Quarantine and lockdown are still happening in the world. People still need an escape from the mess outside. COVID-19 has given many a chance to catch up on new shows and explore cool new worlds. There are so many fictional, magical, and super cool realms to get to know through television. Many have had the opportunity and time to do just that. Here are our top 5 picks for mentally escaping quarantine:
5.) The Good Place
Thinking about the afterlife can be anxiety-inducing for most. “The Good Place” makes it a super fun time. Kristen Bell led a fantastical heartwarming comedy about the ethics of life—and in this case—the afterlife. Watching the quirky characters work their issues out whilst being dead is pretty entertaining. A star-studded cast is an understatement, but the warm fuzzy feeling one gets from the series is what makes it worthwhile to watch. A fantastic show will leave the viewer feeling great.
4.) Scandal
Though the world is in a high-stress political climate, this show reminds you of how great dramatic television can be. When watching the show you feel like you are a “gladiator” on Olivia Pope’s team when you so much as argue why you want extra ketchup in a drive-through. Empowering and devastating are two of many words that can be used to describe this show and the emotional rollercoaster the viewer will go on. The empowerment one feels from this show allows an escape from the real world and the very real issues in it.
3.) Lucifer
Who said The Devil wasn’t a looker? “Lucifer” is a fantastic drama that does a great job of making you laugh and cry. Lucifer is an eccentric character that can turn anyone’s day around. The world can be a bit hard nowadays, and some may think a show named after Satan may not be the best, but it really is. Escaping to this world is exactly what the therapist, Linda, prescribed.
2.) Charmed
The original series, of course. This kick ass drama with awesome ladies is just what the world needs right now. It always feels great to watch empowered women get exactly what they want. Watching a socially relevant show with feminist power is such a power trip, literally. An escape into the magical and mystical is just what viewers need.
1.) Supernatural
An obvious choice amongst most of our readers, and for good reason. “Supernatural” has spanned nearly two decades and continues to deliver even in their final season. Watching two good looking men save the world, and self sabotage their lives is a great way to forget about the crazy universe people are in today. With 15 seasons and exciting plots, there is no way to go wrong with our number one pick.
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Written by Jadeen Mercado
