"Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog"
Neil Patrick Harris showcases his humor and singing talent in this miniseries that he made during the Writer's Strike in 2008. He plays a supervillain wannabe, trying to prove his capability for evil deeds to the Evil League of Evil. He tries to take down his nemesis, Captain Hammer (Nathan Fillion), and impress his secret crush Penny (Felicia Day), during their meetings in a Laundromat. With singing, dancing and human drama, this miniseries is not to be missed.
"The Guild"
That other series of famous web videos starring Felicia Day. Day, the charming love interest in "Dr. Horrible," tackles the Internet again in her very own series, "The Guild." The web series follows a group of gamers as they struggle to balance the real world with their online gaming lives. More than just for nerds, check out four "seasons" of the show on Netflix.
"Young Frankenstein"
For a laugh out loud comedy, check out "Young Frankenstein" on Netflix Instant. From writer/director Mel Brooks, the film is a comedic classic that spoofs the monster movie genre. "Young Frankenstein" is one of those great comedies with infinite re-watchability and instantly quotable lines as well as fantastic performances from Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn and Marty Feldman.
"Downton Abbey"
With a second season only three episodes in on PBS right now, there has never been a better time to catch up on series one of "Downton Abbey." Head over to Netflix to watch the British hit about a big English countryside estate and its many inhabitants — both upstairs and downstairs. Consisting of only seven episodes, each as engrossing as the one before it, you'll be caught up with the "Downton" gang before you know it.
"The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret"
David Cross and Will Arnett star in this comedy series about a hapless American businessman, Todd Margaret (Cross), sent to London to sell the energy drink Thunder Muscle. Each episode begins with a scene from Margaret's trial for a host of offenses and then backtracks to chronicle the titular poor decisions that got him there. The show has a unique trans-Atlantic comedy vibe, with Cross exuding an air that is often hilarious, but always uncomfortable. This is just the show for people who like "Arrested Development" and "Downton Abbey."
