What To Watch on Netflix and Prime While in Quarantine

As COVID-19 continues to keep most of us in quarantine, many have begun turning to streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu to entertain ourselves. Want a quick guide to some of my personal favorites? Here is a list of shows on Netflix and Amazon Prime, in addition to a short description of each to satisfy your search. Most of these recommendations are PG-13, but make sure to check the rating before starting a new show or movie.

 

My All-Time Favorite Show and Movie

Psych (comedy/mystery): The son of a former police officer pretends to be a psychic in order to prove his innocence and solve cases for the Santa Barbara Police Department. 

This show is my favorite—Shawn Spencer and his best friend Gus are funny and witty, and they make this show addictive for mystery and comedy fans alike. Available on Amazon Prime.

 

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (comedy): A high school student skips school and takes his best friend and girlfriend to Chicago for an unforgettable day off. 

This movie is a classic, and the parade scene is one of my favorite movie scenes of all time. Available on Netflix.

 

 

Now, here’s a list of shows you’ve probably seen. If you haven’t, please rectify that immediately. 

Stranger Things (mystery), Netflix

 

Criminal Minds (mystery/action), Netflix

 

All American (drama/sports), Netflix

 

Tiger King (true story/documentary), Netflix

 

 

Here’s some shows and movies you’ve probably heard of, but maybe you just haven’t had time to sit down and watch them. Believe me, it’s worth it. 

The Good Place (comedy show), Netflix

 

New Girl (comedy show), Netflix

 

Sherlock (mystery/detective show), Netflix

 

The 100 (dystopian show), Netflix

 

Queer Eye (makeover/reality show), Netflix

 

Love is Blind (dating/reality show), Netflix

 

Shawshank Redemption (drama/prison movie) Netflix

 

National Treasure (NICOLAS CAGE) (mystery movie), Netflix

 

He’s Just Not That Into You (rom-com movie), Netflix

 

 

Finally, here are some ~underground~ gems that you may not have heard of but should watch regardless.

Outer Banks (mystery/teen show), Netflix

 

Locke & Key (mystery show), Netflix

 

The Society (dystopian/drama show), Netflix

 

The Pursuit of Happiness (drama/true story movie), Netflix

 

Love, Rosie (rom-com movie), Netflix

 

The Social Network (drama/true story movie), Netflix