Fifth Tuesday - Now what?

Every month there's a fifth Tuesday I always get confused by what I should write about.

Well, I think I may have found something to chat on for a little while.

While taking classes yesterday we had to do a writing assignment. Take the same character, same setting, and same general scenario but write it in three different genres: horror, romance, and comedy. Sadly I didn't make it to the comedic aspect - ran out of time - but I did get the first two down. It was a great little writing experiment.

While I don't have the two little blurps with me right now I will try and post them on this journal entry later on.



Have a fantastic last two days of January!


(.....holy crap we're almost done with one month this year!)



Query: What is your favorite genre to write in?

Stranger than Normal

I hope you enjoyed the double Phantom posts - I honestly had fun watching the show again. Twice in one weekend was a highlight for me, and getting to share my thoughts was fun! I promise, despite it's flaws (which are many) I still love watching the tour as it passes by. I mean, they can't muck up the music, can they?
(I hope I didn't just jinx it!)

In today's post I thought of discussing, or listing some odd ball shows that I enjoy watching. These are mostly on Netflix, Hulu, or some other such streaming device. There is no particular order to this list, only that they are shows that I genuinely enjoy.

1. Stranger Things

With season two well into filming and the date set for Halloween, it's time for a re-watch. Or a re-watch in case you've already seen it. The show centers on four middle school friends. When one of them goes missing, it's up to the other three to find out what really happened. As they start on their quest the local sheriff begins his investigation into the local hospital, our third group centers on the older siblings. With equal parts fantasy, government conspiracy, and horror; this series has a genre for everyone.

2. Once Upon A Time

This is will probably always be on my list of things to watch. It's taken from the Walt Disney classic fairy tales. They take the movies we've grown up with and twist them into an intricate story. It centers around Snow White and Prince Charming, and their daughter Emma. With many twists and turns, characters from your favorite stories will pop in and out, often staying. With the show in the middle of season six, there are five whole seasons to watch on Netflix.

3. Supernatural

Whoo boy. This series has spawned a large following to rival that of Disney World! No one thought they'd make it past season six, but they are heading strong past 12 seasons! While I prefer the first three seasons, which focus mostly on the monster hunting and brotherly bonding. The recent seasons will give you plenty to think about. I would also recommend the Con panels on YouTube. The two main actors are a riot who work well and play excellently off each other.

4. Merlin

I have yet to finish this series, although it ended a while ago. Let's go back to a time when magic was rampant in the world - and outlawed by King Uther. Merlin, a young boy who is barely coming into his powers goes to the court for work. There he runs into a young Arthur and becomes his personal page. While living in the court, Merlin is forced to hide his magic or suffer death.

5. Murdoch Mysteries

How did we get modern forensics? Take a trip back in time and discover how one Canadian detective started to bridge the gap. William Murdoch is a man who's only out to do what's right. With his cunning, and eye for details he makes one heck of a copper.

6. Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell

Taken from a novel that rivals the width of Les Miserables, this is a new series to keep an eye on. When men around England form clubs based on magic, no one actually believes that it still exists. However, Mr. Norrell manages a feat no one thought possible, in front of a large group of witnesses. Mr. Strange comes into the talent by sheer boredom. The only only problem? One of them is destined to kill the other. Who will be the one to go?

7. Helix

I am still in the beginnings of this series. If you enjoy a good spooky series, or a horror movie, this is the one for you! In the first episode alone you see infected men liquefy into nothing. With the mystery growing, and an entire Artic base at risk, it's up to the stalwart members of the CDC to figure this out before it spreads past those icy shores.

8. Criminal Minds

I love a good cop show. I love a good mystery. This show has both. Follow the adventures of a team of FBI agents as they track down the worst serial killers in the county. What first drew me to the show was the concept, then the fact that Mandy Patinkin was in one of the leading roles. Of course he gets replaced later on, but the series is still worth it. I highly recommend it.

9. Turn

I love period shows. When I learned they were doing on based on the Culper Ring I was thrilled. These were the first American Spies. Washington's own. Set around the one cabbage farmer that was simply too nosey for his own good, it gives insight through the historic papers we have. With many 'historical' appearances this is prime for anyone who loves history, spying, and war games.

10. Sleepy Hollow

Yup, I have to add this one. Another 'historical' favorite of mine, based off the short play by Washington Irving about a headless horseman, this is perfect for any horror lover. When Ichabod Crane was living, he was a spy for George Washington. After an encounter with a German Hessian, he wakes up nearly three hundred years later in modern day Sleepy Hollow. Teaming up with a local cop he realizes he wasn't the only one who's been brought back to life. Now they have to fight the Headless Horseman, who's out for heads. However, that's no where is stops - what if the Headless Horseman was one of the four horseman from the apocalypse? Take a peek and find out.


What are some of your favorite shows to watch? Or what was the last show you binge-watched? Leave a comment and let me know.

Also - I am not paid for any name dropping. I am not endorsed by anyone either. I am not paid for this blog.