Shows I've Been Watching Lately

Over the month of January I have been pretty unwell. This explains why I haven't blogged the whole month, I've had to take time off at university and also means I haven't been doing all that much lately in general. Not to mention the weather has been far too cold to go out and do anything. What I have been doing though is watching shows. Well more than usual. I thought I would talk about the shows that I have been watching lately.

Call The Midwife

This one took me by surprise. I started this from the beginning after the New Year. I didn't think it was going to be a show that I would enjoy but I was completely sucked in. The thought of pregnancy and childbirth freak me out, and this show probably doesn't ease those thoughts but it's still an amazing show. It touches on some serious issues from the past that can also relate to current times. Issues such as babies born with deformities from the use of Thalidomide, gender equality, race, the NHS, and poverty among many more. One episode will have you go through so many emotions from happy to sad to happy again. Also I fell in love with the midwives and the nuns. Sister Monica Joan is one of my favourites. It's also great watching the characters grow over the seasons. (The first five seasons are on Netflix UK)

Derry Girls

I have been catching up on the first few episodes of the past couple of days and I have enjoyed it so much. I was pulled in by the fact that it's set in the 90s and I thought to myself that the music will be an absolute nostalgia trip for me and I was right. I love it. They're short episodes so easy to watch and it is absolutely hilarious. (This is on channel 4 in the UK so is on 4OD)

Black Mirror

I don't think I enjoyed season 4 as much as I enjoyed the previous seasons. It had a few good episodes such as Hang The DJ, USS Callister, and Black Museum. I kind of felt a bit bored with the other episodes of this season which is a shame but I guess it just wasn't my cup of tea this time around. (All seasons are on Netflix UK) 

That 70s Show

I've been watching this whenever I'm staying over at Chris's and we're just hanging out in his room. Again it's an easy watch that gives you a laugh. I remember watching random episodes when it was on tv but haven't seen it the whole way through. I'm sure I hadn't even seen any of season 1 at all. I'm only on season 2 at the moment and seen some familiar faces such as Katey Sagal and Melissa Joan Hart. Eric the main character also reminds me a little bit of Chris from time to time. (All seasons on Netflix UK)

The Crown

I just finished season 2 of this show and I enjoyed it so much more than the first season. It was much easier to binge watch. The cast are amazing at portraying their characters and I'm going to miss them when season 3 begins with new actors. My favourite is Vanessa Kirby who plays the Queen's sister; Princess Margaret. She's absolutely stunning and her acting is so on point that you can't help but feel how she feels. The storylines were a lot more engaging for me this season although some of it went a bit quickly. Even though it's a show based upon real people and real events it's important to remember that it is a show for entertainment purposes and not everything will be accurate but it's still fun to watch. The score is also done by Hans Zimmer and it is stunning. (Seasons 1&2 are on Netflix UK)

Other mentions: Catfish, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Stacey Dooley Investigates, and Mindhunter.

Hope you enjoyed my post. Let me know what you've been watching and if there's anything you recommend me to watch.

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