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Best Binge Worthy Shows (After the Kids Go To Bed)

Let's share our picks for the best binge worthy shows to watch after the kids are off to bed!

No need to scroll endless streaming options wondering what TV shows to watch - we're gathering recommendations for all the best ones right here.

From the greatest series of all time to the best shows to binge watch right now, we're rounding up everything that's worth checking out. Most are not kid-friendly, so save these for "me time" or date night at home!


 
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    Dexter

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    Kelly R said:  A Miami Metro Police Department forensic expert moonlights as a serial killer, targeting other murderers who have escaped justice. Dark and violent, this is one of those totally binge worthy shows with episodes ending in cliffhangers that will have you dying to know what happens next.

    Watch on Hulu or Paramount+

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    Drunk History

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    Kelly R said:  Storytellers imbibe and talk about notable events in history, and their often-incoherent stories are acted out by a rotating cast of famous actors. The episodes stand alone so you don't need to watch them all or go in order, but don't miss the episode with Lin-Manuel Miranda talking about Hamilton.

    Watch on Hulu

    Better Call Saul

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    Shila said:  Created by Vince Gilligan, Better Call Saul is a spin-off to Breaking Bad, and stars Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill aka Saul Goodman. The show is actually a prequel as it goes back to tell the interesting tale of how Jimmy became the Saul we've come to know through varying personal relationships and as an attorney in criminal law.

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    Tracy Snyder Molina said:  This series focuses on Joe, a seemingly regular nice guy who is a bookstore manager and has a slightly awkward crush on an aspiring female author he meets. However, his crush morphs into a dangerous obsession and he will do literally anything to insert his way into her life. This binge-worthy psychological thriller will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next.

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    Master Of None

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    Shila said:  Comedian Aziz Ansari plays Dev in Master of None. The show follows his daily life as a New Yorker, aspiring actor, son, friend, and boyfriend. The relationship storylines add to a softer side of the show, but it's mostly smart and candid humor that carries the rest.

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    Firefly Lane

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    Sarah Calamita said:  A series about best friends Tully and Kate who support each other through good times and bad. Based off a book (equally as good as this Netflix series!)

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    Outlander

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    Jennie Utsinger said:  In 1945, married Claire Randall finds herself transported back to 18th century Scotland, where she meets Highlander Jamie Fraser. The series moves back and forth between both time periods, captivating viewers with a great mix of breathtaking scenery, steamy romance, and lots of action. I resisted this series for years as it didn't seem to be my typical style, but by the second episode I was hooked.

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    White Lotus

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    Kelly R said:  We binge watched the first two seasons of this show as they came out, and it totally sucks you in. Each season is unique, following the vacationers and employees at different locations of a luxury resort chain. This is definitely an adults only show!

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    The Bear

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    Kelly R said:  This drama about a chef who leaves fine dining to run his family's Chicago sandwich shop is totally worth a binge watch. It's intense and riveting, and the kitchen scenes feel very authentic. We also loved Jeremy Allen White in Shameless.

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    Friday Night Lights

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    Kelly R said:  In a small Texas town where high school football is life, the stories that happen off the field are just as important as the stories that happen on it. You don't have to care about football to be wrapped up in the bittersweet stories of Coach Taylor and his players.

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    Making a Murderer

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    Katie G. said:  This true crime documentary, which spans over 13 years, portrays the stories of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey. These two Wisconsin men are charged and convicted of a murder they may not have committed. The series includes in depth interviews with those close to the suspects, police interrogation videos and footage of the crime scene.

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    Tiger King

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    Katie G. said:  Perhaps the biggest hit show to binge watch in the Spring of 2020, Tiger King is a docuseries following the life of Joe Exotic. Exotic is a collector of "big cats" (tigers and lions) at his private, rural Oklahoma zoo. The series follows his encounters with animal rights activist Carole Baskin who is trying to shut down the zoo and rescue the animals. There are so many unexpected twists and turns during the series that will keep you scratching your head wondering what will happen next.

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    Veep

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    Kelly R said:  A hilarious and smart HBO comedy series about fictional VP Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and her staff. Short 30 minute comedies make some of the best shows to binge watch because it's so easy to watch just one more!

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    Clickbait

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    Sarah Calamita said:  When family man Nick Brewster is abducted in a crime with a sinister online twist, his family and friends race to uncover who did it and why. This is a disturbing Netflix series but wow, kept me interested and I binged it in 2 days :)

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    Money Heist

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    Kristy Pepping said:  We just finished watching Money Heist. This show is about criminals who are trained by one mastermind, who goes by the name The Professor. The first plan is a heist of the Royal Mint in Spain. After breaking in, they must break back out again with the money in hand. The show follows their journey. English is dubbed over the Spanish actors so it may take an episode to get used to this format.

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