Hi! I am normally not an active user, but I am definitely someone who spent countless hours watching TV shows. Since I have just recently joined Lemmy, thought I can share my all-time favorite TV shows and maybe be able to get one or two new shows and have a nice discussion about them. Here is the list:
1- Mr. Robot: Deep dialogs, many different topics discussed, amazing cinematography, well-written characters, never failed to slow up (except mid season 2)
2- The Bear: Basically my newest obsession. Love the characters and the pacing of the shows. The first episode is an excellent hook for the show. Waiting for the right time to watch season 2
3- Fleabag: I loved how intimate the show gets by breaking the fourth wall. The show has some charm that sets it aside from the rest, making it refreshing to watch
4- Bojack Horseman: This may be a cartoon show, and it does start up being silly, but it is far from silly. Many ethical and philosophical concepts are discussed, and it does a great job of letting you sympathize and relate to the characters in it
5- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel : Extremely immersive tv show. I love how they have recreated the 50s vibes both in picture and dialog. Great character development and a great journey to watch.
There are many other shows that I have loved, but if I had to pick 5 which are not entirely mainstream, these would be the one I would pick. Other shows that I have enjoyed watching are Atlanta, Severance, Queen’s Gambit, Russian Doll (at least for the first season), and Ozark.
The shows on my watchlist are The Sopranos, Succession, and Ted Lasso.
Very interested to hear your favorite shows and thoughts!
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Here’s a few more shows that I think are really well done (not really in a particular order):
- The Sopranos
- The Wire
- The Americans
- Six Feet Under
- Fargo
- True Detective
- The Shield
- Breaking Bad/BCS
- Battlestar Galactica, Caprica
- Deutschland 83 (german)
- Dark (german)
- Severance
- Chernobyl(mini-series)
- Mindhunter
- Blackbird
- Sharp Objects
- Narcos (lots of spanish) Haven’t watched the 3rd season of Mexico yet
- Gomorrah (italian)
- Mad Men
- The Leftovers
- Perry Mason (2022)
- Barry
- Mr. Inbetween
- Boardwalk Empire
- Taboo
- Succession
- Deadwood
- The Spy
- Oz
- Justified
- Dopesick
Shit I watch too much TV lol, I’ll add more if I remember any that I’m missing
I am so sad that Mindhunter hasn’t had another season yet, I loved that show!
Agreed Mindhuter was really good, I’m surprised they haven’t made more
I’ve watched 16 of those, we have similar taste. Given that I going to give your other recommendations a go!
Very similar to my own list. Have 1 & 2 swapped though. Sheeeeeeeeeet.
The leftovers is god tier!
The Wire
Deadwood
The Sopranos
True Detective S1
The Wire has such great characters. I’m not even a cop show person, and it was just so fun to watch.
One of the strengths of The Wire is that it’s not just a “cop show”, it’s way more than that.
One of my favorite shows ever. Loved how each season had a theme too
Good list. I’d add The Sopranos and The Wire
Sopranos is in my watchlist, I have heard good stuff about The Wire but its gritty atmosphere is deterring me away
I’ll second The Wire and fully believe it’s the best show in TV history, but it is a downer even compared to a lot of “gritty” shows in ways a lot of media doesn’t hit. It’s not going to be for everyone and that’s OK.
Mr. Robot is great indeed but S2 makes total sense on a rewatch but it can definitely be a drag sometimes.
Another show I loved was The Leftovers, god tier show tbf and S1 is technically the weakest season.
You already mentioned Severance too, waiting for the next season now, it was very good :)
I love Mr. Robot through and through, but I have seen many who bailed on the show mainly for the second season. But I am glad that I powered through it. By far the best show in terms of re-watchability imo.
I liked severance, but I think season 1 is just the start of the show. Season 2 is where things get juicy (and challenging to write as well)
I think DARK takes the cake for my top rated drama series of all time, it is a complete mindbender and perfectly written. Other favs include The Good Place and The Magicians. Mr. Robot is also way up on this list for similar reasons. Just excellence in storytelling. BSG also gets an honorable mention.
I watched 8 episodes of Dark and couldn’t continue honestly. I loved the concept and the story seemed interesting, but the pacing is so slow and the way they’re portraying the story is complicated and distracting rather than engaging. But it could be because it’s my first German show
I think the pacing is slow for a reason. Every last detail in that show means something, and the directors took their time to tell the story.
I thought the second rewatch was even better, knowing details from then ending changed the interpretation of a lot of scenes, and a lot more becomes visible. That first time time through is a trip, though! The end of the first season really takes it to a whole other level.
I’ve been watching old stuff lately like Into the Labrynth, Miami Vice, Bewitched, Star Trek TNG, and One Step Beyond.
Should try Fringe. loved thos show
I love Fringe! I’ve seen it all a few years ago but I’m sure it’ll roll back into my rotation at some point.
I rewatched some months ago and it really is great. I would dare to say better than the xfiles because of the good ending
Succession should be the only thing next in your list. And The Righteous Gemstones can be watched concurrently as a palette cleanser. Don’t binge either; savor them.
After that, Star Trek TNG and into DS9, then back to something more contemporary.
Highly recommend.
Yes it’s a good show.
The Shield belongs, in my opinion. And one of my wife and I’s absolute favorites ever is animal kingdom. That show is fire
I recently rewatched The Expanse and then went on to Avatar The Last Airbender/The Legend of Korra.
They are not similar but love both.
Edit: typo.
The Expanse is probably my most favourite series ever. I highly recommend the book series too.
A few more favs I didn’t see listed:
Baskets, Our Flag Means Death, How To with John Wilson
I really enjoyed The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel too, it’s pretty funny and like you said has great character development.
I think my all-time favourite show is 30 Rock, I’ve rewatched it so many times and it makes me laugh every time.
Honourable mentions to Prime’s A League of Their Own, Rings of Power (I know this one is a divisive one but I like it idc), Criminal Minds and honestly Gilmore Girls is a total comfort show for me. I’m also in the middle of watching Mad Men and really enjoying it.
Just gonna drop Avatar: The Last Airbender in here.
Starts out a lil slow but it’s an absolute masterpiece. It’s also still pretty funny and entertaining in general as an adult
Very much enjoyed The Queens Gambit as well as The Bear so +1 for those ^^
Some comedy must-watch shows:
Love WWDITS!
