The Nostalgic TV Show You Need to Binge This February, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Aries

The Sopranos

You want power, you want drama, you want characters who are larger than life, Aries, and there is no one who truly embodies those qualities like Anthony Soprano. This HBO classic will bring you all of the cross-generational nostalgia that comes from a structure that feels like a Greek tragedy, but is entirely Italian-American.

Taurus

The O.C.

The nostalgia you’re looking for, Taurus, is the cringe reflex that comes from seeing all the worst trends of the 2000s displayed on screen as the calling card of uppercrust Californian society, from Juicy velour to graphic tees and beyond. While all of the plot politics may not have aged well, our Newport Beach favorites were at least on the right side of animal welfare. They really did everything they could for China’s alopecia. 

Gemini

Alias

As the world dissects TikToks of Ben Affleck at this year’s Grammys, you haven’t forgotten about the first Jennifer in his life, Gemini. Or her kickboxing body. Or her ability to look good in literally every wig imaginable. There’s a reason that airplane lingerie episode aired right after the Super Bowl. J.J. Abrams knew how to give the people what they want.

Cancer

The Simple Life

You had a best friend like this once, Cancer, and the nostalgia you get from watching Paris and Nicole takes you back to those days where the two of you had no shame in public either. You can appreciate these pioneers of reality television for what made the show magical. Despite its performative nature, the literal caricatures that made the two socialites household names, the laughter was authentic. The fun they had together was tangible and reminds you of your own. 

Leo

E.R.

Yes, yes, Leo, you can’t ignore the charisma of a young George Clooney. Or the fact that Anthony Edwards should have been a warning to Prince William. Hair loss can make even Goose from Top Gun unrecognizable. But the real dark horse of this drama is Noah Wyle’s John Carter. It’s his perspective that evokes the nostalgia of what it feels like to work your way up somewhere from the ground up. And he looks damn good in suspenders.

Virgo

The X Files

If you had proof of the supernatural, Virgo, you would also stop at nothing to expose the truth. You love the nostalgia of the days before modern technology, the Chinese spy-balloon headlines of today just can’t compete in your mind with the National Enquirer UFO coverage of yesteryear. There’s something to be said for a little mystery, for cold cases, for conspiracy theories that are nothing more than TV plot lines. Mulder and Scully throw in that healthy dose of sexual tension you’re not opposed to either.

Libra

Smallville

You’re still wildly attracted to Kristin Kreuk even after the NXIVM allegations and have no shame about it. If someone wants to come for you over it, then bring it on. She is a Canadian treasure in your eyes and must be protected at all costs. The scene where everyone is grinding to Gwen Stefani’s “What You Waiting For?” was part of your sexual awakening. 

Scorpio

Desperate Housewives

You’re here for the sex. For a female ensemble cast the world has not seen the likes of since. For the pre-Tony Parker Eva Longoria. You remember the buzz and the hype of scheduled network television back in the days when Netflix was still sending DVDs in the mail. The nostalgia you feel is the guilty pleasure of a mainstream hit.

Sagittarius

A Cook’s Tour

You miss Anthony Bourdain and are thankful for the existence of library content as a portal to the past. You want to experience his greatness from the beginning, one episode and sleeveless shirt at a time. You’re nostalgic for his dark humor and for how big the world felt before the internet.

Capricorn

The Nanny

You’re a sucker for a sitcom about a working woman, Capricorn. For all of Fran Drescher’s fashion moments and Nile’s dry humor. You love the structure of a 30-minute comedy and the dependable pace of each plot line. The family-friendly content reminds you of nights around the television with your loved ones.

Aquarius

Fraser

You want to laugh at yourself, Aquarius. At characters who are intellectual and intelligent, educated and therapized. You want to connect with lovable personalities who don’t quite seem to fit together on paper, but develop complex and tight knit relationships over the course of each episode. 

Pisces

The Vampire Diaries

You want a love triangle. And you want to see Ian Somerhalder shirtless. You think he married the wrong vampire and want to relive the real-life sexual tension of his onscreen romance with Nina Dobrev. You’re also Team Katherine and think leather jackets need to make a comeback.