I haven’t watched TV in years; kids and my previous job really killed that.

There’s SO much out there since I last picked up a remote, and I have a fucking huge backlog.

I’m open to anything, as long as it’s well done.

Series I liked: Vikings, Norsemen (hysterical), The Americans, GoT, Man in the High Castle, Expanse, Spartacus (Batiartus is amazing)

I’m scratching the surface of Boardwalk Empire, but open to other rabbit holes.

  • superduperpirate@lemmy.world
    11·
    5 months ago

    The Wire

    The Sopranos

    Deadwood

    Justified

    Bosch

    If you’re open to comedic stuff:

    What We Do In The Shadows

    Resident Alien

    Miracle Workers

  • Apeman42@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    5 months ago

    If you liked Norsemen, I’d say give Plebs a try. It’s another historical sitcom, about a group of losers in ancient Rome.

  • Trollivier@sh.itjust.works
    61·
    5 months ago

    If you like Vikings, try Black Sails. A very, very underrated pirate story, unofficial prequel to the story of Treasure Island that you might have read as a kid.

    I watch it once a year. It’s that good. It recently appeared on Netflix in the USA and it’s finally starting to get the attention it deserves.

  • halyk.the.red@lemmy.ml
    1·
    5 months ago

    I’ve seen Breaking Bad mentioned. If you enjoy that, check out Your Honor. It’s another drama series starring Bryan Cranston.

  • RBWells@lemmy.world
    8·
    5 months ago

    Another vote for Scavenger’s Reign, it was amazing.

    I have enjoyed the Wheel of Time episodes on amazon.

    Blue Eyed Samurai was beautiful.

    The IT Crowd is hilarious.

    • IvanOverdrive@lemm.ee
      3·
      5 months ago

      I thought I was the only one who’s seen Scavenger’s Reign. I haven’t heard much talk about it. Damn shame because it’s amazing.

      • RBWells@lemmy.world
        2·
        5 months ago

        It really is. I had only heard it was sort of hopeless so held out for awhile but my goodness it was just so very good. The art style, story, the very creative settings and flora/fauna, everything. So creative and oddly compelling, we enjoyed it so much.

  • Jackie's Fridge@lemmy.world
    4·
    5 months ago

    It’s a short series (six episodes so far) but with two more in production: The Devil’s Hour.

    Go in blind, don’t spoil it for yourself.

    If you like a series that gives you all the clues but none of them fall together until the last episode, this one is dark, brain-bendy supernatural mystery with an excellent cast.

    • saddlebag@lemmy.world
      2·
      5 months ago

      I found it very hard to follow without having played the game. There’s a lot of jargon that I didn’t enjoy

      • AlexWIWA@lemmy.mlEnglish
        1·
        5 months ago

        I’ve never played it either, but I liked it. I was definitely lost on the first episode though

  • illi@lemm.eeEnglish
    2·
    5 months ago

    Lots of good recommendations already. I especially second Last Kingdom since you liked Vikings. There is the series + one movie that ends things. Also seconding Peaky Blinders because it is fucking amazing.

    I will add His Dark Materials (based on YA novels, but really good) and Carnival Row (can’t vouch for 2nd season yet as haven’t had the chance to watch it, but 1st is great).

    House of the Dragon too, since you liked GoT (again, can’t vouch for 2nd season yet).