Working from home brings its own challenges for those who live by themselves, but add in the holidays, and a few other things can also set in: Boredom, Loneliness, and Depression.
I have found myself watching a bit more TV that usual and turning to other sources of entertainment while I try to stay home and stay safe.
- Trickster
This series on CBC Gem is simply amazing and I’m so happy friends recommended it. You can also read the book that the show is based on – Son of a Trickster. - The Crown
This Netflix series is… AMAZING. - The Weakest Link
The return of this show to CTV has me watching every week. - All Rise
Another CTV series, it is in its second season; All Rise features a state judge who is a person of colour. - Transplant
Yet another CTV series, this show is set in Toronto and is about a refugee doctor and the staff at his fictional hospital. - Cityline
There are so many cool hints & tips that there should be enough fun things to try during the holidays. - Family Feud Canada
Another show from CBC Gem, Canadian contestants take on the surveys and what they say! - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
This retro series from Amazon’s Prime Video is a must watch! If you already have Amazon’s Prime benefits such as free shipping, you can watch this at no additional cost! - Schitts Creek
This CBC series has won so many awards I’ve lost track of them all. - The Politician & Vikings
The Politician is a Netflix series featuring the main character at different points in their political career. Vikings comes from Canada’s History channel and I could not stop watching it!
Honourable motion: Nailed It!
If you like baking shows, this isn’t for you. This is for those who have tried stuff and failed. It’s glorious!
Of course there is always a good book or two to be tried out.
- Peace Talks
This book by author Jim Butcher in The Dresden Files series was released this past summer. - Midnight Sun
The latest book from Twilight author Stephanie Meyer. It reverses the gender of our protagonists from the first Twilight novel. - Furies of Calderon
Another book from author Jim Butcher, it’s the first book in the Codex Alera series. - Son of a Trickster
This book by Canadian Indigenous author Eden Robinson is the basis for the CBC series, Trickster. - The Handmaid’s Tale
This classic book by Canadian author Margaret Atwood puts a spin on a far-right North American country.
Of course not every issue is solved with a diversion of entertainment. If you are having a mental health crisis, I urge you to reach out to ConnexOntario & Telehealth Ontario.
This article was written by J2DW CEO Peter V. Tretter.
