I rarely have time to watch tv anymore since having my girls, but the much-needed streaming convenience of Netflix means that I can watch a full tv series whenever I like, without wasting time on commercials or missing key scenes because they decide they don’t feel like going to sleep when mama says to.

If you enjoy romance, comedy and drama, here are a few of the shows I’ve been loving on Netflix shows that help me keep my sanity as a busy 30-something mom.

Outlander (Romance/Drama)

My favourite from this list – I admit I am obsessed with this show.

Based on a series of fantasy romance novels by Diana Gabaldon (Outlander being the first book), this series tells the story of Claire Randall, a married English World War II nurse vacationing in Scotland with her husband.

While there, she accidentally gets transported back in time from 1945 Scotland to the Scotland of 1743. Trapped in the past, she encounters a band of Scottish highlanders who believe she is a spy for the English and capture her.

Struggling to fit into her new life in 1743 while she tries to find a way back to 1945, she is unexpectedly forced to marry and falls in love.

This series has everything: romance, war, jealousy, murder, revenge, adventure. It also doesn’t hurt that Claire’s Scottish love interest is very easy on the eyes.

I’m also addicted to the historical setting and costumes, which give you a glimpse of what life in the 18th century might have looked like (p.s. I would die in 18th century Scotland; no skin care? no makeup? no SPF? God no!).

Netflix Canada has seasons 1-4 available and I’ve finished all of them. The only problem?

What the hell do I do while I’m waiting for season 5 to be released? #droughtlander

You can check out the trailer for the first season below.

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The Mindy Project (Comedy/Romance)

My sister in law actually started me on this comedy gem.

Created by and starring Mindy Kaling, it follows Mindy Lahiri, an obstetrician/gynecologist, who tries to balance her work life with her personal life, alongside her group of quirky co-workers.

The writing in this show is witty and ultimately hilarious and Mindy’s fun-loving, self-deprecating character is never boring.

Full of pop culture references and celebrity guest stars, The Mindy Project is the perfect show to binge watch when you need to decompress and laugh your pants off (the first two seasons are especially hilarious).

Netflix has seasons all the seasons available. You can get a taste of Mindy Kaling’s humour below.

Scandal (Thriller/Drama/Romance)

Does Shonda Rhimes ever have a bad show?

This political drama follows Olivia Pope, the head of a crisis management firm, and her staff, in Washington D.C.

Cleaning up everyone else’s mess and finding the truth is Olivia’s job. As if she weren’t busy enough, she’s also involved in the political scene of the White House, led by U.S. President Fitzgerald Grant III (who Olivia had an affair with while heading up his presidential campaign – awkward!).

This show has intricate story lines that pull you in and keep you guessing, although I found the first few episodes to be a bit slow. Give it time.

While I’m not a fan of the Olivia Pope character (she’s one of those know-it-alls that gets on my nerves), I do enjoy the drama and plot twists that ensue.

Woven into the story is Olivia and Fitzgerald’s scandalous affair, (think Meredith and McDreamy in a political setting).

In true Shonda Rhimes fashion, this show can get a little over dramatic at times, but is addictive and binge-worthy nonetheless.

Netflix has seasons 1-7 available.

What Netflix shows are you binge-ing on and what should I be watching next?

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