Summer is here, and that means it’s time for road trips.
Oh, and let’s not forget train rides, plane flights, and all the other ways to get to your favourite destinations. Whatever your mode of travel, you’ll need some entertainment to keep you company along the way.
Here are 7 TV series to download for your next adventure.
1. Children Ruin Everything
If you liked Kim’s Convenience, you’ll love Children Ruin Everything.
This is my current favourite show, and I just can’t stop watching it! In this hilarious Canadian sitcom set in Toronto, James and Astrid are trying to balance their identities and raise their kids in the city. Sure, parenting can be time-consuming, expensive, and frustrating. But this series also show that having a family is so worth it.
Where to watch: Netflix
2. Good Trouble
If you liked Grown-ish, you’ll love Good Trouble.
In this spin-off of The Fosters, new grads Callie and Mariana move from San Diego to downtown Los Angeles. As the sisters navigate their young adult lives, they face issues ranging from career challenges to love triangles and social justice, and learn that sometimes, standing up for what you believe in requires getting into a little good trouble.
Where to watch: Disney+
3. Marry My Husband
If you liked Hi Bye, Mama!, you’ll love Marry My Husband.
I bet it’s no surprise that this one’s on the list. I feel like everyone‘s watching this show. In this K-drama, not only does Kang Ji Won discover she has cancer, she also finds out that her best friend and husband are having an affair. But when she tragically dies and wakes up 10 years in the past, she seizes this second chance to change her future and live the life she truly desires.
Where to watch: Prime Video
4. Partner Track
If you liked Suits, you’ll love Partner Track.
Remember Arden Cho from Wong Fu Productions? Follow her now as Ingrid Yun, a young, idealistic, Korean-American lawyer navigating the cutthroat world of corporate law in New York City. Based on the novel by Helen Wan, drawn from her own experiences and observations working in a law firm, this series is the perfect blend of drama and romance to keep you hooked during long trips.
Where to watch: Netflix
5. Psych
If you liked Brooklyn Nine-Nine, you’ll love Psych.
Get ready to L.O.L. on the road with Psych, where Shawn Spencer convinces the police he’s psychic. But even though he’s a fake psychic, he’s definitely a real detective, solving crimes alongside his best friend Gus. You’ll love this long-running series, perfect for binge-watching with its blend of comedy, intrigue, nostalgic, old-school cinematography, and lovable characters that’ll keep you entertained for hours.
Where to watch: Netflix
6. The Bear
If you liked Beef, you’ll love The Bear.
Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes in a kitchen? Meet Carmy Berzatto, a young chef who takes over his family’s Italian beef sandwich shop in Chicago after his older brother Michael’s tragic suicide. Leaving behind the world of high-end restaurants, Carmy returns home to manage the shop, facing his brother’s outstanding debts, a run-down kitchen, and a disobedient staff.
Where to watch: Disney+
7. XO, Kitty
If you liked Never Have I Ever, you’ll love XO, Kitty.
Calling all rom-com fans! From the world of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Kitty Covey is a self-proclaimed teen matchmaker who decides to move to Seoul to attend the same boarding school as her late mother and reunite with her long-distance boyfriend. But she soon discovers that navigating relationships is trickier when it’s her own heart on the line, and just like any great teen rom-com, XO Kitty promises us… a love triangle!
Where to watch: Netflix
Whether you’re in the mood for a heartwarming drama, a good mystery, or a laugh-out-loud comedy, these 7 TV shows promise to keep you entertained on your next trip.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!
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