It’s no secret we all love to binge watch TV. After The Daily Reveille editors finally submit a paper and leave the newsroom at midnight, we retreat to the comfort of our futons to engage in a late-night binging bender. And if binging is so bad — then arrest us because we’re all guilty. Enjoy as TDR editors reveal their favorite binge-watching moments.
How do you binge watch?
Co-managing editor Rebecca Docter: I try to watch a few episodes every night to wind down, but staying true to my bubbe self, I usually fall asleep within the first five minutes of a show. If I make it though, I’ll watch about five episodes.
Co-managing editor Jenn Vance: Every night I come home and ruin my sleep schedule by watching Netflix until it asks me until I want to continue watching, and then I just go to sleep and let my laptop stay on all night.
News editor Quint Forgey: I binge watch political dramas in the nude from the comfort of my mid-century armchair.
Entertainment editor Meg Ryan: Through Netflix or E! Online — laying on the couch or in bed, the key is comfort and relaxation to prepare for all the drama you’re about to consume. I normally only start binge watching when I have a lot of time, so long weekends and school holidays. It’s my rehabilitation period.
Opinion editor Jack Richards: Skip class with lots of cheese puffs, mountain dew and shame.
Editor in chief Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez: I like to binge watch after finals and midterms. I’m already sleep deprived, so why not keep punishing my body. My strategy is simple: bust out the penguin pajamas and a bottle of wine.
Sports editor Jacob Hamilton: I literally choose the worst time to start watching a show. Normally it’s right before midterms or finals week, and I end up neglecting my school work in favor of an emotional roller coaster of a series. Anyway, I order two large pizzas and a two liter Dr. Pepper to ensure I have enough rations for a solid 36-hour binge session.
Photo editor Javier Fernandez: I usually have enough Binge watching when watching my photos develop in the dark room since I tend to go for over 8 hours.Disclaimer. don’t try this at home since you’ll probably end up high from the chemical fumes.
What shows do you/have you bingewatched?
Rebecca: Usually something short so I can stay engaged the whole time — “Community,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Keeping up with the Kardashians,” “Transparent.”
Fernanda: Empire, Weeds, Girls– yes, regret it–, The Hills, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and House of Cards, because that was made to binge.
Jenn: Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, House — the trifecta of Netflix shows. I also watched The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt in literally 3 hours.
Jacob: I have watched Gossip Girl, Game of Thrones and How I Met Your Mother either through illegal streams or a submissive friend’s HBO Go account.
Quint: I binge watch The West Wing, Daredevil, House of Cards, The Sopranos, Hannibal and Tiny House Hunting – a charming TLC reality series about young, upwardly mobile couples searching for their dream home…but on a budget. Doh!
Meg: Orange is the New Black, BoJack Horseman, House M.D., Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Total Divas. I like to balance my drama with my superficial reality TV.
Jack: House of Cards, Game of Thrones, BoJack Horseman, Orange is the New Black and too much Bar Rescue to count.
Javier: El Cartel de los Sapos, Game of Thrones, Narcos, Breaking Bad, The Wire. Do video games count? GTA V and The Last Of Us are a MOST.
What are your binge watching tips?
Rebecca: Don’t fall asleep because you’ll miss the whole show.
Jenn: Have everything you need before you get comfy. No one wants to start binge-watching just to realize they left their phone in the other room or that they’re hungry two shows in.
Jack: If you’re gonna do it, do it right. Look up the run times for each episode to determine how much of your life you have to set aside to the TV gods.
Quint: Turn out the lights, close the door and make sure it’s locked.
Jacob: Don’t watch Gossip Girl because you will get way too emotionally attached and give up all hope on true love near the middle of the first season, knowing you should stop watching but you’re too invested to not watch all six seasons. Or maybe that’s just me.
Meg: Get ready to laugh, cry and scream. Normally all at once. So prepare your tissues, snacks and emotional stability before you begin episode one.
Fern: Finish the whole wine bottle before the first season is over.
Javier: Netflix and chill is always WIN WIN.