By Staff writer Taylor Alton
With movie theaters closed and limitations on stadiums for sports and concerts, many of us have turned to T.V. for entertainment. Streaming services like HBO, Disney Plus, and Netflix have gotten a lot of attention during these quarantined times. Everything from mysterious superhero shows, to angsty teen dramas, we’ve all got our favorite quarantine shows.
Disney Plus, being a product of one of the most influential companies in the world, has numerous shows and movies that will take teens on a trip down memory lane. Hannah Montana and Finding Nemo aside, WandaVison is the center of attention as it is a brand new show about two iconic superheroes. The show shines light on the not-so-suburban, suburban lives of Wanda Maximoff also known as Scarlet Witch and Vision. Full of mind boggling mysteries and unique references to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, WandaVision is perfect for any Marvel fan.
On HBO we have Euphoria. The show follows Rue, a drug addicted teen not interested in staying clean after leaving rehab. While at a party, she meets Jules, a transgender girl full of personilty looking for her place in life. The two embark on the treacherous journey of being a teenager in Other characters include an array of sporadic jocks and flashy popular girls who all deal with their own issues as well. The show touches deeply on drug abuse, sexuality, mental illnesses, and the stress of finding your identity as a teenager.
Similar to Disney Plus, Amazon Prime is owned by an extremely large and well-known company. So, the options are limitless. But, some of the shows are actually made by Amazon, not just streamed by their services. For example, a new show called The Wilds started streaming on Amazon Prime back in early December. Like Euphroia, The Wilds covers the drastic lives of teenagers dealing with mental illnessness, sexuality, sexual abuse, eating disorders, tragic romances, and the loss of loved ones. But this time, it’s on a deserted island. After being told they’re going on a feminist retreat in Hawaii, nine teenage girls from all over America are left to fend for themselves on a deserted island after their plane crashes in the ocean. It’s the strength they find within and the friendships they build that keep the girls alive in hopes of getting rescued. However, their limits are tested once suspicion arises and they realize there’s a lot more to the island than they thought.
Just like all these amazing shows mentioned, The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix is another new series featuring a strong female lead and her life as a young adult. Based on the novel written by, The Queen’s Gambit is set in the Cold War era and tells the story of Beth Harmon, an orphaned chess prodigy on the quest to become the best chess player in the world. Fueled by her determination, Beth soon finds out it takes more than just skill to be at the top of the food chain. The show follows the genius from her time in an orphanage as a child all the way to her life as a young adult. Every episode brings a new challenge to Beth whether it be her struggle with drug abuse or the ups and downs of her love life. The Queen’s Gambit is a unique story and will catch the attention of anyone looking for an addicting new show to watch.