Since we need some discussion and activity, here are some of my must-watch tv shows.

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!

BiggestBulb,
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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

Mister_Haste,
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I've been watching old stuff lately like Into the Labrynth, Miami Vice, Bewitched, Star Trek TNG, and One Step Beyond.

MissJinx,
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Should try Fringe. loved thos show

Mister_Haste,
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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.

MissJinx,
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I rewatched some months ago and it really is great. I would dare to say better than the xfiles because of the good ending

Hussvin,

Ugh I loved Fringe. Watched that years ago and it was very memorable

FartSniffer, (edited )

I’ve never seen Banshee mentioned with Antony Starr. Fantastic story and great character build up. I wish more people knew about this show.

forgotaboutlaye,

The Wire

Deadwood

The Sopranos

True Detective S1

Hussvin,

True Detective S1 was indeed a great watch. Matthew McConaughey performance was spectacular

jbdigriz,
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The Wire has such great characters. I'm not even a cop show person, and it was just so fun to watch.

taurentipper,

One of my favorite shows ever. Loved how each season had a theme too

tacomama,

A few more favs I didn’t see listed:

Baskets, Our Flag Means Death, How To with John Wilson

ArtOfDoubt, (edited )

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.

RedEyeFlightControl,
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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.

Hussvin,

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

RedEyeFlightControl,
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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.

CaldeiraG,

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 :)

Hussvin,

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)

nergal,

God, Mr. Robot was so good.

inspxtr,

You listed so many of my fav!

In no particular order, to name a few more:

  • I think you should leave
  • Andor
  • Black bird
  • Veep
  • Barry
  • It’s always sunny in Philadelphia
  • What we do in the shadow
boogetyboo,
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He can hit!!!

Fudgy,

Andor is epic

Marebear,

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.

Marebear,

Ted Lasso is an interesting one, it was a breath of fresh air for the first season, the second started to get bit weird with the Nate storyline seeming to devolve to an epic degree out of nowhere, and then season 3 felt wholly unresolved with some really strange choices (except the Amsterdam episode which was wonderful).

The female characters in S3 were also extremely one note and overly tragic, if included at all (what even was Keely’s story arc in the end? And the teacher ended up nothing?).

A few stand out moments here and there and a great show for progressive masculinity but overall I felt like the writing was really not on sure footing and I would hope they don’t reach for a 4th season.

Hussvin,

I have just finished Ted Lasso, and now reading this I guess you do have solid points. I loved the character development of the characters especially Roy Kent. I didn’t notice the observations you made mainly because I was just so immersed in the “you can improve and you can be a better person” type of feels. I kinda needed that.

Was a fun show to watch and I got hooked right after episode 4. I don’t think they’ll release a new season and I find the ending to be great

Mistymtn421,

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

Guthix,

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…

ieightpi,

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.

sudoreboot,
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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.

taurentipper,

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

sudoreboot,
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Season 1 is the roughest. That’s one more thing both shows have in common :)

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