First of all, let me apologize to anyone reading this who knows me in real life. I’ve been going on and on about this show for the past month and this will likely be the thousandth time they’ve heard me rave about it.
BUT Y’ALL.
Y’ALL.
How to Get Away with Murder is the best, most addictive show I’ve ever watched. I started it on a whim because Grey’s Anatomy is on a hiatus and I’d seen all the episodes in the latest season of Law and Order: SVU. I didn’t know much about it other than that it stars Viola Davis and is about law; seemed like something I might like.
Well, I watched episode one and was totally hooked. Over the next two weeks, I watched the entirety of seasons one and two, even dragging my boyfriend along for the ride. So now I’m sharing the wealth and recommending it to you, too.
How to Get Away with Murder, a ShondaLand show, follows Annalise Keating (Viola Davis), a tough defense attorney and criminal law professor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Along with a team of her five best students, plus her two employees, Bonnie (Liza Weil) and Frank (Charlie Weber), she works on criminal defense cases while simultaneously dealing with wild drama of her own.
The characters are at once lovable and despicable, which makes the show extremely entertaining to watch because you simply can’t guess how they will behave. The score is excellent, as is the set and costume design, and it’s nearly impossible to just watch one episode at once. It’s kind of like reading The DaVinci Code, where every other chapter follows a different sub-story, so to find out what happens in Chapter 12, you have to read all the way through to Chapter 14. It’s a wild ride!
Craig Sjodin/ABC
You can watch seasons one and two of How to Get Away with Murder now on Netflix. Season three premieres this fall, so you have plenty of time to catch up before then! 😉
This post is sponsored by Netflix #StreamTeam but the obsession with HTGAWM is purely my own.
Watched the entirety of season 1 of this last week in just a few days xD It is very addictive but I find the story a bit repetitive hence I haven’t started season 2 yet. I am excited to get stuck into it and then move onto season 3 when that’s out too 🙂
I don’t watch this show but I love Scandal! I’m sure there are some similarities between the two shows.
Considering I just finished House of Cards (yeah, I’m slow, not a big “TV” person) I could use something to watch. Your review was enticing. This may just be my next thing. I’m going to try it.
I started watching HTGAWM when it initially came out on a whim because nothing else was on and oh man! Addicted IMMEDIATELY! This show is such an adrenaline rush and sucks you right in. Those were some very painful weeks when you had to wait to see what was going to happen!
I’ve seen adverts for How To Get Away With Murder, but I’ve never watched it. Maybe I should give it a go!
I have never seen this show but I have always wanted to. It sounds great and I can’t believe I haven’t watched it yet.
This show sounds very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
I have never heard of this show before. Sounds like something I would enjoy, I will have to check it out on my Netflix.
It was the best when it just started but I am afraid it has lost its spark….it has gotten very corny and I did not even watch it to the end with the last episode…
I have never even heard of this! I may need to look into it!
I’m happy you enjoy the show! I watched a couple episodes then lost track and now probably too late to catch-up on the current shows without starting over.
Great show! Viola Davis is an amazing actress and beautiful. She’s come a long way in her career and I’m thrilled to watch her flourish. I love my netflix <3
I haven’t seen this show yes but I really need to. A few of my friends have recommended it but I haven’t gotten around to tuning in!
This is by far one of my favorite shows. I basically love anything Shonda Rhimes is involved in. I def love how netflix allows me to catch up on missed episodes and binge watch my favorite shows!
I love Netflix but I have yet to watch this! It looks like a really good show!
I love Netflix, It gives such variety and is constantly changing so we don’t get too bored. Thanks for sharing.
Ooooo I have yet to watch this! I guess I know what I will be doing my next free moment.
This does look like a really good show! I’ll have to DVR it :).
Funnily enough I have just heard of this show in the last couple of weeks. It’ll be next on my watch list!
This sounds like my sort of show! I’ve not seen it pop up on Netflix UK yet but I’ll definitely be looking out for it!
Louise x
Sounds like a great TV show..I haven’t watched it and unfortunately we just canceled our Netflix this month.
I have heard of this show and wanted to watch. We are new to Netflix and I will for sure check it out. Thanks
Ive heard of how awesome this show is. Will have to check it out.
Haven’t seen it nor head about it! Looks like a show for my taste. I don;t even have Netflix…yet!
I’ve never watched this but I have heard SO many good things about it! One to slam on the netflix this weekend I think! H x
sounds good, we are always looking for new shows to watch. Will remember this one when we rejoin Netflix when the new season of OITNB comes out.
I haven’t heard of it. I’m def. going to have to check it out though!
I tried to get into this a few months ago but just couldn’t quite click with it. I’ve just joined the #StreamTeam though, so maybe I’ll give it another try! x
Shonda Rhimes is a great write if scandal and how to get away with murder is anything to go by. I love both showers and I too am addicted
I love this show!!!
This sounds like such a great show. I will have to make sure to check it out when I have a moment to sit down and enjoy it.
I’ve never watched this show but will check it out on Netflix. I’m watching ‘Game of Thrones’ these days and it’s quite addictive!
I haven’t heard nor seen the show. It sounds very interesting and I would love to see it. I’m glad the first two seasons are on Netflix.
I’ve been wanting to watch this show for awhile! We just finished PArenthood so maybe I’ll start this now!
I have not yet seen this show but I can see how it might be one that I could get wrapped up in. Now I just need to find some extra time to sit down and watch.
This totally looks like a show I could binge watch! I love good lawyer dramas! Last year I binge watched The Good Wife!
I’ll admit when I first saw your title I thought you were merely giving tips of how to get away with murder LOL! It’s a great title to pull people in. Secondly this series is absolutely awesome! We worked. Glad you like it too.
I love this show. I’ve been watching it from the beginning, and it’s never gotten old. It’s so powerful.
Sounds interesting, after making a murderer came out I haven’t watched any other series’ on Netflix, will need to keep this one in mind. Just started billions a few days ago, seems pretty good.
I haven’t watched this show. I hope that I could catch up too, sounds a nice show.
This is one of those rare moments when a title immediately gets my attention and interest. I can’t believe I’ve been using Netflix for a while now and haven’t even clicked on this one. Thanks for the recommendation!
I never heard about this show but it really sounds like a great show.
HTGAWM is one of my all time favorite shows and I can never seem to get enough. Creator Shonda Rhimes is nothing short of a television genius!
This show is great. The only thing is…is I have to not blog when I’m watching it. I loose where it’s at. Ha! It moves pretty quickly. We’ve been watching a show called Americans that’s pretty good.
I’m glad you finally caught up on the show. I’ve been a fan of HTGAWM since it started. It takes a lot of work to keep up with the show and the fast dialogue.
This seems like a great show. My dad and I are both fans of the mystery shows. Thanks for the head’s up on this one.
i always ignore this but ill definitely give it a try. i loved scandal too so this sounds good
On first thoughts, this doesn’t seem like my type of thing at all but you’ve sold it to me! I’ll have to check it out..!
I tried watching this series but I gave up after two episodes. I will try again.
This sounds like a great series, very entertaining
I have been meaning to start this show! Now I must since you also listed my other two indulgences as your other shows you watch.
I will have to check this show out. i have been binge watching The Bates Motel. Netflix has so many great titles to choose from.
I don`t watch that much American shows anymore but I`ll try to watch it when I see it on TV.
I have just subbed Netflix and am looking for something to watch, this could be it:)
I love it when a series really grabs you by the throat and does not let go!
I have been wanting to watch this but I just haven’t got around to doing so, I really do need to start. I just watch so many different programmes that it’s about finding the time… It sounds so good though! x
Fan of Netflix so I better check this one. Love the genre! 🙂
it sound very interesting and intriguing. I’ll give it a chance despite not e series fan. thank you for suggesting it!
I have been binge watching the shows on Netflix and am actually looking for new ones. This How To Get Away With Murder sounds like one I will have to watch. Thanks for sharing this show.
I have never seen it before but everyone talk well about it!
This show looks like a great one for sure. I just finished up Bates Motel!
My sister is obsessed with this show but I still have not watched it.
Season THREE can not get here fast enough. I don’t mean to rush the summer or anything…but COME ON HTGAWM!!!!
OH my goodness!! I had no idea that this was a Netflix option. I am going to have to go back and watch the ones I missed.
I have watched How to Get Away With Murder since the first episode. I love everything Shonda Rhimes creates.
I keep hearing about this show but I have never seen it.
I love How To Get Away With Murder! I just watched it this year, I binge watched it all on Netflix and now watch when it broadcasts in primetime.
This sounds great. I am always looking for new things to watch on Netflix since that is all we have for tv.
This sounds like a great show, thanks for the recommendation. I am always looking for something to watch on Saturdays.
So I loved the first season! Then the second season I just couldnt get into it 🙁
I have Netflix so I should really watch this at some point because Viola Davis is a fantastic actor in my opinion!
I still haven’t given this a watch yet, it’s definitely on my to watch list x
I keep hearing great things about this show, I should watch it!
I am glad you found a show that you enjoy. I am not sure if I will watch it, but maybe as you make it sound really cool to at least give it a chance!
I haven’t seen this series yet. But after reading your review I will try to find a time to watch it too!
I’ve heard a lot about this show! It would always come right on after my show…. Maybe I’ll have to check it out. Sounds good!
I have heard so many good things about this show but I haven’t gotten around to watching it yet. I really need to check it out.
I agree with you it is addictive. My daughter and I DVR it and watch it together. We are hooked. Annalise is so sorted, I can’t stand it.
I must admit I have never seen it but it does look good.
I am obsessed with this show – I need to catch up on it soon!
It’s so sinful isn’t it!? I binged watched the first 2 seasons on Netflix in like a week. Finally all caught up and eagerly waiting to see where they’re going to take it next
It’s impossible to look away!
We found this on Netflix the other week and completely binge watched it – we had seem adverts from it but they hadn’t really shown what it was about and to be honest had put me off! It was so different to them. x
It sounds riveting! I like Viola Davis and I do have a little free time coming up soon. I must check this out!
Sadly I dont have Netflix, but this sounds like my kind of TV show x
I haven’t heard of this program but we are running out of things to watch so will have to find it and give it a go x
I started first season and dropped it, but you have convinced me. I will have to give it another try if it is that good.
I haven’t gotten around to watching this show, but it will be on my list for sure now!
Love,
Ivelisse | CarnationDreams.com
Never watched this, but might have to catch a show now.
I’ve never heard of this show, but it sounds like a great show to watch! We recently got a Roku so we can now watch Netflix easily. I’ll look for this show tonight!
My current favorite is Wentworth I have been addicted to that show. Netflix does not have the current episodes yet. I don’t own cable and we use Netflix and hulu and love streaming shows. I have heard of Netflx stream team but not sure how to take part in it.
I would love some newer suggestions of new and up coming shows because the ones that Netflix keeps suggesting to me I have seen all ready or have no interest in. Unbreakable was a family favorite of ours and my 9 year old loves watching the kids netflix and I love feeling comfortable with knowing those are safe kid friendly shows for her to watch when she’s logged in her profile.
Thanks for sharing. I have all ready seen how to get away with murder it is a good show. I’m not telling how it ends as I don’t want to spoil it for you.
LOL, I had never heard of this series before and really wondered what this post was going to say! It sounds like an interesting series. I wil have to give it a watch.
We really enjoyed this show too, though it hasn’t become a favourite or anything. Think we’re more into comedies!
I really need to watch this show! I have heard so many great things about it but never gave it a chance.
This is one of my FAVES! I’m tellin’ ya – Shonda Rhimes is a genius! I’ll watch ANYTHING she produces!
Wow. This does look like a good show to watch! I am letting my husband know about this show so we can watch it together.
Oh, I have been wanting to add some good shows to my Netflix list, I am running out! I love murder mysteries so I bet I will love this! Thanks for sharing!
i’ve not seen this but now i want to go and take a look. Angela
We love that show! You never know the twists and turns they’re coming up with. And all the actors are so good. I still can’t over the fact that Wes played Dean in Harry Potter 🙂
I have seen the show a couple of times. It does look intriguing. I’ll eventually watch it on Netflix.
I have heard about this but have not watched it. Sounds interesting!
I agree, this is an awesome show! Very fast moving and action packed. I do get a little annoyed, I am married to a lawyer and he said there were not this many murderers in law school!
I adore ” how to get away with murder” , cant wait for its return !! Love how they mix emotions and play with your mind
Ditto! I started watching HTGAWM on Netflix and I was hooked. I hope the second season is available soon.
I have never seen this show, but definitely will give it a chance now!
I have seen every single episode and I’m waiting for it to return. It’s one of my fave’s and I can’t wait!
I’ve heard a lot of talk about this show. Typically not what I’d watch but I’ll check it out.
I have always loved Law and Order: SVU and although I don’t watch TV much at all–that is one of the few shows I will tune in to-, that and NCIS. I even watch the older ones. From what you said-I am sure I would like this one as well.
I have heard so much about this show and we are going to watch it once we have finished The Good Wife.
I am always looking for new shows to watch. This one looks awesome.
It IS awesome, but you can’t take your eyes away from the screen for even a second – or you might miss something 🙂
I need to try that one. Summer is a good season for binge watching new to me shows. This one sounds right up my alley.
I loved season 1 and missed season 2. It’s a great show but you have to stay connected. Need to catch up!
I have been binge watching this show. It is fantastic. Orange is the new Black is coming out on Netflix soon.
I have been planning to check this show out. It looks like it is a great one. Netflix has a great selection.
This show is so addicting! I flew through the first season in under a week (no shame).
Thank you so much for telling me about this show! I love Law and Order SVU too and have watched every episode. I love the fact that this show takes place in Philadelphia (where I was born and raised!) I can’t wait to watch.
I havent seen this yet but plan on it. I have heard such good things about it!
I have watched a few episodes of it, but the rest are sitting on my DVR unwatched. Now I just gotta find the time to catch up! Love this show, too!
I started watching this show and it is pretty good. Right now I am watching Bates Motel! I highly suggest!
I’ve been looking for a new Netflix binge! I’ll be checking this out!
I have not seen this show yet. I do want to watch it though. I’ll have to keep this on my list of shows to watch on Netflix. There are many I want to see.
I have not seen this yet but have heard lots of good about it!! Have to put it on my summer must see list!!
Ah! Your title is very catchy. I haven’t heard of it or seen it before. Will check out the trailer and decide if I would like to watch it.
o man, gunna check this out! im totally a criminal and law show lover
I’ve heard really good things about this show! I have so many shows to catch up on myself but my bff is always looking for something new, so I’ll make sure to give her the suggestion.
I have yet to see this show. I have really wanted to, but I am usually busy when it is on! I am glad to see it is now on Netflix.
Yes, yes, yes. OMG it really is the BEST show on tv right now. My hubby and I sit on the edge of our seats while we watch it.