10 top TV shows to watch with friends over takeout
Old or new, it doesn't matter. There's nothing quite like kicking back with a good show and your friends
1. Sherlock
An innovative, modern take on the detective stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; the show follows infamous consulting detective Sherlock Holmes as he solves cases with John Watson, war veteran and best friend, in present day London. The show captivates the audience with its stellar cast and exhilarating plot, leaving us wanting for more.
2. Master Chef Australia
The world’s most beloved and acclaimed reality cooking television show, ‘MasterChef’ makes amateur chefs contest in creative weekly cooking challenges and elimination rounds in order to find the best contender for the title of ‘Masterchef’, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars and a chance to publish a cookbook. With mouth-watering recipes and humorous judges, it makes for great entertainment.
3. Gossip Girl
The American teen drama based on the book series written by Cecily von Ziegesar, ‘Gossip Girl’ follows the lives of the rich and elite in Manhattan, New York through reports from a popular gossip blog: Gossip Girl. With witty dialogue and scandalous reveals, this show is a must on your summer to-watch list.
4. Modern Family
Set in suburban Los Angeles, this hilarious American television mockumentary-sitcom follows the lives of a dysfunctional, unconventional family: The Prichetts. The lovable characters and the laugh out loud moments make the show rightly take its place as the best family television show in America.
5. Breaking Bad
This American crime drama television series is hailed as one of the best of all time. ‘Breaking Bad’ follows the adventures of terminal lung cancer patient, Walter White, and his chemistry student Jesse Pinkman as they cook and sell crystal meth in an attempt to recover White’s financial status.
6. Game of Thrones
The American fantasy drama television series is loosely based on the novel ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ written by George R. R. Martin. Set in the fictional land of Westeros, ‘Game of Thrones’ describes the battle for power amongst royal families.
7. Brooklyn Nine-Nine
This Golden Globe winning action comedy series follows the lives of goofy but talented detective Jake Peralta and the rest of his team. With extremely funny characters and riveting operations, this makes for a great watch.
8. Scandal
Set in Washington D.C, this American political thriller series follows the life of Olivia Pope, brilliant former campaign manager and professional ‘fixer’, and the rest of her team as they manage crises and protect the public reputations of their clients. With rousing plot twists and complex characters, ‘Scandal’ is a highly addictive series.
9. How to Get Away with Murder
This intense legal drama follows the lives of Annalise Keating, famous law professor, and five of her students as they solve cases and get involved in an extremely scandalous murder scheme. With only one season, the shocking reveals and alluring plot line makes it one to watch.
10. Friends
One of the most adored American television sitcoms, Friends follows the hysterical adventures, lives, and relationships of six lovable friends in New York.
