6 TV Shows To Watch During Summertime
I love watching TV shows, especially when I want a brief reprieve from the summertime heat. I’ve seen so many over the years, but here are some picks of shows that I’ve enjoyed and recommend for anyone looking to add some shows to their seasonal watchlist.
The Wilds: Season One
Teenage girls from radically different backgrounds find themselves stranded on a remote island, unaware they’ve just become the subjects of an elaborate social experiment.
This showfelt like a dystopian version of The Lost Boys. What starts out as a survival story turns into something much deeper as the story reveals the truth behind why the girls have been stranded on a desert island. It’s a show with multiple psychological twist and turns as the girls have been pushed to their wits (including the ones behind the experiment). It’s also intense and action-packed which kept me on the edge of my seat. I felt like the story is incredibly well written, especially when it came to the characters and their group as well as individual development. The acting is so good and I think that alone is what made the show such a memorable watch and how it handles some difficult topics that arise in the show. Highly recommend this show!
Pokémon Concierge
With the help of concierge Haru, Pokémon relax and have fun at the Pokémon Resort.
As a casual Pokémon fan growing up and also having a love for clay/stop-motion animation I was instantly drawn to this so. It’s incredibly wholesome and cute! The attention to detail in the animation is amazing! Each episode is very short though which is my only complaint. It’s super relaxing to watch and it makes me want to live/work on the Pokémon Resort! I need to watch the second season this summer, it’s just to adorable not to watch!
Street Food: USA
Get a taste of the most beloved bites on American streets and, along the way, discover the heart, soul and wildly diverse real people behind the food.
There is something so cozy about watching food themed shows and this one is no different. I’ve noticed a lot of street food pop-ups/food trucks over the past couple of years and this Netflix docuseries captures the stories behind these restaurants. I love how each episode dives into a location and the viewers get to intimately discover the real people behind the food. It’s a series with a lot of heart. And it’s given me a list of places I want to visit the next time I travel across the US.
Skip and Loafer
This country girl is ready for the big city! Well, at least she thought she was. Mitsumi’s dream is to attend a prestigious school and make the world a better place. But when she finally gets to Tokyo, it turns out she isn’t exactly prepared for city life. Luckily, she runs into Shima, a sweet and handsome classmate who becomes her first friend! Can she make it in Tokyo with Shima by her side?
This anime has on my watch-list for a while and it the comfy kind of anime that leaves you with a warm fuzzy feeling. I like the slice of life school story mixed with a little bit of romance. The characters feel very developed and realistic making the viewers connect with the story. Each episode truly puts a smile on my face and I love the friendships depicted in the story. Mitsumi is now one of my favorite anime protagonists.
Back to 15
Thirty-year-old Anita travels back to age 15 and starts meddling with everybody’s lives, until she realizes the only life that needs fixing is her own.
What would you do if you could go back to being a teenager? What would you change? It has an interesting premise of time travel as the main character is transported back and forth through her photoblog (think Myspace). It’s comedic but most of all it’s a story about the decisions we make in our lives and how it affects us/others. I thought this show was charming and full of heart. It took me back to my teenage years and made me reflect on my own life. Even though Anita is stuck in her 15-year-old body with her 30-year-old mind the experience has her reflect and grow as she learns what her true passion is and what matters most to her.
Bloods
When tough-acting loner Maleek is paired with over-friendly divorcee Wendy, their partnership looks dead on arrival. But pretty soon they’re giving each other life support.
Though this medical comedy can be formulaic it’s hilarious and keeps the viewers coming back for more. I love the duo of opposites attract (Maleek and Wendy) and how they are not only partners at work but become like a family. Each of the characters in this ensemble comedy shines in their own way and this team of South London paramedics isn’t the best but very lovable. If you need a show to relax or need a break from work, I recommend this sitcom.
What type of shows you like to watch during the Summertime? Comment below!
