The art of binge-watching & my favorite TV series

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I admit it. Thanks to my dear husband who introduced me to Netflix and DVR, I have fallen in love with the art of binge-watching.

I was never one to watch a ton of TV. Of course, I causally followed a show here and there through the years, but now I live for a day full of mindless consumption of television. Perhaps it's because I spend my weekdays (I'm talking days and nights) working behind a laptop screen.

Looking for a new show? Here are some of my favorites:

The Walking Dead - People are often surprised I absolutely love a show about zombies, but the story becomes more about the people and less about the gory details. After you become so immersed in this show, a zombie appocolyse doesn't seem so odd. And, I must tell you, I'm super excited about AMC's new spinoff series: Fear the Walking Dead.

Pretty Little Liars - I start watching this a could years ago, because two of my coworkers loved it. I binged several seasons and am now caught up. By the time you're one season in, you'll feel like these four high school girls are your best friends.

Gossip Girl - An oldie, but goodie! Just for fun, I start rewatching Gossip Girl from season one on Netflix.

Reign - I stumbled upon this show on Netflix last winter and binged the entire first season in just a few days. (Should I be embarrassed to admit that I didn't leave the couch for a few days?) This show is like Gossip Girl, but set in the 1500s. It centers around Mary, Queen of Scots. The costuming and scenic backgrounds are stunning.

The Royals - After watching Reign, fast forward several hundred years and enjoy The Royals. This fictional show, which debuted on E earlier this year, captures the life of the English monarch.

Hart of Dixie - If you were a fan of The O.C., this series, featuring Rachel Bilson as a New York City doctor who moves to a southern town, is a must-watch.

Nashville - Love country music? This show is for you.

Friday Night Lights - We just began watching it a few weeks ago. Despite hating football, I can't get enough of this one. I was delighted to discover that Nashville's Rayna James and Hart of Dixie's George Tucker both star in this series.

Any recommendations on a series we should tackle next?