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Ready to see the rest of our list of 25 addicting TV series?!
We continue with American!
Amazing American TV-series
11.
"Firefly"
(2002-2003)
"Firefly" is a short science-fiction series that is considered a cult classic because, although it is a short series, there are many fans.
Because the show was canceled before they finished filming, you can watch the end of the series with the film
"Serenity."
This series combines classic western and sci-fi influences and follows the adventures of a crew on a transport ship.
You can learn many scientific terms while watching this show, including common words.
For example, you will hear the term "artificial incubators," which is where people can keep and grow animals and humans using technology.
12
.
"Game of Thrones"
(2011-2019)
"Game of Thrones" is an incredibly popular fantasy show based on books written by George R. R. Martin.
It takes place in the fantasy world of Westeros and Essos. It follows the drama of different people trying to become the ruler of the land by fighting wars with swords and magic.
Because it is in a fantasy world similar to the Dark Ages (500 – 1500 AD), it sometimes uses old-fashioned English.
You will also hear many fantasy terms, such as "
valyrian steel
," which is the strongest material for swords in that world.
13.
"Nikita"
(2010 – 2013)
"Nikita" is a show about a woman spy and assassin who tries to get revenge on the people that she used to work for.
This series is packed full of action and different love interests, making it exciting to watch.
The show has words and phrases related to the government and spies, such as "espionage,"
which is the use of spies by governments.
19.
"Breaking Bad"
(2008 – 2013)
"Breaking Bad" is about Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher that finds out he has cancer.
He decides to make drugs with a past student and sell them to pay for his cancer treatment.
The show involves
drug rings
(people involved in making, selling and buying drugs), crime and the struggles of illness.
The show has won over twenty TV awards, and here you can learn science terms and modern English slang.
20.
"Revenge"
(2011 – 2015)
"Revenge" is a show that follows a woman named Emily Thorne who moves to the Hamptons to find the people who hurt her family when she was a child—to get revenge on them.
She
investigates
(researches/studies) families to get information, and meets new friends and enemies while she does.
This show has formal or
elite
(people who are wealthy or very successful) level English used—with brand names like "Couture"—as well as casual modern English.
Now that you have several dramas to get you started, you can make some popcorn begin binge watching.
However, it can be difficult sometimes to find the right show, with the right subtitles, and to understand everything that's going on.
You can watch English-language TV without ever worrying about missing a word.
That’s exactly what
FluentU
was designed for.
FluentU gives you
real-world English videos
, including TV clips and commercials as well as movie trailers, music videos, inspiring speeches, and more.
But it’s not just a video player. Every video has been
transformed into a personalized language lesson
.
For example, there are
interactive subtitles
.
Click or tap any unfamiliar word and the video will automatically pause to show you an in-context definition, grammar info and memorable picture.
After you’re done watching, FluentU will give you flashcards and fun quizzes to make sure you remember the vocabulary that you just learned.
The videos are organized by genre and level—just select "Shows" to watch all the TV clips.
FluentU will even suggest new videos based on what you’ve already watched.
It’s an entertaining but effective way to learn real English language and culture, and you can
take it anywhere on the mobile app for iOS or Android
.
Try it now with a 14-day free trial!
PS. Did you notice that you haven't gotten 25 shows yet? Next week we'll send you tv-shows from other English-speaking countries!
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