Best Television of 2015

Just like the New York Times and Washington Post, I am continuing with my series of end of year round-ups about my favorite things of this year.  As some might know, before I met P, I watched almost no television (except Grey's Anatomy).  P has helped me embrace my couch potato ways and has introduced me to a lot of great television.  I bet we watch 10-15 different series at a time.  Lots of different genres - but below are my most favorite of this year.

The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix):  This was the most light-hearted, hilarious show we watched.  It was so funny, we binge watched it in a weekend and enjoyed every minute of it.  The premise of the show is that Kimmy has been locked in a bunker for 15 years and when she emerges from middle of no where Indiana, she heads to New York City.  Her "first ever" experiences are hilarious - as is the cast - it includes cameos from Tina Fey.  Watch it. Now.

Master of None (Netflix): P and I both love Aziz Ansari.  We were huge fans of Parks and Rec, where he got famous and we've seen his stand-up live.  We loved this short series so much.  It follows his thirty-something life as he meets a girl and moves in with her.  Some of the scenes were very familiar (e.g., the fight about cleaning, but in reverse!). Excellent.

Modern Family (ABC): This has been one our favorites for years (along with the rest of America).  It is light-hearted, hilarious, and real.  We love it!  My favorite plot this season has been Hailey and Andy - my money is on it working out for them!  So cute and it ALWAYS has a happy ending.

Downton Abbey (BBC): We live in the land of Downton Abbey, so it's hard not to love it!  We love hearing the names of the small towns nestled around us and we love the manufactured, fake drama.  It is like a soap opera  We are anxiously awaiting the series finale on Christmas.  We're sad it's over, but thoroughly enjoyed it.