2 seasons, and it explores Moritz and Lenny's journey on becoming very successful drug dealers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sxg1xXmd0I

Perez, Adrian (TTh) The Legend of Kora

Korra is the new Avatar, meaning she is the key to the spirit world, and she can bend all 4 elements. Water, Air, Earth, & Fire. The Avatar is like a balance, she keeps the peace throughout all nations. Her journey is the most heartfelt, friendship filled, and action-packed animated series. The morals and values in this show is indeed something that all age demographics can learn from. It too has authentic animations reflecting actual world combat and styles. A great dimension to this series is that it has cultural influences from historic Chinese and other East Asian countries. Very well-rounded show, and a great succession to The Last Airbender.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54srZLuYfb0

Palmer, Amaya (TTh) For My Man 10

For My Man is a show telling the stories of women who have dedicated their lives to their significant others. Many of these women end up in jail for decades or life, and some even lose their life. These women got involved with the wrong person and commit robbery, murder, or kidnapping. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipuYt0dzAko

Aycock,Phillip (TTh) The Shop

The shop is a show on HBO that is executive produced by LeBron James. It takes place in a barbershop setting with different A-list Pro athletes in different sports and different A-list celebrities from different entertainment venues. They talk about different things from sports to pop-culture to different things that are going on in the world today.
 
https://youtu.be/OxfAin68Tms

Selby, Shea (TTh) Last One Laughing

Last One Laughing is a reality show that is available on Amazon Prime. There are a couple iterations of the show available. One features comedians from Australia hosted by Rebel Wilson and the other one features comedians from Latin America hosted by Eugenio Derbez. The Rebel Wilson hosted Australia version is what I choose to talk about. Your place is 10 Australian comedians in the same space For a reality competition game show where they must try to make the other comedians laugh and try to refrain from laughing themselves. It begins to become pretty hilarious and a little disgusting towards the end, when all else is failing.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6tfcXaeyKNw

Keener, Maxwell (TTh) World's Toughest Race

'World's Toughest Race: EcoChallenge Fiji', a reboot of the original 'EcoChallenge' series, created by Mark Burnett, is an adventure documentary-based television show premiered on Amazon Prime. The World's Toughest Race takes place over multiple islands in the tropical country of Fiji, spanning a course totaling 671km (3 Iron Man triathlons) and including similar, more extreme events. The 350+ competing athletes, forming into 66 teams, come from 30 countries around the world and vary from first time racers to ex-military veterans to top tier professional athletes. 

Morales, Citlaly (TTh) Anne With an E

Anne with an E is a show that aired on Netflix in 2017. This show has 3 seasons and is set in Green Gables during the 1890s. Anne Shirly's story starts when she is adopted at the age of 13, by Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. The show itself is not your typical kind of show, but neither is Anne, considering that she has red hair, freckles, a big imagination, and extraordinary vocabulary. This show does not only talk about Anne's problems, it also talks about serious social issues that occurred in the 1890s, such as discrimination, stereotyping, homophobia and so much more. Anne with an E is full of emotional rollercoasters, but also teaches people very valuable information about social problems in the 1890s that connects to today's social issues.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5qJXYNNINo

Riley, Chloé (TTh) The Following

Written by Kevin Bacon, and starring him as the main character. A former FBI agent, Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon), is contacted to try find and catch notorious serial killer Joe Carroll (James Purefoy), who was caught years ago, but escapes from death row. Carroll was an English professor who was obsessed with Edgar Allen Poe, and captured, killed and mutilated 14 college girls before Hardy caught him. During the time that he was imprisoned, Carrol developed "followers", where it eventually develops into a cult who will do anything to appease Joe Carrol including murder, kidnapping, and sacrifice. After Joe escapes he is fixated on getting revenge on Ryan Hardy.
https://youtu.be/QUutBr42Ouw - season 1
https://youtu.be/VjqbM0RsZOs - season 2
https://youtu.be/HdubCQCwgsw - season 3

Saucedo, Marissa (TTH) Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom is a Drama/Action filled American TV series. It follows "J" a teenager, and the rest of The Cody's. The first episode begins with "J" losing his mother to a Heroin overdose, and thus getting introduced and moved in with his previously kept from family, The Cody's. This includes his grandmother Smurf, and uncles Pope, Craig, and Deran. He soon learns how his family makes their money.

https://youtu.be/eJdywN-g-YM

Do, Tina (MW) Alias

This Tv Series from 2001 stars Jennifer Garner. In this series, Garner plays the role of Sydney Bristow who is recruited to become a spy for a secret branch of the CIA called SD-6. After using different aliases to complete her missions, she uncovers the truth about this covert organization that she is working for. The truth is that this organization is actually an enemy of the United States that implement missions for their own personal gain. Sydney Bristow becomes a double agent for the actual CIA to tear down this branch from the inside out. After time passes she is informed that her father is also a double agent for both companies and they work together to sabotage operations. It is an action and drama filled series that evokes excitement. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA--ufiI3oA

Garcia, Brenda (MW) Degrassi: The Next Generation

Degrassi: The Next Generation is a series that is part of the Degrassi franchise. It is a Canadian teen drama that covers many of today's issues like rape, school shootings, abusive relationships, mental illness, etc. The series ran for 14 seasons. One of the actors that was in the show is now hip-hop star Aubrey Graham (aka as Drake.) Nina Dobriv who plays Elena on The Vampire Diaries is also in the newer seasons of the show. You can watch this show for free on PlutoTv, Tubi and Youtube! I watched this show with my older sister growing up and I loved it. I really do believe this show was ahead of its time. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0nHezSpZTI

Rivera, Ali (MW) Gentefied

Gentefied follows the lives of three young adults in East Los Angeles that are struggling to help their grandfather's popular taco shop survive whil trying to live out their own dreams that go against their normal family-first lifestyle that is expected of them. Although they are all just trying to live their lives and get by, they all deal with real issues like gentrification, racism, sexuality, immigration, and the marginalization of their Latinx culture at every corner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mFgMyqHZCE

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Miller, Hannah (MW) Trial by Media

Trial by Media is a Netflix original crime docuseries about famous court cases that are believed to be severely influenced by their media coverage. This series reflects on how media can influence the outcome of cases like these.

https://youtu.be/2DVpSHeF6ZI

De La Rosa, Abbi-Rae (MW) When Calls The Heart

Set in 1910, the town of Hope Valley has the schools most beloved teacher found in distraught when a tragedy occurs, but with hope in front of her she finds a young and loving teacher, Elizabeth, who wants to help these students in need.  Following throughout Elizabeth's journey there is passion with sheriff Jack Thortan, drama with other residents of Hope Valley. Through it all will Elizabeth's journey suffice with her new lifestyle of teaching, will her love life with Jack Thortan continue and what drama will come along the way ? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqT76GtJc4U

Vara, Faith (MW) Little Fires Everywhere

Based on Celeste Ng's bestseller, "Little Fires Everywhere" follows two drastically different families led by mothers who are just as different from another. Staring Reese Witherspoon as Elena Richardson, a woman who thrives on structure, rules and family, and Kerry Washington as Mia Warren, a single mother who lives a nomadic lifestyle, this show tells the consequences of a mother's lies, secrets, and the danger in believing that following the rules can avoid disasters. After arriving in Shaker Heights, Ohio, the Warren's move to the suburbs threatens everything that Elena has known, and following the title of the show, having little fires everywhere can only lead to one big collective disaster. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWGkX8ClhBI

Davis, Kim (MW) The Last O.G.

The Last O.G, made by TBS and currently streaming on Netflix, is about the life of Tray, a man who got caught selling crack and spent the last 15 years in prison. Finally, after doing his time in prison Tray goes back to Brooklyn to try and reintegrate into the life he's lost. However, Brooklyn isn't the same as when he left. Tray finds out he has two children, the woman he fell in love with is married, and the neighborhood he grew up in is gentrified. As the series progresses, we see how Tray adjust to his new reality. This sensational black comedy stars Tracy Morgan, Tiffany Haddish, Cedric the Entertainer, and is executively produced by Jordan Peele.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31YxF2e8kMA

Aponte, Sofia (MW) Four Weddings and a Funeral

Four Weddings and a Funeral is a Hulu miniseries created by Mindy Kaling and Matt Warburton based on the 1994 British movie with the same title. This romantic comedy focuses around a group of American friends, Maya, Craig, and Duffy, who are convening in London for the wedding of their best friend Ainsley to a stranger they have never met. Maya flies in from America and has an unexpected connection with a man at the airport which turns out to be the groom that is to be in her best friend's wedding. Ainsley and Kash must decide if they truly love each other, Maya and Kash have to deal with their romantic connection with one another while still remaining friends, Duffy has to confront his feelings for Maya before it's too late, and they must also deal with life changing decisions and career uncertainties. From the altar to a casket, there are many things these friends must face together and alone that may just break them apart or make them closer than ever. This show makes you feel connected to this heartwarming, and sometimes challenging, group of friends and their love lives! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmfb8b43KR0

Truong, Kim (MW) Down to Earth

Down to Earth with Zac Efron is a Netflix original about how Zac Efron and his friend Darin travel to eight countries to learn about sustainability within different cultures. As they are bringing light onto environmental issues around the world, they are also showcasing different attractions and cuisine of these places. Some of the topics that they talk about are how renewable energy is created, how the expansion of cities can harm animals, and how there are cultures that live completely off the land. Zac Efron and Darin are both incredibly entertaining hosts and the whole series has a light-hearted feel to it. 

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMzYiY5wcHU

McKenna, Chloe (MW) She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

She-Ra, and the Princesses of Power is an animated series on Netflix that is actually a reboot of the 1980's series. The show came out on Netflix in 2018 and is about a girl named Adora who was kidnapped as a child and trained to fight with a group called "The Horde" in an effort to overthrow the other kingdoms. It is definitely cheesy at times, but the storyline and plot are what helps keep viewers tuned in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsGMkAWB6lY

Palacios, Geovany (MW) Love on the Spectrum

Originally aired on ABC, "Love on the Spectrum" is a reality dating show that pairs potential lovers with the ASD (autism spectrum disorder). Those on the spectrum struggle with forming and maintaining social bonds and forming human connection. The show pairs individuals with ASD with the intent of finding love or go dating. The show provides a variety of individuals who are on various levels on the spectrum. The show can now be found on Netflix.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8PJq8GccJQ

Pinales, Ryan (MW) Clone High

My submission is an animated show called Clone High. Clone High is about a group of teenagers in high school who are genetic clones of famous historical figures and were made by the government. The show is a comedy type genre that shows all the high school situations that the cast deals with as the learn more about themselves and high school in general in the modern era. The clips shows one of the main cast named Joan Of Arc asking advice from another character called Jesus Christo. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ovbL-HJY_3Q

McBee, Brianna (MW) Crime Junkie Podcast

The podcast called Crime Junkie has Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat as childhood best friends and self-proclaimed true crime junkies from Indianapolis, Indiana. Every week they tell a different true crime story about topics ranging from serial killers and murders, to missing persons and other mysteries still waiting to be solved. Ashley researches and tells the stories to Brit and the listeners, and Brit interjects commentary where she sees fit. The stories are about 30 minutes to an hour long and are released every Monday. They also tour and tell new stories to live audiences and have a Patreon where they release bonus content and listeners can gather to support them. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMhrqqaCjv0

Gloria, Nina (MW) Greek

Greek is an ABC Family (now known as Freeform) television show that ran for four seasons. The series follows the lives of a group of college students in different fraternities and sororities. The show is about realizing who your true friends are and finding yourself in college before entering the real world.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-86etz3cGw

Punjabi, Henna (MW) Star vs The Forces of Evil

"Star vs The Forces of Evil" is a animated television show about a girl named Star Butterfly who is from another planet and is next in line for the throne. In preparation for her to become queen, her mother Moon Butterfly sends her to Earth to learn more about the universe she lives in. While there, she becomes best friends with the son of her host family, Marco Diaz. By far the best of part of the show is the friendships and relationships between characters and how they ebb and flow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjXRx0-wKyY

Sutton, Kennedy (MW) Views

"Views" is a weekly podcast that is hosted by youtubers, David Dobrik and co-host Jason Nash that began in 2017. Dobrik and Nash began this podcast to give their viewers an insight into their crazy life's as youtubers and their lives before the fame. David Dobrik is 23 years old and Jason Nash is 40 years old in which makes this podcast so unique because of their odd friendship. While Jason Nash is divorce father of two and has lived a whole life, Dobrik is just starting his. As David Dobrik lives out his 20's Nash is forced to drag along in which makes the podcast so humorous. The podcast is full of trending topics, high school stories, and witty jokes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrBMSUJyX_w

Bailey, McKenna (MW) The Princess Weiyoung

After managing to escape to the kingdom of Wei from a deadly plot to frame her family and kingdom, The kind Northern Liang's princess takes on the identity of her savior, Li Weiyoung, in order to seek revenge against her enemies. Against her will, Weiyoung soon becomes involved in the plots of the royal family. After the Crown Prince, Touba Jun, saves her life, him and Weiyoung fall in love. Together, they navigate the schemes of the Royal Court and bring justice to those who wronged them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1VQCbAglvQ&frags=pl%2Cwn

Elliott, Orianne (MW) Work In Progress

Work In Progress, created and produced by Tim Mason and Abby McEnany, who is also the star of the show, was produced by showtime and released in 2019. It follows stand up comedian Abby, who calls herself a "fat, queer dyke" and her struggle with mental illnesses like OCD and depression. She plans to kill herself in 180 days, tracking each day by throwing away an almond until there are none left. However, she meets and starts dating a trans man, Chris, who is played by Theo Germaine, (also seen in Netflix's The Politician)  and he gives her a new lease on life. This show has great representation for the LGBTQ+ community, and hits on topics that aren't talked about often but in a light-hearted, comedic way. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai8TD3aFn8M

Alvarado, John Frank (MW) Unusual Suspects

Unusual Suspects is an American documentary TV show and first aired on June 22, 2010, and ended April 10, 2016. It showcases many of the most shocking and rough cases in law enforcement. Sheds light on the investigations that led to the arrest of some of the worst criminals.
https://youtu.be/93X-U6qHgHg

Jonsson, Kesslyn (MW) Close Enough

Close Enough is a new series that came out July, 2020. From the creator of Regular Show, JG Quintel, comes a surreal animated comedy about a millennial married couple living in Los Angeles. They have a five-year-old daughter, and they live with their two divorced roommates. Things are not perfect, but for now, it's close enough. Exclusive to HBO Max. 

https://youtu.be/3sfQehgUUFQ

Frohlich, Violet (MW) Awake

Awake, starring Jason Isaacs, is a science-fiction / police mystery drama about Detective Michael Britten. After surviving a car crash, he awakes in two different realities each day: one in which his wife survived, and one in which his son survived. As the show goes on (only one season, it was cancelled prematurely), he began to see connections between the two worlds in small details that aid him in solving crimes. However, the overlap can be dangerous; many question his sanity, and Britten struggles to determine which reality is the "true" one, and which one he wants to be true.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cllhw5bWkKA

Freehill, Timothy Cade (MW) Dungeons and Daddies

Dungeons and Daddies is a real-play D&D (Dungeons and dragons) podcast about four dads that enter the forgotten realms in search of their lost kids. The four dads: Darryl Wilson, Henry Oak, Ron Stampler, Glenn Close, and their kids are on their way to a soccer game when their minivan gets teleported into a fantastical world known as the forgotten realms and the four dads wake up and find their kids are missing. The four dads must fight and adventure to find their kids and make their way back to their world. This podcast is an ongoing podcast as of today August 26, 2020, and more episodes are coming out every other Tuesday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajFfuiYs80Y

Brewer, Desmond (MW) Wizards of Waverly Place

A family of wizards live and work together in sub station. Each episode the dad teaches the kids a new spell everyday. Alex, the daughter? is the most irresponsible person when comes to dealing with magic. Justin, the oldest brother, has mastered all the spells and is the smartest wizards of all. 

https://youtu.be/ybnW_fTcR0E

Russell, Krista (MW) Victorious

The series "Victorious" created by Dan Schneider was aired on Nickelodeon from 2010-2013. It revolved around a rising singer Tori Vega who attends a new performing arts high school while making new friends who she gets into funny situations with. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwoSe9OfM9Y

Jasek, Sarah (MW) How Far Is Tattoo Far?"

"How far is tattoo far?" is a reality TV/online series made by MTV and hosted by Nicole Polizzi, Nico Tortorella, ad Justina Valentine. It is a reality TV show where two individuals, who before going on the show, pick out a tattoo for their friend/partner without telling them. The participants discuss the reason for coming in to the hosts and are then blindfolded and led into different rooms to be tattooed with the design/piece their friend/partner picked out for them. 

https://youtu.be/8lJmoEvBVak

Santiago, Christopher (MW) All The Smoke

All the Smoke is a podcast hosted by Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes. Both played in the NBA and they bring in current and previous NBA players as well as celebrities. Depending on the guest, they talk about past accomplishments they have achieved, current situations with what's happening in the world and future accomplishments. It's a great show/podcast because it gives you an insight of what goes behind the scenes in the NBA life and how current players feel about past, current and future NBA players as well as how the media portrays them or the NBA. Just makes you feel part of the NBA community. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wJtWx8HU5Q 

Few, Chris (MW) The Game

I chose a tv series called, The Game. This series is about a rookie football player adjusting to his new life as a professional NFL player. The main character, Derwin Davis, begins to experience different challenges that the average person wouldn't due to his rising stardom as an athlete. As the show progresses, you can see the growth of all of the characters within the show. 

https://youtu.be/JvZaLC8Lojs

Buss, Renee (MW) Star Crossed

A space craft lands ​on earth and those aboard named Atrians are forced to integrate with humans. The show follows a boy who was on board named Roman. Ten years after the landing the kids who were aboard are now enrolling into high school. Roman meets a human girl named Emery who he had met right after the landing and had forgotten about. They begin to rekindle their relationship but the divide between the two communities puts their relationship to the test. 

Video: https://youtu.be/m09IFeC6BN0

Flaharty, Autumn (MW) Charmed

Charmed was a series that had 8 seasons from 1998-2006 and was originally broadcasted on The WB. This series follows the lives of three sisters that find out they not only are witches, but they also have magical powers and must constantly save the world from the many forces of evil. As the series continues, they are consistently put in situations that test their morals and ethics, as well as seeing how far they would go to save others even if that meant ending their own.

Link: https://youtu.be/ZfpFUEgl4HM

Arreguin, Laney (MW) Selling Sunset

"Selling Sunset" is a Netflix original series based on a real estate office based in Los Angeles. It is a reality T.V. show and there are currently three seasons. It is more intriguing than your typical reality show because it focuses on real estate, culture in Los Angeles, networking, but it also has drama between the characters. The real estate brokerage is made up of five to six girls throughout the seasons. There is currently a fourth season being filmed, so that will be interesting to see them selling houses while dealing with the struggling economy due to COVID-19.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp8Xm02TmMc

Trindade, Natasha (MW) Legacies

It is a spin-off  of The Originals  and features characters from both that series and its predecessor, The Vampire Diaries. The show follows Hope Mikealson, a tri-breed (Vampire, witch and werewolf) who studies at the Salvatore Boarding school where she encounters many challenges such as monsters, typical teen romance drama and her family's past.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHHM5VTATJo

Bradley, Jayson (MW) White Lines

White Lines is a crime drama series revolving around Zoe Walker who travels far from her home in England to Ibiza to investigate the death of her brother who disappeared 20 years prior. The series includes a strong cast of actors/actresses, solid cinematography, and a thrilling plot that doesn't fully reveal itself until the end. The show has many moments of intensity, compelling dialogue, and gorgeous shots of the beautiful Ibiza landscapes.
https://youtu.be/Uj7uyeaJjFQ

Mack, India (MW) Doubling Down with the Derricos

"Doubling Down with the Derricos" comes on TLC on Tuesday's. Meet the Derricos, a family of 13 who are expecting triplets. Karen Derrico and her husband Deon both come from families with a history of birthing multiples. She has had several sets of multiple children back to back and they all have names that begin with the letter D.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NIlYntX6t8

Poff, Caroline (MW) Devs

Devs is a one-season FX show based on Lily Chan, a software engineer who works at a tech company called Amaya as a computer engineer. Lily begins to investigate her boyfriends alleged suicide after he was found dead in Amaya's amphitheater under unusual circumstances. While investigating, she soon uncovers that Amaya has a secret conspiracy that could change the world completely.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp9LMsI6uJ8

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Mijangos, Carla (TTh) Hanna 10

"Hanna" is an Amazon original show. It is a coming of age show of a young girl named Hanna (Esme Creed-Miles) who has known nothing about living except to fight and survive in the forest.
https://youtu.be/v75RmNuZgTs

Hunter, Meagan (MW) My Brother, My Brother and Me 100

My Brother, My Brother and Me (often abbreviated to MBMBAM) was a limited series based off of the podcast of the same name. The podcast is a weekly comedy advice podcast hosted by brothers Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy. The television series based on the podcast was picked up by NBC for their streaming platform Seeso. It follows the brothers as they return to their hometown of Huntington, West Virginia to help its citizens. The show featured a wide array of guest stars including "Weird Al" Yankovic, Lin-Manual Miranda and even the Huntington mayor Stephen T. Williams. The entire series can be streamed on VRV.
https://youtu.be/woS_ZX_Qzd4

Ortiz, Marcus (TTh) Person of Interest 100

"Person of Interest" is about an ex Special Forces soldier, John Reese (Jim Caviezel) who is right on the brink of committing suicide when Harold Finch, (Michael Emerson) rescues and recruits him to help save lives. Harold creates "The Machine" which acts like the NSA listening and seeing everything. It finds people who are either going to kill someone or are going to be killed. The machine communicates with Harold and spits out a random sequence of letters which happens to be a social security of a random person. John works as the bronze while Harold is the brains of the operation.
https://youtu.be/WYDWSNMTauQ

Arce, Rocio (MW) Jailbirds 10

Jailbirds is a Netflix six-part documentary that shows the life of prison inmates in the Sacramento County Jail. The documentary follows the lives of seven female inmates, Yasmin, Noonie, Shawn, Monster, Drea, Baby Girl, and Tayler, as they try to live their lives from the comfort of jail. Jailbirds does a great job of capturing the true essence of what prison life is really like ranging from showing events of solidarity and unity between the inmates to violence and drama. The show is also in the works for season 2 in which we will be introduced to new inmates and it will also let us see how released inmates have been living their lives after jail.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuByY3fzjQA

Long Quintero, David (MW) Spartacus 100

Spartacus is a TV drama series that was inspired by the historical figure of Spartacus. It follows Spartacus's journey as a man who had everything and lost it all when he became a slave. He is trained to become a gladiator and quickly realizes that he can fight to eventually become a free man once again. His strength comes from the desire to one again be reunited with his wife and live the rest of their lives together peacefully. I highly recommend this show to anyone who want a fresh and in depth story on the famous figure of Spartacus. This series can be watched in full on Starz.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJiBouML3FQ

Little, Tanner (TTH) Who Is America 10

Who Is America is the Satirist's Sacha Baron Cohen's most recent television series which aired on SHOWTIME. It features Sacha Baron Cohen (who you may know from Borat) as the lead actor and also the executive director. In this series he interviews with well-known celebrities and politicians disguised as different characters. Some of these interviews ended up becoming very controversial and some politicians even lost their jobs over the outrageous statements they made. Sacha Baron Cohen has a unique style of being able to get good reactions out of people by using satire.Sacha Baron Cohen is also known for having great disguises and being very hard to recognize. I personally really liked the series, however it is very offensive in some episodes and was hard to find a clip that was appropriate to show during class.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiGEh7UoMYg

Isidore , Grid (MW) 100

Wu Tang Clan The American Saga , Is a Hulu series that was made in New York by the person Bobby Diggs and it strives to unite a dozen young black men who are torn between music and crime but eventually rise to become the unlikeliest of American success stories.
https://g.co/kgs/nATTcF

Stevens, Trevor (MW) Watchmen

Watchmen is a television drama on hbo based on the graphic novel with the same name. The tv show takes place 34 years after the graphic novel in a alternate America that is very libertarian. While it can be described as a super hero drama, Watchmen tackles big themes such as systemic racism in America and the importance of legacy.
https://youtu.be/F9anvIB3WnY

Bell, Talon (TTh) River Monsters 100

River Monsters was a 9 season documentary series starring Jeremy Wade, he would travel throughout the world on the search for monstrous fish with extremely eerie backstories and legends. He usually took all of the fishing into his own hands for days on end while still finding time to talk to the people of the area, hoping to find the most ideal place to fish as well as learning the stories of the so-called "Monster Fish." He utilizes the community by taking advice from the local fisherman while sometimes bringing men with him to help guide or assist him on these long and treacherous journeys. This action-adventure series also shows how these river monsters are constructed to kill, and while all the fish may not live up to expectations, many will leave you stunned.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqxKZ2Lm6oM

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Ballew, Anna (MW) His Dark Materials 100

"His Dark Materials," is a TV show that can be found on HBO, a subscription-based platform.. The story was originally published in 1995 as, "The Golden Compass of North America." The show is in a visually captivating world other than ours. Like the original 1995 publishing, many aspects of the show are the same. The story follows the main character, Lyra Belacqua played by Dafne Keen. Lyra is a young girl who's daemon often takes the form of a white ermine. In this world, every human has a daemon from birth that can shift from one animal to another until they "settle" as one animal when a child reaches adulthood. The story follows Lyra through a dangerous world. She learns that trust is dangerous very early on. Her first lesson in trust kicked the show off to a riveting start. She entrusted a woman named Marisa Coulter, played by Ruth Wilson, who was not who she seemed to be. She was much more important than Lyra could have imagined. Protected and sheltered in adolescence, Lyra longed to join the world. Once she was thrust into the world, she found herself in many situations and in many plots with no answer in sight. Lyra never expected she would be as important as she was. The executive producers for this show are Jane Tranter, Dan McCulloch, Otto Bathurst, Carolyn Blackwood, Joel Collins, Toby Emmerich, Deborah Forte, Julie Gardner, Tom Hooper, Ben Irving, Philip Pullman, Ryan Rasmussen and Jack Thorne.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45QCDvBrOxM

Carter, Jared (MW) Kidding

Kidding is a fictionalized dramatic, comedy following the life of Jeff Pickles, a Mr. Rodgers-esque children's show host. Jim Carrey plays Jeff Pickles, a kind, neurotic, child-like man who hosts the largest and longest-running children's program in the world. Kidding follows Pickles shortly after the tragic death of his 14-year-old son and from there devolves into a character study of a saint-like man who struggles to deal with his own mental health while maintaining a positive, unbothered image for his famous TV show. With great production, directing, and creative editing, this is a very compelling series that may not receive as much recognition because it streams on Showtime. However, Showtime has given much creative liberty to its executive producers: Dave Holstein, Jim Carrey himself, and Jason Bateman (star of Arrested Development and Ozark). The second season can be caught airing this Sunday, February 9th on Showtime's streaming service or cable network. (The full first season is also on Showtime).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY_YGHWfh9M

Samford, Kameron (MW) Ragnarok

"Ragnarok" is a TV Drama on the streaming platform, Netflix. Based on Norse mythology, "Ragnarok" takes place in "Edda", a fictional Norweigan town, and gives the audience the perspective of a teen named "Magne," who has been instilled with the power of Thor. I highly recommend this show to anyone who likes action and drama spoiled spontaneity. You can find this show on Netflix as it is one of their "Originals."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H9AaiBLHCo

Bee, Tonnie (MW) South Side 100

South Side is a TV series sitcom on the network Comedy Central. It follows the lives of two friends from Englewood, Chicago; who just graduated from community college and are ready to turn their lives around. However, they are currently working at a dead end job at rental store called Rent-T-Own. I recommend this show. Not only is it hilarious, it's also authentic look into what life on the South Side is all about.
https://youtu.be/QkCH3yveEbA

Pagel, Katie (MW) The Confession Killer 100

The Confession Killer is a documentary on Netflix based off of a true story about Henry Lee Lucas and his spree of murders. Lucas had admitted to killing numerous women over his lifetime. Some to stay, around 600, although the documentary goes into argument whether that is accurate information or not. It is known that Lucas had killed his mother, girlfriend at the time, and landlord, all which that had been proved he was guilty. The series gets interesting when people began to notice that Lucas is toying around with the cops, instead of giving accurate information. Come to find out that he had made up stories of specific murders just to maintain the special treatment he was getting. Part of the documentary takes place in Georgetown where Lucas is shown abusing his power of knowledge about said murders, over the cops heads. The true crime documentary can be found on Netflix.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi7e8RI-sCc

Mulderrig, Briana (MW) Gossip Girl 100

Gossip Girl is a Television Series with 6 seasons and is based off extremely wealthy families who live in New York. The families include very privileged teenagers who are from the upper east side and go to a very elite private school. There is a online website called "Gossip Girl" where a person posts all the gossip about these elite teenagers and how they live their lives. No one knows who this "Gossip Girl" is  and the posts that he/she makes. The posts control their lives and inform all of New York what each elite teenager is doing, especially this one girl whose name is Serena Van Der Woodsen who is the "it" girl and who everyone knows.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCg1RN-dyQk

Monday, February 3, 2020

Moreno, Aldo (MW) The Chef Show 100

"The Chef Show" is a spinoff Netflix original cooking show by Jon Favreau who is known for kickstarting the Marvel Cinematic Universe by directing "Iron Man"(2008), as well as working on "The Mandalorian"(2019), and "Chef"(2014). The show itself premiered on June 7, 2019 as a documentary-style cooking/ travel show presented by Jon Favreau and Roy Choi who originally collaborated on the film "Chef" as they travel around the U.S. to various locations where they collaborate with other cooking professionals and celebrities including Chef Wes Avila, Robert Downey Jr, Bill Burr, and Franklin's Barbecue's Aaron Franklin to showcase both unique new dishes as well as traditional dishes that can be found in the location they travel to. As of now, there are 2 seasons with a third season coming up on the 19th of February 2020.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9bcFSNB25U

Sunday, February 2, 2020

Cohrs, Chandlyr (MW) Totally Spies 100

The animated series Totally Spies was one of my all-time favorite shows growing up. The characters range in diversity, and the colors and animation are great- able to captivate young minds and keep them entertained. The humor is there- adults who don't mind animation, could follow along and be enticing for the older crowd. There is action and adventure in every episode, going to different places around the world and dealing with "Spy Entail" and a fictional look into the life of undercover spies. The main characters, Clover, Sam and Alex remain consistent with their attitudes and nature/personality throughout each season and episode, while the settings offer great changes throughout each season and episode.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNQjmE40k4I

Torrealba, Valeria (MW) Achievement Haunter 100

Having had a paranormal encounter in his younger years, Geoff Ramsey is fascinated by ghosts and paranormal activity. He recruits his team from Achievement Hunter -- gamers, animators and creators -- to go out and explore the most haunted places in the United States. They are going blindly into these explorations, and what they will find could change their perspectives on paranormal activity forever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhOmrZn9arQ

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Byrd, Kalyn (MW) Nightwatch 100

Nightwatch is a series on A&E. It is a documentary series following paramedics, ems, firefighters and police officers that work the night shift in different areas of America. There are currently 4 seasons that can be located on A&E network, hulu, amazon prime, along with several other viewing sites. This show gives a firsthand look into the daily jobs of first responders and what all they go through on just one shift. I highly recommend for those who are into medical and crime shows. It is a must watch for sure!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TalqadqGi4w

Friday, January 31, 2020

Martinez, Gabriela (MW) Nurses Who Kill

In the Netflix documentary "Nurses Who Kill" it tells of many who pursue a career in nursing specifically to hurt patients that they're supposed to be taking care of. It is definitely scary to think that you put your life in the hands of someone who says they will take care of you and they do the exact opposite of that. I work as a nurse right now so it is hard to think another nurse could be hurting patients and no one knows. The series is very interesting and shows the reality of people who have issues within themselves while working in a professional place. The series taels about many different nurses from different backgrounds, but I thought it was interesting and frightening.
https://youtu.be/_x-qOadTkR8

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Daniels, Bailey (MW) The Event 100

The Event is an NBC drama that follows Sean Walker (Jason Ritter) who, when his fiancee disappears, takes on the search to find her and uncovers more than he bargained for. His hunt for the truth begins to expose one of the biggest coverups in American history and taps into long held conspiracies that could change everything. The series first aired in 2010 and only lasts one season long but you can access episodes through the NBC website to experience an action-packed, borderline sci-fi TV show.

https://youtu.be/kIFGXPgX7-A




Rubio, Fatima (MW) Living Undocumented 100

Living Undocumented is a Netflix documentary series produced by Selena Gomez. The series follows eight undocumented families that live in the United States. The audience gets to see the struggles of every day life of being undocumented. Whether it's checking in with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or even seeing some get deported back to the countries they were born in. The series has the opportunity to give immigrants a voice and show the world how it feels to live in fear. 

Cadena, Sonya (MW) Looking for Alaska 100

Looking for Alaska is a Hulu original series that actually began as a book by John Green. The main character, Miles, wants to get a new perspective to life so he decides to enroll himself into the same boarding school that his dad previously attended. While attending this boarding school, he makes a variety of new friends. But one in particular, Alaska, he ends up falling in love with. A few episodes later, a tragedy strikes and the girl he has just fallen in love with ends up dead. When this happens, Miles and his group of friends search to try and make sense of what has happened.

Hannah Simmmons (MW) The Stranger 100

Based on a novel of the same name, "The Stranger", this series will follow the life of Adam Price, a man who seems to be living the good life- two healthy kids, a fair amount of wealth, a good career; he had it all... or so he thought. One day while Price is out enjoying a beer at a bar, a stranger approaches him and introduces him to secretive information about his wife, Corrine. The stranger informs him that Corrine had allegedly faked her pregnancy, and the mirage of perfection that Adam once had, fades away. Soon after learning about his wife, the stranger becomes more and more involved in the Price life, threatening to expose the family for all of their darkest and dirtiest secrets. Price soon realizes that if he isn't careful about the exact moves he makes from here on out, he runs the risk of his entire life and reputation falling apart in front of him. Releasing on January 30th, 2020, this series will be available to stream on Netflix.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwUWlxAQj-o

Gallant, Zion (TTh) Strike Back 100

A high-action drama series following a formerly discharged U.S. Delta Force operative (Damien Scott) who is soon to be recruited into a top secret British military intelligence organization by the name of Section 20. The show primarily follows Michael Stonebridge, a British sergeant in an elite counter-terrorism unit who along with the new arrival of Damien Scott, both work alongside the task force (Section 20) to stop major terrorist plots around the globe. The first season focuses on a newly found WMD threat found primarily in Jordan and the rest of the Middle East. The rest of the series develop character relations and plot twists that change each season with new threats arising. The final season (number 7), is supposed to end Cinemax's run on this high-octane show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlEhORPmriE

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Smith, Jared (MW) American Restoration 100

"American Restoration" is a show based off one of the experts/mechanics used in the hit show "Pawn Stars". The 30 minute show debuted on the History Channel on October 25, 2010 and it is directed by Jairus Cobb. It ended on April 1, 2016 , with over 7 seasons and 138 episodes. The show stars mechanic Rick Dale who is the owner and operator of Ricks Restoration shop located in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is known to fix, repair, and restore any vintage or antique machinery and cars. He and his son along with their team of guys quote prices and repair the vintage goods for customers at an affordable price. If you enjoy the show "Pawn Stars", then you were certainly enjoy the show "American Restoration".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_0vQHJcOVM

Olivares, Caitlyn (TTh) Mary Kills People 100

Mary Kills People is a show about an ER Doctor, and mother who runs an illegal side business as an end of life counselor. Mary along with her partner Des help terminally ill patients humanely end their life on their own terms.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R63ROkMsFaA

Jalloh, Batulie (TTh) Summerland 100

Summerland is a show that was release on the WB network in the early 2000s. This drama series allows viewers an insight on a woman who is single in L.A. living a fabulous life as a fashion designer, in a house with 3 other adults that suddenly is forced to house 3 kids after her sister and brother in law is killed in a crash. 

Martinez, Marisleyzie (MW) Intervention 100

An A&E series Intervention is based on real people who suffer from different addictions such as drugs or alcohol. Each episode tells a different story. The people who have been addicts throughout different episodes attempt to redeem themselves and try to become sober for the sake of their health, mentality, and for their friends and family. 

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Reavis, Alexandra (MW) Glow Up 10

This program is an easy watch about make-up artists being challenged, mentored, and given opportunities in the field that they would not otherwise have. I particularly enjoyed being privy to atmospheres I haven't seen before - special effects make-up, backstage of a runway show, and looks from different eras. I do not watch make-up videos or do much make-up related and still found this show entertaining, so hopefully, you will find it worth your time.
 

Abnet, Zekarias (TTh) The Politician 100

The Politician is a Netflix original serious about a high school student in upper-class Santa Barbra, California who's running for school body president with a life long goal of actually one day becoming POTUS. Funny enough the show is little about pure politicians and more about the absurdly serious way our main character Payton and his group of friends take this insignificant race for student body president. The show has healthy number of stars, featuring Gwyneth Paltrow as Payton's mother and Jane Fonda making an appearance towards the end of the season, though she will be much more prominent in the second season to come. Outside of the hilarity of the storyline and its main characters, the Politician shines in beauty. The show has great writing that's crisply delivered by diverse and colorful cast of characters. The Netflix original is executively produced by Ryan Murphy.

Griffin, Riley (MW) Cells at Work 100

Cells at Work is basically if Osmosis Jones was an anime. Cells at Work personifies the body's trillions of cells, and follows the story of a red blood cell as she tries to complete her job delivering oxygen and nutrients to different parts of the body amidst the various different ailments and illnesses that their home, the body, goes through on a daily basement. Cells at Work is not only entertaining but also rather educational, as many of the episodes draw from different scientific processes that our body goes through, as well as explains different types of cells in our bodies like White Blood Cells, Platelets, B Cells and plenty more. It's also incredibly ridiculous and over the top, which just adds to the comedy of the show.

Barnhart, Kendall (MW) America's Top Dog 100

America's Top Dog is a TV series that comes on the A&E network. This TV series holds K-9 competitions. It is where K-9 cops and their K-9 dogs go through an obstacle course together. These certain obstacle courses are carefully designed by experts that try to make real life scenarios to test the K-9's on their speed and ability to smell. The K-9 that gets the best speed wins.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_CBelGB9PI

Burnette, Jayden, (MW) The Messiah 100

The ten-episode series, The Messiah, takes viewers on a spiritual journey to determine what it would be like if a "Messiah-like figure" returned in modern times. The man people call Al-Masih is a young man who acts as a God towards the people of the Middle East. Al-Masih put him and his followers through a risky journey to the Israeli border. This brought attention to people from all around the world. His followers claimed he was this divine entity who could create miracles, but others believed he was a con. CIA officer, Eva Geller sets out to track down this so-called Messiah who throughout the series continues to perform "God-like" miracles such as walking on water and bringing a dead man back to life. This made FBI and CIA agents concerned about what his intentions were and if this could be an act of terrorism. The ending leaves viewers with compelling ideas of who Al-Massih really is and hopes for a second season.
https://youtu.be/mjLWuzGVyew

Chase, Chelsea (MW) Interior Design Masters 100

Netflix presents ten aspiring designers on the cusp of turning professional take on commercial interior design challenges and compete to win a life changing design contract. With eliminations at the end of each episode these designers all have their own style and own downfalls when it comes to making their visions come to life in the spaces. From designing living rooms of prop houses to hotel lobbies these artists must work fast and preciously to make it all work together! A good watch for anyone who loves design or a love of seeing people cry about cabinets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7GnzQ0fhgQ

Monday, January 27, 2020

Vilela,Kyra (TTh) Marianne 10

Emma Larsimon is a successful writer who writes horror stories inspired by a witch named Marianne, that would haunt her dreams as a child. While contemplating the continuity of her writing career, she gets a chilling visit from her childhood friend claiming that Marianne had to come life and is tormenting their hometown. As Emma returns to her hometown, she reconnects with her childhood friends and together they figure out how to end their town's struggle to find peace and Emma finally comes face to face with the evil that plagues her dreams. 

Zoller, Samantha (MW) Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts 100

Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts is a Netflix original animated series that follows a young girl named Kipo as she travels on the Earth's surface in hopes of returning to her underground community of humans. On the surface, she finds things in a post-apocalyptic state. She discovers that animals have mutated and gained control while humans struggle to survive. She is accompanied by a rag-tag group of "mutes" and humans as she tries to navigate this new world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25UHUbpFTtY

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Grover, Johnathan (TTh) The Devil is a Part-Timer 100

In The Devil is a Part-Timer, Satan is close to being defeated by the forces of good, so he uses magic to escape to our world. When he arrives with one of his lead generals in tow, he realizes he holds very little magic and influence in this world. To sustain himself, he gets a part-time job at a McDonald's knock-off, hoping it is his first step towards gaining affluence that he can use to gather forces to re-conquer his own land. Over time, he realizes the more time he spends in this world, the less he cares about being evil. He slowly becomes an easy-going, almost-normal person, much to the shock and suspicion of an angel that was sent to hunt him down. The two form an uneasy, but very sweet friendship. There are also some really well-animated battles scenes for almost no reason. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtudWW5_4Do

Noble, Haley (TTh) Flight of the Conchords 100

Flight of the Conchords is an HBO comedy series that follows a two-man band from New Zealand attempting to reach success in America. Comedians Bret Mckenzie and Jemaine Clement star as themselves as they go through life in New York City, balancing side jobs, dating lives and maintaining the band, along with the help of their part-time manager, Murray. Much of their struggles are written into into their music, and several original, hilarious songs are performed on the show, the most popular being "It's Business Time" and "Hiphopopotamus". The series consisted of only two seasons, with 22 episodes. However, the two comedians still tour the world, performing live shows as their characters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRPyddRW0o4

Bradley, Taylor (MW) 12 Monkeys 100

James Cole is living in the post-apocalyptic year 2043 where he is traveling back in time to stop the source of the deadliest virus the world has seen. He is working alongside Dr. Cassandra Railly who happens to work for the CDC at the time of the outbreak. James, and Cassandra work together to unravel the organization by going back in time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-fKrFNa1aU

Fernandez, Brandon (MW) Good Omens 100

This is a miniseries that first aired on Amazon Prime Video just last year on May 31, 2019 and just recently aired on the UK Television BBC Two channel January 15, 2020. Just consisting of six episodes, it is based on a 1990 novel and is about a demon named Crowley and an angel named Aziraphale who have been long time friends. Since the beginning of creation they have been living on Earth as representatives,each to their opposite master. Together, they now have to embark on a journey to try to prevent the Antichrist from starting Armageddon in the ultimate battle between heaven and hell.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZSXlNRRoGU

Baker, Bethany (MW) DollFace 100

This Hulu tv series just came out recently and became quit a big hit. This series is about a girl who got dumped by her boyfriend and finds herself lost with no friends. She finds herself in a new world with women who help other women get back on their feet and get their lives back together. This show leaves you with endless laughter and is the watch!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQqfiIwstp8

Escalante, Amairani (MW) In The Dark 10

In The Dark focuses on a blind girl who is miserable with her life and doesn't care about anyone's feelings except for one person. Tyson is Murphy's, the blind girl, friend and he sees her for who she really is and Murphy loves him for that, everyone knows that Tyson is Murphy's favorite person.
https://youtu.be/xoo1CDCBYy8

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Neu, Laura (MW) Master and Apprentice 100

Master & Apprentice is a show about two cosplayers with different levels of skills making replica weapons and props from popular media. They teach you step-by-step how to make the item and alternatives to making them. Their projects range from easy to extremely time consuming. The show is produced by a company called Rooster Teeth, they are an Austin based company that mainly make content for the internet. They have their streaming service that has a free option and a paid option. All of Rooster Teeth's productions are financed by their ad revenue and their first memberships. The show is getting a second season this year which they announced in early January.
Link: https://youtu.be/yLdav-8af6g

Cumbie, Camille (MW) Drake and Josh 10

Drake and Josh is a Nickelodeon TV series based on the lives of two teenage boys, Drake Parker and Josh Bell. Drakes mom gets married to Josh's dad making them step brothers. Josh is an awkward nerd and Drake is a popular musician who gets all the girls. These two brothers are very different, but become the best of brothers in no time. They also have to deal with their younger sister, Megan. Megan is sneaky and does a good job at making Drake and Josh's life miserable. This show navigates through these two brothers teenage years, school life, job life, and all of the crazy situations they get themselves into. 

Romero, Jennifer (TTh) Zoey 101 100

Zoey 101 focuses on Zoey Brooks and her brother Dustin who attends a boarding school called Pacific Coast Academy (PCA) premiered on nickelodeon. PCA was originally an all-boys school and navigates through the transition of finally allowing girls to attend. The navigates through Zoey's life and the friendships she makes while at school. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyowSAsvmz

Friday, January 24, 2020

Bonner, Deyonne (MW) Tuca and Bertie 100

The show Tuca and Bertie is a Netflix original cartoon about two befriends making their way through life. In the show the main characters are Tuca a very lively toucan who lives day by day with out a job constantly struggling to be a real adult and Bertie a shy song bird who loves to bake who's always on the verge of a nervous break down. Although this show is a cartoon it is definitely a show only for adults as it contains graphic images, jokes, and language. Tuca and Bertie's everyday struggles are sure to keep you entertained. https://youtu.be/ZybYIJtbcu0

Childress, Samuel (MW) I Think You Should Leave 100

In this new sketch show, Tim Robinson, comedian formally on SNL, and guests spend each segment driving someone to the point of needing -- or desperately wanting -- to leave.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vrZkGgoVSFk

Araujo, Emilee (MW) Raising Dion 100

The Netflix original show Raising Dion focuses on Nicole, a recently widowed single mother whose life changes even more drastically when her 8 year old son Dion starts displaying telekinetic abilities. As Nicole struggles to keep her son's super powers hidden from the outside world, more and more clues behind the mystery surrounding her late husband's death come to surface.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6koPaImHzY

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Granvle, Mylika (MW): Dirty John 100

Debra Newell has a perfect life -- from the outside -- she's successful, beautiful and lives in Newport Beach, one of California's most desirable coastal cities. The only thing missing from her life is love, so when she meets the charismatic, handsome and charming Dr. John Meehan, she is swept off her feet in a whirlwind romance. Her daughters, Terra and Veronica, set out to prove that he's just a conman after they are displeased at the fast-tracked relationship and decide to investigate their mother's new beau for themselves. As Debra gets drawn deeper into his lies, the psychological manipulation has consequences for the entire family.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF5T0nR16yc

Wadley, Emily (TTH) Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak 10

Pandemic is a new documentary series that came out in 2020 about the disastrous damage a widespread flu outbreak would cause. Pandemic follows doctors working on flu vaccines and talks about ways we can prevent an influenza pandemic from occurring. The show also hypothetically shows how fast a flu outbreak could spread and how deadly it could be. The documentary crew talk about the last time influenza broke out heavily and how damaging it was, as well as the new strains of the flu that are developing. This documentary series also touches on the controversial issue of vaccination and how dangerous it is to not vaccinate people for the rest of the population, while also showing the point of view from those who are anti-vaccination. Pandemic addresses all of the implications of a major outbreak of influenza because, as repeated in the documentary, "it's not a matter of if we have another pandemic, its when." This series has one season of six episodes and looks at the implications of the flu virus from doctors, patients, and many other angles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPs90HZbSVQ

Jurgemeyer, Lauren (TTh) The White Princess 100

The White Princess is a miniseries adapted from the books "The White Princess" and "The King's Curse" by Philippa Gregory. It is the sequel to the 2013 miniseries "The White Queen" and precedes "The Spanish Princess." The series is a historical drama about the marriage between Henry VII and Elizabeth of York after the fall of Richard III at Bosworth Field. The marriage united the houses of Lancaster and York ending the War of the Roses, otherwise known as the Cousin's War. The series is a dramatic depiction of the personal and political rifts between the couple and how they united to become the parents of the Tudor line.
https://youtu.be/U9_ilP637k4

Fajardo, Ashley (MW) The Rain 100

The Rain is an ominous, sci-fi Netflix original that takes place in Scandinavia. It first premiered in May of 2018 and plans to release its third and final season this year. In the language of Danish, the siblings Simone and Rasmus have faced the end of the world as a rain-carried virus destroyed civilizations and society as a whole. Leaving the safety of their shelter, the siblings emerge into the remains of the world and join a group of strangers for survival. As they feel relieved to freedom, they face individual and personal trials as coming-of-age youth, whilst being in a post-apocalyptic world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st6r-8mLW_o

Duplechin, Riley (MW) One Mississippi 100

One Mississippi is a semi-autobiographical series consisting of 12 episodes on Amazon Prime. Comedian Tig Notaro is the writer, executive producer, and star in this dark, dramatic comedy about a radio host with breast cancer and a severe infection returning to her hometown in Mississippi to take her mother off life support. Once there, she is forced to come to terms with her horrible past while dealing with hardships in the present and uses her radio show as a platform to process her situation and connect with others. The show manages humor while fully delving into serious themes of sexuality and discrimination, sexism, re-defining family, debilitating illness, sexual harassment/abuse, guilt, and grief.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVb5Z8imo5M

Arredondo, Martha (TTh) Spinning Out 100

Spinning Out is a Netflix Original that follows a figure skater in hopes of making it to the Olympics, but is quickly forced to get back on her feet when she suffers a terrible injury during a competition. After the incident, she loses interest in skating, and finds her way backc to the skating rink with the help of her mentors and family. Along with that, the show heavily focuses on mental health as she learns to manage her dreams and personal life. The show stars Pirates of the Carribean actress, Kara Scodelario.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmdnhR1Ie7g

Lozano, Sofia (MW) The Act 100

This is a TV series based on the true story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother Dee Dee Blanchard. This chilling series dives into lies, manipulation, and secrets of the life of Gypsy Rose. Gypsy Rose is wheelchair bound because of an illness her mother claims she has, along with many many more diseases and sicknesses. As Gypsy gets older and tries to seek her independence her mother becomes more and more protective and manipulative. As time passes Gypsy Rose find out that there is in fact nothing wrong with her. Her mother Dee Dee has forced her to believe and undergo hundreds of surgeries and procedures to receive charity and sympathy of others. One night, after week of plotting Gypsy Rose and her new online boyfriend plot kills Dee Dee, to set Gypsy Rose free from the agonizing life she has been living her entire life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_5fqDZCjQo

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Foster, Lexi (MW) Queen of the South 100

Queen of the South is a series on Netflix. A young woman named Teresa falls in love with a member of a drug cartel. Teresa is forced to flee the country after her boyfriend is murdered. She then seeks out refuge in America, where she starts her own drug empire to protect herself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txqu2WoiqT8&feature=share

Casas, Andrew (MW) Most Expensivest 100

Most Expensivest is a television series on Viceland hosted by rapper and artist 2 Chainz. The show premiered on November 15, 2017. The showed was granted a third season on May 7, 2019. 2 Chainz uncovers all of the extravagant ways the 1% enjoys blowing its load. The series delves into the most expensive items such as food, drinks, and even jewelry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEtKRV5BXq0

Foster, Natalie (MW) You 100

The Netflix series You is an American psychological thriller series developed by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble. The first season is based on the 2014 novel by Caroline Kepnes and follows Joe Goldberg, a New York bookstore manager and serial killer who falls in love with one of his customers, Guinevere Beck, and quickly develops an extreme, toxic, and delusional obsession over her and their relationship. The first season follows the story of Joe Goldberg while he uses social media to stalk her and remove anything that stood in the way of their romance. The second season, Joe moves from New York to Los Angeles to run from his past and start a new identity. Meeting a new person he develops romantic feelings for, Joe falls into his old habits of obsession and violence. Desperate for this new love to succeed, he tries to avoid the fate of his previous romantic struggles.
https://youtu.be/srx7fSBwvF4

Aguirre, Jordan (MW) Don't F**k With Cats 100

This show is a murder docuseries about a man named Luka Magnotta who videos himself doing inhumane actions to animals, and eventually a human. Once he posted his first video, a group of people on Facebook went on a hunt for him, but he was a hard man to track. Luka wanted to be famous, so he created fake fan accounts to make him seem like a public figure. He was telling people a man name Manny was hurting him and making him do awful things until he quoted one famous line from Basic Instinct, which confirmed he was a murder.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkAQLURons0

Klingman Chloe (MW) Cheer 100

'Cheer' is a Netflix documentary series that covers the extensive training process that the World Renowned Navarro College Cheer Team undergoes in preparation for the 2019 NCA College Nationals Championship. The team is led by the head coach Monica Aldama, who has many championship wins under her belt already. Each episode allows you to connect individually with each athlete through their personal lives and history. Whether it is injuries or drama, the squad goes through many ups and downs during this show and you must watch to figure out which team will win the NCA Championship.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4AKQQyTShY

Andrews, Krista (MW) The Durrells 100

The Durrells is a British comedy-drama series with four seasons that originally aired on ITV in the United Kingdom from April 3, 2016 to May 12, 2019. The series (based on a true story) follows Louisa Durrell who after the death of her husband suddenly decides to move her family from their home in England to the Greek island of Corfu in 1935. The show depicts how Louisa and each of the Durrell children- the literary Larry, the ditsy Margo, the gun-crazy Leslie and the animal-loving Gerry- adapt to life on the unfamiliar island. Seasons 1-3 are available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHx23I7LNsU

Nash, Jajuan (MW) The Witcher 100

The Witcher is a Netflix series that is set in a medieval fictional world that is based on a monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia. This series is filled with action, romance, and uplifting moments that will reveal the true meaning of a "hero" in the journey of the "white wolf."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSqi-8kAMmM

Sutton, Branden (MW) Servant 100

Servant is an ongoing psychological horror show created by Tony Basgallop who also worked with M. Night Shyamalan on the series. Servant is about a Philadelphia couple named Dorothy and Sean Turner that hires a nanny named Leanne to care for their baby, Jericho. The arrival of Leanne brings mystery and unexpected events that are sure to leave the viewer craving more. Season 1 of Servant is available exclusively on Apple+.
https://youtu.be/N1cOR0sRRIw