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!
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
Shit I watch too much TV lol, I’ll add more if I remember any that I’m missing
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!
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
That’s a solid list, watched only 9 of those shows.
We all need to have more hobbies I guess lol
Yeah lol, I’m always watching something on my other screen when I’m at my PC
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
Silicon Valley was fuckin a, man. Add that to the list.
I love Silicon Valley!!
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 like and /or want to watch many of the shows already listed, so I want to add some not ITT
The Bridge (both versions) The Tunnel (uk/french remake of The Bridge)
Counterpart ~ what a great show and we’d had a season 2 if not for the pause because of Covid:/
Vera ~ my all time favorite of the mystery shows.
Strange New Worlds ~ feels like the star trek we grew up with!
Better off Ted ~ that show was ahead of it’s time. Wish there were more than 2 seasons!!
Often passed over, yet exceptional imo, is Marco Polo on Netflix.
Shetland ~ Beautiful scenery along with great mysteries.
Will Trent ~ one of the few shows I watch as it came out and was really anticipating the next weeks episode. Most shows I just wait till they’re all out. This one got me hooked right out the gate.
The Stranger ~ by Harlen Coben on Netflix.
Alaska Daily ~ cool setting and great topics
Quantum Leap (new one) Was pleasantly surprised and lok forward to the next season
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
Haven’t ever known anyone that didn’t love this show, both “regular” folks and those who typically watch anime/etc. I’ve rewatched a handful of times and it’s great every time!
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.
The Wire
Deadwood
The Sopranos
True Detective S1
True Detective S1 was indeed a great watch. Matthew McConaughey performance was spectacular
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
Some of these will be extremely obvious or popular, but I’m always amazed at how many people still haven’t seen them:
The Night Manager
Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul
Gravity Falls
Top Gear/Grand Tour Specials (Bolivia, Vietnam, Polar, Burma, Mongolia.)
The Bodyguard
Kenny vs Spenny
The BoondocksI’ll edit the list if more come to me.
Aside from Breaking Bad/BCS and Top Gun, I wouldn’t say they are popular at all actually
Banshee was surprisingly good for what was one of Cinemax’s early attempts at ‘real’ television and not just softcore porn. They still stuffed some sex scenes in throughout the early seasons to stay on brand, but that tapered off as the series grew into its own.
I guess I’m still stuck in the old reddit mentality of always having to assume, or risk fifty comments all saying “X/Y/Z is extremely popular, EVERYONE has seen them, idiot” haha
A while back, I got really into Letterkenny.
It’s good.
Really hoping for another season of Shoresy…
My current obsession is Yellowjackets on Showtime.
It’s not bad, I just feel like the writers don’t have a plan. After the first season it’s like they’re making it up as they go.
Oh boy you are going to have a blast with your watchlist.
What I wouldn’t give to watch Succession all over again for the first time.
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
Ugh I loved Fringe. Watched that years ago and it was very memorable
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
Very much enjoyed The Queens Gambit as well as The Bear so +1 for those ^^
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.
