Baby, It's Cold Outside! Stay In and Watch These Shows

It is literally way too cold to go outside . . .at least for this American girl! So, today’s blogpost is a list of our favorite shows. We have been watching or are planning to watch these shows to keep the whole family entertained, and warm!

FOR COUPLES

THE AMERICANS
watch on Disney+

This is not a brand new show, the last season aired in 2018, but we had never seen it before. Now, it’s our new nightly show! It’s a period drama and focuses on the arranged marriage between two KGB spies who are pretending to be normal Americans in the suburbs. I’m sure you can already tell it’s a very dramatic show!

THE MANDOLORIAN/THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT
watch on Disney+

We got deep into the Star Wars series over the holidays. My favorite being the Mandolorian, which then goes into the new Book of Boba Fett series. If you don’t have any knowledge of the Star Wars series, I’d suggest maybe diving in before watching this show, but once you’re into it - you can’t stop!

YELLOWSTONE
watch on Prime Video

I am going to be completely honest, I think the current season is trash. The first three seasons were FIRE and it quickly became a favorite for us. If you love family-based drama shows, this one is for you! It’s all about the Dutton family who are owners of the largest ranch in Montana and the drama that revolves around their dynasty.

SUCCESSION
watch on HBO

Another drama, but well worth the watch! This one centres around the Roy family who own a global media and entertainment conglomerate and when certain issues arise they end up having to fight for their company. Very similar to Yellowstone when it comes to the “dynasty” topic, but instead of a ranch this one deals with media so definitely a more corporate feel.

THE WHITE LOTUS
watch on HBO

This is one is kinda weird, but we couldn’t stop watching. It just got renewed for another season, so something for us to look forward to! There’s definitely time to binge before the new season comes out. The storyline for this show is really unique and takes place on a tropical resort in Hawaii. A great show to watch when you’re trying to stay warm!

TED LASSO
watch on AppleTV+

If you haven’t seen this one yet, you must be living under a rock. IT’S SO GOOD! Jason Sudeikis is amazing in his role of an American football coach who tries to coach an English soccer team. The series has been renewed for a third season and I can’t wait!

OZARK
watch on Netflix

Season 4 just released on Friday, so there’s so many episodes to curl up and watch while the snow falls. This is a crime drama and deals with a financial adviser who drags his family to the Missouri Ozarks in order to pay back a drug boss. So intense, but such a good show.

MEAT EATER
watch on Netflix

This is probably more of a guy show, but the entire family loves this one and there is a new season coming next month! Steven Rinella travels around the world to remote and beautiful places to bring game meat from the field to the table. It’s like a hunting show, cooking show and travel show all in one!

DON’T LOOK UP
watch on Netflix

I had mixed feelings about this one, but it is so relevant that I think it is worth a watch. It definitely makes you think . . .or I hope it does! While it’s not a feel good movie, I think it really sheds a light on society right now and so many big names are involved! The whole movie revolves around a comet hurtling towards the Earth, but the world is too distracted to care . . .except for two astronomers.

FOR KIDS + FAMILY

ENCANTO
watch on Disney+

OMG this movie is the best! The music is so so good that you and the kids will be singing along to every song. Disney has outdone themselves with a movie all about the Madrigal family who live in the mountains of Colombia. Everyone has been blessed with a gift, except Mirabel and you won’t want to miss her journey!

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA
watch on Prime Video

There are 4 of these movies now, but we are loving the fourth one: Transformania! It’s an animated movie for the whole family and through the story you learn that it’s what’s on the inside that really matters. A great lesson for us all.

NAILED IT
watch on Netflix

The girls watch an episode of this just about every night and it’s one that Carey and I don’t mind watching with them! Home bakers who are not that great in the kitchen get their chance to redeem themselves, which usually ends in some hilarious baked goods and a lot of laughs in our home!

TROLLS
watch on Netflix

This movie is a few years old, but was just added to Netflix Canada, so I wanted to mention it! It’s an animated musical comedy all about a village of adorable trolls and as usual, you and your littles can take away a lesson from the ending!

MOTOWN MAGIC
watch on Netflix

This one is a year old, but feel like a lot of people overlooked this one when it first came out. The characters are adorable and the music is so dang good! The show follows Ben, who uses a magic paintbrush to bring the street art in Motown to life. It’s such a creative storyline and we love it!

OVER THE HEDGE
watch on Netflix

Another older one, but it’s one of our favorites and was recently added to Netflix. Who doesn’t love a talking animal? This movie is full of them and their crazy adventure through the suburbs.

Girls Only

EMILY IN PARIS
watch on Netflix

This is such an easy watch and super girly! Season 2 was just released and there’s already two more in the works! If you haven’t seen it yet, you definitely have quite a few episodes to look forward to! Emily is an American girl who takes a year long position at a marketing firm in Paris - she takes you along on her journey and it satisfies the traveler in us all! A great way to pass the winter months.

AND JUST LIKE THAT (SEX IN THE CITY)
watch on HBOMax

Okay, there is a lot being said about this, but at the end of the day Carrie’s fashion is better than ever, if you were a fan of the Sex and the City show this is a must watch, no matter how cringe worthy. While the storyline is probably not what any of us expected, it’s so fun to see these girls back on the screen again!

HOW I MET YOUR FATHER
watch on Disney+ OR Hulu

I haven’t actually seen this yet. The first episode was just released a couple of days ago, but I was such a fan of How I Met Your Mother that I have to watch this. Kim Cattrall and Hilary Duff star as young and old Sophie (the mother), so I already know I’m going to love it!

WORKIN’ MOMS
watch on Netflix

This show is so funny and I love that it is based in Canada. Whether you’re a mom or not, you’ll love the storylines and crazy adventures that these moms get into. They’re definitely relatable, but also will leave you laughing out loud!

OUTERBANKS
watch on Netflix

I put this one off for so long because I thought it was a teen show . . .which it totally is, but I still loved it! It takes place on an island (another warm location!) and a bunch of friends go hunting for treasure which is also linked to a disappearance. A really interesting mystery!

LITTLE WOMEN
watch on Netflix

I never got around to seeing this in the theatre, so I was really excited to see it on Netflix. The story is such a classic, but I always love to see old stories remade with modern day actors and technology. It’s such a great movie to snuggle up and watch on a cold winter day.

MAID
watch on Netflix

This is a dramatic one, but so worth the watch. A mother flees an abusive relationship and finds a job cleaning houses to provide for her child. It’s her journey of providing a better life for them both. Such a tear jerker at times, but really well done.

Hopefully this gives you a few more shows and movies to add to your “must watch” list. I’m sure we’ll be watching all of these and more over the next few months until the weather warms enough to play outside again! Let me know what you’re watching and loving this winter - there’s so many new shows and streaming services, so I know there’s some I missed! Happy Watching :)

Much Love,