It is Sunday afternoon, homework is finished and one is in the mood to chill out before jumping back into the whirlwind of school. A good watch on Netflix is the perfect remedy to satisfy this craving of relaxation. After searching through categories,  title after title, something finally seems interesting. The next thing one knows, he is halfway through season one, and there is no stopping now. With the following suggestions, save some time deciding on which show to watch, and spend more on finishing the popular series.

For instance, the series “Orange is the New Black” is based on main character Piper Chapman, played by Taylor Schilling. Piper, who is bisexual, is sentenced to 15 months in a female prison for smuggling a suitcase filled with drug money to her ex-girlfriend. The previous girlfriend, Alex Vause, is an international drug mule who is also sentenced to the same prison as her ex, Piper. During their time behind bars together, Alex and Piper face their diabolical inmates while re-examining their own previous affairs.

Another thrilling series, “Breaking Bad”, consists of the story of a struggling high school chemistry teacher, Walter White. White barely makes enough money to afford daily life with a teenage son suffering from cerebral palsy and a new baby on the way. To add to the dysfunctional concoction, White is diagnosed with terminal cancer. In efforts to save his family from financial ruins, White uses his scientific abilities to convert an old RV into a meth lab.

An additional top runner on Netflix is the political drama, “House of Cards.” Kevin Spacey stars as Frank Underwood, a South Carolina Democrat and House Majority Whip. Underwood conjures up plans of revenge against those who betrayed him in efforts to get back at them after being passed over for appointment as Secretary of State. This opens up to a modern day scene In Washington, DC.

On a lighter note is the series based on the books written by Cecily von Ziegesar, “Gossip Girl.” This teen drama takes place in the Upper East side of Manhattan. The group of main characters like Blake Lively as Serena van der Woodsen and Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf, have their lives’ scandals, lies and deepest secrets exposed on the popular online blogger known as Gossip Girl. The series takes its viewers through the ups and downs of relationships, friendships and family of the “it girls” and “it boys” of Manhattan.

Undeniably so, almost everyone is guilty of his fair share of Netflix binge watches. This condensed list of popular series should help in the next decision making process on which series to spend hours in front of the tv or computer watching.