What TVLine Readers Are Watching During Self-Quarantine
Staying indoors due to a pandemic-induced quarantine can be kind of a drag... but at least we're getting a chance to catch up on television! We recently asked TVLine readers to tell us which shows they're watching while stuck inside — here are the 10 most popular responses, including details on how to binge them yourself.
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Castle
What It's About: Nathan Fillion stars as mystery novelist Richard Castle, who teams up with homicide detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic) to solve crimes around New York City.
Episode Count: Eight seasons, 173 episodes
Episode Length: 45 minutes each
Where to Watch It: Available for purchase on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu and Amazon Prime
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Derry Girls
What It's About: Set in Northern Ireland during the real-life 20th-century political conflict known as the Troubles, this comedy follows a group of teenagers as they navigate adolescence while attending a Catholic girls' school.
Episode Count: Two seasons, 12 episodes; the show has already been renewed for Season 3.
Episode Length: 20-ish minutes each
Where to Watch It: Both seasons are available to stream on Netflix.
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Happy Endings
What It's About: Six best friends — played by Casey Wilson, Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Damon Wayans Jr., Zachary Knighton and Adam Pally — live in Chicago and help each other through the highs and lows of adult life.
Episode Count: Three seasons, 57 episodes
Episode Length: 20-ish minutes each
Where to Watch It: All three seasons are available to stream on Hulu.
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Person of Interest
What It's About: A former CIA agent (Jim Caviezel) and a wealthy software genius (Michael Emerson) use an artificial intelligence program — which can identify civilians involved in impending crimes — in order to stop the crimes before they happen.
Episode Count: Five seasons, 103 episodes
Episode Length: 45 minutes each
Where to Watch It: All five seasons are available to stream on Netflix.
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Schitt's Creek
What It's About: When the wealthy Rose family suddenly loses their fortune, they relocate to the small town of Schitt's Creek, which is their only remaining asset.
Episode Count: Six seasons, 80 episodes
Episode Length: 20 minutes
Where to Watch It: The first five seasons are available to stream on Netflix; Season 6 is available on Pop TV's website with a cable provider login.
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Succession
What It's About: This satirical drama centers on the dysfunctional Roy family, the owners of a global media conglomerate who are constantly jockeying for control of the company as patriarch (and CEO and chairman) Logan Roy encounters health issues.
Episode Count: Two seasons, 20 episodes; the show has already been renewed for Season 3.
Episode Length: One hour each
Where to Watch It: Both seasons are available to stream on HBO Go or HBO Now, or on Hulu with an HBO add-on.
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The Expanse
What It's About: Based on a series of novels by James S.A. Corey, this sci-fi drama takes place in a future where humans have colonized the solar system, and a disparate group of characters discovers a vast conspiracy that threatens an asteroid belt colony.
Episode Count: Four seasons, 46 episodes; the show has already been renewed for Season 5.
Episode Length: 45 minutes each
Where to Watch It: All four seasons are available for free with an Amazon Prime subscription, and episodes can be purchased via Google Play, YouTube, iTunes and Vudu.
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The Good Place
What It's About: Kristen Bell leads this high-concept comedy as Eleanor Shellstrop, a self-absorbed woman who dies and goes to heaven... only to second-guess whether she really belongs there.
Episode Count: Four seasons, 53 episodes
Episode Length: 20-ish minutes each
Where to Watch It: Seasons 1-3 are available to stream on Netflix, while Season 4 can be purchased on YouTube.
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The West Wing
What It's About: Created by Aaron Sorkin, this political drama focuses on President Josiah Bartlet (Martin Sheen) and the many members of his Democratic administration.
Episode Count: Seven seasons, 155 episodes
Episode Length: 45 minutes each
Where to Watch It: All seven seasons are available to stream on Netflix.
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The Wire
What It's About: Set in Baltimore, this crime drama explores the city's illegal drug trade, including the complicated dynamics between drug dealers and law enforcement.
Episode Count: Five seasons, 60 episodes
Episode Length: One hour each
Where to Watch It: All five seasons are available to stream on HBO Go/HBO Now, Amazon Prime and Hulu (with an HBO add-on).