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I think this is the quickest Top 5 list I've ever made. The only debate I needed was whether I liked Mr. Show or The Wire better
1. Mr. Show with Bob and David
2. The Wire
3. Spaced
4. Mystery Science Theater 3000
5. Peep Show
Honorable Mentions:
Black Books, Twin Peaks, Freaks and Geeks, Community, Upright Citizens Brigade, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, The Mighty Boosh, Code Monkeys
Edit: OMG JEEVES AND WOOSTER FTW
1. Mr. Show with Bob and David
2. The Wire
3. Spaced
4. Mystery Science Theater 3000
5. Peep Show
Honorable Mentions:
Black Books, Twin Peaks, Freaks and Geeks, Community, Upright Citizens Brigade, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, The Mighty Boosh, Code Monkeys
Edit: OMG JEEVES AND WOOSTER FTW
Louie (Louis C.K.'s sitcom which plays out almost exactly like Seinfeld, except modern and with a main character who isn't a whiny bastard)
Dexter (You know what this is)
Breaking Bad (You know what this is)
Bored to Death (An HBO series where Jason Schwartzman plays a writer who is best friends with Zach Galifianakis and a rich Ted Dansen, and they get into some awesome hijinks)
Archer (You PROBABLY know what this is, but in case you don't, John Benjamin voices a parodical James Bond-style character who has a habit of either getting himself into a shitload of trouble or getting himself out of trouble, always being hilarious and badass along the way)
Dexter (You know what this is)
Breaking Bad (You know what this is)
Bored to Death (An HBO series where Jason Schwartzman plays a writer who is best friends with Zach Galifianakis and a rich Ted Dansen, and they get into some awesome hijinks)
Archer (You PROBABLY know what this is, but in case you don't, John Benjamin voices a parodical James Bond-style character who has a habit of either getting himself into a shitload of trouble or getting himself out of trouble, always being hilarious and badass along the way)
My top five and reasons.
1. The Wire, its the best, great characters, great acting, great writing and engrossing plotlines. The only flaw was those random news guys in season 5.
2. The Singing Detective, technically a miniseries but it's so good. Juxtaposing a hate-filled impotent man with both his cynical power fantasies and his paranoid delusions as well as the details of his history showing why he's so messed up. I really reccomend this to anyone who likes weird or original TV.
3. Twin Peaks, brilliant cross between a supernatural cop show and stylised soap opera. It's weird, beautiful and smart. Shame about the ending.
4. I, Claudius, this is the show Rome wants to be. Some of the best actors of the 20th century showing all the power politics and the sheer brutality of the roman empire. It's full of sex and gore but never gratuitously unlike the HBO version.
5. The Prisoner, not everyone likes it and alot of people hate it but I love the Prisoner. This is what happens when an intelligent man with no real traing in scriptwriting or directing but with a very strong artistic vision is allowed a free reign and an unlimited budget. It's weird and convoluted but never dull, always filled with bizarrre senarios and insane imagery it may not always work but it's an artistic statement and I have to respect that.
Other great shows include; Edge of Darkness, Sherlock, Wallander, Firefly and Lost.
1. The Wire, its the best, great characters, great acting, great writing and engrossing plotlines. The only flaw was those random news guys in season 5.
2. The Singing Detective, technically a miniseries but it's so good. Juxtaposing a hate-filled impotent man with both his cynical power fantasies and his paranoid delusions as well as the details of his history showing why he's so messed up. I really reccomend this to anyone who likes weird or original TV.
3. Twin Peaks, brilliant cross between a supernatural cop show and stylised soap opera. It's weird, beautiful and smart. Shame about the ending.
4. I, Claudius, this is the show Rome wants to be. Some of the best actors of the 20th century showing all the power politics and the sheer brutality of the roman empire. It's full of sex and gore but never gratuitously unlike the HBO version.
5. The Prisoner, not everyone likes it and alot of people hate it but I love the Prisoner. This is what happens when an intelligent man with no real traing in scriptwriting or directing but with a very strong artistic vision is allowed a free reign and an unlimited budget. It's weird and convoluted but never dull, always filled with bizarrre senarios and insane imagery it may not always work but it's an artistic statement and I have to respect that.
Other great shows include; Edge of Darkness, Sherlock, Wallander, Firefly and Lost.
I can't really pick a top 5 'cause I enjoy such a variety, but my favourites include...
Everwood: The script and the acting in this series is incredible. The comedy and tragedy are well balanced (both in and of themselves and against one another), and it manages to avoid being ridiculous. The series touches upon real life and the nature of real people. I can't recommend this enough.
House: Hugh Laurie makes this series! It's been a while since I watched an episode, but I remember it being well written, tense, funny (at times), and intriguing.
Desperate Housewives: This would be a guilty pleasure... Sadly, the drama in series 6 and 7 is a little too extreme, but series 1 - 5 are clever.
Moomin: I used to watch this all the time as a kid! Now I have a few of the DVDs. It's extremely quirky, and the voices grate on the ears, but the concept, characters, and the stories are incredibly charming.
Animals of Farthing Wood: Another TV series I used to watch as a kid, now on DVD. This one's more dark (save for the third series). It's obviously an adaptation of the books by Colin Dann, and thus follows a good story with well composed characters. The arty style of series 1 is pretty nice to watch, too.
Also very fond of The Simpsons, American Dad, Black Books, Black Adder, and Charmed
Everwood: The script and the acting in this series is incredible. The comedy and tragedy are well balanced (both in and of themselves and against one another), and it manages to avoid being ridiculous. The series touches upon real life and the nature of real people. I can't recommend this enough.
House: Hugh Laurie makes this series!
It's been a while since I watched an episode, but I remember it being well written, tense, funny (at times), and intriguing.Desperate Housewives: This would be a guilty pleasure... Sadly, the drama in series 6 and 7 is a little too extreme, but series 1 - 5 are clever.
Moomin: I used to watch this all the time as a kid! Now I have a few of the DVDs. It's extremely quirky, and the voices grate on the ears, but the concept, characters, and the stories are incredibly charming.
Animals of Farthing Wood: Another TV series I used to watch as a kid, now on DVD. This one's more dark (save for the third series). It's obviously an adaptation of the books by Colin Dann, and thus follows a good story with well composed characters. The arty style of series 1 is pretty nice to watch, too.
Also very fond of The Simpsons, American Dad, Black Books, Black Adder, and Charmed
1. Doctor Who
2. Firefly
3. Series 2 of Firefly. IT'S REAL OK.
4. Fringe
5. Futurama.
Yeah, Firefly is good. Damn good. I'll never forgive Fox for messing it up.
2. Firefly
3. Series 2 of Firefly. IT'S REAL OK.
4. Fringe
5. Futurama.
Yeah, Firefly is good. Damn good. I'll never forgive Fox for messing it up.
Of all time?
Hmmm....OK. In no particular order:
The Shield
Dexter
Breaking Bad
Dr. Who
Lost
Now, for ALL the shows I like:
Futurama
The Big Bang Theory
Scrubs
Fringe
Community
The Office
30 Rock
Firefly
Modern Family
Whose Line is it Anyway?
Red vs Blue (totally counts!)
Supernatural
Alias
Prison Break
Game of Thrones
There's probably more, but it's all I can think of right now.
Hmmm....OK. In no particular order:
The Shield
Dexter
Breaking Bad
Dr. Who
Lost
Now, for ALL the shows I like:
Futurama
The Big Bang Theory
Scrubs
Fringe
Community
The Office
30 Rock
Firefly
Modern Family
Whose Line is it Anyway?
Red vs Blue (totally counts!)
Supernatural
Alias
Prison Break
Game of Thrones
There's probably more, but it's all I can think of right now.
Supernatural
Psych
Archer
Jonny Quest (the 1960's version)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989 series)
Honorable Mentions
The Office
Scrubs
Futurama
South Park
Psych
Archer
Jonny Quest (the 1960's version)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989 series)
Honorable Mentions
The Office
Scrubs
Futurama
South Park
Were you counting individual seasons or just emphasizing the extent to which the show is awesome?adderseal said:
In no order:
1.Futurama
2.Firefly
3.Mail Call with R. Lee Ermey
4.Mythbusters
5.Who's Line is it Anyway (before Drew Carey ruined it.)
1.Futurama
2.Firefly
3.Mail Call with R. Lee Ermey
4.Mythbusters
5.Who's Line is it Anyway (before Drew Carey ruined it.)
1.Jackie Chan Adventures
2.Justice League
3.How I Met Your Mother
4.Seinfeld
5.King of the Hill
I'm big on comedy. And I really like animated shows.
2.Justice League
3.How I Met Your Mother
4.Seinfeld
5.King of the Hill
I'm big on comedy. And I really like animated shows.
Justified
Burn Notice
Those are the only two reasons I watch television, though I am open to suggestions.
Burn Notice
Those are the only two reasons I watch television, though I am open to suggestions.
Also in no particular order:
Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles
Dead Like Me
Firefly
Pushing Daisies
Wonderfalls
Wait. I see a pattern there. Fuck me.
Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles
Dead Like Me
Firefly
Pushing Daisies
Wonderfalls
Wait. I see a pattern there. Fuck me.