We know we should be outside savoring the lingering daylight hours of summer, but sometimes at the end of a tough day, the siren song of our TV/tablet/phone beckons. And we know we’re not alone: We turned to members of Team Another Mother Runner to find out what shows they are binge watching—and a bit about what appeals to them about it.
Pass the remote…
Dept. Q Netflix
“Twisty plot with great characters. While others may enjoy seeing Matthew Goode in an uncharacteristic role, I have an OLC (Old Lady Crush) on the Scottish actor, Jamie Sives.” —Ellison Weist, Miles of Books fiction co-host
The Studio on Apple TV+
“Phenomenal cast—Seth Rogen, Ike Barenholtz, Kathryn Hahn, Catherine O’Hara, Bryan Cranston—and totally unpredictable, crazy, and hilarious plots.” —Michelle San Antonio, Community Supporter
The Pitt on MAX
“I love the variety of characters; the quality of acting; how real it seems to depict current situations hospitals are facing across the country; and how it incorporates aspects of Pittsburgh into some of the episodes (like when they eat at Primanti Bros). The show has heart, and I found myself really invested in every single one of the characters. I even made my husband watch it with me for round two, and I fell even more in love with it the second time! I can’t wait for season 2, which just started filming and should be out January 2026! Bonus points for the show: My son will be attending college in Pittsburgh, so I love feeling a little closer to the city before he gets there.” —Brooke Thames, BAMRbassador + Retreat coordinator
Ginny & Georgia on Netflix
“It is just fun and super light. In a world that sometimes can be heavy, this mother-daughter duo delivers upbeat, fun, and relatable real-life moments.” —Jen Harrison, TLAM Club heart-rate training + triathlon coach
Leanne on Netflix
“I only recently discovered comedian Leanne Morgan, but I’m obsessed! Her new show is so funny and relatable: I couldn’t watch it fast enough! Also, check out her comedy special I’m Every Woman, also on Netflix.” —April Hopkins, Train Like a Mother Club customer service
Parks & Recreation on Peacock
“It always makes me laugh out loud no matter how many times I’ve seen it. I want to be Leslie Knope when I grow up!” —Mandy Cherry, TLAM Club 5K coach
Smoke on Apple TV+
“My husband and I both enjoyed the twists and turns of this show, which was adapted from a true-crime podcast. British actor Taron Egerton does a fantastic job playing a profoundly warped American dude.” —Sarah Bowen Shea, co-founder + podcast host
I agree 100% with Ellison! I, too, have a SERIOUS old lady crush on Jamie Sives and I loved Dept. Q. I could have done without all of the “language “ but I can’t wait for series 2. Also, loved Sives on Guilt and Annika on PBS.