BINGING, STREAMING & APPOINTMENT VIEWING: WHAT'S ON MY TV

Do you watch a lot of TV?

I have a few favorite shows, but compared to many people I know,

I don't watch that much.

This might be surprising, considering I worked for a TV network for over 30 years.

During that time, I had to watch every single program we aired on our channels,

since it was my job to decide what times those shows should be on.

That sounds really awesome, right?
Well, it wasn't, when you consider how many awful movies I had to screen,

and how many episodes of series I had to watch,

including ones I didn't enjoy.

And.......I had to do it on my own time, 

because while I was in the office, I had other work to do.

I screened programs while I was getting dressed in the morning........

while I ate lunch at my desk.............

while I was on the train (on my phone).........

while I was cooking dinner..........

while I was eating dinner (when I was single)..........

while I was brushing my teeth and putting on my pj's........

and when I got into bed at night.

More times than not, I fell asleep.

I watched more TV shows with my eyes closed than you can imagine. 

I used to daydream about what it would be like once I left that job..........

I'd have so much free time!

And then I starting blogging, lol, so there went that idea 😜.

Now, I watch only what I really want to watch,
which, of course, includes lots of Property Brothers and Fixer Upper.
But, my TV does occasionally tune to other channels besides HGTV.

Here are a few of my current favorites.

THIS IS US - NBC

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If you haven't seen this dramedy, put it at the top of your list.
It's become appointment viewing for me (Tuesdays, 9pm eastern).
I've even got a reminder on my phone, and......... 
I'll suffer through the commercials,
which that says a lot about how badly 
I want to see the episodes the minute they premiere.  
The ensemble cast and holy-crap story line 
will rip your heart out over and over (but in a good way!).
USA Network is running a marathon of the first 10 episodes  
on Saturday, January 7 starting at 1:00pm (eastern time).
 so you can be all caught up when the series returns on January 10.
You're welcome.   

THE AFFAIR - SHOWTIME

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It wasn't love at first sight for me and The Affair.
It took five episodes to become hooked on this sexy drama/mystery, 
but then I was all in.
The show takes place predominantly in my beloved Hamptons, 
so seeing familiar locations is half the fun.  
 
Anyone thinking of having an affair may want to watch this show first --
Noah and Alison's lust-liaison has been nothing short of a train wreck 
(or should I say car wreck?) for everyone around them.
Season 3 has been a bit disappointing so far, 
but I'll continue to DVR it, to see what happens in the Alison/Noah/Helen/Cole quadrangle. 
Let's just say everyone but Cole seems to be a bit unhinged.  


THE NIGHT OF - HBO

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In case I just scared the heck out of you about having an affair, 
this show will make you think twice before having a one-night stand with a stranger.

The Night Of is one of the best edge-of-your-seat crime dramas that I've ever seen. 
And I mean EVER. 
It follows a complicated murder case,
giving viewers an unpleasant glimpse into the criminal justice system.
As a bonus, you'll have a new understanding of eczema,
thanks to a brilliant performance by John Turturro.
Catch it On Demand - you won't regret it.  
I'll be rooting for this to win a Golden Globe for Best Limited Series on January 8.

 HOUSE OF CARDS - NETFLIX

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Maybe my timing isn't the greatest.........

watching a show that gives insight into what really goes on behind the scenes 
in the White House can't be good for my mental health these days.

However, I can't tear myself away from the power-hungry Underwoods.
Claire and Frank? They make the terror.

  I'm almost finished binging my way through the last four seasons,

so I can be ready to watch season five when it premiers on Netflix, possibly in March.
 

OUTLANDER - STARZ

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I just love anything to do with time travel.......
even more so when it includes steamy, sex scenes.
 I'd sign up in a nanno-second to go forward or backward in time, would you?
 Claire Beauchamp, a married British World War II nurse,   
finds herself transported back in time to Scotland, 1743.
There she meets hunky Jamie Frazier -- what to do, what to do?
Should she stay in the past, or go back to the future? 
Can she alter the future while she's living in the past?
I'm waiting with bated breath for season 3 (which hopefully will be in April),
to see if Claire goes through the stones again,
and who, if anyone, she takes with her. 

HOMELAND - SHOWTIME

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The best season was definitely the first,
and I wasn't sure where the show could possibly go from there.
I needn't have worried --  
Carrie Bradshaw's entanglements into complicated international situations 
(that are often too close to real-life events)  
have kept me intrigued over the years.
My DVR is set for January 15, for the start of season 6,
because I need answers..........
Will Carrie go back home to the states?
Will she and Saul team up again?
Will she accept Otto's offer?
And what, oh what is the story with Quinn? 
Stay tuned, as they say.
  

Next up:

THE CROWN - NETFLIX

Next to time travel, I'm enamored with anything about the Royals.
As soon as I'm done with House of Cards,
I'll be streaming The Crown during my morning elliptical workouts. 
I hope the Queen Mum doesn't mind if I break out in a sweat while watching.
 

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What's on your TV these days?
Anything you think I should be watching?