Must Watch Series

[Buehler445]

All this talk about series, how network TV Sucks, and how hard it is to find quality shows, and some excellent shows that fly under the radar, I need a comprehensive review of all the series I need to see.

For good entertainment, I would be willing to buy DVD sets. But I've recently picked up HBOGO by kiping it from my parents, and recently got Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Here is a listing of shows that I currently own or have seen all the episodes of. If it isn't on the list, just assume I haven't seen it.

Spoiler!

Great Shows – Must See
Game of Thrones
Mad Men
Longmire
Burn Notice
House
Spartacus
House of Cards
Justified
True Detective
Breaking Bad
The Assets
The Wire
Sherlock (BBC)
The Americans
The Walking Dead
Deadwood
Netflix: Daredevil
Jack Taylor
Luther
Bosch

Good shows
Travelers
Ozark
The Leftovers
Conviction
Medici
The Last Kingdom
Firefly
Dollhouse
The Good Wife
Hell on Wheels
Big Bang Theory
Falling Skies
Suits
White Collar
Agents of SHIELD
Arrow
Boss
Rome
Orange is the New Black
Orphan Black
The Knick
Goliath (Amazon)
Iron Fist
Show Me a Hero
Hell on Wheels
Shooter

Mediocre
Robin Hood (BBC)
Vikings
How I met your Mother
Scrubs
Chuck
That 70's Show
Top Gear
Graceland
Hung (HBO)
Gotham
Conviction


Crap
Camelot
Top Shot
Defiance
Legends of Tomorrow

Here is a listing of shows that I'm currently watching

Spoiler!

Great


Good
Boardwalk Empire
Westworld

Mediocre

Crap

Here is a listing of shows on my list to watch (mostly due to this thread)

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The Sopranos
24
Fargo (missed getting it on the DVR )
Band of Brothers
The Pacific
The Comeback
6 Feet Under
John Adams
Battlestar Glactica
Friday Night Lights

I work a ****ton, so it is hard for me catch a series while it is on to get it on the DVR, but I recognize the entertainment value and am willing to go after the Must See shows. Accordingly, I'm not necessarily looking for anything that is still running. I'm up for watching stuff that has run its course.

So what say you, Planet? Which shows should I see?

UPDATED for the shows I've seen recently.

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by Mosbonian

Yeah...I laughed when I read his comment. Like you I guess I should get rid of my Paramount +, Discovery +, Peacock, Prime, etc so I can grab my rocking chair and just watch National TV like I am supposed to.

No kidding, I vision commenter looking something like this.

[mr. tegu]

I know it’s old but I see Netflix recently added Black Sails. I watched it years ago when it came out but have since forgotten most of it. It is a good show though so I’m happy to be rewatching it.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

I know it’s old but I see Netflix recently added Black Sails. I watched it years ago when it came out but have since forgotten most of it. It is a good show though so I’m happy to be rewatching it.

I’m a fan. I’ve watched it though probably 5 or 6 times. It used to be whenever stars would have something worth watching I’d throw it on while I had it.

It’s not flawless but there are some goddamned compelling moments in there.

Thing that gets me is Michael Bay is an EP on it and there isn’t a ton of transformers over the top shit in there.

It’s damn impressive.

[Lzen]

I saw a trailer for Poker Face on Peacock and thought hey, that looks like it might be good.
Just watched the first episode and it was really good. I hope the rest of the series continues to be this good.

[BigRock]

I don't know if this Kristen Wiig show on Apple is any good but holy balls is Cindy Crawford's daughter a smokeshow.

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by Lzen

I saw a trailer for Poker Face on Peacock and thought hey, that looks like it might be good.
Just watched the first episode and it was really good. I hope the rest of the series continues to be this good.

It's a unique show. Gets a little bit repetitive but I definitely enjoyed it. Some episodes better than others but the premise is fun and writing is good.

[KCUnited]

Originally Posted by BigRock

I don't know if this Kristen Wiig show on Apple is any good but holy balls is Cindy Crawford's daughter a smokeshow.

I've been watching mostly as a concession for all the NBA playoffs my wife is sitting through and its not bad. Its time pieced perfectly with wardrobe and set. Like really well done

Some of the sayings are too modern for that time but its definitely not the worst thing I've watched in the name of happy life

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

I know it’s old but I see Netflix recently added Black Sails. I watched it years ago when it came out but have since forgotten most of it. It is a good show though so I’m happy to be rewatching it.

Half way through season 2 due to your recommendation, thanks. This series is for you if you like

Spoiler!

fightin'and ****ing, Oh and there is so much that is not correct for the early 1700s, like the discussion of condoms which were not invented for more than 100 years later. The vocabulary and slang are very much 21st century.

[staylor26]

Dark Matter on Apple TV with Joel Edgerton and the still very sexy Jennifer Connelly is good so far.

[TwistedChief]

The Bear returns 6/27!

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by HemiEd

Half way through season 2 due to your recommendation, thanks. This series is for you if you like

Spoiler!

fightin'and ****ing, Oh and there is so much that is not correct for the early 1700s, like the discussion of condoms which were not invented for more than 100 years later. The vocabulary and slang are very much 21st century.

I have to admit, Black Sails is one of the few series that gets better as the seasons progress. Well into season 3 and it is very entertaining.

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by HemiEd

I have to admit, Black Sails is one of the few series that gets better as the seasons progress. Well into season 3 and it is very entertaining.

Glad you like it! One of my favorite aspects is that lots of things happen and situations change, but it always makes sense in the context of the show and characters. I can’t think of anything so far (almost done with season 3) where I thought to myself something like “well that was too convenient or made no sense and took me out of it.”

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by Lzen

I saw a trailer for Poker Face on Peacock and thought hey, that looks like it might be good.
Just watched the first episode and it was really good. I hope the rest of the series continues to be this good.

Coming back to this because I watched the 3rd (I think it was 3rd?) episode the other day and man, they just couldn't stay away from their...uhhhh...I want to call it woke but I'm not sure that's the correct description. Basically, you could very much tell the writers politics/cultural leanings with the way they presented their idea of lower class or country folks.

I am so tired of this kind of nonsense. I was ready to just stop watching right there. That kind of thing just turns me off. I may give it another go at some point but, if they start that crap again, I'm done.

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

Glad you like it! One of my favorite aspects is that lots of things happen and situations change, but it always makes sense in the context of the show and characters. I can’t think of anything so far (almost done with season 3) where I thought to myself something like “well that was too convenient or made no sense and took me out of it.”

Yeah, totally agree. I finished the series and now it's sad that is over.

[wilkinson]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

I know it’s old but I see Netflix recently added Black Sails. I watched it years ago when it came out but have since forgotten most of it. It is a good show though so I’m happy to be rewatching it.

Just watched it yesterday. Great one!