More Binge Worthy TV Series

1.  Grimm 2011-2017 - was a fantasy crime drama series .. The series followed Portland Homicide detective Nick Burkhardt (David Giuntoli) who discovered he was a Grimm.. A Grimm is essentially a guardian who are sworn to keep the balance between humanity and the mythological creatures that live among us known as Wesen.. This series was full of action, drama and interesting creatures.. I truly loved it and was very sad to see it go.. The series featured an outstanding cast of characters..Exceptional grown up fantasy series and very binge worthy..


2.  Orange is the New Black 2013- present -  is a Netflix comedy prison drama.. and is based on the memoir Orange Is The New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison by Piper Kerman.. which features her experiences while incarcerated at a minimum security federal prison..

The series follows Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) a woman who is sentenced to 15 months in a minimum security federal prison in upstate NY.. Chapman was convicted of transporting drug money for her girlfriend an international drug smuggler.. The series features a whole cast of characters within the confines of the prison.. both prisoners and prison personnel.. it is full of plenty of drama and comedy.. I love it.. and I know you will too.. According to the powers that be.. the last season is due to be released in the summer of 2019


3.  Sons of Anarchy 2008-2014 - was a crime drama series that followed the lives of an outlaw motorcycle club operating out of a fictional town called Charming in California.... The show featured a outstanding cast and starred Charlie Hunnam as Jackson "Jax" Teller.. When the series starts off Jax is the vice president and his stepfather was the president..  Each season is shrouded dramatic action.. and centers on the personal life and family life of Jax Teller and the club SAMCRO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original).. The series has everything.. gun running, rival gangs, politicians and corruption, drugs, and porn .. however there is family, honor, brotherhood, and redemption.. I really loved this series.. the story and the characters were gripping.. and gut wrenching.. I was truly sad when it ended.. A must see binge worthy series..

Mayans MC 2018-present - is a FX crime drama series spin off from Sons of Anarchy.. however although the show deals with one of the SOAs rivals turned allies clubs.. The Mayans.. it will never replace the SOAs place in the hearts of viewers.. I have watched it and while the series seems to play to the drug smuggling and cartel storyline .. it does not check all the boxes for me.. The Mayans series is packed with action scenes.. at times intensely gruesome.. However I can't help but miss the SOA.. The second season is schedule to be released in the fall of 2019


4.  The Following 2013-2015 - was a crime drama thriller series that followed former FBI agent Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) trying to help recapture serial killer Joe Carroll.. When the FBI called on Hardy .. he was still dealing with his physical and emotional scars from when Carroll was apprehended years earlier.. Carroll while incarcerated collected a whole group of cult-like followers that are willing to do anything to hide Carroll and help him with his objectives..one of which is to exact revenge on Hardy .. I loved this series.. it is gripping, interesting, full of drama.. and keeps you on the edge of your seat..  A definite must see series..


 5.  The Sopranos 1999-2007 - was a crime drama series that revolved around New Jersey Italian American mobster Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini).. and focused on the difficulties he faced as he tried to balance his family and his role as the leader of a criminal organization.. to which are explored during his therapy sessions with his psychiatrist.. of course being Italian .. the series features numerous family members as well as his mobster friends, colleagues and rivals.. I really enjoyed the series.. and while I won't say I have seen every episode I have seen the vast majority of them..
Soundtrack to the series is outstanding.. and the opening song "Woke Up this Morning" is haunting..


6.  Lucifer 2016-present - is a fantasy crime drama series.. The series follows Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis) the Devil.. who has abandoned Hell for LA where he runs and owns a nightclub.. becoming a consultant to the LAPD.. In the series there is a love interest for Lucifer .. LAPD Detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German).. I love this series... and have watched it faithfully since it started.. Definitely a series binge worthy..


Honorable Mention
 
Forever 2014-2015 - was a fantasy crime drama series which centered on Dr. Henry Morgan (Ioan Gruffudd) an immortal NYC medical examiner who used his extensive knowledge and observation skills in order to solve crimes.  He also sought to discover a way to end his immortality.. The series only ran for one season but I truly enjoyed it.. in each episode there was flashbacks to his past and how he came to be immortal.. He also had somewhat of a love interest.. and his now grown (Judd Hirsch) whom Henry and his late wife found as a newborn in WWII.. While not wanting to give to many details.. I loved this series.. and while it didn't last it is well worth watching..


Evil Lives Here 2016-present - is a documentary true crime series in which each episode features police footage, photographs, videos and interviews..  as well as an inside view of the murderer as told through the eyes of someone close to them.. this is an riveting series and while I have not watched all of the episodes as of yet.. I do find it extremely interesting


American Horror Story 2011-present - is a horror drama series and each season is based on a completely different storyline..  While the series is very difficult to describe in detail.. I will say that after watching the first season I was hooked.. while all the seasons are scary some are more intense than others..  The series is interesting, engrossing and dramatic.. a definite must see series for anyone who enjoys suspense filled thriller type shows..


Cults and Extreme Belief  2018-present - is a documentary series on A&E.. The series highlights controversial organizations (cults) .. each episode examines a different group..Former members discuss what they went through... exposing secrets and events from within their organizations.. I have watched every episode and find this to be a very interesting series..