11 Books, Shows, Games, and More That Got Us Through May

“If you’re looking for a quick watch—and by that, I mean something that doesn’t involve a bunch of characters and grandiose plot twists—then you’ll enjoy tuning into the newly launched Upload. Don’t be fooled, just because Upload isn’t overly complicated doesn't mean it isn’t smart. It is very smart, and I absolutely loved it. It’s a science fiction comedy set in the future that follows the character Nathan Brown, who, after an untimely death, finds himself uploaded to his chosen digital afterlife, which is basically a retirement community for dead people. While there are several laugh-out-loud moments, there are also a few moments that will make you cringe.

I also appreciate how under the veil of comedy this web series tackles several societal issues (think classism, income gap between the rich and the poor, beauty standards, capitalism, etc.). It’s kind of a Beetlejuice meets Golden Girls meets Sleepless in Seattle with just a touch of The Matrix. I binged the entire first season in one day (hey, no judgment!) and was left wanting more.” —Rozalynn Frazier, interim special projects director

Watch it: Free with Amazon Prime subscription, amazon.com