With final exams winding down as the first semester comes to an end, students finally having time to start binge-watching shows for the holiday season, NDB students are trading textbooks for TV re-watches. Binge-watching shows can be beneficial to students during the holiday season because it offers stress relief, a form of escapism and a way to feel more connected to friends and a shared culture.
“Gilmore Girls,” a top-rated seven-season show, can be an exceptional choice to keep students engaged throughout the holiday season. This TV series is about the close relationship between a single mother, Lorelai Gilmore, and her daughter, Rory, who live in a small town in Connecticut. The show chronicles Rory’s life from high school throughout college and can be relatable for many students.
The 2006 film, “The Holiday”, is a perfect choice if you are looking for a romantic, comedy and feel-good film to keep you engaged. This movie is about two women, Iris from England and Amanda from Los Angeles, who are both heartbroken over their love lives. They arrange a home exchange over Christmas break to escape from problems, but during their stay, they both find new romantic connections.
“Wednesday” is a Netflix series about Wednesday Addams, the teenage daughter of the Addams Family, who is sent to Nevermore Academy, a school for supernatural outcasts. While she is at the school, she tries to master her psychic abilities, stop a killing spree and solve a mystery about her parents’ pasts. This show is highly recommended for its comedy and supernatural mystery that keeps viewers interested and on their toes.
“Nobody Wants This” is another series that has been gaining attention from viewers. It was released on October 23, 2025, and already has a 4.6 rating. It is a romantic comedy about a rabbi and a podcaster who fall in love. The title plays on the unusual nature of their relationship and the conflicts they face over their different backgrounds, including religious differences and family expectations.
With the holiday season approaching, these TV films are perfect to start during the season.
