Struggling to find your next binge-worthy TV show? Don’t stress-drop a comment with your mood or favorite genres, and our expert guides will match you with the perfect pick. Your next obsession is just a message away!
That’s why we have this regular open thread dedicated to helping you, our dear readers, find the perfect watch. Looking for a limited series that will tell a self-contained story with questions that linger with you forever? We’ve got you. Looking to find the next best sitcom to watch so you can branch out from the sitcom you’ve been looping? We’ve got you there too.
From 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT, I will be in the comments section down below answering your questions and fielding requests for what you should watch. This is also a great place to share what you’ve been watching, if you want to talk about that with your fellow AELGAMES readers! Participation is very welcome, even without questions.
A little bit about me, your curator for this go round: I’m Joshua Rivera, AELGAMES’s entertainment writer. I’m extremely omnivorous in my media diet, and what I’m into can vary pretty wildly depending on when you ask me. While a lot of my time is taken up keeping up with new releases, I’ve been revisiting a bunch of stuff from what I call “the box set era” – shows that were huge on DVD, like Lost,Supernatural, The Sopranos, and so forth.
I tend to be on the road a lot in the summer, where it’s easier to read or game than it is to watch stuff, but if you want a bit of a mood board from me right now it would look something like this: Scavengers Reign, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, I Saw the TV Glow (which has also spurred a sporadic Buffy the Vampire Slayer rewatch), Sugar (I am AELGAMES’s No. 1 Sugar Fan), and Layla Martinez’s beautifully angry and haunting novel Woodworm.
I bring this up because I love pairing things across media. So if you don’t have an existing TV show as a point of reference for what you’re looking for, use a comic, a video game, or an album that gave you the buzz you’re after, and I’ll see what I can do! Just remember that the focus here is TV recommendations, so TV is what you’re going to get in response.
Now it’s time to turn it around to you. What would you like to watch this weekend (or what are you planning to watch)? Leave a request in the comments and I’ll get to it between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. EDT. Details help – let me know what you’re looking for, some idea of your taste as a viewer, and any other relevant info you feel like sharing (like the streaming services you have access to, or what it was about the show you’re looking to emulate, if anything).
Struggling to pick your next binge-worthy show I can help you decide
Struggling to pick your next binge-worthy show? I’m here to help you decide-just share your tastes or mood, and I’ll guide you to the perfect TV series to dive into next.
What genres or themes do I enjoy most in TV shows
Your TV show preferences likely lean toward genres that emphasize strong writing, character development, and intellectual engagement. Many viewers with similar tastes enjoy crime, legal, thriller, and mystery shows, appreciating complex cases, psychological intrigue, and well-crafted narratives. Examples include series like Sherlock, Killing Eve, and Anatomy of a Scandal that combine these elements with rich character arcs.
Additionally, sci-fi and drama are popular among those who enjoy exploring futuristic ideas or deep emotional storytelling, while some also appreciate documentaries for real-world insights. If you enjoy shows that challenge your thinking and reveal hidden meanings about human nature, you might gravitate toward thought-provoking dramas, psychological thrillers, and intelligent crime series.
In summary, your favorite themes might include:
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Crime and legal dramas with mystery and suspense
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Thrillers with psychological depth and plot twists
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Sci-fi exploring speculative and futuristic concepts
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Drama focusing on character and emotional complexity
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Documentaries for real-life stories and insights
This mix offers a rich palette of TV genres that engage both intellect and emotion.
