Little Fires Everywhere
Based on the 2017 bestselling novel by Celeste Ng, “Little Fires Everywhere” currently airs on Tuesdays, one episode per week, just like old-school TV. The show is six episodes into its eight-episode season, so binging the whole thing start-to-finish will be a possibility very soon. Reuniting Reese Witherspoon with Joshua Jackson for the first time since “Cruel Intentions,” the series co-stars Kerry Washington and is the latest project from Reese’s production company Hello Sunshine. It doesn’t disappoint. Kerry Washington brings the same depth and perfect nuance to Mia Warren that made Olivia Pope famous. And Reese Witherspoon holds up her end of the bargain as an affluent Ohio housewife raising kids in Middle America during the 90s. The series explores race, privilege, motherhood and mother/daughter dynamics, identity, class, and friendship against a well-executed 1990s backdrop. Playing with chronology and not-quite linear storylines, “Little Fires Everywhere” unfolds slowly, drawing the viewer into the characters’ world. – Maeven McGovern
PEN15
This show is hilariously relatable for everyone who experienced middle school but this hits extra hard for those of us who went to middle school in the early 2000s. This female-led comedy series brings you into the world of best friends Anna and Maya as they navigate all the awkwardness of 7th grade. You get to go back in time and re-live cringe-worthy early 2000s hairstyles and horrific middle school dances that will forever be etched into memory, but from the comfort of your couch knowing you already survived that phase of life. What makes it even more hilarious is that these two main characters are played by adult actors Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle but they are surrounded by actual 13-year-old actors in the supporting roles. There are 10 episodes in total so it’ll be a breeze to binge-watch. It’s hard to do the comedic genius of the show any justice by explaining it, so just go watch it for yourself and get a good laugh in. – Maya Drexler
DAVE
After putting the kiddos to bed, grab a brew and prepare to laugh at uncomfortable situations. “DAVE” stars Lil Dicky as himself negotiating his career as a rapper and other areas of life. Irony carries the show as you get to observe his compartmentalized existence through his interactions with industry, fans, friends, girlfriend and fellow rappers. Dicky’s satirical rap persona transitions exceptionally well into the show format. A digestible binge, six episodes should be an easy piece of quarantine cake! – Oliver Rodriguez
RAMY
“RAMY” follows the life of an Egyptian millennial through a series of awkward scenarios that can make anyone laugh. All my first-generation Americans will find humor in the cultural nuances of “RAMY,” as he tries to live up to his parents’ idea of success, love and marriage. Watch as Ramy vacillates between being a responsible Egyptian-American and someone who just wants to live life on his own terms. Either way, Ramy’s journey of self-discovery is as entertaining and informative as ever. Season 2 starts May 29th, catch up! -Yared Gebru