Feel Good This November: My Favourite TV Shows!
As
part of my Feel Good November series, there's nothing more
appropriate than talking about TV shows! Watching an episode or two
of my favourite shows, snuggled up in bed, is one of the things I
love doing when it gets too cold to stay outside. Everybody loves a
good TV show! And there are so many out there, of all genres and
stories, that it can be hard to choose which one to watch. I have to
admit I particularly love British shows, more particularly period
dramas. Today I'm going to share five of my favourite series to
watch!
Downton Abbey
Downton
had to be mentioned in this blog post! I've been in love with this
series for years now. You must have heard about it already, and you
probably love it too, but let me sum it up for you: the show is all
about the Crawley family, Lord and Lady Grantham and their three
daughters, who live at Downton Abbey, in Yorkshire. Set in the early
1910s and going up to the late twenties as the series go, we follow
the lives of the family and of their staff at the big house.
The
scenery and costumes are amazing, as you're watching you only wish
you'd be there too. The actors are great - need I mention Lady Maggie
Smith? - and the characters portrayed are all very different and
loveable, you get attached to them quickly and want to know what's
going to happen. This year is the sixth and last season, and I can
tell you I'll be sobbing during the last episode!
Sherlock
Ah,
Sherlock... I love this show so much, and I'm dying to see the new
season! Set in our time, this show is inspired by the well-known
Sherlock Holmes stories written by the brilliant Sir Arthur Conon
Doyle. I love the books, so at first I was a little bit sceptical
about writing it all again in our modern times... But it works so
well! The storylines are really good, and all based on some of the
original stories, but of course with modern twists and characters.
Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock Holmes) and Martin Freeman (John
Watson) are the best, they couldn't find better actors to play these
parts. Each episode has a lot going on, with plot twists and suspense
all the way. They're like mini-films, so they're perfect for a night
in. There are three seasons with three episodes each at the moment,
and the Christmas Special is out on the first of January 2016.
Who else is excited about that?! ;)
Grantchester
This
show had been in my watching list for a while before I actually
started watching, but when I did, I simply couldn't stop! There is
only one season out yet, but a new season is on the way and that
makes me so happy.
Grantchester
is a little village near Cambridge, where Sidney Chambers (James
Norton), the vicar, steps into the world of murder mysteries without
really planning it, as unexpected murders happen around him and as he
decides to help the victims and their family to reveal the truth. The
show is set in the 50s, so expect beautiful costumes and a wonderful,
English village scenery. The episodes are quite short and easy to
follow, and I'm sure you'll fall in love with Sidney Chambers as I
did (well, I guess it has a lot to do with James Norton being really
handsome haha). The show is not at all strict and focused on religion
even though the main character is a vicar, and this is great.
I
don't think it is a well-known show, so have a look I'm sure you'll
love it!
Poldark
I
know, another period drama... I'm sorry there isn't more diversity in
this selection, but I'm being true to myself - and these are all
great shows anyway!
Poldark
is adapted from a book series by Winston Graham. It is set in the
second half of the 18th century in Cornwall and is all about Ross
Poldark, who, when he came back home after the American War of
Revolution, had to take up his family's mining business. This show is
full of wonderful actors, I particularly love Eleanor Tomlinson as
Demelza and Ruby Bentall as Verity. I love how the show is filmed,
Cornwall is amazingly beautiful and it'll make you want to go there
immediately. Aiden Turner is great too, although I do find that they
could do with less shirtless scenes. Not that I mind seeing this
handsome man half naked, but sometimes it does make it seem like
they're doing it on purpose! :P
Vikings
Let's
move away from British drama for a bit, and focus on our Scandinavian
neighbours, whom Vikings is (obviously) all about. Produced by the
History channel, Vikings is directed by Michael Hirst (who created
the Tudors too). It tells the story of a Viking settlement at the end
of the 8th century, centered around the farmer and future king Ragnar
Lothbrok (the mesmerising Travis Fimmel), the legendary Nordic hero.
As you follow the life of his family and friends, you follow the
Vikings on their discovery of England and how they tried to conquer
these new territories. The series is full of epic battles, political
conflicts and more emotional relationships. There are plenty of
interesting characters, my favourite being the badass (and gorgeous)
Lagertha (Kathryn Winnick) and the twisted shipbuilder, Floki (Gustaf
Skarsgard, who does a great performance here). If like me, you don't
know anything about Vikings and feel like you're stuck in poor
clichés, you'll be surprised as you're watching this; the show (from
what I've heard, quite spot-on in terms of accuracy with the Vikings'
customs and lives) will make them appear much more human and real.
This is my best discovery of 2015 in terms of TV shows!
What are you favourite TV shows to watch on cosy days in? Leave me your recommendations below, and of course tell me if you've watched any of these!
Lots of love,
Julia x
Lots of love,
Julia x
7 commentaires
I'm actually guilty of not knowing any shows above because I don't watch tv shows. I'm going to research for each one. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
xoxo,
SHAIRA
www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com
When you find the right TV show, it gets you through any weekend/day off when you don't know what to do, trust me! :P xx
DeleteI always think autumn is the perfect time to get into new TV shows, I've heard so many good things about both Downton and Poldark and I really need to start watching them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your favourite shows and recommendations! :D xx
Yes it's the perfect time, especially because all new seasons are launched around October time! Both shows are great, you do need to watch them :D xx
DeleteI'm obsessed with Sherlock! It's one of my all-time favorites!! Benedict Cumberbatch is such an amazing actor as well. I just wish they had more episodes per season since I love it so much!
ReplyDeleteLina / lina-khalifa.blogspot.com
Sherlock is so good, it's not surprising everybody loves it! :D I wish they had more episodes too, it's horrible when you reach the third episode because it's already the last :( xx
DeleteVikings! #TeamStillSadAboutS03E07
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