Need a quick study break? Here are ten enthralling, yet quick (3 seasons or less) series to watch!
1. Derry Girls
Season(s): 2
Average time per episode: 23 minutes
Genre: comedy
The ever hilarious Derry Girls follows the lives and many misadventures of five best friends living in Northern Ireland during the 1990s.
2. Workin’ Moms
Season(s): 3
Average time per episode: 22 minutes
Genre: comedy
Workin’ Moms never shies away from putting a funny spin on the more unfortunate parts of motherhood for a group of successful career moms in Toronto.
3. Special
Season(s): 1
Average time per episode: 14 minutes
Genre: comedy
Special tells the story of Ryan, a young man with cerebral palsy, as he navigates his sexuality, a new job, and a relationship after years of living a mundane life.
4. Atypical
Season(s): 2
Average time per episode: 32 minutes
Genre: comedy
The heartwarming show Atypical follows Sam, a high schooler on the autism spectrum, and his attempts to gain more independence from his overbearing mother, goofy father, and quirky younger sister.
5. Sex Education
Season(s): 1
Average time per episode: 50 minutes
Genre: comedy
Otis, an insecure teen with a mother who works as a sex therapist, opens a secret sex clinic at school with fellow student Maeve in this hysterical British comedy.
6. The End of the F***ing World
Season(s): 1
Average time per episode: 20 minutes
Genre: dark comedy
The End of the F***ing World follows James, a self proclaimed psychopath, and Alyssa, a rebellious loner, on an epic road trip to escape their past.
7. On My Block
Season(s): 2
Average time per episode: 27 minutes
Genre: drama/comedy
On My Block tells the story of four high school friends growing up in inner city Los Angeles where they navigate relationships, gangs, and adolescence.
8. Chewing Gum
Season(s): 2
Average time per episode: 23 minutes
Genre: comedy
Chewing Gum details the life of 24-year-old Tracey, and the mishaps of her friends, family, boyfriend, and neighborhood in this witty Britsh comedy.
9. Quicksand
Season(s): 1
Average time per episode: 45 minutes
Genre: crime
This Swedish series follows the arrest and trial of 18-year-old high schooler Maja, who’s accused of committing a tragic shooting at an elite prep school.
10. Everything Sucks!
Season(s): 1
Average time per episode: 25 minutes
Genre: comedy
In a town called Boring, a group of misfits brave the highs and lows of high school in the late 1990’s in this quirky comedy.