5 of the best TV shows to watch these holidays
Grab the popcorn, hit the lights and settle down on the sofa: we’ve got five knock-out TV shows that are guaranteed to keep you entertained all holidays. Whether you’re a comedy fan or love a period piece drama, these are the top shows to binge watch these holidays.
If you love Friends: How I Met Your Mother
This modern-day comedy is centred on a group of friends who live in Manhattan, New York. The storyline is a romance in reverse: lead character Ted Mosby has found the love of his life, and is telling the story of how they met to his two children. They flashback to his mid-20’s, when he’s dating and searching for The One. The catch: Mosby doesn’t reveal who his kid’s mother is in the story until the very last episode. It’ll keep you guessing!
If you’re a sucker for period drama: Downtown Abbey
As Downtown Abbey nears its sixth and final season in 2016, now is the perfect time to start watching this period drama or catch up on missed episodes. Set in Yorkshire on the fictional country estate of Downtown Abbey, the series follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family. You might recognise a few references to the era such as the sinking of the Titanic and the outbreak of World War I, as history and personal drama are intertwined in this seriously addictive British series.
If you want to reminisce: M*A*S*H
Remember MASH? Whether you’re after an easy-to-watch comedy or just want to reminisce, this series is always a hit. Follow the adventures of a team of doctors and staff stationed at an army hospital in South Korea during the Korean War. If you’re trying to convince the grandkids to watch with you these holidays tell them this: MASH was ranked the fifth-best TV series <ever> by the Writers Guild of America, and TV Guide awarded it the eighth-greatest show of all time.
If you’re a political junkie: House of Cards
The fourth season of hit series House of Cards is set to air early 2016, so get in now to catch up on the episodes. Set in present day Washington DC, House of Cards follows the story of Frank Underwood, a Democrat from South Carolina who misses out on being appointed Secretary of State, so hatches an elaborate plan to gain power.
If you’re a fantasy fan: Game of Thrones
If you’re not already one of the millions of fans worldwide who watch Game of Thrones with baited breath, you’re missing out! This fantasy series is based on the best-selling novels by George R. R. Martin. Think dragons, kings, battles, deception, zombies and giants. This is a feature film-style TV show of epic proportions.
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