Editor’s note: You are starting to hear the term ‘flattening the curve’ as a way to stem the tide of coronavirus cases. The above video explains what that means.
Self-quarantining and social distancing can take their toll mentally. To preserve some sanity while home—and please, stay home—we recommend taking a break from reality every now and then.
NEWS CENTER Maine staffers are in the same boat at you. As you may have seen, most of the staff is working remotely to ensure the safety of others and practice social distancing.
Reporters like Hannah Dineen and Sean Stackhouse, meteorologists like Todd Gutner and Ryan Breton, and even anchors Lee Goldberg and Lindsey Mills share their home set ups and “live from my living room” reporting.
And behind the scenes, digital producers, sales and marketing, and everyone in between has been working from their couches—and most likely even in their pajamas—to bring Mainers the news during this unprecedented global event.
We all need a break sometimes, too. Luckily, there’s plenty of binge-worthy TV at your fingertips.
Here are some shows we recommend:
Lee Goldberg, anchor
Show: The Sopranos
Reason: “If you have not seen it…you need to. If you have, you’ll want to watch it again.”
Seasons: 6
How to watch: HBO Go
Rachel Wingrat, producer:
Shows: The Wire, The Good Place
Reason: The Wire-“It’s called the best show of all time for a reason. The characters are so dynamic and complicated, and I’ve never been so invested in a story.” The Good Place-“It’s funny and light, but still smart and well-written. There are also a lot of plot twists for a comedy, so it keeps you on your toes. the message is really good too, especially during a time like this!”
Seasons: The Wire-5; The Good Place-4
How to watch: The Wire-HBO Go; The Good Place-NBC, first 3 seasons available on Netflix
Myk Albert, marketing producer
Show: Better Call Saul
Reason: “Because it's better than Breaking Bad in every way. You don't need to have seen [Breaking Bad] to enjoy it, but it certainly helps the enjoyment level.”
Seasons: Currently in its fifth season
How to watch: Netflix and AMC on demand
John Blunda, photojournalist
Show: Star Trek: The Next Generation
Reason: "It’s aged well and only gets better as the seasons progress"
Seasons: 7
How to watch: Available on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime
Chelsea Bard and Gabrielle Mannino, digital content producers
Show: Westworld
Reason: Chelsea- “Nothing is quite as it seems in the Westworld universe. It's definitely an in depth show that requires attention, but if you're looking for an escape from reality, this show will take you there.” Gabrielle- “Chelsea said it best. Although the third season just kicked off last week, you’ll want to watch episodes more than once to pick up on the nuances and details you will certainly miss the first time around, so this show can fill a lot of time. And if you were into Game of Thrones, the production value is on the same level, and you’ll be in for a fun Easter egg when you make it up to season 3 episode 2, which aired Sunday…”
Seasons: Currently in its third season
How to watch: HBO Go
Jackie Mundry, reporter
Show: Tidying up with Marie Kondo
Reason: "You're spending a lot of time at home anyway, might as well get motivated to tidy up. It'll bring you joy."
Seasons: 1
How to watch: Netflix
Zach Blanchard, reporter
Show: Big Little Lies
Reason: “There’s nothing like some Meryl Streep, Laura Dern and a whole lot of drama to distract from reality RN.”
Seasons: 2
How to watch: HBO Go
Lindsey Mills, anchor/reporter
Show: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Reason: "You will quickly find someone to root for. The costumes and comedy- spectacular."
Seasons: 3
How to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Griffin Stockford, digital content producer
Shows: Warren Miller movies
Reason: "The YouTube Channel 'Echoboom Sports' has a bunch of free Warren Miller ski movies available. The next best option to actual skiing."
How to watch: YouTube
At NEWS CENTER Maine, we’re focusing our news coverage on the facts and not the fear around the illness. To see our full coverage, visit our coronavirus section, here: /coronavirus