I haven’t been watching much tv lately. In fact, since impulsively starting this blog ___ months ago, I have only watched ONE new series and a handful of movies. The rest of the time, if there has been a tv on, it was background noise to a craft project or housecleaning and often on the Hallmark Channel, which is just like cookies–ubiquitous for the holidays– or one of two series: “Criminal Minds” and “Supernatural,” both of which I’ve already seen from beginning to end and love, so I can certainly enjoy as background company. Plus, am I allowed to say–cute boys?

Oh jeez, that was distracting. The one series I have watched that I want to recommend to you is “The Wilds” on Amazon Prime. I don’t know if you’ve heard of it. It’s 92% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, and I believe that’s for a few very good reasons.

The show is like “Lost” in a good way. Some teenage girls get stuck on an island after a plane wreck. Emotional and physical drama ensues. But in this world, we see a unique paradigm playing out. How will all girls, on the cusp of womanhood, choose to get along (or not) when the stakes are high. Their backgrounds and ethnicities and life experiences are all different, and each character is fully explored as to how she became who she is–and why. Then there’s the mystery. Was or is there a spy among them? Was the plane crash an accident?

The series continues to explore human relationships in times of serious crisis while also being funny and entertaining. It is the best kind of watchable! It doesn’t feel like junk food. Honestly, by the end of the serioes, I was thinking about feminism and politics and world government and the future of our species in general. This is soul food tv. In 10 episodes, and they’ve already promised a season 2.

You’ve got nothing to lose! Watch it with me!