Soo when i’m in the mood it’s comforting to know I can turn to HBO  for my chill-tertainment needs. These 3 shows I absolutely LOVE. The acting is really good, they’re funny and dark – just the way I like ‘em.

1.)  HUNG

This show is amazing. First of all – the oldest profession on earth is being represented by  [PAUSE] …. a man. HELLS YEAAA ladies! LOL Finally – something fresh, am i right? This dude who is a regular Jo – a gym teacher by day – turns to prostitution at night to make ends meet after a series of unfortunate events in his life. He has a gorgeous wife who left him for a rich doctor and 2 odd kids who really add nicely to the show’s quirkiness. The dude’s pimp is a really nerdy girl who knows nothing about pimping but needs to grind because her job isn’t putting food on the table.

Love. This. Show.

2.) United States of Tara.

First of all – can I get a standing ovation for Toni Collette – who is the incredible star of the show!
She is absolutely one of the best actresses of all time. She may not be conventionally beautiful but MAN – can this woman ROAR!!! She plays a mom and wife of a beautiful family – who suffers from dissociative identity disorder (multiple personalities) that leads to her changing into any character at any given time…and as you can imagine, she does so in the worst of times. This show captures such beautiful moments between a wife and husband and a mother and her children that sometimes I get lost in their story. You will laugh, cry and feel as compassionate for their  situation-of-a-life as you would for your neighbor or a friend.

3.  Nurse Jackie.

The more and more I get into this show, the more and more I love it. This show is pretty dark – but has moments that really balance out with a great character called Zoey. Edie Falco – best know for playing Carmela in the Sopranos – stars as Nurse Jackie. The show is a mish mash of comedy and drama and a bit of that “hospital show” ambiance . I found that with this show in particular- with every episode the characters unravel and become more real and more raw. At first you meet Nurse Jackie and all you really know is that she is a tough New York, won’t put up with shit- kinda girl; But as the show unravels you will meet many different sides of her. The creator of this show really did a great job with the reveals…not too fast and not too slow.

Those are my favorite thaaangs today!

Check your local listings for show times.

Stay Fly

XoXo

This song is a huge favourite of mine lately. This cat is doing BIG THINGS with his lyrics. The soulfulness of the song pulls you in and creates a meaning in your heart. I’m really feeling Aloe Blacc!!! This song is also the intro for one of the best HBO shows out there today – “How To Make It In America”.

I Need A Dolla – Aloe Blacc

His next album is scheduled to be released in September of this year.

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XOXO