What Netflix Originals Should you Watch?

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You’ve just finished watching your favorite show on Netflix, your life is over! What show will you watch next? Here are some Netflix originals that are sure to entertain you for the next few weeks!

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The series always keeps viewers binge-watching new seasons. commons.wikimedia.org  

Series Title: “Orange is the New Black”

Number of Seasons: 4

Starring: Taylor Schilling (Piper Chapman), Laura Prepon (Alex Vause) and Taryn Manning (Tiffany Dogget)

Our Rating: A

Thirty year old Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) has been sentenced to 15 months in Litchfield Penitentiary, an all-woman’s prison, after self surrendering for a crime she committed years ago. In prison, Piper makes unlikely friends and learns how to survive life in prison. Orange is the New Black provides a new perspective on the life of inmates in a fictional all-women’s prison.

 

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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt was originally a 13 season TV series on NBC, until it was sold to Netflix. itsamusething

Series Title: “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”

Number of Seasons: 2

Starring: Elin Kemper (Kimmy Schmidt), Tituss Burgess (Titus) and Jane Krakwoski (Jaqueline Voorhees)

Our Rating: A+

Kimmy Schmidt (Elin Kemper), has been hidden in an underground bunker for 15 years and she has finally been rescued. With $1,000 in her hand  Kimmy is ready to start her new life in New York. Where she makes new friend Titus (Tituss Burges) and gets a job as a Nanny for an impossible, wealthy family. Kimmy is embracing her new life with a positive attitude. “Unbreakable Kimmy Schimdt” is full of good laughs and inspiring moments.

“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is so hilarious. It has to be my favorite show on Netflix,” freshman Ava Lederman said.

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House of Cards is based on a book written by Michael Hobbs.                                         enstarz

Series Title: House of Cards

Number of Seasons: 4

Starring: Kate Mara (Zoe Branes), Robin Wright (Claire Underwood) and Kevin Spacey (Francis Underwood)

Our Rating: A-

After Francis Underwood (Kevin Spacey), is denied access to be the new Secretary of State, he starts plotting revenge on everyone in the House of Representatives and even the president. Francis will do whatever it takes to gain power. The same can be said for his vicious wife Claire Underwood (Robin Wright), who is just as power thirsty as her husband. Together, Claire and Francis rise to the top of the government destroying everyone in their path, but can this heartless couple share the spotlight? House of Cards is a dramatic entertaining show that will leave you clinging to the edge of your seat!

“I love House of Cards so much even though it has a pretty cynical outlook on the politics in our country, it always has really interesting plots and I love Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright!” senior Sofia Quevedo said. 

These Netflix TV shows are fully of witty comedy and dramatic plot lines. So the next time you watch Netflix be sure to check out their amazing original shows, you won’t be able to stop watching!