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May 7, 2021      42 Comments

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My Favorite TV Shows Right Now

It’s been a little while since I shared a favorites post here on the blog!

 

While I was going through a season of reading early this year, I’ve now sort of dialed back on it and started watching a little more TV. I am a lover of reality shows (I know, they can be so dramatic!), romantic comedies, and true/fictional crime shows.

 

I drive my husband a little crazy with my tv choices. In fact, the only ones that we seem to both enjoy watching together are music competition shows (like The Voice or American Idol) and the new Marvel series’.

 

Anyhoo, let’s dive into a few of my absolute favorite TV shows at the moment!

 

Cruel Summer

 

I am obsessed with this new show on Hulu! If you don’t have Hulu and are interested in the show, it’s definitely worth joining to check it out. 

 

I think it is based off of a book, but I haven’t read it. The periods switch between 1993, 1994, and 1995. They do a really good job of not making you feel like they’re jumping all over the place. 

 

It truly keeps you guessing as to who is really telling the truth, who is the real victim in the scenario, and what’s actually going to happen in each episode.

 

Teen Mom

 

I am loving both Teen Mom OG and Teen Mom 2. I know these are two different variations, but I’m tying them in together since they’re both in the Teen Mom franchise. 

 

Teen Mom OG just wrapped up last week, and now Teen Mom 2 is on this week! This show is usually a love or hate thing, and it’s definitely understandable. I’ve watched the OG mom’s since the very beginning, so I sort of feel like I grew up watching them as they grew up and faced challenges. 

 

OG is certainly my favorite, but I really enjoy Teen Mom 2 and am a big fan of Leah on there. She’s such a champion for mental health and personal growth. 

 

Organized Crime

 

Any Stabler fans reading this? I have loved him from the beginning of Law & Order: SVU. Watching Stabler and Liv work together was always interesting to me back in the day, and I was really sad when he left the show ten years ago.

 

So I was super excited when I found out he was coming back on SVU and also had his own show! Honestly, it’s been a sad return for the character and a lot of bad things are happening, but I think they’ve done a great job with Organized Crime so far. 

 

I also really like Dylan McDermott, even though I’m not so happy about him being a bad guy. 

 

My Favorite TV Shows Right Now

 

That’s a wrap on my favorite TV shows right now, friends!

 

Can’t wait to hear all of your favorites and if you’ve seen any of the ones I wrote about. 

 

Let’s Chat!

Do you watch any of these tv shows?
What are some of your favorite shows on right now?
Do you have any tv shows coming on soon that you’re excited about?

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  1. Radi says

    May 9, 2021 at 2:58 AM

    I haven’t seen any of these. Really haven’t seen a tv show in a while. Been more into movies!

    http://www.fashionradi.com

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:12 AM

      Movies are awesome, too! I feel so out of touch since theatres have been out for so long, but I know they’re releasing a lot online now. I need to get up to date, haha!

      Reply
  2. Kathrine Eldridge says

    May 10, 2021 at 7:47 AM

    Thanks for sharing these shows. I need to check out Cruel Summer. I just finished Shadow and Bone on Netflix and almost done with Zac and Mia on Netflix. Love them both!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:13 AM

      You’re welcome, Kathrine! Let me know if you end up watching Cruel Summer. I think I’m six episodes in and am still hooked! I don’t currently have Netflix, but I’ll definitely keep those in mind if I go back to it. I switch back and forth on streaming services, haha.

      Reply
  3. Jelena Dimic says

    May 10, 2021 at 2:02 PM

    I don’t remember the last time I frequently watched a series or a TV show! The last one I’ve seen was probably Bridgerton and I absolutely loved it. <3

    http://www.couture-case.com

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:14 AM

      Ahh, I’ve heard SO many good things about Bridgerton! I’ve never seen it.

      Reply
  4. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says

    May 10, 2021 at 8:37 PM

    I haven’t seen any of these, but I am listening to this Podcast right now called The Apology Line and it is a true story and SOOO good if you like crime stuff.

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:15 AM

      That sounds amazing, Carrie! I have definitely been getting into the true crime stuff, so I’ll put this on my list to check out!

      Reply
  5. Ashley says

    May 11, 2021 at 3:06 PM

    Oooh I need to check out Cruel Summer! We just finished the first season of Shadow & Bone on Netflix and it was really good!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:16 AM

      I’ve heard this is a good one, Ashley! So happy you found a great show, and I hope you love Cruel Summer when you check it out! I’m hooked!

      Reply
  6. Jill says

    May 11, 2021 at 7:22 PM

    I have Hulu and will be checking out Cruel Summer! Thanks for sharing your favorites!

    Jill – Doused in Pink

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:16 AM

      Hope you love it, Jill! Let me know what you think. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Lovely says

    May 12, 2021 at 12:12 AM

    Cruel Summer sounds interesting! I haven’t really watched any shows lately. Thanks for these recommendations!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:17 AM

      It’s SO good, my friend!

      Reply
  8. Julia Rees says

    May 12, 2021 at 1:40 PM

    Thanks for sharing your recommendations! I have been looking for some inspiration of what to watch and I haven’t seen any of these!
    Cruel Summer sounds really interesting!
    Julia x
    https://www.thevelvetrunway.com/

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:17 AM

      You’re welcome, Julia! I appreciate you checking out my post. 🙂 Cruel Summer is amazing, I hope you love it if you watch it!

      Reply
  9. The Exclusive Beauty Diary says

    May 13, 2021 at 7:01 AM

    I didn’t watch any of these shows. I need to check them. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:18 AM

      Hope you find at least one that you really like, my friend!

      Reply
  10. Mica says

    May 13, 2021 at 5:07 PM

    I don’t get a lot of time to watch TV shows – when I do get a rare moment (maybe once a week if I’m lucky) I stick with fun ones like Nailed it or Superstore – also loved friends and Schitt’s Creek. Comedies are my go-to! 🙂

    Hope you are having a good day 🙂

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:19 AM

      That’s completely understandable, my friend! I love that you stick with comedies, it always feels so good to laugh! 🙂

      Thank you bunches! I hope you’re having the best week!

      Reply
  11. Jill says

    May 15, 2021 at 5:59 PM

    Oh thanks for these recommendations! I am always looking for something new to watch as I feel like I’ve watched everything on Netflix after 2020 haha. I will definitely check out Cruel Summer. I have really been enjoying “Good Girls” on Netflix!

    Jill
    https://jilliancecilia.com/

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:20 AM

      Haha, it was definitely the year of the binge-watching! I hope you love Cruel Summer! So happy you’ve been loving Good Girls!

      Reply
  12. Kinga says

    May 16, 2021 at 10:19 AM

    I want to watch Teen Mom ❤

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:21 AM

      I hope you’ll love it as much as I do, Kinga! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Tiziana says

    May 18, 2021 at 3:36 AM

    I haven´t seen any of it. At the moment I kind of rewatch HIMYM. I wanted something funny, that I can watch, but nothing that takes too much of my time so the 20 minute episodes are perfect 🙂

    have a great day,
    Tiziana
    http://www.tizianaolbrich.de

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:22 AM

      That’s awesome, Tiziana! I recently found a show called Younger, and I’m loving it that the episodes are 20 minutes!

      Reply
  14. Angelica says

    May 18, 2021 at 5:30 PM

    Organized crime definitely sounds up my alley. Barely have watched much TV myself

    XX Angelica
    https://eraenvogue.com

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:30 AM

      I hope you’ll love it if you check it out! 🙂

      Reply
  15. The Exclusive Beauty Diary says

    May 19, 2021 at 3:26 AM

    I didn’t watch any of these shows. Thank you for recommendation. I need to check them.

    New Post – https://www.exclusivebeautydiary.com/2021/05/wella-system-professional-luxe-oil.html

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:31 AM

      Hope you love them, friend! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Rashmi says

    May 25, 2021 at 3:13 AM

    Cruel summer sounds good…. thanks for sharing dear 🙂
    Beauty and Fashion/Rampdiary/Glamansion

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 25, 2021 at 10:56 AM

      It really is, Rashmi! 🙂 Thanks so much for reading!

      Reply
  17. Martha says

    June 1, 2021 at 9:28 AM

    Hi Ashley, I hope you are well! I haven’t seen any of these, so thanks for the suggestions. Cruel Summer sounds very interesting. I’m more of a movie person so when I have free time I love to watch new movies or my older favourites. Hope you have a great week:)
    Martha
    http://www.lifeshinelane.com

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      June 3, 2021 at 12:40 PM

      Aww, thank you friend! I am doing well. I hope you are, too! I love movies too, so I can completely understand that. I think you’d love Cruel Summer!

      Reply
  18. Missy May says

    June 1, 2021 at 4:33 PM

    These sound great my friend. I haven’t seen any of these, but defo worth checking out. I’m addicted to Korean drama series on Netflix now. Very interesting, insightful and entertaining.
    Have a blessed week, beautiful. 🙂

    https://www.missymayification.co.uk

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      June 3, 2021 at 12:40 PM

      I hope you love them if you watch any of them! 🙂 That sounds awesome, and I hope you have the most amazing week, Missy! Always good to hear from you!

      Reply
  19. Marie says

    June 2, 2021 at 6:10 AM

    I haven’t seen any of this, will definitely add to my must watch list now!

    Marie
    https://theflowerduet.blogspot.com/

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      June 3, 2021 at 12:41 PM

      Sounds fantastic, Marie! Hope you love what you check out!

      Reply
  20. Allie Mackin says

    June 5, 2021 at 7:59 PM

    I started watching Cruel Summer on your recommendation it is really good! I also like Little Fires Everywhere.

    Allie of
    http://www.allienyc.com

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      July 13, 2021 at 10:14 AM

      That makes me so happy, Allie! It had me hooked! Little Fires Everywhere was awesome!

      Reply
  21. Julia Rees says

    September 24, 2021 at 4:25 AM

    Thanks for sharing these recommendations! I haven’t seen any of them so I will check them out! I’ve just started watching nine perfect strangers !
    Julia x
    https://www.thevelvetrunway.com/

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      September 28, 2021 at 8:30 AM

      You’re very welcome, Julia! 🙂 I haven’t finished it yet, but it was really interesting what I’ve watched of it!

      Reply

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