watch a series

Meaning

This phrase means to view a multi-episode television show, typically on a streaming platform like Netflix or on TV. It is used in casual conversations when discussing entertainment preferences and weekend plans. It is a highly common collocation.

Examples

• My sister and I decided to watch a series together this weekend.

  My sister and I decided to watch a series together this weekend.

• I want to watch a series that has a lot of suspense and drama.

  I want to watch a series that has a lot of suspense and drama.

• Are you going to watch a series tonight or read a book?

  Are you going to watch a series tonight or read a book?

• He loves to watch a series in its original language with subtitles.

  He loves to watch a series in its original language with subtitles.

• We finished watching a series about space exploration yesterday.

  We finished watching a series about space exploration yesterday.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I am looking a series on Netflix.

  ✓ I am watching a series on Netflix.

  We use 'watch' for dynamic screens or performances. 'Look' requires 'at' and usually means directing your eyes at a static object.

• ✗ We watched a serial last night.

  ✓ We watched a series last night.

  In modern English, 'series' or 'show' is used for multi-episode programs. 'Serial' is rarely used in this conversational context.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I plan to ___ on Netflix this Friday.

  💡 Think of the action of viewing a multi-episode TV show.

  Show answer

  watch a series

• Do you want to ___ with me tonight?

  💡 Verb + article + noun for viewing a TV program.

  Show answer

  watch a series