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TV 2.0: Web Series Picks

The holiday season is upon us – it’s time to send greeting cards, drink hot chocolate and if you’re a student like me, study for exams. When you refuse to go outside, it’s nice to have entertaining videos to watch. Unfortunately, however, this is when a lot of cable shows take a break and say, ‘thanks for watching, here’s some extra special behind the scenes footage. Stay tuned for new episodes in January.’

Mainstream shows’ temporary hiatus creates a marvelous opportunity to discover videos produced specifically for online viewing: scripted web series.

Here are links to a few web series I recommend:

Originals – McDonald’s Canada

Canadian writer Anthony Farrell, a writer from The Office and CBC’s Little Mosque on the Prarie penned the script for a new show featuring charming nerds, pretty girls and an all around well-caffeinated cast, thanks to McDonald’s, who sponsors the series. If you like The Office’s humour and Little Mosque’s quirky multicultural characters, you’re bound to enjoy this series produced by Toronto-based Fresh Baked Entertainment to support the launch of McCafe.

Still not convinced this series is worth watching? Perhaps the wit expressed in its tagline will prove it’s worth a few minutes of your time:

An original web series completely lacking any originality.

If not, then consider the irony that it’s a show about guys pitching a new TV show concept, in which McDonald’s pitches its new franchise concept to consumers. Community fans, particularly those who adore Abed’s character, would especially love it.

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The Social Network

Facebook has inevitably increased levels of narcissism, thus making its users crave attention from friends, exes and friends of friends.

Imagine what would happen if all of a sudden our favourite social networking site disappeared! Watch, enjoy and ponder that possibility.

Well Wishes – Cabb (Abigail Breslin & Cassidy Reiff)

Young actress, Abigail Breslin, who’s grown up onscreen since starring in Little Miss Sunshine has embarked on a music career. ‘Well Wishes’ may not be top notch, but Avril Lavigne’s dwindling concert attendance implies teens are looking elsewhere for pop-rock music. Also, kudos to Breslin for delivering content to fans while they await her next theatrical release. Breslin’s foray into music offers something else for teens to watch other than ClevverTV, a scandalous video with Rihanna or an interview with Bieber about his paternity scandal.

Breslin told ELLE Girl that she and her co-singer-songwriter-slash-BFF, Cassidy Reif, seek inspiration for song titles from the names of OPI nail polishes! Incidentally, spending time online shopping can be conducive to not only filling your closet with new finds, but also finding inspiration for your professional endeavours.