I'm starting this post during the COVID-19 quarantine in 2020. I have both extra time on my hands and the need to disconnect. With that said, I realized it was difficult to recall every show I recommend on streaming platforms. This is the list of what I've found to be worthwhile to watch. None of it is particularly family friendly.
In making this list, I've realized the only show I regularly watch on a cable network is Better Call Saul on AMC. That and Rick and Morty.
**DRAFT LIST**
Netflix
| Name | What I think |
|---|---|
| Stranger Things | Clear recommendation and 3 seasons of a cult classic |
| Away | Good space series |
| The OA | Awesome show that was canceled after 2 great seasons |
| Ozark | Jason Bateman is great and season 3 just dropped |
| Middleditch and Schwartz | Only a few episodes but hilarious |
| Bright | Amazing movie with Will Smith |
| Altered Carbon | It's ok, hard to follow sometimes |
| Maniac | Unique aesthetic with Jonah Hill and Emma Stone |
| Designated Survior | |
| Daredevil | Looking back at the Marvel shows on Netflix, not every show was great. Daredevil was good. |
| Punisher | My favorite Marvel show on Netflix |
| Marriage Story | Adam Driver and Scarjo in an award-winning movie |
| Space Force | it's ok, pretty funny |
| I am Mother | Scifi movie |
| Extinction | Scifi movie |
| American Factory | Award winning documentary |
| Taken | Basically like Jack Ryan. I would watch it when flying because Netflix was the only app I could download episodes to watch offline |
Prime Video
| Name | What I think |
|---|---|
| Man in the High Castle | First few seasons were great. Hard to get into Season 4 |
| Upload | Really funny Greg Daniels show |
| Gymkhana Files | Great if you like cars. A sieres following the creation of Ken Block's Gymkhana 10 YouTube video |
| The Boys | Highly recommend it |
| The Patriot | I was sad to see this one canceled, it was a really good show |
| Jack Ryan | Not bad, good production value and it does have Jim from The Office |
| Homecoming | Deep story line with Julia Roberts |
| Hunters | Engaging with suspense. Al Pacino leads a group of Nazi hunters in the 70's |
| The Expanse | Hell yes to all the seasons |
| The Feed | Not bad if you've ran out of things to watch |
| The Report | Adam Driver in a movie? Sign me up. |
| Carnival Row | Slow start, but a few episodes in and it's really engaging |
| Late Night | Funny movie with Mindy Kaling |
| Betas | It's like Silicon Valley, but not as good. Still had good parts |
Apple TV+
| Name | What I think |
|---|---|
| See | By the end of the season I was hooked. Looking forward to Season 2 |
| The Morning Show | Really good |
| For All Mankind | A very interesting show that was engaging |
| Ted Lasso | Awesome and uplifting |
| Mythic Quest | Didn't think I would like it, a few shows in and I loved it |
| The Banker | It's a movie and I enjoyed it |
| Defending Jacob | Really pulled me in |
| Greyhound | Good Tom Hanks movie |
CBS All Access
| Name | What I think |
|---|---|
| Star Trek Discovery | Season 2 was much better than Season 1 |
| Star Trek Picard | A new take on Star Trek, I liked it |
Disney+
| Name | What I think |
|---|---|
| The Mandelorian | This is the way ... I have spoken |
Showtime
| Name | What I think |
|---|---|
| Homeland | Long running show and the latest season is strong |
| Billions | Great show and new season coming out soon |
| Kidding | Season 1 was awesome, just realized Season 2 came out. Need to watch it |
HBO
| Name | What I think |
|---|---|
| Game of Thrones | Obvious. Dragons. |
| West World | Currently in Season 3 and it's a strong season so far |
| I know this much is true | |
| Big Love | If you've never seen it, go back. It's a great series |
| Boardwalk Empire | I liked this show when it was on |
| Chernobyl | Very well executed and engaging |
| The Plot Against America | Currently watching and so far it's good |
| Silicon Valley | Good tech humor |
| Succession | Season 2 ended phenomenally |
| Veep | Was good when it was on |
| Avenue 5 | Good actors, and not a bad show. Wasn't fully engaging |
Noteable mentions
Good shows to try to find and binge from cable networks
- Mr Robot
- Breaking Bad
- Better Call Saul
- Rick and Morty