Netflix Necessities Special Edition: 5 Underrated TV Shows

Madi Held and Shanna Sweitzer

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Ask anyone what they’re doing on a Friday night. They might say they’re going to a party or hanging with friends, but in reality, they’re probably staying at home watching Netflix. If you’re currently watching a show that you can’t stay away from, go ahead and keep watching. But if you’re looking for a new one that will blow your mind or have you laughing until you cry, here’s five shows that students at Hershey High School believe are underrated.

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Arrow (2012-)

After a playboy billionaire has a near-death experience, his outlook on life changes when he returns to the city with the determination to rid it of corruption. He becomes the masked vigilante who ends up putting his talent with a bow and arrow to good use. Follow a devious man as he cleans up a city and becomes a hero.

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Young & Hungry (2014-)

When Gabi, a young food blogger, is in the running to be a personal chef for a rich tech entrepreneur, she does whatever it takes to show she is prepared and ready for the job. With help from her friends and possible co-workers, Gabi tries her best to land the job while trying to find love at the same time. Follow along as Gabi goes through ups and downs trying to land the job and maintain an outside life at the same time.

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Revenge (2011-2015)

Amanda Clarke takes on a new identity as Emily Thorne and is out for revenge on the people who accused her father of a terrorist attack. When he was sent to prison, he was killed. Emily won’t stop at anything to make sure the people who ruined her life pay for what they did. Watch as she deceives everyone and lies her way into the family responsible for her pain. Taking on a new identity is tough, especially when she gets caught in a love square. Yes, you read that right. She has three men vying for her. You’re going to find yourself wishing you had her level of intelligence and deceit. Go ahead and start watching Revenge.

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Blue Bloods (2010-)

Follow New York Police Commissioner Frank Reagan as he tackles running the largest police force in the world while being his kids’ boss. You’ll see crime from not only the commissioner’s point of view, but police officers and the assistant police attorney’s view thanks to the Reagan family. You’ll see that police really work and the determination and love to their city is not only their job, but in their blood as well. Follow through the past 7 seasons of Blue Bloods to make sure you don’t miss a Sunday dinner at the Reagan household.

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The Fosters (2013-)

Lena and Stef Adams-Foster decided that they wanted to help kids. They adopted twins at a young age from foster care while still raising Stef’s son from a past relationships. Everything was fine with the family until they decided to take in two more foster kids. However, as sweet and loving as these kids are they cause the family more trouble than needed. Watch as the diverse family of seven take on relationship drama, illegal activities, and hardships within the family.