The Sopranos: Great show in every way, and one of the most influential shows in history, creating the style for the episodic drama that became the model for 21st century productions.
The Americans - Perhaps the most under-rated of the great dramas, it was on for about three seasons before people discovered how amazing it is. Incredible acting, with one of the best finales ever.
Six Feet Under - A drama about a family of Morticians, that is so much more interesting than that description. One of the first gay characters who was treated as just a normal person, just another member of the family. The best finale of any show ever.
Deadwood - The best Western ever.The creator was a collector of letters and documents of the time, and used his knowledge to create the most realistic depiction of the old West ever on screen.
The Wire - the only show that rivals Breaking Bad as the best show ever on TV. It’s a slow burn, but the characters are truly unforgettable.
The Pitt: Now in its 2nd season, easily one of the best TV shows ever. All the medical dramas in history, to the point where everything has been done to death, and The Pitt manages to be better than ALL of it. Everything about it is virtuosic - acting, writing, directing. The best thing on TV right now.
Star Trek: Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager: These are my comfort shows, that I watch when it’s late, and I don’t want to work hard to find one last thing before before bed. Voyager is considered one of the worst ST series, but it’s always been one of my favorites, because I love the characters, including Janeway.
The Andy Griffith Show - My all-time favorite show, it’s one of the most genuine shows ever broadcast. It’s all white, and old-fashioned, but it is all heart, and as warm and comfortable as an old sweater. Besides, Don Knotts as Barney Rubble was probably the funniest character to ever appear on TV. Once he left, the show took a noticeable dive in quality.
Currently enjoying The Blacklist and Banshee.
Best TV show ever: Breaking Bad.
Others:
The Sopranos: Great show in every way, and one of the most influential shows in history, creating the style for the episodic drama that became the model for 21st century productions.
The Americans - Perhaps the most under-rated of the great dramas, it was on for about three seasons before people discovered how amazing it is. Incredible acting, with one of the best finales ever.
Six Feet Under - A drama about a family of Morticians, that is so much more interesting than that description. One of the first gay characters who was treated as just a normal person, just another member of the family. The best finale of any show ever.
Deadwood - The best Western ever.The creator was a collector of letters and documents of the time, and used his knowledge to create the most realistic depiction of the old West ever on screen.
The Wire - the only show that rivals Breaking Bad as the best show ever on TV. It’s a slow burn, but the characters are truly unforgettable.
The Pitt: Now in its 2nd season, easily one of the best TV shows ever. All the medical dramas in history, to the point where everything has been done to death, and The Pitt manages to be better than ALL of it. Everything about it is virtuosic - acting, writing, directing. The best thing on TV right now.
Star Trek: Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager: These are my comfort shows, that I watch when it’s late, and I don’t want to work hard to find one last thing before before bed. Voyager is considered one of the worst ST series, but it’s always been one of my favorites, because I love the characters, including Janeway.
The Andy Griffith Show - My all-time favorite show, it’s one of the most genuine shows ever broadcast. It’s all white, and old-fashioned, but it is all heart, and as warm and comfortable as an old sweater. Besides, Don Knotts as Barney Rubble was probably the funniest character to ever appear on TV. Once he left, the show took a noticeable dive in quality.
Unpopular opinion, but the characters, plot lines and writing were better in Better Call Saul. BCS was a matured writing team under Gilligan.