Updated, 10:30 a.m.

Good morning on this bone-chilling Wednesday.

It’s the most binge-worthy time of the year.

Among all the cider and sledding, presents and caroling, the holidays for some are stuffed with spare time, perfect for settling in for a good gossip with family and friends, or catching up with your favorite fictional characters.

It’s also a great time to start watching something new, said Margaret Lyons, who writes about television for Watching, The New York Times’s TV newsletter and recommendation website.

So, what New York-based shows should we tackle from our cozy confines?

“A lot of people seem to be putting off watching ‘The Americans,’ ” Ms. Lyons said. The spy thriller is set in Washington but filmed in the city. “Now is the time to catch up!”