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
- 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
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 my favorite shows ever. Loved how each season had a theme too
One of the strengths of The Wire is that it’s not just a “cop show”, it’s way more than that.
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.
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.
Six Feet Under
Highly recommend White Lotus to everyone. Both seasons are hilarious, but filled with some of the most intensely emotional and raw, flawed characters. In season two, I at different times loved, pitied, and hated almost every single character in the show. I need to re-watch them both now…
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)
Ive been really impressed with Back Sails. Just about to start the final season.
It doesn’t take itself too seriously and the characters are all very likeable.
Idk I think it’s worth a watch if your in need a of a good adventure.
My favourite show ever. There is nothing else like it. Closest thing is probably The Expanse but that’s a very different setting (though lots of parallels can be drawn). It also wrapped up perfectly.
Forgot about The Expanse! Have to rewatch that from the start because I only made it most of the way through season 1, loved it tho
Season 1 is the roughest. That’s one more thing both shows have in common :)
I’ve not seen any mention of it so I’ll do a plug for Mare of Easttown which was fucking brilliant.
One shot mini series starring Kate Winslet as a tortured detective, her family dynamic in the show is the whole reason to watch.
Highly recommend.
God, Mr. Robot was so good.
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.
I’ve never seen Banshee mentioned with Antony Starr. Fantastic story and great character build up. I wish more people knew about this show.
For me it’s Outlander. I was sucked in from the very first episode. A memorable intro song, quality writing and acting. Great show.
Some comedy must-watch shows:
Love WWDITS!
