The western is a staple of the American entertainment industry and has been filling dime novels and radio plays since long before there were televisions but like most worthwhile things the great westerns have stories that are timeless. Here are some of my favorite westerns for you to check out. Longmire- In modern-day Wyoming, one sheriff has a lot of territory to cover and a precarious relationship with the nearby Native American community and its shiny new casino. Justified- Another modern western about an old-school lawman. Big hats and gunfights aplenty for this series about a U.S Marshall who gets…
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The Eclectic Eccentric’s guide to binging through the Apocalypse- Horror Series
Horror is a difficult genre to get right on television. The conventions of the genre don’t really lend themselves to long-form storytelling. Which makes it all the more impressive when a series gets it right. Here are ten horror shows that are sure to give you chills. The Haunting of Hill House- This single-season horror story is a slow burn, but that’s what makes it so tense. This series takes a deep dive into its characters’ states of mind and really stands out as a psychological drama as it does a horror story. American Horror Story- This anthology series uses…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s guide to binging through the Apocalypse- Con-Artist Series
People have always been obsessed with con artists, long before Clooney and Pitt came along to suave up our movie screens. Personally, I think it’s the human need to be in the know and to feel smarter than the poor saps who fall for the games that get run on them. But you’re not here for pop psychology, you’re here for the cons. Leverage- “Sometimes the bad guys are the good guys” Basically a bunch of thieves play Robin Hood by taking down a new soulless corporate suit/one-percenter every episode and making restitution to their victims. Fun and Funny. This…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s Guide to Binging Through the Apocalypse: Supernatural Case-of-the-Week Series.
Today’s list is combining two types of supernatural subgenres the case-of-the-week and the monster-of-the-week. The formats are pretty identical. The important thing is that the episode’s primary plot is wrapped up by the end of the episode and there are supernatural elements involved. So get to binging you ghouls. Supernatural– I’m not nearly as in love with this series as others. But it’s pretty good, gets better with each season, and if you need something to binge there are over three hundred episodes here to keep you occupied. And who knows, maybe you’ll become one of those hardcore SPN fans…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s guide to binging through the Apocalypse- Superhero Television Series
For this list of recommendations, I thought I’d through the nerds a bone. Or better yet create some new nerds. Here are ten tv shows to binge about superheroes and superpowers. Arrow- This is the series that launched half of The CW’s programming schedule. Eight seasons of vigilante justice, brooding, and Oliver Queen growling “You have failed this city.” The first two seasons are excellent while the rest of the run can be a little hit or miss. But when it’s on, Arrow is as good as any other superhero show out there. The Boys- A show where the superheroes…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s guide to binging through the Apocalypse- Ensemble Comedies
The best comedies draw their strength from the chemistry of their supporting characters, a charming lead can get you by for a season, but a talented group can turn your show in a comedy classic. Here are a few of my favorite ensemble comedies for you to binge. Community- Before Dan Harmon created Rick and Morty he had Community. There is so much talent on this show its hard to know where to begin. But this show could be and was anything you could imagine it to be. Infinitely absurd and surprisingly heartwarming. One of my top five shows of…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s Guide to Binging Through the Apocalypse: Supernatural Series
Vampires, werewolves, ghouls, demons, and just some plain weird unexplainable shit. If you are in the mood for one, two, or all of these then this is the list for you. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina– Originally developed for the CW it has some of that teenage angst in its DNA that can get distracting. But the gothic aesthetic, the likable leads, sensual energy, and intersectional feminism make this a guilty pleasure series that you’re sure to fly right through its four seasons. Buffy The Vampire Slayer- Feminist icon to millennial women everywhere, Buffy Summers is proof you can…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s Guide to Binging Through the Apocalypse: Fantasy Television Series
If you’ve gotten to the point where even the sight of your living room annoys you its time to watch something that takes place in an entirely different world. Preferably one with dragons, magic, and a lot of sword fights. Merlin– This BBC retelling of the King Arthur legend features a good bit more humor than traditional telling. A good amount of action to go with its magic, the selling point of this show is the likability of its cast. The writing isn’t going to win any awards but it’s a solid comfort watch. The Magicians– This is one of…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s Guide to Binging Through the Apocalypse: Legal Drama Series
Legal dramas are as old as network television, here are some of the best with enough seasons to keep you occupied for the foreseeable future. L. A. Law- One of the most influential legal shows of all-time, featuring both a regular and guest cast of up and coming Hollywood talent. Topical and unafraid of dealing with difficult issues the show still managed to keep a wry sense of humor about itself. A great show to play “Is that so and so, wow they’re so young” with. Suits: Twisty, sexy, and oh so smooth. Forget the convoluted double-crosses and legal jargon,…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s guide to binging through the Apocalypse- Sci-Fi Procedural Series
Sometimes you want some science fiction in your life but you don’t want to commit to some epic series with far-ranging plots you have to pay close attention to. And by the same token, you don’t want to invest in getting familiar with new characters if you’re never going to see them again after only two hours. I’ve got you covered with ten case-of-the-week sci-fi gems that have solid mysteries, great character dynamics and overarching mythologies that aren’t all that complicated. (Ok some of them get a little complicated, but you’ll thank me later.) X-Files- The O.G. of weird. Sure…