Summer Television Watchlist

I'm a TV show junkie.  I'll admit it.  I don't watch much of anything on actual TV as it's playing-mostly I stream via Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, or catch it at a friends house.  With Summer being here, it means a whole new set of TV shows to keep up with-whether it's relaxing by the fan or putting it on while I craft or clean.

Here is a list of shows I'm excited to watch this summer.  Some are oldies I've been keeping up with, and some are new ones I'm excited to give a try.

Shows I've been keeping up with in the past:

I read the Sookie Stackhouse Series by Charlaine Harris, so I've been a big fan of True Blood since I heard it was going to be made.  Those books were some of my favorite guilty pleasure reading, and while the show doesn't exactly follow the story line of the novels, it's a good guilty pleasure watch as well!   This will be it's 7th and final season, and I hope for a good end to a show that I've enjoyed watching with friends. Trailer HERE.

Have you started Orphan Black yet?  Because if not you MUST.  It's my new favorite show, and you can catch the first season on Amazon Prime for free (if you have a membership).  I'm obsessed with this show and all of it's characters, and I LOVE Tatiana Maslany and her talent at portraying such unique women!  Trailer HERE.

Penny Dreadful is yet another one that I want to yell "IF YOU'RE NOT WATCHING THIS DO IT NOW NOW NOW!" Because it's brilliant.  It's based off of the old nineteenth century penny dreadfuls that were cheap and lurid fiction released for only a penny.  It has such an awesome perspective on old stories such as Frankenstein & his monster, Dorian Gray, and much much more.  My roommate and I are hooked and wait for it every week-the acting, costumes, and film is simply beautiful and I can't forget to mention that it stars a childhood crush Josh Hartnet and a Doctor Who favorite Billie Piper. Seriously-watch it. Trailer HERE.

Based on the popular Pretty Little Liars novels by Sara Shepherd, I'm pretty sure the majority of blogland has included Pretty Little Liars in their lists of guilty pleasures.  What is it about this teenage ABCFamily show that is so damned addicting?  This season just started, so I'm working on getting caught up on last season on Netflix before they air 5 episodes and Hulu starts removing older ones.  Does this show set off anyone else's anxiety like mine?  I spend a good amount of time stressed out.  Trailer HERE.

Yeah... Orange is the New Black season 2 was released 2 weeks ago, so you've probably already watched it.  I finished it in less than 24 hours, but had to add it to my list because it's that awesome! Trailer HERE.

Did anyone else watch Hemlock Grove on Netflix?  It's so messed up.  I spent the majority of the first season going "WTF just happened?" but it was addicting, and while confused I kept coming back for more.  Which is what is going to happen when it hits Netflix again on July 11th.  I'll keep coming back. Trailer HERE.

My roommate and I are in love with Inside Amy Schumer.  Not only is she just plain hilarious, but she's always calling people out on their crap and tackling social issues-which is even funnier!  Trailer HERE.

New shows I'd like to give a try: 

Fargo has been on for a few months now.  I've not yet seen the movie (it's in my Netflix queue) but have been hearing nothing but good things about it.  I really need to give it a try and get caught up.  Trailer HERE.

The Leftovers is a new HBO series based on the novel The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta.  It's a look at the Rapture, which has essentially just happened, and the people who were left behind after. Trailer HERE.

The Strain is a new FX series that is supposed to bring vampires back to scary.  I am a big lover of Guillermo Del Toro and his creep factor (I LOVED Mama) so I really want to give it a shot.  Trailer HERE.

I'm not sure that Halt and Catch Fire is something that will hold my interest long, but I LOVE Lee Pace (R.I.P Pushing Daisies) and it might be fun to see a look back at the 1980s computer craze. Trailer HERE.

You're The Worst is a new FX comedy about two self destructive people who fall for each other and by the previews, I think it looks hilarious.  Just have a look at the trailer HERE.

What will you be watching this Summer?