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Just thinking of what I've seen recently, this is what I like and why:
Happy!. The perfect mix of black comedy, violence, and weird central alien stuff.
Arrested Development & Frasier for wit.
Friends and also the Chicago version of Friends (Happy Endings) for familiarity, knowing and growing w/ characters.
The Leftovers. If I were to ever put together a top 10 list of personal favorites, this would be at the top then in a distant second I could start ranking the rest. I love how fully realized its concepts were. I love how it stuck true to its convictions right up to the end. I love the mashup of science fiction and fantasy and grief and contemporary life. I love the beautiful Max Richter score. For a show that starts pretty bleak in the first few episodes you really feel the love and warmth by the end of the series and the discovery of inner piece.
I always like to add this caveat to anyone jumping in, the first half of season one can be tough. Episode 3 is a good taste of what the show is at its best and episode 6 is one of the best in the series and the point where most people are fully hooked.
I’ve been wanting to watch it and your comment makes me want to see it even more.
I don’t live in the US anymore and Max doesn’t have English subtitles for some of their shows in my region, which is pretty annoying. Including for the Leftovers! That’s why I’ve been putting off seeing it. Haha. Ugh. It’s funny because I check it again every once in a while to see if there are English subtitles, which is how bad I wanna see the show.
Yes! 100% with you. Any show that makes me care about the characters and miss them when they're gone is a win in my book. Same for character growth. Firefly, Parks and Rec, and Schmitt's Creek were like that for me as well.
I need laugh tracks so I know when to laugh.
Shetland and Vera. British murder mysteries.
Broadchurch was great for that as well. I adored Olivia Coleman in that, and often forgot she was acting it felt so raw.
That punch! The whole episode nearly gave me a heart attack.
I miss Jimmy :(
I DO TOO
I loved Severance too. I don't usually go to film for my sci-fi cravings though.
For shows, I really like that just casual kinda mundane tone that sort of parodies reality. Home Movies is great, Bob's Burgers (the earlier seasons were better for this, but I'm still watching through them). Family Guy has those moments every now and then, although I wouldn't call it one of my top shows by any means.
My favorite show is probably Steven Universe. Everything about it was so artistically done; especially the soundtrack. Of the realm of kids/teens shows that were designed for the whole family, Steven Universe is one of the few that I personally think had a great and satisfying ending.
I really enjoyed both shows as well. You might enjoy Silo which is a pretty solid recent sci-fi show I can recommend. Andor is also excellent, it's hands down my favorite thing from the Star Wars universe. Farscape is also absolutely fantastic. It starts out a bit slow, but it's absolutely amazing once it gets going. Also enjoyed Love Death and Robots, they took a bunch of short sci-fi stories and make episodes out of each. Firefly is another excellent show.
Right now? Enjoying Preacher, that seems like it would suit you.
Ever? That has to be Dr. Who. I watched it as a kid and watched the newer ones with my kids.
I like seeing a group evolve and form good friendships.
Reply, 1988
It is a Korean drama where each episode focuses on a different character, all living on the same street in Seoul in 1988. I recommend it to everyone as my favourite show but especially for your preference described above. You feel each character's struggles and successes. The way the show develops the characters through their relationships with their families and friends is outstanding.
I like your thinking about being part of the team.
I personally like The Office, Parks & Rec, and South Park. I’ve watched them all over and over again, they never get old to me. So I guess my favorite shows are in the comedy genre because I can rewatch them an endless amount of times.
I’ve tried a few episodes of each The Expanse and Severance but I didn’t get too far before I started losing interest. I don’t recall why I lost interest. I should probably give them another go because I do often hear good stuff about them.
Other than comedy, I like Industry, I absolutely loved Midnight Mass (watched it twice), Ozark, Insecure (partly comedy), Black Mirror, and I’m sure there’s quite a few I’m missing.
You might like Superstore as well. Similar to Office & Parks. Give it a couple of episodes to warm up to the characters, because the main guy is a little annoying at first.
What We Do In The Shadows and Letterkenny.
Comedy:
Science Fiction:
Drama:
OP WATCH SCAVENGERS REIGN. Unless you're sensitive to body horror.
Especially if you're sensitive to body horror?
I've watched every one of those shows, except the Blacklist, and would agree that they are my favorite shows.
I guess I should watch The Blacklist.
The Haunting of Bly Manor. I think it's beautifully tragic. 🥲 And I really connected with their protrayl of grief. A close runner up would be The Haunting of the Hill House.
Happy Endings
Over the Gardenwall
I like animation, though I mostly watch anime and donghua (Chinese animation). My favourites on that front actually tend to be pretty epic adventure stories, or total tragedies with a happy ending or not (á la Fate/Zero or such).
I like political satire. On that front, I always mention the animated police comedy Pasila.
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Sesnse8 Supernatural Buffy Seinfeld Curb your enthusiasm Arrow Legends of Tomorrow
And animated: Simpsons Family guy Adventure time South Park American dad Bob's burgers
Interesting to hear! For me, it's usually exploring an idea, that I find interesting, in detail. Usually something that could perhaps happen in the future (i.e. science fiction).
So I would say that Westworld is one of my favorite shows. Severance is also very interesting!
PS: I think you'd like Brooklyn 99.
Parts Unknown. Great travel, food and political stuff from Bourdain.
Three Aliens, came from the sky
The Galacticc Council sent them, and here's the reason why...