I like seeing a group evolve and form good friendships. I also like sci fi and weirdness. For these reasons, two of my favorite shows are The Expanse and Severance. In both, by the end, I felt like I was “part of the team” in some way.
What are a couple of your favorites? What kind of itch do they scratch?
admittedly this is kinda basic but Devilman Crybaby. Its gut-wrenching. It makes me cry. Its got hopelessly romantic themes but mostly in a disturbing sort of way, rather than a wholesome rom-com (which i usually hate lol). chefs kiss!!
Comedy:
- The Young Ones
- Red Dwarf
- Arrested Development
- The Good Place
Science Fiction:
- Star Trek: The Next Generation
- Battlestar Galactica
- Firefly
- The Expanse
Drama:
- Six Feet Under
- Breaking Bad
Happy Endings
What We Do In The Shadows and Letterkenny.
- The Wire
- Breaking Bad
- The Blacklist, although it got ridiculous.
- Sherlock BBC Benedict Bundersnatch
- Better Call Saul
- The Ozarks
- Succession
- Severance
I’ve watched every one of those shows, except the Blacklist, and would agree that they are my favorite shows.
I guess I should watch The Blacklist.
It’s not amazing but the main character has such charisma that you can take the ever more extravagant plot lines.
Over the Gardenwall
The Wire is one of those shows that portray the detective work with different approaches. They also show brilliant criminal minds, leadership and organization. There are bits of heroism in some rogue characters, too. The political and juducial aspects of organized crime are unashamedly put in front of you. Acting and writing are top-notch. It’s just a must watch if you like TV shows.
BTW, great picks Severance and The Expanse, however, the latter had so many problems to find enough financial support that ends up showing on the screen. Being said that, the show is awesome in a Battlestar Galactica way to make things happen no matter the circumstance.
If I had to pick just a couple, then Twin Peaks and The Prisoner. Both have interesting styles, both keep you asking questions rather than spoonfeeding answers, both were ahead of their time.
Halt and Catch Fire: It’s a really cool drama about a group of very different people, who come together because of one shared goal, and then everyone following their own desires - more or less burning bridges and rebuilding them over 4 seasons of the show.
The Haunting of Bly Manor. I think it’s beautifully tragic. 🥲 And I really connected with their protrayl of grief. A close runner up would be The Haunting of the Hill House.
Right now? Enjoying Preacher, that seems like it would suit you.
Ever? That has to be Dr. Who. I watched it as a kid and watched the newer ones with my kids.
Westworld (Season 1). The other seasons are good and have great moments but season 1 is special.
Dark
- This is the most intricate show ever. The Sistine Chapel of TV
The Wire
- The most real and relevant show. Much more than just a cop show. I would say this is the best bit of TV ever.
Colin From Accounts
- Hilarious. Kind of insane. First 5 minutes and I can’t believe what just happened. Makes me want to visit Australia.
Dude, the casting in Dark absolutely blew my fuckin mind, choom. I don’t want to spoil the plot in the seasons after the first by telling people who haven’t seen it what I mean, but if you’ve seen it you know exactly what I mean.
I absolutely loved Dark and followed it for most of the run. However, I haven’t watcher the last season yet. Is it good?
Yes.
Cool. I’ll watch it.
Yes
I’m so excited for severance season 2. I can’t fathom how they could recreate the perfection of season 1 but I have my hopes up regardless
The first and ONLY season of Altered Carbon. I love the dystopian cyberpunk sci-fi film noir style.
