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Can You Handle This? 7 YouTube Series That’ll Steal Your Weekend!

Get ready to binge! Here are 7 YouTube series that'll add some serious spice to your life. Don't blame us if you forget to get dressed tomorrow!

With the abundance of content online, it’s no wonder YouTube has become a hub for binge-worthy series that keep us glued to our screens for hours. From comedy sketches to jaw-dropping documentaries, YouTube is filled with creative series that can easily rival even the biggest streaming platforms. So grab your popcorn, kick off those shoes, and prepare for some serious entertainment with these seven must-watch YouTube series!

One series catching the spotlight is ‘Chicken Shop Date,’ featuring the charming and quirky Amelia Dimoldenberg. In this delightful show, Dimoldenberg interviews a variety of celebrity guests - yes, including the ever-so-charming Andrew Garfield - while enjoying some, you guessed it, chicken! The hilarious conversations and unexpected moments make this series a fan favorite, spanning topics from career adventures to the occasional embarrassing mishap. It’s casual dining and celebrity gossip rolled into one delectable package!

Next up, we have the documentary-style series that will leave you saying “Wait, is this real?” Series such as ‘Hot Ones’ showcase the fervor of spice as celebrities tackle spicy chicken wings while answering probing questions. It’s a perfect blend of humor, culinary challenge, and pop culture insight. Meanwhile, the whimsical animations of ‘Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell’ bring science to life in the most beautiful and engaging way possible, touching on topics like existentialism and the universe, as well as lower stakes topics like procrastination... because who doesn’t love a procrastination moment, right?

Whether you’re into heartfelt stories, complex discussions, or just want to watch some hilarious banter, there’s a YouTube gem waiting for you. So settle in and find your favorite series—pretty soon, you'll be telling your friends that you’ve discovered your new obsession. Just don’t worry about laundry or meal prep; we promise, those pesky chores can wait a little longer!

Did you know that in 2022, YouTube had over 2.5 billion logged-in monthly users globally? Now that’s a crowd waiting to be entertained! And for a fun twist: if you’re looking for an excuse to cancel plans, just blame exploring the wild world of YouTube—it’s apparently a proven weekend activity! Get those snacks ready and binge away!