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I was in quarantine for 14 days before I tested negative for the coronavirus and was allowed to return to work at a hospital. But many people are still staying at home to slow the spread, and they’re bored out of their minds!
While I was at home, I did a lot of baking, and that helped. But I still felt trapped, like I was in an insane asylum. Thankfully, televisions exist, and there are some amazing shows to watch. It was difficult to narrow down my Top 10 favorites, but here goes:
• “Wentworth” – This TV drama series is set in modern-day Australia. It focuses on Bea Smith, who goes to prison after being convicted of attempting to murder her husband and is waiting to be sentenced. It has suspense around every corner, plot twist after plot twist. It really keeps you on your toes. It’s never predictable. Where to watch: Netflix
• “The Circle” – This is a reality TV competition with contestants who are isolated in their apartments. They communicate with each other anonymously on computer. I love how they can be whomever they want to be and act or speak how they want. I love seeing people catfishing others for the chance to win $100,000. Where to watch: Netflix
• “Abduction in Plain Sight” – This is a true-crime documentary that was first broadcast in 2017. It’s the story of Robert Berchtold, a master manipulator of his Idaho neighbors. The story starts out crazy and keeps getting more and more bizarre. A next-door neighbor is able to kidnap a family’s daughter not once but twice? Where to watch: Netflix
• “Bates Motel” – This psychological horror series is a contemporary prequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1960 film “Psycho.” Norma Bates and her son, Norman, buy a motel in White Pine Bay, where people start disappearing. I love trying to predict who will be Norman’s next victim and the lengths to which his mother will go to protect him. They will do anything to survive. Where to watch: Netflix
• “Prison Break” – This TV drama series revolves around Michael Scofield, who robs a bank to get in the same prison as his brother, Lincoln Burrows. Scofield’s goal is to break Burrows out and prove his innocence. I love the story line, but what really makes this show a must-watch is the acting. The characters are so believable. Where to watch: Hulu and Amazon Prime
• “YOU” – This psychological thriller series focuses on Joe Goldberg, who will do anything to find true love. The show will make you fall in love with a killer. You will be rooting for him, even after all the horrible things he has done. The end of Season 2 features a major plot twist that will blow your mind. Where to watch: Netflix and Lifetime
• “Face off” – In this reality TV competition, makeup artists compete for $100,000 by creating prostheses such as those found in science fiction and horror films. Watching the series gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the world of special-effects makeup, and the creativity shown by contestants in daily challenges is inspiring. Where to watch: SYFY
• “The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez” – This documentary series tells the story of an 8-year-old California boy who suffered major abuse before his murder. It will make you emotional and fill you with hatred and rage. Gabriel was forced to eat kitty litter, among other things. The system failed him, and the show inspired me to help change it so nothing like this ever happens again. Where to watch: Netflix
• “The Office” – In this comedy TV series, Dunder Mifflin manager Michael Scott invites a documentary crew into his office. It’s the perfect show to watch after “The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez” because it’s relaxing and hilarious. But it’s also cringe-worthy at times, which I enjoy. I can relate. Where to watch: Netflix and NBC
• “Trailer Park Boys” – In this comedy series, a camera crew follows lifelong friends through crazy, booze-fueled adventures and petty crime scams in a Sunnyvale, California, trailer park. I recommend the show for 4-20 friendly people. It’s so stupid and unexpectedly funny. It’s so bad that it’s good. It will make you laugh until you cry. Snoop Dog even makes an appearance. Where to watch: Netflix