While I love spending time with my daughter, sometimes it can be nice to have a little break from parenthood and just relax with my husband of an evening. Now that she’s older, we are comfortable with staying over night with a friend or with a relative, in fact she’s been doing this for the last few years. It gives her the chance to gain some independence and means that we can share some quality time together.
One of our favourite things to do when we have an evening to ourselves is to get a DVD box set, pop some popcorn and escape into whatever series it is we’ve decided to watch. We’ve found that we can power through a series at an almost dangerous speed! There’s some great television being made at the moment though, so we can’t be blamed for loving it! Our top 3 of late are as follows:
1. Game of Thrones
We came to this series rather late. I bought season 1 for my husband at Christmas and once we started we just couldn’t stop clicking ‘play next’! The show is based on the fantasy novels from the Song of Fire and Ice series, and while I’m not usually one for that genre, this is really compelling viewing.
2. Girls
Okay, I admit it; I love this show, just like everybody else! The writing here is absolutely superb and the performances are given with a lovely rawness of youth that have garnered a ton of well-deserved praise. And it’s accessible to everyone, not just girls in their 20s!
3. The Big Bang Theory
For something a little lighter, The Big Bang Theory is really easy to watch and enjoyable. It took us a while to get into it, but now in its sixth season, we’ve come to know and love this geeky gang and their character nuances can be truly hilarious at times.
Nelly B says
My hubby and I love love to watch tv shows at night after the kids go to bed. We love parenthood and game of thorns and mad men! We don’t usually watch tv when the kids are around.
lisa says
I’ve never seen any of these. I should check it out. Heck, I’ve never even seen Sex in the City.
Julie Wood says
I like watching box sets of TV shows. A store by where I live had the NCIS drama series marked down and the series CIS for 75% off! I got a couple to watch. I like that I do not have to watch commercials!
Sharanya says
I love Big Bang theory. It always makes me in a happier mood
Susan Johnson says
I can’t get enough of Big Bang Theory or Game of Thrones! Big Bang has such witty humor and quirky characters, and who doesn’t love to hate Sheldon? Game of Thrones has so many characters, layers, and morality plays, I’ve watched the first two seasons at least twice to really get the depth of the characters and their inter-relationships down. This really is an excellent series.
valerie carpenter says
I love the Big Bang Theory as well. I didn’t like it at first but now that I’ve gotten into it I watch it whenever I can.
Lalena says
I love all of those shows! Game of Thrones is so enchanting!
Robin Wilson says
I adore The Big Bang Theory! I am watching reruns right now! On TBS they show them at least 4 days a week. Like you it took me (us) a little while, but now it makes me laugh every single time! A boxed set might just be a great gift for my hubby for Father’s Day.
velma says
nice
md kennedy says
No kids for any of these, for sure! Even I won’t watch Girls – makes me squirm. I’ve never seen Game of Thrones but I want to read the book first.
Maria Iemma says
I love the Big Bang Theory as well as other shows and unfortunately I do not get to watch every week so I appreciate the DVD sets that allow me to watch my preferred shows on my own time.
Lisa Chapman says
My oldest daughter and I just did this the other night, except we got “The Vampire Diaries” box set. We both just love to drool over Damon (Ian Somerhalder) 😉
poweredbymom says
love that show Lisa and yep Damon is a fave too 🙂
Michelle Combs says
I love this show. It is hilarious & I love how the actors portray the story
Karen Glatt says
I like to watch box sets of TV shoes because I can not remember a lot of episodes and I can watch them over. I have some Season episodes of Little House on the Prairie and The Walton’s. And I have a box set that I love watching of and that is NCIS! My favorite TV show!
Leslie Harris says
I would like to get this box set watched the first season and really liked it
Nelda Gay says
I have watched the Big Bang Theory and it was funny but sometimes it is just too much for my children to watch so therefore if they shouldn’t watch it then neither should I.
Deborah Mireles says
Game of Thrones- My son watches this show and although I thought it might be interesting, I havent started watching it yet. But from the reviews I hear on it I think I might have to go ahead and get started on it!
Jo-Ann Brightman says
The Big Bang series is a funny sitcom, but I usually don’t watch the others. My sons like the Game Of Thrones
Pamela Halligan says
I am a big fan of the Big Bang Theory. I have friends who like Game of Thrones, and I woukdn’t mind watching it myself. I haven’t heard of Girls.
Diana Stanhope says
I have seen Big Bang a few times but haven’t had the chance to watch it regularly. It is on my list of shows to catch up on though and should make for a fun time with my husband.
Sherry Compton says
Love Big Bang! My daughter got my husband and I watching it, and we try to get her the newest box set for Christmas as it comes out. We enjoy watching them together. My son was recently up for a visit, and we introduced him to it. My children have very different tastes, but both of them were laughing and discussing it. Fun for all! Bazinga!
marissa lee says
i’ve never really watched Big Bang Theory ,but i am going to check them out this wekk.
Peggy Greco says
The Big Bang Therapy is a cute, amusing show; thanks for post.
Kaycee says
I have seen a few previews that looked really entertaining for Big Bang Theory but never bothered to watch it. May have to bite the big one and get Amazon Prime so I can check them out.
shelley blimkie says
Love the Big Bang Theory! A night away from the kids is always special….Loved it when the kids slept over at friends and loved having them over the next night…It’s important for them in so many ways!
Kyaw Sein says
The Big Bang Theory is for me.
Ashleigh Swerdfeger says
I love the Big Bang Theory- It makes me laugh so much! I think I would like Girls, if i watched it lol. Game of Thrones is amazing, detailed and so sad! I enjoy it but it is hard to watch at times
Leah says
Such a funny show!
MrDisco says
game of thrones is awesome
Terri says
I love, Love, LOVE The Big Bang Theory!!! So funny!
Rhonda Martin says
I love a good comedy sitcom and I found that The Big Bang Theory is just hilarious. At first by watching previews I thought I would hate it so I never bothered to watch it. Then one night about a year ago I was busy online and didn’t bother to change the channel. I found myself stopping and laughing on and off through out the show and from that day forward I was hooked. I’ve never heard of the show Girls so I guess I have to see if I can find it and check that one out too.
Patricia Zyska-Pickett says
I haven’t really gotten into any of these shows but most of my friends really like Big Bang Theory. I think I’ll start watching it at some point. Thanks for the post!