Underrated Netflix shows entertain over spring break
March 20, 2014
Terriers
Two snarky deadbeats work as private investigators, uncovering murders and scandals for the local police department that Hank (whom the plot revolves around) used to work for. With a strong sense of humor and situational comedy, the action-driven Terriers is a must-see. Watch if you like: White Collar, Psych
Louie
Set up like Seinfeld, Louie starts out with the stand-up acts of comedian Louis C.K. then follows with situations that seem to reflect his previous stand up. Many scenes reflect the irony, frustration and humor of his everyday life as a single dad raising two daughters. With no laugh-track, there are extremely dark moments but also the humor of watching him writhe in his own uncomfortable skin. Watch if you like: Nick Swardson’s Pretend Time, The Office (UK)
The IT Crowd
This show is very dry, British humor that is mostly situation-based. The show follows the lives of two IT workers in a large firm, their manager who coincidentally knows nothing about computers, and her boss who, in the second season, is a complete womanizer. The IT Crowd is one of those shows that, even if you don’t find it funny while watching it, you’ll laugh hysterically while repeating various lines to your friends. Watch if you like: The Big Bang Theory, Black Books
Freaks and Geeks
One of Judd Apatow’s greatest creations lasted 18 episodes and about 14 years ahead of its time. Starring actors like the infamous James Franco, Seth Rogen and Jason Segel, Freaks and Geeks revolves around the lives of Lindsay and Sam Weir, two teenagers attending high school together. The conflict lies in Sam hating Lindsay’s pot-smoking, loser friends and dealing with his own nerdy, over-achieving friends. Embodying high school perfectly, Freaks and Geeks will leave you tweeting at Apatow constantly for a reunion. Watch if you like: Degrassi, My So-Called Life
Bob’s Burgers
Awkward, completely irrelevant and just overall weird, Bob’s Burgers follows the life of Bob Belcher who has been working with his wife Linda to reopen his business for the fourth time. His kids, puberty-ridden Tina, idiotic Gene and maniacal Louise offer little help and often provide the basis for conflict. Bob’s Burgers manages to be hysterically awkward while not using the vulgar and offensive humor seen in its successors. Watch if you like: The Simpsons, King of the Hill