Fall is the perfect time to shelter in your room laptop in hand and catch up on binge-watching. You can finally watch those shows your friends have been recommending to you for years that you just never got around to. Whether you’re looking for something new or a classic rewatch to make you feel better as it gets colder, this list has you covered.
- Gilmore Girls
Somehow this show seems to constantly be in a state of fall/winter while following the story of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore in the small town of Stars Hollow. Whether it’s your first time or your millionth, this is a comforting watch. The show tracks two women navigating their family, career and love lives together as mother and daughter (with extremely valuable fall fashion inspo as a plus). “Gilmore Girls” is available to stream on Netflix and Prime video.
- Downton Abbey
This historical drama will keep you on the edge of your seat as it explores the lives of the wealthy Crawley family and their servants against a backdrop of rural England in the 1910s. While it may sound boring at first, it will amaze you what these old-timey aristocrats are up to as they live through the titanic sinking and the first world war among other parts of history. You can stream it on Prime Video and Peacock (since they took it off of Netflix… tears).
- American Horror Story
Great for when Halloween gets you in the mood for something spooky, “American Horror Story” is the perfect anthology for fall. Not looking for a long commitment? Each season can be watched as its own story, so you won’t feel pressured to dive into the next (though you’ll probably want to). “AHS” is available to stream on Netflix.
- Lost
“Lost” follows the passengers of flight ‘815’ after they crash violently and end up deserted on a mysterious island where nothing seems to make sense. This fast-paced early 2000s cult-classic will draw you in from the very first episode and keep you asking what is going on until its last few moments. If I could force you to watch any show on this list, it would definitely be this one. “Lost” is available to stream on Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+.
- Stranger Things
While I’m sure this instant classic needs no introduction at this point, “Stranger Things” is the perfect fall selection. Following a friend group of middle schoolers in the 1980s after their friend disappears into thin air, this show is perfect for lovers of the supernatural. Not only that, but it features all of the ‘80s sweaters and eerie weather aesthetics one craves in the fall, even after Halloween has passed. “Stranger Things” is available to stream on Netflix.
- What’s New, Scooby-Doo?
Fall is the perfect time to lean into your nostalgia and turn on something light and easy to watch while you hang out or bake cookies. Especially for people who might crave something spooky but would not dare turn on a horror movie or show, “Scooby-Doo” is the perfect amount of mystery (hint: it’s always the nice guy in the beginning) and comic relief. Stream “What’s New, Scooby-Doo” on HBO Max or Prime Video.
