So after the bundle of sunshine which was my last post, I thought it would be nice to treat you guys to something a little bit nicer.
I don't watch a lot of TV, so the shows I do watch, I am obsessed with. And I don't mean obsessed as in binge-watching, living, breathing obsessed. I mean the kind of obsessed where you know literally everything about it, you think about it, you steal creative ideas from it etc. etc.
My taste is unique, I'll accept that - I definitely need to broaden my horizons and watch darker, perhaps more action-packed shows. People have suggested things like The Flash and Sherlock and other great shows for me to watch, but me being the lazy, procrastinating slob I am, I never get round to starting them!
Without further ado, here are my top 5 favourite TV shows!
5. The Fosters
The Fosters is brilliant! A show about the Adams-Foster family (cleverly called The Fosters because most of Lena and Stef's kids have been adopted from the foster system), it tackles really current issues in enlightening ways. It doesn't just go, bam, an episode about being transgender. No, it tackles the real issues transgender people have to go through such as people not knowing what questions they'll be comfortable answering. Although the kids make really stupid decisions sometimes (honestly it makes me want to scream at the screen), they all have a lot of substance in their characters which make it a really layered and effective show for action and relationships to dictate.
4. Shadowhunters
I wish I could put this higher up on the list, but this is relatively newer to me so I can't put it above my old favourites! Shadowhunters is a very aesthetically pleasing show - the sets are breathtaking (and so are the actors). I haven't actually read the Mortal Instruments, but Shadowhunters keeps you hanging off the edge of your seat - it has everything a teenager could ask for: romance, action, magic and a few demons here and there. My favourite part of the show is undoubtedly the relationship between Magnus and Alec which is such an important relationship to be on television - plus it's just too damn cute and gets you right in the heart. I feel like Shadowhunters addresses current issues of inequality also, in a more subtle way than the Fosters does.
3. Once Upon A Time
The top 3 are all shows which I adore. It was so difficult putting them in an order because I absolutely love all of them for different reasons, but I had to do it, and I can't believe Once is at number 3 but it is what it is! This show is like the epitome of me. It's about the fairytale characters you thought didn't exist; living in a real world town called Storybrooke. The main character, Emma Swan, is an incredible role model - she is at first really guarded and unable to believe in herself, but with her friends and family by her side, she soon begins to open herself up and become the person she's always wanted to be. The show's constant message is to never lose hope, which as I'm sure you'll all know by now, is one of my mantras. Honourable mention to my second favourite character, Captain Hook, who is just too good for this world. I'm excited for the prospect of Season 7, but it definitely won't be the same without a lot of the main cast.
2. The O.C.
You don't know me if you don't know I am a goner for The O.C. If it isn't my incessant caps lock tweets about it, then it's my mentioning of it wherever I go. The O.C. is television gold. When you look at it from the outside, it's nothing special: a drama about two families and their teenage children living in a very artificial, high-class city, but my friends, The O.C. is much, much more than that. With The O.C., you get everything. For one, it opens up how much turmoil teenagers go through with their relationships, the urge to fit in, loneliness. There is so much substance in this show. It makes you laugh, cry (bucketloads) - it really plays on your heartstrings, because these are normal people just trying to navigate life. The script is the best out of any show I've ever seen. It's amazing! The emotion - the sheer emotion that the cast could successfully portray was insane. It's the kind that makes you feel it too. Seth is my favourite character for a myriad of reasons: how weird he is, his hilarious sarcasm, and his loyalty. Although the show's main protagonist is Ryan, it is arguably Seth who is the most layered and lovable character.
1. Glee
There was never any doubt what would top the list. Glee was the first big show I watched, and there must be something about firsts because this show is going to stay in my heart forever. I grew up with Glee - connected immensely with it. The show saw me through a rather rocky period of transition in my life just because of how incredibly endearing it is. Glee encourages everyone to be yourself, no matter what anyone says, and this is such a valuable message. This show also speaks volumes to me because it is musical; it's about a high school Glee club and all of the characters sing about their emotions - something that touches me and has inspired me to do the same. Music is an escape for most of the characters, and I love Glee because it is one of the only shows that glorifies the beauty of music. Every single character has their flaws, but another value Glee pushes is friendship; having each other's backs. The Glee club unites members of the high school who would never normally be seen together - jocks, cheerleaders, nerds, theatre artists, everyone. It is a family, and I am so honoured I was able to live in that family. This was why it felt like I had lost a limb when I found out that main male lead Cory Monteith had died. The show dealt with it beautifully, musically, and honestly it was so difficult to watch because I really connected with his character, Finn Hudson. My favourite character is undoubtedly the inspirational main female lead (and Cory's girlfriend on and off screen) Rachel Berry. She reminds me a lot of myself. Her arc takes her from having no friends to having a family who would walk through fire for her. Watching the last few episodes made me incredibly emotional - this show has given me hope when I've needed it, it has given me confidence and love and I couldn't believe it was ending. I still can't believe it has. When I don't have a show to watch, I dive straight back into Glee because I'll never get tired of it. Tackling every single issue you can think of, Glee was enlightening for teenagers all over the world. With the humour, the tears, the music - we're all grateful for how it has affected our lives. If you watch any show in your lifetime, this has got to be it. It'll change you.
Phew, I'll bet you fell asleep at some point! I told you I'm obsessed.
Thanks for reading, and honestly, it's been brilliant to see so many more visitors on my new site than I was getting on my old blog! Please keep tuned for more - I'm quite busy with applying for university right now, but I have posts in the works!
Love, SS xx