10 2014 TV Series to Binge-Watch 1. Friday Night Lights
Season number: 5Series status: Full What’s more thrilling than a small-town high school football team’s everyday drama? It turns out that if we think about the Dillon Panthers again, the answer is nothing. NBC’s Friday Night Lights was never a huge ratings success but it attracted critical acclaim and a group of passionate fans who kept it on the air for five years. It starts as a sports drama but becomes much more. The influence of education and mentorship, and what it means to be an adult, is a tale of coming of age. The ensemble includes vital darlings like Coach Taylor, Kyle McLachlan and Connie Britton and his confident spitfire of a wife Tami. If you like realistic dramatic characters and situations, you love the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Total hearts with clear eyes can’t lose. 2.
Doctor Who
Number of seasons: 7 (redesigned series)Series status: In progress When Steven Moffatt revamped this classic BBC show for an audience of the 21st century, he might not have been able to predict how famous it would be. But since 2005 viewers around the globe have watched faithfully as a Time Lord called the Doctor journeys with a slew of unforgettable companions through space and time. The Doctor regenerates to keep the show fresh every few seasons, and is played by a different actor. As Season 8 airs in the fall we have 12th Doctor Peter Capaldi. If you like science fiction British comedy complex storylines and a constantly shifting cast of characters now is the best time to get caught up with Doctor Who. 3.
Portlandia
Number of seasons: 3Series status: In progress IFC s Portlandia is a lovingly satirical sitcom about the home-brew drinking residents of Portland Oregon who collect Volvo-driving vinyl. Carrie Brownstein and Saturday Night Live’s Fred Armisen appear in the series, whose regular actor and musician cameos, including Kristin Wiig Andy Samberg Eddie Vedder and Sarah McLachlan, have gained notoriety. You love Portlandia if you like irreverent tongue-in-cheek comedy in a realistic setting. 4.
The West Wing
Number of seasons: 7Series status: complete While more than a decade has passed since this political drama started its themes of bipartisan wars and political struggle still seem to be true today. The West Wing premiered on NBC in 1999, featuring some of the cleverest dialog and most memorable characters to grace the small screen ever. Since years an all-star cast of Martin Sheen Rob Lowe and Allison Janney has made The West Wing a must-see. If you like rich political drama and current events, it’s never too late to fall in love with The West Wing. 5.
House of Cards
Season number: 1Series status: In progress In 2013 Netflix agreed to bite the bullet and create a series tailored for America’s binge-watchers. The outcome was a shiny, beautiful, addictive political thriller with Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright as its star. House of Cards begins with a bang, and is running full-throttle. Season 2 premieres on Valentine’s Day so if you love sex lies and mystery now is the best time to get caught on Card House.