here are a few of my favourite things to watch.

mase and i watch together, its our thing, and its about the only tv time i put in. if you have netflix, i suggest favouriting a few of these before the sun starts shining more and more and all you’re going to want to do is be outside!

netflixing : binge watching by way of netflix.

here goes,

1. marco polo / we took this in over the holidays when it came out and loved it. the dialogues is so rich and there are so many layers to each scene. at least that’s how i felt. some, see here, and here, have other things to say about this show that don’t align with my view. but ah well. to each their own. i think in terms of a quick broad-based history and cultural lesson of a time i would have otherwise not known about, it’s good stuff. and worthwhile to take in. it’s a big budget netflix original set in the court of kublai khan’s asia, so you can expect gorgeous costumes, beautiful scenery and some very interesting takes on life, kung-fu, and the set-up of the mongol empire.
2. the honourable woman / this came highly recommended from some of the blogs i follow. it’s a bbc series that is now airing on the cbc and american netflix starring maggie gyllenhaal. and its timely, political, humanitarian, and real. to me, it blurs the lines on the whole palestine-isreali conflict. it shows a human side. it shows that sometimes there is no side. but people. and lives. and experiences, like real-life experiences, that shape each individual over time and in different ways. it’s raw and unforgiving at times. we are not done, so don’t spoil anything here, but watch this with me.
3. house of cards / if you’re reading this its too late. no im just kidding. but seriously, if you haven’t heard of or started watching this show than which rock have you been hiding under? lol. netflix got us hooked in season one and shook in season two and again we are still watching how season three unfolds (no time to binge-watch this time around.) the underwoods are a compelling little family to say the least. this show is very political, literally taking place in the inner walls of the white house and very sinister. it will make you feel yuck, but its done so well, you will only want to press play again and again. good to know, not to aspire to. ok?
4. the walking dead / it took us a while to get to this show. but we caught up really quick. this is more than a show about zombies. it’s a what would you do in a situation like this type show. to me it uncovers many truths about the human condition. and how we wold react in situations. this situation is extreme of course, majority of the population has been taken over by some sort of disease turning its victims into flesh-hungry zombies, but the lessons can apply in our day-to-day. for example, by any means necessary survival, but at what cost and trust, faith, brotherhood, family, community, loss and hope. i would never have expected myself to enjoy such a show, but i truly do and think you might just too if you look beyond the zombies. ps. when we started niyya used to make these sounds just like the zombies and it was so funny. maybe you had to be there. lol
5. orange is the new black / funny, and light. a little far out there, but entertaining and intriguing to see a point of view of the inner-workings of america’s industrialized correctional facilities. we watched this on one of our vacations almost a year ago. ps. the real deal piper kerman is on tour by way of unique lives and experiences. she’ll be making a stop in toronto too. watch the show, then go with all your questions. lastly and of course,
6. game of thrones / i don’t have much to say except that it will reel you in hook line and sinker starting with the theme song. literally. it’s so good. a bit fantasy, a bit royalty, a lot of strategy, power and personality. it’s based off a series of books and is the first time i’ve ever heard people say that the show does the book justice, if not more. that’s pretty huge. if you’re a reader like me, you’ll understand. i never read the books, but am all over the show. catch up on past seasons now because the next one is coming out soon and will be the talk at the water cooler every single monday. i mean, if people still talk at water coolers that is. i wouldn’t know.

just as a disclaimer. i will not judge you for the tv you watch, so please don’t judge me. these are adult shows, with thought-provoking themes including adult ones. take what you take from this, by all means. just enjoy and watch responsibly!

what are you watching these days?

x

tahs

ps. we are comfy cozy watching in our own family room, but i wouldn’t mind watching in a room like this too. check out the full room tour here.

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