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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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[–] unce@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Here's a few more shows that I think are really well done (not really in a particular order):

  1. The Sopranos
  2. The Wire
  3. The Americans
  4. Six Feet Under
  5. Fargo
  6. True Detective
  7. The Shield
  8. Breaking Bad/BCS
  9. Battlestar Galactica, Caprica
  10. Deutschland 83 (german)
  11. Dark (german)
  12. Severance
  13. Chernobyl(mini-series)
  14. Mindhunter
  15. Blackbird
  16. Sharp Objects
  17. Narcos (lots of spanish) Haven't watched the 3rd season of Mexico yet
  18. Gomorrah (italian)
  19. Mad Men
  20. The Leftovers
  21. Perry Mason (2022)
  22. Barry
  23. Mr. Inbetween
  24. Boardwalk Empire
  25. Taboo
  26. Succession
  27. Deadwood
  28. The Spy
  29. Oz
  30. Justified
  31. Dopesick

Shit I watch too much TV lol, I'll add more if I remember any that I'm missing

[–] Rannoch@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

I am so sad that Mindhunter hasn't had another season yet, I loved that show!

[–] ClarkDoom@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

The leftovers is god tier!

[–] flying_monkies@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Six Feet Under

[–] ArtOfDoubt@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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.

[–] nergal@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

God, Mr. Robot was so good.

[–] forgotaboutlaye@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

The Wire

Deadwood

The Sopranos

True Detective S1

[–] tacomama@reddthat.com 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

A few more favs I didn’t see listed:

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

[–] ieightpi@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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@slrpnk.net -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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@slrpnk.net -1 points 1 year ago

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

[–] Marebear@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

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.

[–] CaldeiraG@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

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)

[–] DuskLoaf@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Very much enjoyed The Queens Gambit as well as The Bear so +1 for those ^^

[–] copylefty@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Good list. I'd add The Sopranos and The Wire

[–] Hussvin@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sopranos is in my watchlist, I have heard good stuff about The Wire but its gritty atmosphere is deterring me away

[–] Thugosaurus_Rex@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

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.

[–] FartSniffer@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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

[–] BiggestBulb@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

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

[–] Billy_Gnosis@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

For me it's Outlander. I was sucked in from the very first episode. A memorable intro song, quality writing and acting. Great show.

[–] praz4lemmy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Love WWDITS!

[–] Guthix@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

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..

[–] ScrewTheHole@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

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

[–] Jeze3D@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My current obsession is Yellowjackets on Showtime.

[–] sudoreboot@slrpnk.net -1 points 1 year ago

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.

[–] RedEyeFlightControl@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

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@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

[–] ScrewTheHole@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I find it weird that you love the Bear that much but not shameless!

[–] Hussvin@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Shameless seems way too long and as you can see not many recommend it outright. The bear seemed concise, the second season will probably reveal how the show will evolve

[–] Marebear@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

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

[–] Mister_Haste@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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

[–] MissJinx@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Should try Fringe. loved thos show

[–] Hussvin@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

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

[–] Mister_Haste@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

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.

[–] inspxtr@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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
[–] Fudgy@feddit.uk 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Andor is epic

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