The holidays are a great chance to go back home, connect with friends and family and, of course, binge on some television. Looking for a show to lose yourself in over the next few days? Here are some that you can try along with your favorite tea. Try to sip-along with these characters for a different kind of drinking game.
Star Trek: the Next Generation
The inimitable Patrick Stewart takes on the role of of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in this classic sci-fi show. With a healthy dose of harrowing space adventures and the constant threat of Klingons, it’s no wonder the captain can often be found steadying his nerves of steel with a nice Earl Grey.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
What do a bunch of crazy kids from California living in the 90’s know about tea? If you guessed “nothing” you’re absolutely right! Thank goodness British ex-pat Giles is around to help Buffy learn a thing or two about the importance of good tea. When he’s not helping to hault the next Apocalypse or helping Buffy and the gang slay the monster of the week, this librarian can often be found nursing a fresh cuppa. Not a bad idea when you’re living on the mouth of Hell.
Dr. Who
Another great show for all of the Sci-Fi buffs out there. This staple of British television has been around since the 60’s and features a different lead actor in the part of “The Doctor” every few seasons. If you’re looking to get lost in a show with a huge, sprawling mythology, a British sensibility, and the occasional spot of tea, this is a great one!
Downton Abbey
If everything else on this list sounds a bit ‘lowbrow’ to you, you might be interested in taking high tea with the Dowager Countess at Downton Abbey instead (although, you should be warned, she may not be very nice to you depending on your pedigree). The series explores the twists, turns, pitfalls and more of the Crawley family and their servants. The post-Edwardian drama is perfect for fans of the film Gosford Park who love intrigue, romance and a splash of history. If you’re trying to sip-along with this one, just make sure you have a lot of tea brewed and ready to go. These folks drink tea like it’s their day job, because for some of them, it is!
