We’re pretty much all guilty of it. We pick a show or maybe someone chooses it for us. You say you’re just going to watch the pilot then you’re three seasons in and you don’t know what happened. You get attached to the characters and have to know what happens next, so you keep clicking to the next episode. Soon you find out you’ve wasted hours on Netflix. But what you decide to spend all this time on says something about you. These series get into your head and change you.
1. "The Walking Dead."
You have a tough stomach and a love of dead people. Set in real places in Georgia, this show terrifies you into thinking the zombie apocalypse could be quickly approaching. You most likely think twice before making loud noises and watch your back when you’re walking down the street. You probably have a healthy supply of canned foods – especially pudding – and are hesitant when meeting strangers. You also think that the post apocalyptic world is better off without Lori and Andrea.
2. "The Office."
You can’t accept that this series ended two years ago. It’s a classic and you love to watch the hilarious monotony of a day in an average office. You identify with Jim and Pam and use them as your relationship goal. You have a love/hate relationship with Michael Scott, feel awfully bad for Toby, and can’t stand Angela. Dwight makes you hope people like that don’t exist in real life, Meredith is your spirit animal, and you don’t know why Andy had to join the team. It’s sad to see the show end but at least you can watch it over and over again on Netflix.
3. "Gossip Girl."
You desire to be rich and well-known in a big city. You live off of the swanky parties and flashy toys. You hope to have the wardrobes of everyone on the show and keep up with the characters' lives as if they were your best friends. Maybe they are your best (only) friends.
4. "Scandal."
Kerry Washington is your WCW every week. You don’t mind all the terrifying scenes of torture and probably enjoyed "24" until Netflix took the seasons offline. You live vicariously through Olivia Pope’s relationships and thrive on the deceit. There’s murders, kidnapping, terrorist attacks, cover ups, and lies that you get to enjoy all without leaving your bed. It’s the most exciting life you can lead as long as you’re binge watching a television series. It’s best you leave that messy life to those on screen, right?
5. "Orange Is The New Black."
You most likely reluctantly started this series then got sucked into it. You know how to make a prison shank out of everyday objects and where to store them so they aren’t found. You’re super thankful to be out in the free world and not have to buy ramen noodles from commissary. You’re free to go about your business without smuggling goods in or out, and can sleep easy knowing no one is coming after you or peeing in your room.
6. "House of Cards."
You’re probably really into politics. Or just the drama and scandals that go on behind the scenes. Possibly, you’re trying to turn into a tyrant like Frank Underwood and need a little inspiration. You love that the characters can’t maintain any relationships because they’re all back stabbers. You’re most likely turning into a psychopath without emotions, and you should stay away from underground train stations and parking garages.
7. "Breaking Bad."
You’re probably wondering just how hard it is to make meth. Your vocabulary has broadened with Walter’s wit and lessened with Jesse’s vulgarity. You’re torn between good and evil and constantly wishing Skylar would just run away from home. You’re also amazed at how much can go down in a fried chicken joint.
8. "American Horror Story."
You have a taste for the deepest, darkest fears known to mankind. Whatever your worst nightmares are made of is what you’re choosing to watch on Netflix. Maybe you have a big crush on Jessica Lange or Evan Peters and love the backwards ways of their characters in each season. Or it’s possible you’re fearless and just enjoy the less important romantic themes in the show. But it’s most likely you’re watching because you just have to know what happens next in the crazy, messed up scenarios this show creates.
9. "Pretty Little Liars."
You are most likely a 13-year-old girl. You don’t mind that there has been a psychopath running around for years now and no one has come anywhere close to catching them. It also doesn’t bother you that this group of girls has been in high school for what seems like a decade or that the actresses are actually 27 in real life. You enjoy the beauty of the men and women of the cast and hold on to the hopes that they will nail down a stable relationship one day. Or maybe they could just stay alive and out of the woods at midnight, dark abandoned buildings, and creepy vacant towns.
10. "Dexter."
You’re probably training to become a serial killer. Again, you’re still torn between good and evil and questioning your morals. Suddenly it’s normal to root for a serial killer since he’s keeping the streets safe. Well, until the whole thing went down with Sergeant Doakes. Eh, it’s okay, he was mean anyway. You most likely have "The Following" and "Bates Motel" on your list to watch as well. You definitely shouldn’t be left alone with people because you probably have Dexter’s whole ritual down by now.
