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I haven't been watching much in terms of actual shows for a good while, then while listening to a podcast a host casually mentioned they had rewatched Chernobyl, how it still holds up, that there's a reason it got as much acclaim as it did, etc. So I thought I'd give it a go and wow, loved it (still one episode left to watch).
Had me thinking, what else have I missed out on? What are some "absolute cinema" TV shows that still hold up and and are considered must watch?
Sticking just with HBO, check out The Wire, The Leftovers, Band of Brothers and Six Feet Under.
Also highly recommend The West Wing, Fringe, Psych, Supernatural and Fargo (esp season 5.)
Have many more to suggest but this is a good start.
Counterpart
It’s like a baby between fringe and soviet spy drama. A fantastic show
The Americans
Six Feet Under
Deadwood
Sopranos
All true
Chernobyl was devastating but a must-watch. Five Days at Memorial is a similar vibe but don't watch it while eating.
Many great options here, for some more left field choices that are amazing if you are the right type of person - Braindead, The Big Door Prize, Pushing Daisies, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, Schmigadoon.
All humorous, whimsical, mysterious, surprisingly dark at times. Wonderful things.
People will mention "Eureka" in this same space, I do not agree.
Arcane and Devil May Cry.
For Arcane, you don't need to know shit about League of Legends. It is a good story on it's own.
Devil May Cry is an action comedy with good story writing.
