Autumn is the perfect time of year to find binge-worthy TV series to watch. We are all at home a little more and it’s dark and cold outside. It’s a great time to settle in and make the most of those early nights.
I’m going to share what we’ve been watching over the last few months in the hope it will give you some ideas on the run up to Christmas. We all know, once we hit December, It’s all about the Christmas movies!
Binge-worthy TV series to watch this Autumn
Netflix
Let’s start with some Netflix choices. This is what has caught our eye this autumn.
The Haunting of Bly manor
As it’s Halloween coming up this is a great choice for those looking for a fright. This is the follow up to The Haunting on Hill House. Although it features some of the same actors, it is not the same story at all.
If you like to feel utterly terrified, then this is the one for you! I was absolutely gripped from the very start. Mainly gripped with terror I have to add! But it was a great watch.
Ozark
This is something that every time I have shared what we were watching, people always recommended to me.
I wasn’t really sure what to expect but it’s really good. Plus I love saying ‘MartyBird’ as if it is just one word.
If you love a drama with plenty of Murder, drugs, gangs and Jason Bateman then this is the series for you. With 3 series available, it’s the ultimate binge-worthy show.
The Good place
To even up the gritty viewing, we added in this quirky show. Kristen Bell and Ted Danson in a utopian heaven is perfect for comedic escapism. At just 30 minutes a show and 53 episodes to binge.
This is a great filler to go alongside anything else you might be watching.
Umbrella Academy
I like to jump on the bandwagon when most people have hopped off. I wasn’t really sure what to expect with this one.
Superheroes really aren’t my bag, but there is something about the mystery behind this odd collection. Children all born on the same day to unexpectant Mothers. Bought together by a wealthy ‘Father’
If you can get past Luther’s tiny head (I find it very distracting!) and you love a little intrigue with your superhero stories.
Selling Sunset
Oh man! This is everything I should hate but I LOVED it! Sunshine, Drama, Divas and getting behind the scenes of some the most beautiful and expensive homes in LA.
We’ve never watched a TV series as quickly as this one and I was genuinely gutted when we finished it!
Netflix Watch list
We have a few more that we want to binge over the next few months.
- Emily in Paris
- Ratched
- Blood Line
- Below Deck
Channel 4
Ok so maybe not strictly binge watching material but these are must watch series in our house all year round.
Gogglebox
What’s not to love about this show? I often think they should film people watching Gogglebox. Rob and I just laugh from start to finish. Plus we often find some great shows to watch that we otherwise might have missed out on.
Great British bake off
I won’t lie, I wasn’t sure how I felt about Matt Lucas taking over on the Bake off. But I am happy to admit that I think he is doing a great job. The lovely Noel though still steals the show.
And Pru and her worrying about giant buts, what is not to love about it!?
Made in Chelsea
I can’t and won’t apologise for this one! I love the drama these rich kids keep finding themselves in. We were very pleased to see it return after shutting down early due to Covid!
Plus if you’ve never seen it before there are plenty of series to work through!
Other Platforms
The Morning Show
I got a years Apple TV subcsription earlier this year, It was free thanks to O2. But until recently, our smart TV wasn’t apple smart enough!
Thankfully now it is and our first watch had to be The Morning Show. This hit show starring Jennifer Aniston and Reece Witherspoon is an absolute must watch.
It tackles some really serious issues head on, without giving too much away of course.
It is by far the best show we’ve watched all year!
Love Life
This 30 minute an episode comedy on BBC Iplayer is the perfect accompliment for some of the heavy(scarier) stuff we’ve been watching of late!
Staring Anna Kendrick, this program follows her turbulent love life. It is very funny and has moments I am sure we can all relate to in some way.
If you’re looking for something light hearted then this is perfect.
That’s a wrap!
I actually can’t believe how much we’ve managed to fit in since September. We normally only manage an hour of TV time a night as well so I must say I am quite impressed!!
What have you been watching in Autumn and what would you recommend I check out next time?
Thanks for the suggestions. I needed some for sure after feeling like I have run out of things to watch.
I hope you enjoy them x
I watched both seasons of Selling Sunset over a weekend and I miss it already, it’s such an addictive show! And the perfect kind of reality TV. I’ve seen and loved The Good Place, but not the others so I’ll check them out! Great post ☺️
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We want to watch the Umbrella Academy. Highly recommend Snowpiercer if you haven’t seen that already. The Good Place sounds like some perfect escapism too. Thanks for the tips as always.
I loved The Haunting on Hill House but it definitely scarred me! I’m not sure if I’ll be able to stomach The Haunting of Bly Manor haha I loved the list and its definitely my taste 🙂
Oh it was so scary but then I am a wimp!
I absolutely love Gogglebox, it’s so funny and it brightens up my Friday! x
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I turned on The Good Place at one point solely because it had popped up in the ‘trending’ section and I was curious. I am SO happy that I did because I have been completely hooked on it since that point. It has never failed to make me laugh when I just need that happy little break!
I’ve been wanting to watch The Morning Show for so long but I’m not subscribed! We really need to watch the final season of Ozark. We’re currently re-watching The Alienist season 1 before we delve into the second one. That’s SERIOUSLYYYY good. Think my most binge worthy show recently has been New Amsterdam!
I loved Selling Sunset! Haven’t watched the new Ozark seasons and couldn’t get into Umbrella Academy. Watchmen on NOW TV was pretty good and we’re enjoying the Twilight Zone on it too. The Other One on BBC IS AMAZING! The Deceived on channel 5 was brilliant. Servant on Apple TV was incredible one of the best shows I’ve seen. I also liked Little America. Thanks for the other recommendations I’ll check them out 😊
I loved Bly Manor. The Good place I liked until the 3rd series. I’ve not seen the morning show as not got apple TV, but I’ve seen the ads and it looks fab 💜
It’s brilliant, If you can get a 7 day free trial I recommend binge-watching x
I’m currently watching Bates Motel to get me into the Halloween spirit and it is soo good! I am gripped.
I watched all of Ozark in the summer and thought it was great!
Rosie
To be fair, I haven’t seen any of them, but few are on my list!
I hope you enjoy x
I loved Emily In Paris and the Umbrella Academy! Some great suggestions here, thanks for the ideas. I think Ozark will be next on my list.
I definitely need to start Emily in Paris x
These are good TV Shows and programs to binge watch. I also would like to watch Emily In Paris.
I love Gogglebox and British Bake Off. We have also watched a few of these but there are some I have not watched so will look out for them
We don’t have Netflix or Apple TV so the only shows I recognise are Gogglebox and GBBO, both of which we enjoy. I’ve also been enjoying Roadkill on BBC1 on a Sunday evening, Hugh Laurie and Helen McCrory are fab. Plus I can’t wait for the next instalment of Northern Lights in November. Happy Autumn bingewatching, Claire! xx
So much to watch, I don’t mind spending more time indoors. I need to set Bake Off to record so I don’t miss any.
I love staying in at this time of year x
I love The Good Place and The Umbrella Academy! We’ve recently been rewatching comedies – we’re currently rewatching both New Girl and How I Met Your Mother and just finished Brooklyn 99.
Oh I love New girl! I might have to give that another watch x
I’ve heard a bit about The Good Place but have never watched it so I think I might have to give that a try out – didn’t realise it was Netflix thank you.
It’s worth it for a giggle x x
I loved Bly Manor, although not quite as much as Hill House. The Morning Show and Ratched are both on my to watch list as well x
Sophie
I agree hill house was better x
Such a great list! I need to watch haunting of bly manor! Thanks for sharing
Enjoy it but be warned, I found it super scary x
I adore the Good Place and the Bake Off! So many good shows that are on right now x
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I love The Great British Bake Off! Such a simple concept but it’s so addictive. Noel Fielding is absolutely brilliant in it.
We started watching The Good Place when it first started, but haven’t actually finished it. The last season fell a bit flat for us unfortunately.
So many people have recommended The Umbrella Academy. My husband has watched it and says he’d happily watch it again if I decided to give it a go. So it must be good!
We’re currently binge-watching Schitt’s Creek on Netflix. It’s absolutely hilarious so I’d highly recommend that when you’re next in the market for a comedy.
We did try Schitts creek but my partner couldn’t get in to it so we ditched it. Everyone raves about it though so maybe I do need to check it out x
I love umbrella academy, selling sunsets and the good place, but the bly manor one is just going to be too jumpy for me. Most of my binge-watching comes from Netflix, Ratched is on my list too x
I was terrified watching Bly manor!
Some great selections here, Googlebox and Great British Bake Off is tops on my list
I’m loving the bake off this year x
tHE haunting of Bly Manor was so good! we really enjoyed it , it wasnnt super scary , but a really good watch
Oh man I was terrified! I am a wimp though x
I have been needing new shows to watch. I love the Bake Off and Gogglebox they are two of my favourite shows. I have been wanting to watch Emily in Paris but have never had the chance. Hopefully, I will in the next few weeks.
I definitely need to get on with Emily in Paris x
I love a good binge-watch once the weather gets colder and the evenings darker; there’s nothing like curling up with a good programme! The Good Place is one of our absolute favourites – I was so sad when it ended.
I think we are all going to have some more time on our hands very soon as well for binge watching sadly x
Thanks for sharing, I’m a fan of Googlebox to, its great to watch after the stressful day at work, I’m also making my way through my DVD collection of TV shows that I have, at the moment I’m on Season 4 of The Flash 🙂
Oh I loved Flash, I used to watch it with my son before he decided I was too boring to spend time with!
Great suggestions! I will definitely be checking some of these out, especially since we now have another lockdown on the cards! I do love a bit of bake off and gogglebox though.
I think this really will be the most binge-worthy month of our lives!
I just finished Emily in Paris and Hollywood. Now I am watching Ratched and saw new episodes of The Alienist were out so moving onto that next… I guess I will soon receive a notification that I have completed Netflix 😀
Lol it does feel a bit like that doesn’t it!!
I loved watching Selling Sunset so much, can’t wait for another series of it on Netflix!
I can’t either, It is not the sort of thing we ever watch but we loved it!
Bly Manor was great. Not quite as good as Hill House though.
Hill House was definitely better x
I’ve been trying to figure out what to watch next on Netflix so thank you for these suggestions! I just finished Bly Manor & it was good, but not as creepy as Hill House. I also loved the Umbrella Academy & Ratched was great!
I’ve heard a lot about talking about Selling Sunset so I may watch that next!
I loved the Haunting Of Bly Manor. I thought it was going to be scary, but in the end, the story was just fantastic.
This is a great list. I’m hoping to binge on Emily in Paris soon. I absolutely love gogglebox.
I still haven’t got round to starting! Need schools to close if I want any hope!
I got really into the bake-off this year too! Also, I love The Umbrella Academy – I’m not really into superheroes either but this tv series is so watchable. xx
It was really watchable. Although we’ve not started the 2nd series yet. We like to mix things up x x
I’m so excited to get to Haunting at Bly Manor, especially as it’s based on turn of the screw. I’m currently watching Bridgerton and that is incredible!!! Xxx
Oh is it good? We have been thinking about it but decided on Breaking Bad which we started last night x
I started the Umbrella Academy and have been meaning to get back to it. Maybe that’s what I will do this weekend. Thanks for sharing your binge worthy picks! I can’t wait to check out some of the other series on your list!