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10 shows for the best work from home background noise
If the silence is becoming deafening while working from home (WF), then give one of these iconic shows a watch to add some flavour to your day.
While WFH means you get to skip the majority of workplace issues, it does pose fresh ones of its own that arent really experienced by those who earn a living outside their house. For one, without colleagues and customers pottering around, it can get really…really quiet.�
Housewives
With 11 different variations, and even more spin-offs and related docuseries, the Bravo universe is built for those WFH. I fell in love with the franchise during the pandemic and quickly found that it was perfect for both escaping reality and listening to it as I work.�
Family Guy or American Dad
As works by producer and voice actor Seth MacFarlane, Family Guy and American Dad go hand in hand. They are easy to watch and dont need concentration to follow. Because the episodes dont really connect, it also means you can jump in and out of watching it as you see fit.
Nature documentaries
Nature documentaries are an incredible choice for background noise.� You dont even have to look at the visuals, because the melodic tone of David Attenborough is like listening to a podcast.�
There is also a nature doc for just about everyone. From dinosaurs to sea creatures, climate change to deep caves, you really are spoilt for choice.
The Office
When picking something to watch, you want a show with enough seasons to keep you occupied for a while. After all, its not background noise if youre spending more time choosing what to watch.
Just be careful if you havent watched The Office before, because you might not get much work done as you fall in love with iconic characters like Michael Scott, Dwight Schrute and Kelly Kapoor.
Standup Comedy
Because standup comedy shows dont hinge on visuals, they are perfect to listen to while working. Moreso, theres enough of them on every streaming platform to find a comedian that suits your taste. Katherine Ryan, Lliza Shlesinger and Trevor Noah are all great places to start.
Friends
A staple of just about every millennial childhood, Friends is a guaranteed laugh that doesnt require much concentration to follow. There are also a staggering 10 seasons, meaning you wont have to find anything else for a while.
RuPaul’s Drag Race
With 16 seasons and dozens of spin-offs, the reality competition show is perfect to listen to while working. It combines emotional and relatable content with the kind of escapism youd expect from a drag competition.�
Big Bang Theory
Following the lives of nerdy friends living in Los Angeles, The Big Bang Theory is funny, but also relatable. With science and nerd culture at its core, you might even learn something!
NCIS
Since its first episodes came out in 2003, NCIS and its various spin-offs have been a staple of crime lovers for good reason. The show is also inherently rewatchable, meaning you can just keep it on a constant loop of murder, kidnap and police busts.
Cooking shows
Cooking shows are like nature docs, in the sense that there is a never-ending range of them on just about every streaming platform. However, you might find that you get quite hungry, so have some snacks at the ready.
