Free Therapy: Analyzing Your DVR List
I blog ahead of time so as I type this, it’s a Saturday morning and I used a bit of it to catch up on my shows on DVR. I was looking at the list of shows and realized it’s a free form of analysis. I think your DVR list can say a lot about you.
Let’s take a list at mine.
Blue Bloods-Ensemble police show set in NYC that showcases a tightknit family. I love it for the top-notch writing, cast, and loyalty to family. Having Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg on it is a bonus.
Parenthood-Talk about free therapy. My mom recently started watching at my suggestion and we’ve been able to step back into our past and experience healing and revelation just by comparing our situations to the Bravermans’. I have a friend that will text me during the show, so much is relatable. Again, amazing writing, awesome cast. The actor who portrays Max, a boy with Aspergers, is one of the best characters on TV. Ever.
Hawaii 5-0-Another police show. I like how in 60 minutes I get a movie type experience with tons of action, great plot, and humor. I also don’t need to leave the house or pay to enjoy it.
White Collar-Okay, this is another law enforcement show of sorts. It’s so smart, I love it. Great casting, too.
Psych-Are you seeing a trend? It’s a detective show but the writing is genius. If White Collar humor is college, Psych humor is elementary school, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. So funny.
Not on now but will record when it’s back:
Covert Affairs-A strong female lead portraying a CIA agent while still juggling the sister, single woman, and aunt roles. Great cast.
The Closer-Gritty police show with the best female character written. Fantastic team show.
Okay, well, looking at my list I can say this—I love writing what used to be called chick-lit, but I don’t necessarily watch it. I’m a definite fan of good writing and my love of law enforcement is definitely a given. If I have a choice between action and a soap opera, well, it will be a no-brainer.
I’d rather see sweat and weapons than lingerie and romance.
How about you? Leave a comment sharing what you watch and/or DVR and what you think it says about you.
I love American Idol, The Voice, and How I met Your Mother.
Interesting angle! I never thought about how our DVR lists reveal something about us. Well, I don’t watch much TV, so I only DVR two shows on a regular basis: 1) Castle, and 2) Downton Abbey. Since those are so different, I have no clue what that says about me!
@dpyle I think it means you are diverse! I saw a few episodes of Castle and really liked it. Downtown Abbey—that is all I keep hearing about. People seem to really love it. Thanks for chiming in, I appreciate it!
@shortybear63 We have the Voice on DVR but not so much for me. I love that one, too. I caught a couple episodes of How I Met Your Mother, so funny. American Idol—can you believe I haven’t watched? I might be the only one!