Oct 10, 2012

Sayonara Cable! {how netflix kept me sane over maternity leave}

We haven't had cable in a long time. I don't miss it (Okay, I am missing the latest episodes of Jersey Shore), and in fact, I enjoy more television and movies NOW that we don't have all those channels. Maybe it's the fact that I can watch groups of episodes at once instead of having to wait for the latest one...or it's just exposed me to SO many shows that I was missing even when I had those channels.

I went through a period a few months ago where I felt like Netflix was on the outs. They had no new movies, nothing relvent or good, and then...all of a sudden... I don't know. I just started watching SO many new things and I loved it all.

Downton Abbey -- I honestly thought I would hate this. How wrong was I! I finally gave it a chance at 3am while feeding Cannon and was totally sucked in. I love their fancy dresses!


Rules of Engagement -- I used to watch this when it was new on TV but kind of forgot about it. I flew through the 5 seasons that Netflix has available. It's cheesy and I have no idea who thinks David Spade is entertaining ... but I love Patrick Warburton!


How I Met Your Mother

Spaced -- A weird and quirky British comedy. I thought it was good! It has Simon Pegg from Shaun of the Dead!

Wilfred -- Another weird comedy but I really liked it. A crazy suicidal guy who thinks his neighbor's dog is human.


Once Upon a Time

Burn Notice

Louie -- Dry humor but I love it so much I'm going to re-watch all the episodes!

Now -- tell me what you're streaming on Netflix! 
What am I missing that I should give a chance?

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16 comments :

Betsy said...

I am a huge fan of Parks & Rec, and the old episodes of The Office!

ty said...

Okay, I'm gonna have to try Spaced ... Shaun of the Dead is one of my favorite movies!

Murdock's mama said...

sons of anarchy!!!
Parenthood!

Jenn @ West Sac Honey said...

Definitely sons of anarchy!

Mrs. Newlywed Giggles said...

Sons of Anarchy!!!!

BROWNBUGZ said...

I have recently joined the bandwagon of Netflix, and I blame "The Walking Dead" for it. I'm now all caught up with its episodes for both past two seasons. It's weird that I am actually waiting for Season 3 to be on the Instant Queue of Netflix. LOL I have to try other series, but not a TV watcher either. We couldn't get rid of cable because of WWE and TNA (wrestling programs). Oh well...

Al said...

Yessss! Downton!! Love it :)
Happy Wednesday, love!!
xoxo

Yelle said...

I too no longer have cable and don't miss it at all! I adore having Netflix. Louie is a favorite of mine as well :]

BlessedMama said...

Same boat here, we don't have cable and stream NetFlix. I haven't watched any of your picks I will definately check them out.

I have watched The Biggest Loser, Parenthood and Dirty Sexy Money. All pretty good and definately suck you in.

Thanks for sharing :)

Jennifer said...

I love Once Upon a Time!

Lane said...

We didn't hook up our cable when we moved. So we do the Netflix thing too and have an antenna for broadcast channels.

We tried to do Breaking Bad but haven't quite gotten into it. LOVE Downton, anxiously awaiting Season 3, Revenge! Once Upon a Time is next on my too watch list.

bellagirl2010 said...

Parenthood and Nashville!

Krystal said...

Parenthood and I'm gonna start Sons of Anarchy soon!!

Crystal Hamilton said...

I'm so saving this post for later when my current shows run out! I am watching Pretty Little Liars, Vampire Diaries, 30 Rock, Supernatural and The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Eclectic, I know. All of One Tree Hill is on there too if you never watched it. Also, old HOT Jared Leto in My So Called Life. : ) I LOVE Netflix.

LWLH said...

Love Louie and Wilfred...me and the hubs watch them together.

Miranda said...

I love Parks & Rec and Dexter!!! I have really wanted to try out Louie...I heard was hilarious and it won all those Emmy's!