Seven Awesome Web Shows You Should Watch

Since I happen to love surfing internet, I'm noticing a rise of web show making, and in turn, a rise of web show audiences. So, here are a few web shows that I think are more than deserving of a binge-watch.

Seven Awesome Web Shows

Adult Wednesday Addams

Wednesday Addams might have been a disturbing kid, but now she's all grown up...and with her disturbing tendencies now comes a whole new world of discoveries as she tries to integrate herself into society. This witty crazy character makes it hard to not get hooked. 

Emma Approved

A modern retelling of Jane Austen's Emma. Like the Lizzie Bennet Diaries, this web series tells a story through vlogs and is just as awesome. Even if you don't know the story of Emma, you don't need to. Just give it a try! 

The Unwritten Rules

This web series follows Racy, a newly hired manager thrown into the corporate world in a company where she is one of the only few black faces. This series plays with stereotypes and adds a touch of humour. It follows Racy and also shows her documented vlog-style videos as she comments on her day. The commentary adds so much more awesomeness to the show.  

The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl

The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl is a popular web series that started on YouTube. This web series breaks the stereotypes of black women by introducing "J", a character who is awkward, quirky, and at times timid. It is actually pretty hilarious and anyone can relate to the struggles of being an average awkward individual.

Job Hunters

This series is kick ass...literally. Imagine yourself fighting to the death to secure a spot in the career of your dreams. That's exactly what these college graduates have to do in order to be placed into a job by the MAEWIN corporation. With a pass-rate of about 20%, the process is also a way to control the population. During their time at MAEWIN, recruits fight in an arena from 9-5, while the rest of the day they deal with adjusting to their new life, roommate issues, and impending doom.

The Homes

Chelsea Kane is great in this, and the music is fantastic! The Homes is about a girl relocated with her family from L.A. to Pittsburgh, and the adventure that ensues as she makes her way back to L.A with her new next-door neighbor and his band. Although the webisodes have ended, it's definitely worth a watch. 

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries 

I cannot say enough about this show. It is absolutely amazing and such a great adaptation. The Lizzie Bennet Diaries is a modern day retelling of Pride and Prejudice that is told in a series of vlogs by Lizzie Bennet, with the help of her best friend and aspiring filmmaker, Charlotte Lu, "practically perfect" older sister, Jane, and easily excitable younger sister, Lydia. This web series has ended, but with over 100 episodes, you'll still have so much to watch.

The Underdog: Top Five Underrated TV shows

Since I watch way too much television, I've decided to share my favourite buzz-worthy TV shows that just aren't getting the right buzz. I have a super power when it comes to finding good music and shows; so why keep it to myself? It pains me to know that some shows are going unnoticed, even though they are beyond awesome, and most times better than the popular shows out there.

So here it goes:

1. My Mad Fat Diary

















This one is currently an obsession. The new season (or series, as they call it in the UK) just started and I'm loving it. This is a British teen drama, set in 1996, which follows Rae Earl, a hilarious and troubled teen who was previously committed to a psychiatric hospital after attempting suicide. It explores the ups and downs of Rae's life as she struggles to move on and live a normal teenage life. Sharon Rooney is such a great actress. To play this character as well as she does -- I couldn't picture anyone else as Rae.


2. Luther















Another British drama (I might be slightly obsessed with British television), but this one is a crime drama. Idris Elba (one of my celebrity crushes) plays a brilliant murder detective with a genius mind that tends to get him into unwanted trouble. Idris is excellent in this role and does not disappoint. It can get a bit bloody and violent, but it's a crime drama, so it's expected. It makes the show raw and cringe-worthy... in a good way.


3. Bates Motel


















Twisted, but addicting! The second season is set to come back in March, which I'm beyond excited about. Bates Motel is a prequel to the 1960's horror film Psycho. It follows Norma and Norman Bates, a mother and son who move into an old house with plans to run the adjoining motel. The Bates moved with intentions to start a new life and bury old secrets, but it seems that moving to the new town only added to the grave of secrets they already have. Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore are superb in this!


4. Common Law


















Crime and comedy, the best of both worlds! Although this one has been cancelled (all the good one's get cancelled), it deserves a spot on this list. Micheal Ealy and Warren Kole play cops who can't stand each other. After an incident at work, their captain forces them to go to couples therapy to work out their issues. I know there are many cop shows out there, but this one is quite different from any of the ones I've seen. The comedic side alone gives it that extra boost of entertainment.


5. Emily Owens, M.D.













Apart from the numerous cop shows out there, there are just as many medical dramas. I'm a big fan of Grey's anatomy, but it can get a bit... dramatic? Although this show is cancelled, it's one of the few good medial dramas out there. It follows a medical intern who is fresh out of medical school and happy to leave her high school years behind. Until she realizes that working at a hospital is more like high school than she thought. It's a shame it had to be cancelled, but still worth a watch!


Bonus!
6. Rookie Blue














Since I'm a Canadian, I had to feature a bonus to the list -- a Canadian show! I have to be honest, this one is a lot like the cop shows that are already out there, but I still love it! Plus it's still running, so I thought I'd get the word out about it. It's one of those shows that get you hooked.