My Top 3 Binge worthy TV series for the week #2

Last week, we treated serial binge watchers to a  short list of TV shows that are worthy of their time. We looked took a look at Supernatural (8.5/10), Ozark(8.3/10) & Bojack Horseman(8.5/10).

This week, we bring you three more TV series you must check out if you love binge watching TV shows.

Orange is the new black (2013 – 2019)

Created by Jenji Kohan

Starring: Taylor Schilling, Laura Prepon, Kate Mulgrew, Uzo Aduba, Nick Sandow.

Orange is the new black is one of netflix’s original shows, a hit Dramamedy created by Jenji Kohan in 2013. This Emmy-winning show follows the life of Piper Chapman, a “New yorkian” who has been freshly incarcerated for a crime she committed more than 10 years ago. Consequently, she ends up in a female prison where she has to endure endless torment from other in mates because of her bourgeoisie and priveleged background. 

OITNB is loosely based on the memoirs of an actual former inmate of a prison, Piper Keirman. It currently has six seasons, it was renewed through to season 7, even before season 4 was released. The 7th season is slated to be released in late July 2019.

OITNB has an IMDb score of 8.1/10 and a rotten tomato score of 90%

Weeds (2005-2012)

Created by Jenji Kohan

Starring: Mary-Louise Parker, Hunter Parish, Alexander Gould, Justin Kirk.

Weeds is another dramedy created by Jenji Kohan,

It follows the lives of los Angeles suburban mother(Nancy Botwin), her two sons and brother-in -law, who are left without a dime after the untimely demise of her husband.  She eventually starts to deal marijuana to her neighbors in order to keep up and maintain her lavish lifestyle. Her motivation flipped from trying not to disrupt her children’s lives to doing anything for an adrenaline rush.

Though, the show may seem a bit too archaic and probably unrelatable, given the recent legalization of marijuana in California. Weeds first aired in 2005 and ran through for 8 seasons, coming to an end in 2012. 

Weeds has an IMDb score of 8.0/10 and a rotten tomato score of 78%.

Rick and Morty (2013)

Created by Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland 

Starring: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Sarah Chalke, 

Rick and Morty is an American adult animated science fiction sitcom that airs on adult swim. It was created in 2013 by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon,  Its first episode aired on December 2013 and currently has 3 seasons so far, with season 4 slated to arrive in the summer of 2019. Adult Swim ordered 70 Rick and Morty episodes in May 2018.  Interestingly, the show follows the wacky adventures and exploits of a mad scientist, Rick Sanchez who manages to always drag his grandson Morty on his inter dimensional and intergalactic trips. As you may expect, the series manage to balance the scale between drama and comedy, with each scene carefully delivered and each line cleverly scripted. The dialogue pokes fun at human nature experiences while symbolically addressing other social and political issues.

Rick and Morty has an impressive IMDb score of 9.3/10 and a certified fresh rating on rotten tomatoes with 94%.