3 Must See TV Shows

Whether you're taking a necessary personal day or just taking a break from studying, start watching one of these shows and you won't be disappointed.

Misfits:
This British television series is about a group of young early-20s criminals who are forced to work together in a community service program. After being caught outside during an electrical storm they begin to discover that they have all acquired special powers. However, these aren't the normal powers usually associated with "super powers". For example, the character Curtis can only turn back time when he feels regret and the character Alisha sends people into a sexual frenzy when they touch her skin. The inability to control their power results in the characters running into problems as drastic as murder. The 3rd season premiered on October 30th so if you have an abnormal amount of free time I highly recommend catching up and continuing to follow this season.

Shameless:
Shameless is an American television series that airs on the channel Showtime. It is based on the award-winning British drama series of the same name. The first season premiered in January 2011 and is set in Chicago's South Side neighborhood. The series tells the story of the dysfunctional Gallagher family, which consists of a drunk single father and six children who learn to take care of themselves and each other. The premise is that the father (William H. Macy) does nothing but cash his disability checks and go on benders while his oldest child (Emmy Rossum) struggles to keep everyone together and to make ends meet. The show includes everything from brutal teenage violence to grand theft auto. It's a show that while watching, you can't help but be thankful that you are safe and sound in your student apartment.

Game of Thrones:
This television series is a medieval drama based on the well-known series of novels by George R. R. Martin. It debuted in April 2011 on HBO. Although it's an American series, most of the cast is British or Irish. The show's plot follows the fictional story of seven kingdoms in a place where "summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime". The series has multiple story lines that follow the violent struggles of several noble families to control the Iron Throne. As the families wage war against each other, the eminent dangers of winter also approach. This is the kind of intense show that you'll find yourself ending up getting through the first season in one sitting.