I just got caught up on 30 Rock and it's an amazing show. Don't let the first couple of episodes turn you off, because it gets really funny afterwards.
Whilst I like film, especially for comedy, I don't believe it can touch TV shows for character story, depth or story. I've become a massive fan of TV Shows over the last couple of years. The US has this locked down, as far as I'm concerned. In England it is rare to have a Drama series that touches the quality of the US shows. My favorites are probably 'The West Wing' and 'Six Feet Under'.
The problem is that in my search for the best TV series, I've watched a lot of the classics and have become a bit of a TV Show nazi and can't stand bad writing - so what is next?
The West Wing - Done
The Sopranos - Done
Six Feet Under - Done
The Shield - Done
24 - U2D*
Heroes - U2D
Lost - U2D
Dexter - U2D
Grey's Anatomy - U2D
Dirty Sexy Money - U2D
Life - U2D
Chuck - U2D
Prison Break - U2D
Two And A Half Men - U2D
* Up to date.
Those are the ones that I can think of, there might be some others that I've omitted. However, I need my next marathon of TV shows! The ones that jump to mind are 'Deadwood', 'The Wire' (which I watched 2 episodes of and didn't like but have since been told by everyone that it's amazing) and I've even been recommended 'Entourage' - and I have no idea what that is.
Any ideas?
Try Nip/tuck. It's completely naughty, delicious fun.
The Office?
Based on your list, I think you'd like Breaking Bad.
I'm something of a TV snob myself and I consider it one of the best shows on TV from the past couple of years, and certainly the single most underrated.
There's only been seven episodes due to the writer's strike, but I believe it's coming back to television soon...
If you haven't seen Band of Brothers, I HIGHLY recommend this. Best TV production ever.
Nip/Tuck is amazing. The 5th season was "out there", but I'm hoping this next season is better.
I loved season 5. It was delicious, trashy LA fun!
If you haven't seen Band of Brothers, I HIGHLY recommend this. Best TV production ever.
I guess the thing that got me was the alien episode. I think my favorite season was season 2. I did like the twist they did with LA. The TV show they were on was awesome!
And Sharon Gless was great too. She was super creepy.
Has anyone watched Six Feet Under? I was thinking about starting that but not sure.....
Has anyone watched Six Feet Under? I was thinking about starting that but not sure.....
You need to be able to devote 'quiet time' to it. You need to have space to take in the subtle beauty to it. It's not something to scrunch pop corn through, it's serious and heartfelt.
The depth of the story lines and the characters is unbelievable. Michael C Hall (now does 'Dexter') plays a gay funeral director and it's one of the finest television performances ever.
It attacks a lot of issues and was groundbreaking for me. If any TV Series had an effect on my life, this is it. Best ending to a show ever, I cried my heart out.