16 series worth Binge-watching on a rainy day
- Trishala Nara
- Aug 4, 2015
- 4 min read
So what do we do when we are stuck inside on a rainy day with nothing to distract us?
YES, you've guessed it right- it's the perfect time to catch up on some drama!
Read on as we have compiled a list of all the best shows to watch back to back- and loving every bit of it.
1. Sex and the city

"Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with,"
The ultimate binge worthy series for every girl out there! Those of you who just watched the movies; you have got to watch the entire series! Trust me you'll will love it even more. Set in New York city the comedy drama chronicles the lives (read love lives) of four best friends. So, call your gal-pals over and get busy watching.
2. How I met your mother

This series is Wait-For-It-LEGENDARY!
It has to be a watch-list topper for every sit-rom-com lover. And if you haven't watched it yet you are missing out on a hell lot of fun! This one too is set in New York (as do most of the lot) and circles around Ted, a budding architect, his group of friends and the "Mother" (read Ted's future wife).
3. Las Vegas

Vegas, Casinos, Gorgeous women, and a high dose of action. This action/crime/comedy drama revolves around the Montecito; a luxury hotel in Vegas and the lives of its casino's elite surveillance team. It's gripping and fun as every episode shows how the team takes down the bad guys in their style. Though it is sad that the series ended abruptly without being renewed for a new season.
4. Friends

This one needs no introduction; probably one of the only series which is well known all across the globe. It has been more than a decade since the series officially ended; but it still lives on thanks to the tons of pop culture references, fads and trends that it gave rise to. In case you haven't had the time or worse haven't heard of the series; you better get up from under the rock and watch it ASAP!
5. Castle

Castle, Richard Castle is a Best-selling author. He ends up finding the muse for his next book but things get tough when she happens to be a detective working for the NYPD. The whole series revolves around Castle and Beckett, their life at NYPD, and their love lives.
6. White Collar

All the ladies; watch out for Neil Caffrey for he is all set to steal your hearts in this series. Smokin' hot Caffrey escapes from a maximum security prison; hot in pursuit is white-collar crimes FBI agent Peter Burke. Watch as they hatch out an agreement benefiting both. High profile heists, Museum robberies and an extremely smart, and resourceful Caffrey sure make for an intersting story.
7. Desparate Housewives

If you thought that our saas-bahu sagas are the ultimate drama doses; wait till you watch these ladies from Fairview. The series revolves around our beloved housewives, their marraiges, love lives, families and secrets. High on drama; yet crisp and on point. If you yearn for some gossip, drama, romance and engaging characters this one should be on your list.
8. Packed to the Rafters

Unlike the others this one is set in a different continent altogether. Meet the Rafters, an everyday family in Australia. Watch as the series narrates the lives of every Rafter and gives us many important messages about life; mainly about how important family is. This series is light hearted, it manages to deliver the most melodramatic of moments; be it weddings or funerals; in a most heart wrenching yet delighting fashion. This is one drama which leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy on the inside.
9. Breaking Bad

It's been termed as one of the greatest television shows ever made. Meet Walter White a mild mannered professor who in a desperate attempt to save money for his family turns a van into a meth lab on wheels. Engaging and fast paced; this show makes you think deep and is something totally new and interesting.
10. Big Bang theory

Meet the four guys who made being nerdy cooler and gave rise to the geek phenomena world over. You tend to learn more about physics, math and general knowledge more during the show than you do in a classroom; all thanks to our adorable yet every bit trying Dr.Sheldon Cooper. Penny and her gang of geeks will sure make for an interesting watch for a day in.
11. Modern Family

A grandfather and his Columbian wife; a gay American couple and their Vietnamese adopted baby girl; a couple and their three children who have an 8 year old uncle- sounds exotic? Well, Modern Family is all set to give a whole new meaning to a family. It is hilarious, lovely, and quirky at the same time. You will love it for its honest approach to family life.
13. Pretty Little Liars

Watched religiously by girls everywhere; this show revolves around four girls and their deepest, darkest secrets. Murders, kidnaps, mystery and secrets are the heart and soul of this show.
14. Dexter

Dexter reloves around Dexter Morgan; a blood spatter analyst, a loving father, a devoted husband, a caring brother and a serial killer. Watch as Dexter tries to juggle all his roles without letting the blood get in the way of his personal life.
15. Orange is the new black

A latest gem on the block. This one has been garnering more and more viewers by the day. Piper Chapman; a PR executive gets arrested for something she did ten years ago. The series revolves around how she adjusts to life in the prison, accepts herself and her surroundings and most of all makes prison fun.
16. One tree hill

High school buddies who remain together despite their careers (read NBA Player, Best selling author, Famous Musician, Rockstar, and a Fashion moghul) Sounds too good to be true? Well, that's what happens in tree hill. Though it is a tad unrealistic and dramatic; you will find it worth it. After all who doesn't love high school drama, fairy tale love lives and success stories?
Hope you found yourself a new series to watch!
Do tell us if you have a series in mind which would totally fit the bill- here
Much love,
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