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Bingeable TV Series!

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I made a blog post earlier on about bingeable book series, and since I love TV so much I decided to make a bingeable TV series post as well. These are TV series that have finished or are quite a few seasons in, that are very bingeable and addictive. A lot of these shows are pretty popular, but I threw a few that I don’t hear about that often in as well so I hope you enjoy!

The Vampire Diaries

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I obviously had to start with my favourite TV show of all time because it is amazing, and one of the most bingeable series out there. The Vampire Diaries just wrapped up its final season (season 8) last fall which was really sad but I suppose all good things must come to an end. This series follows a girl named Elena Gilbert who after the death of her parents, meets a mysterious boy named Stefan Salvatore who saves her from the sadness she felt about her parents. With Stefan in her life, secrets unravel and truths rise up not only about Stefan, but about Elena that she never knew. If you haven’t watched this series just go watch it because even though it has its cheesy, cliche moments (quite often too) it  is fantastic!

Once Upon a Time

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Honestly, I have no idea if they are done filming this TV show because this past season has NOT been a favourite of mine at all. However, the first five seasons are really enjoyable in my opinion, and definitely deserve to be watched. I love watching this TV show during the winter because it is dark and cold outside, which perfectly reflects the mood of Once Upon a Time. Once Upon a Time follows a cast of characters who do not remember that they are fairy tale characters placed in the real world by the evil queen, and it is up to the queen’s son, Henry to find the savior and bring her back to Storybrook to break the curse. If you like fairy tales you will adore this TV show because I know I did!

Castle

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Castle is a murder mystery TV show that follows famous writer, Richard Castle as he works with the New York Police Department to solve homicides in research for his new books. I absolutely adore this TV series because while it is calculating and intriguing with its murders and situations, it is also funny and witty due to the amazing characters. Castle recently wrapped up its final season last year (season 8) and I was so devastated because the show is so great and deserved a little more air time!

The 100

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This is one show that I have been watching since day one and it is an emotional roller coaster let me tell you. The 100 follows a group of teenaged prisoners who had been sent down to post-apocalyptic earth hundreds of years after a nuclear war to see if the ground is survivable. Because the ground may not be survivable, they had lived in space for hundreds of years but it is time they return to earth, but they learn to question whether or not the earth is still survivable and if they are the only ones down there?.You will want to watch this show non stop because it leaves you on the edge of your seat wanting more, which is the best reaction to a TV show you can get!

Grey’s Anatomy

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You cannot help but binge Grey’s Anatomy because it is so dramatic and addicting that it takes over your life for a few weeks. Grey’s Anatomy follows a group of interns at the hospital, Seattle Grace, as they try to become doctors and figure out what they want in life. That is my basic description of it but there is so much more that goes down and it is just amazing. Go watch it!!!

Merlin

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I found this TV show a few years ago and flew through it because it was really good. It takes place during the age when King Arthur was alive, and follows our main characters Merlin, who is struggling to understand the powers he has, and Arthur, a young man who is also struggling to understand his destiny. There is lots of mystic and magic which I really enjoyed, and now thinking about this TV show I really feel like rewatching it!

Those are a few bingeable TV shows and I hope you enjoyed. Don’t forget to check out my last blog post: August 2017 Wrap Up!

Movies I Liked Better Than the Book…

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You know, sometimes the movie is better than the books…I know, I know that is an awful thing to say but it’s true! Usually when I enjoy a movie over its book, it is all because of pacing. Most movies do a generally good job at making sure their plots are fast paced but sometimes books lack that. Anyways, here are the movies that I prefer over their original book:

The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials by James Dashner

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I barley even remember opening up The Maze Runner book because I just found it so slow and dull that I blocked it out of my mind. I didn’t connect to the characters at all, but when I saw them portrayed on the screen I loved it! However, I did happen to enjoy the first book more than the second, The Scorch Trials. The Scorch Trials was very bland, and they traveled through a desert for the ENTIRE book without much happening and it was hard for me to picture what the setting was like, because all I could see was sand, sand and sand. I didn’t love the movie either, but again, I enjoyed it a LOT more than the book. Sorry James Dashner!

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

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This book is a very long book and in my opinion, it didn’t really need to be that long! It was over 400 pages and it dragged on…a lot. Again, this wasn’t a case where I absolutely adored the movie, but I did enjoy it and have watched it a few times. Like I mentioned in my opening, movies are generally faster paced than most books and this was definitely the case with this book. I don’t think I would re read this book, but I am glad that I did read it before watching the movie!

The 100 by Kass Morgan

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I didn’t even read all of the first book, but I did read about 50 pages and didn’t really like what I read. I read it after I watched the first season of The 100, which is absolutely amazing, and liked how the show portrayed the plot line more…The show just keeps getting better and better and I don’t see myself continuing on with the series in the future. But if you haven’t watched the TV show then definitely check it out!

Those are a few movies (or TV shows) that I enjoyed more than their original book and I hope you enjoyed. Don’t forget to check out my last blog post: Literary Magazines!

Never Will I Ever Book Tag!

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I was tagged by Ann at https://annthebookmaster.wordpress.com/ so thank you, and definitely check out her post as well as her blog!

Never Will I Ever Ship This: Pick a Book/Series OTP That You Will Never Ship

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For this, I definitely have to go with Chaol and Celaena from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas. I did not agree with that ship at all because one, I am a DorianxCalaena shipper and also I just didn’t think they went that well together! Chaol is too uptight for Calaena which is why I haven’t and never will ship this OTP.

Never Will I Ever Forget This Ending: Pick a Book/Series Ending You Will Never Forget (In a Good or Bad Way)

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This was difficult because there are a lot of endings I will never forget, whether it is in a good way or a bad way. I will say that at the moment, the ending for Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare had me shook, and lets be honest, it still does. I won’t spoil anything for anyone who hasn’t read it, but if you have, you know what I mean. Those last few lines though!

Never Will I Ever Get Over this Character’s Death: Pick a Character Death from a Book/Series That You Will Never Stop Mourning (Give Spoiler Warning)

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Okay, I am kind of bending the rules a bit because I am choosing a two characters from The Vampire Diaries TV show, but it is also book so at the same time its all okay. So if you haven’t completed all the seasons of The Vampire Diaries, than don’t keep reading!!!

So I have two for this answer at that is Jeremy’s death in season six, I think, because it was so heartbreaking to watch Elena lose not only her parents, but her brother as well. I know he comes back and all, like everyone seems to, but still, it broke me! Another that actually stayed dead, is Stefan Salvatore in that final episode…I cried so hard and will never stop mourning him.

Never Will I Ever Stop Crying Over this Book: Pick a Book/Series That You Will Always Cry Over (In a Good or Bad Way)

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The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan! I chose this because even though it wasn’t all I was expecting, I cried because the series that I had been reading for years and years had ended and my favourite characters would no longer be in the spotlight anymore. I knew I would see Percy and Annabeth and the others in other Rick Riordan books, but this was the end of their adventures and the thought just makes me cry an ocean of tears!

Never Will I Ever Read this Book/Series: Pick a Book/Series You Will Never Read

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I was going to say The Vampire Diaries by LJ Smith, but I decided to change it up a bit and so I went with The 100 by Kass Morgan. I absolutely love the TV show, especially this current season, but I do not see myself ever picking up the book series just because I have heard from many reliable sources, that it is nowhere near as fantastic as the TV series. I don’t like saying never though, so possibly one day I will give it a try, but at this point, I don’t see myself reading it any time soon.

Never Will I Ever Stop Raving About this Book/Series:  Pick a Book/Series You Will Never Stop Raving About

 

I have to go with two different series for this, just because I think they are both amazing. The first is, of course, The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare because not only does it hold a lot of sentimental value to me, but I also just love the characters, the story and the world. The second series is the Ruby Red trilogy by Kerstin Gier which is just such an interesting and fun trilogy on time travel that I recommend to as many people as possible!

Never Will I Ever Lend this Book/Series to a Friend: Pick a Book/Series You Will Never Let Anyone Borrow

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My Harry Potter series by JK Rowling because not only is it the beautiful UK edition, but it is also all paperback meaning it bends easily. I want everyone to read Harry Potter but they can just go to the library and pick up the series instead of ruining my gorgeous book covers!

I tag whoever wants to do this tag!

That is all for the Never Will I Ever Book Tag and thanks again, Ann, for tagging me to do this fun tag! Don’t forget to check out my last blog post: May 2017 Talk!

TV Shows 2017!

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So…lots of TV shows have started up again this month and now I find myself being overwhelmed with new episodes of the shows I love and it is amazing! In this blog post I am going to be sharing my thoughts and feelings (all non-spoiler) on these shows and hopefully I can persuade some of you to watch them to.

The Bachelor – This TV show is my guilty pleasure and people may say it is fake and stupid, and sure, it may be all those things but it is more addicting than any TV show I have ever watched. There is so much drama, tension and sweet moments (even if they may be set up) and it is such a fun, mindless show to watch when I need to relax. So say what you want, but once you start you can’t stop, trust me! The Bachelor airs every Monday night on ABC.

Shadowhunters – The first season of Shadowhunters was a little shaky and questionable, but so far season 2 has been 10000x better! I don’t cringe as much as I used to, and while it is quite different from the books, once you learn how to separate the two it is a very fun and action packed show. Of course its not perfect, but it gets better and better with each episode. Shadowhunters airs every Tuesday night on Freeform.

The 100 – Recently The 100 came back for season 4 and even though we only have one episode, it was freaking amazing! The 100 is one of my favourite TV shows ever because it is such a raw and entertaining show that will make you feel so many different things all at once. I really recommend you watch this TV show because you will NOT be disappointed…trust me. The 100 airs every Wednesday night on the CW.

Riverdale – Riverdale is a new show that is based on the Archie comics and I had no expectations going into this show but ended up being blown away by how much I loved it! It is suspenseful, romantic and all around a fun time. I always enjoy devoting an hour to watching this because so far, I have not been disappointed! Riverdale airs every Thursday night on the CW.

The Vampire Diaries – They are on season 8, the final season and while I am sad, I am also excited to see how they wrap up the show. The latest episode had me shaking uncontrollably and my jaw dropping on the floor because that is what The Vampire Diaries does best! This is my favourite show and I cannot wait to see how this season plays out. The Vampire Diaries airs every Friday night on the CW.

Those are all the TV shows I am currently watching and that are airing, if you have any recommendations please comment them because I am always looking for new things to watch!

 

Top 5 Favourite TV Shows of 2016 (So Far)

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It’s a bit halfway over the year so I decided to go over my top 5 favourite TV shows! All these shows are ones I started or continued this year and are ones that I loved the most. Don’t forget to check out my last post as well which is Camp NaNoWriMo Writing Tips #3

5. The Bachelorette – This is my guilty pleasure and honestly I could watch this show for days on end. It’s just so dramatic and funny and it makes my day watching this show. Cannot wait to see who wins this season because I have no idea!

4. Castle – Castle is a murder mystery show that I have adored for several years and I was so sad when they announced season 8 was going to be there last season (which is the season that aired this year) I just love all of the episodes and the cast is amazing and hilarious and I will forever love this show.

3. Gilmore Girls – I only started watching this show this year and I fell in love with it with the first episode! Right now I am on season 6 and its a bit slow but I am hoping to get back to it before the new episodes come back which I am so pumped for! If you haven’t watching Gilmore Girls…do it!!!

2. The Vampire Diaries – I am currently obsessed with show…again. I watched it a few years ago but got bored around season 2 but I gave it a second try this year and BAM! I am sucked into the world of the Vampire Diaries and I cannot seem to get out.

Annnnnd 1. The 100 – I loooove this show, and I need season 4 ASAP. How season 3 ended…well lets just say that was NOT nice of the creators. This show is just so action packed and keeps you on your toes with every episode. Go watch it right now if you haven’t and while the first few episodes are a bit slow, you will not regret it!

Those are my top 5 favourite TV shows at the moment during 2016 in order, and I really hope if you guys haven’t checked any of these out please do! Don’t forget to comment your favourite TV shows!

TV Show Recommendations

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I have been watching a lot of Netflix lately so I decided to give you guys some TV show recommendations that you have to watch. Most of these are pretty popular so there is a good chance you have heard of them already but I am here to motivate you to watch them!!!

The 100 is a fantastic TV show that takes place 100 years after the Earth became radiating by mankind and now, people are living in space. In the show, you follow 100 prisoners as they are sent to the ground to see if it is survivable and a whole bunch of crap goes down and it is amazing. Season 3 is ending this week I believe so you will be able to binge watch it for quite a while! The first few episodes are bit slow for some people but the TV series just gets so much better with every season.

Gilmore Girls is such an amazing TV show  from the early 2000’s about a mother and a daughter and their lives. To some it may sound boring but they are such hilarious characters and the show is extremely addicting. I am currently watching this and I am almost on season 5 and I cannot stop watching it. Another reason to watch this show is because the revival is coming out this fall!

The Mindy Project is so hilarious and entertaining that I think my life would have boring without it. The Mindy Project is about a girl named Mindy (obviously) that thinks life is like a movie and she is always looking for “the one”. This TV show makes my day and I am waiting for season 5 to come on Netflix so I can continue on.

How to Get Away With Murder is so addicting and cool! I won’t give away the plot to much but I think the title says a lot…this TV show is just so messed up (in a good way) and so are the characters that it is just so interesting to watch and you need to find out what happens next! Netflix needs to hurry up and add season 2 so I can be happy again.

Castle is a murder/mystery TV show that is probably one of my all time favourite series. It follows Richard Castle, a mystery writer who joins the NYPD to get info for his book but soon ends up becoming their partner. The humor is amazing in this show and all the episodes are so entertaining to watch. The show is almost done their eight season but sadly they will not be continuing with a ninth which makes me so, so sad but you still got to watch this TV show.