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Algonquin students top 5 MUST watch TV shows

1-Money Heist (La Casa de Papel)

Money Heist

 

La casa de papel, is a Spanish TV series that tells the story of a man, called “the professor”, who recruits a group to help him with a plan: to print and steal billions from the Royal Mint in Madrid.

“This show revolves around a heist that the professor carries out with a group of people. He thinks his every plan is perfect to the slightest of details. But does it turn out the same way he expects it to? This show will keep you on the edge and believe me, you are lucky to have 4 seasons to binge watch. Caution: It’s addictive,” tells Jay Jadwani, who is in the last semester of the building information modeling – lifecycle management program at Algonquin College.

2-Community

Community

 

This American comedy TV show is about a lawyer who was suspended from his law firm when he lied about having a law degree from Columbia University. The main character then decides to go back to school to earn a degree.

“It is a show to keep you distracted during quarantine and to keep positive. During these tough times you need to keep as positive as you can be, plus this show teaches you that all you need is a strong group around you to go through any difficult situation” tells, Max Lowe, who is in his third year of the business administration – marketing program at Algonquin College.

3-Ozark

Ozark

 

This crime drama tells the story of a married couple who is forced to relocate from Chicago to a summer resort in the Ozarks, in the US, after a money-laundering scheme goes wrong, forcing him to pay off a substantial debt to a Mexican drug lord in order to keep his family safe.

“It’s in the top 10 recommenced shows in all of Canada. So far, the show never seems to lose its climax to keep its viewers wanted to watch. Definitely recommend it if you’re into fictional crime tv shoes,” says Alysha Steele, who is starting the Child and Youth Care program in the Fall at Algonquin College.

4-Outlander

Outlander

 

This historical drama is based on a novel series and tells the story of a former World War II nurse who is transported back in time. She then enters a mysterious world where her freedom and life are threatened.

“The series is interesting to me because it shows part of how the forms of health treatment were in these two centuries, plus Scotland’s evolution story, along with romance and an incredible scenery,” tells Carolina Fogaça, who just finished the practical nursing program at Algonquin College.

5-Outer Banks

Outer Banks

 

This adventure mystery TV show tells the story of a group of teenagers who is looking for an answer to what happened to the missing father of the group leader. While trying to find the explanation, they discover a treasure linked to the father’s disappearance.

“Personally, I really enjoyed this show. It swiftly combines the genres of comedy, romance, and action. I definitely think students should give it a try as it gets you hooked and craving for more. The actors are also super cute,” says Jillian Silverman, who will be starting the biotechnology-advanced program in the Fall at Algonquin College.