The shows we have grown up with have influenced us to become who we are. Kids grow up watching shows on PBS Kids or Disney. Slowly throughout the decades, children have become more accustomed to watching and technology in general. For our generation, it was the start of the use of more technology. As we grew up there were set shows that we watched. For me, it was Wild Kratts, Arthur, and Hannah Montana. Growing up the shows changed from “children” shows to “adult” shows. I am going to show you a few of my favorites throughout my lifetime, the 10/10 in my book.
Winx
The idea of Winx is that this girl who lived in the human world and found out she had magical powers with this knowledge ends up going to Alfea, a school for fairies. What interested me was the way she ended up in this dorm filled with all the people who ended up being her best friends. The idea of having 2 separate worlds one that is home and the other being a home filled with friends seemed like a miracle for a 9 year old who only lived at home. 1 whole world where you could call your own, where you are the main character, somewhere secret that no one could steal. Although just to let you know the Winx I am talking about is the animated version, not the one that came out in 20001
Grey’s Anatomy
This show was the perfect blend of medical and outside drama. To me the rush of the hospital scenes that contrasted with the life Meredith had outside from the people she dated to her best friends was perfect. I loved how all the characters from Meredith’s class had rushed around the hospital trying to find all that they could do to cure their patients. She managed to still live her life throughout all the years of internship, residency, and being an attending. The amount of love-life drama that she went through with Derek could probably last 4 lifetimes. (SPOILER IF NOT WATCHED I lost it when he died because they couldn’t take a CT and the neurosurgeon wouldn’t get to the surgery because he had dinner). Watching that rush of the hospital gave me the perfect amount of stress about whether they could help their patients before they died. Ending it with love-life drama from one of the characters was a great way to keep thinking about what happens next. The show always ends up being the perfect way to end a boring day of studying at school.
Scandal
Truth be told, I haven’t completely watched all 7 seasons, although I am 3 seasons deep. Honestly, this show just makes me mad whenever the president is around. Both Fitz and Olivia Pope love each other so much, and go back to each other every single time it gets annoying. Even as Olivia has Jake by her side she would still rather be with Fitz. However, he will never get a divorce because he has to worry about public backlash from his cheating on his wife that could cost him the presidency and impeachment. Olivia is also amazing at her job which might be one of the main reasons why I love this show. It displays moments where she defends her clients in a type of way that can bring you into a state of shock. Learning each of the character’s backstories, with Huck being the saddest, is so interesting to me. Since somehow in one way or another Olivia has something to do with it.
18 Again
If I ever want to cry this is the show I will watch. 18 Again is about a couple that is 37 and on the verge of getting a divorce. They had twins when they were 18, and one day the husband decided to go to his old high school and throw a basketball. He wishes that he could go back to 18 and be a b
basketball player, before the kids and the marriage. He ends up in the same year as an 18-year-old who ends up befriending his children. As the children tell about their dad who works a lot and doesn’t get to see him. I have probably seen this show 10 times by now and every time without fail it makes me cry. With its glimpse back to the hardships it was for the both of them trying to raise their kids as a teen. The thought of having that responsibility in taking care of a child as you are still a child to the world who still has a lot to learn is so jaw-dropping to me. The way the kids talk about their dad as they feel like their parents’ lives ended the second they gave birth to them was so heartbreaking to hear. Their thoughts of not doing something they love just for not wanting to be a disappointment to him. Every scene when they talk about their parents and what they have done for them made me rethink every memory of my parents.
Although these are not all of the shows that I love. They are a few favorites that I could watch over and over again. Either just for nostalgia or a moment where I need to cry. They all tell me so much about a topic that the show is trying to say.
I was actually trying to find new TV shows to watch recently and some of your suggestions have definitely been added to the list – although I did not read through the whole Grey’s Anatomy description since I did not want a spoiler. Nevertheless, I found it interesting how each Tv show represented a different emotion within you and were all watched in different time periods in your life. Were these ranked in order of importance to you, or do they all hold a special place in your favorite shows? I also see a correlation of types of shows that were selected, where they all would fall under some realistic fiction or drama branch. Do you find that you assimilate at all with the characters in each of the shows and if so, which ones? Great job on your blog!
It is interesting what captures our interest and likes as we are growing up. I watched Scandal as well. Grey’s Anatomy dropped off my radar. Thanks for sharing your insights and thoughts. Solid on the the pictures.
I think you did a great job balancing the amount of summary about the show with your own opinions and reasoning behind your rankings. I also like how each show took you through a different stage of life and personal growth, and enjoyed seeing the contrasts between each one. It kind of seemed like not just an explicit review about shows but also a peek into your childhood. I haven’t watched any of the shows on your list, but I can definitely relate to the feelings of nostalgia when I think back on the shows I used to enjoy growing up. Especially for the part you mentioned about our generation watching PBS Kids or Disney on the TV. My sister is 7 years younger than me, and I’m still amazed seeing how many changes have occurred in the ways kids, not even that much younger than us, watch shows. I’ve only ever seen my sister watch shows on Youtube with her iPad. I think you’ve also inspired me to look into a couple of these shows, especially Grey’s Anatomy and 18. I’ve heard a lot about Grey’s Anatomy, but I’ve never gotten a chance to watch it. I totally agree with you about the plot of 18, it definitely does seem jaw-dropping, nothing like anything I’ve ever seen before. Definitely adding these two to my list. Overall, amazing job Biswo!