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For Sale Mar 29, 2026 at 1:07 AM

Ready for a new series. Here’s my last four- what should be my fifth?

Posted by CeilingUnlimited

1. West Wing 2. Frasier 3. Severance 4. Homeland I love smart, well-written, dramatic, premier television that will still be discussed five years from now. I’ve seen all the regulars - Sopranos through BB through The Wire, Shrinking and The Americans and 24. I need another one. What should been my #5 ? #EDIT: Thanks everyone. Halfway through this exercise last night, my wife reminded me we were two seasons behind on The Handmaid’s Tale. So, off we go to finish it. (Interesting it wasn’t recommended even once below.) Thanks for your help! #The two recommendations that peaked my interest the most from the thread were Hulu’s Paradise and the new Battlestar Galactica. We’ll head that way after finishing Handmaids. 👍
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Movies_Music_Lover Mar 29, 2026 +28
Barry
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Douglasqqq Mar 29, 2026 +2
OMG I was literally going to write "It's hard to see a throughline between those four, but instinctively I want to say Barry."
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Movies_Music_Lover Mar 29, 2026 +1
Love it!
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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gntrr Mar 29, 2026
YES
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LouisVuittonDon_ Mar 29, 2026 +19
The Pitt
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026
Maybe…
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theghostsofvegas Mar 29, 2026 +4
The Pitt is one of the best shows I’ve seen in years.
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urgasmic Mar 29, 2026 +32
The Americans.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Did it.
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urgasmic Mar 29, 2026
ok ill try some less popular ones but they might not be stuff you like: The Magicians, Red Oaks, Turn Washington's Spies, Futureman, Fleabag, The Good Wife/The Good Fight, Evil, Rectify, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Kingdom, Reservation Dogs, 12 Monkeys, The Knick, Le Bureau des Legendes
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Fleabag was fantastic.
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ChristineInCanada Mar 29, 2026
God YES! This series was amazing!
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flearhcp97 Mar 29, 2026 -5
This
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TheTooz72 Mar 29, 2026 -2
That
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ItsAWonderfulFife Mar 29, 2026 -3
Scoobidy SCAT
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Montecatini Mar 29, 2026 +12
slow horses
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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HamburgerSink Mar 29, 2026 +14
Succession Mad men
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Succession - started it twice. Couldn’t get into it. Mad Men - done it. Wonderful.
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HamburgerSink Mar 29, 2026 +1
Moving (Korean) on Hulu/disney+
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EmekaEgbukaPukaNacua Mar 29, 2026 +6
Bojack Horseman for animated comedy. The Expanse for space opera. Interview with the vampire for currently running drama(IMO maybe best show on TV).
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GHBoyette Mar 29, 2026 +7
Patriot
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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chuang-tzu Mar 29, 2026 +5
Have you tried Peaky Blinders? Admittedly, I'm only in the second season. But it seems pretty engaging.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026
Done it.
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MissionLetterhead292 Mar 29, 2026 +6
The Shield. Without it so many great dramas may not exist.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 -6
Meh.
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Electrical-Job8700 Mar 29, 2026 +7
Six Feet Under
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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phineasminius Mar 29, 2026 +4
The Diplomat
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wolfgang187 Mar 29, 2026 +3
Just finished season 1 of MR Robot and I'm kinda stunned at its quality. Just an amazing show. Not sure how I missed it when it aired, but if the rest of the show is as good as season 1, I'll rank it among the best shows ever made. Highly recommend it.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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wolfgang187 Mar 29, 2026 +1
Without spoiling, can you tell me if the rest of the show is as good as season 1?
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murderous_penguin Mar 29, 2026 +2
A bit of a dip in early season 2, but the rest of it is top tier. Incredible ending.
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cabernet7 Mar 29, 2026 +4
Reservation Dogs
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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cabernet7 Mar 29, 2026 +3
Slings & Arrows
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Syonoq Mar 29, 2026 +3
Andor and The Pitt.
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Mysterious-End-2185 Mar 29, 2026 +2
Deep Space 9.
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benjapal Mar 29, 2026 +2
Leftovers
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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SineQuaNon001 Mar 29, 2026 +2
The modern BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. Yeah, know, the 1978 one conjures images of bad cheese sci fi. The modern one (2002-2009) is the polar opposite. Make sure if you stream it you watch the mini series first!! Streamers often don't include it with the series, stupidly. So you start on "episode 1: 33" and you're absolutely lost because you missed the 2 part movie that shows the attack and fall of mankind. The show won a Peabody award and was recognized by the U.N. it's very mid 2000s but in a good way.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
What streaming service?
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SineQuaNon001 Mar 29, 2026 +3
I want to say Amazon? It's rarely available to stream, which is weird. They have the mini to rent for $4 and then seasons 1 2 3 4 are free at the moment I think. You might need to pursue other means to get it. Physical media etc. You can carefully (avoid spoilers) ask for help finding it in r/BSG if Amazon doesn't have it. I think you can buy/rent it from a lot of places too. Apple, vudu, etc.
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0verstim Mar 29, 2026 +2
You watched West Wing, now you have to see how politics are REALLY done: Veep
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Meh. I’ve tried VEEP. Can’t get into it.
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zenpizzapie Mar 29, 2026 +1
I watched all of Veep once and felt the same. I rewatched it and fell in love. YMMV.
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GoldenGorder Mar 29, 2026 +1
Paradise
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +2
Tell me more. What streaming service?
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[deleted] Mar 29, 2026 +1
[deleted]
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Very interesting.
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GoldenGorder Mar 29, 2026 +1
Streaming on Disney+/Hulu. It’s best to go in as blind as possible. Seems like you enjoy political thrillers, so this is in that vein. Without spoilers, it’s about the head of the secret service (played by Sterling K. Brown) safeguarding the former U.S. President (James Marsden) and the high stakes involved with that job. Incredible performances, political intrigue, and some high concept twists that again I won’t spoil because they’re great. Give the first episode/pilot a shot. Has a cool hook and will get you invested.
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AnybodySeeMyKeys Mar 29, 2026 +1
Arrested Development
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026
Done it.
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Mykmyk Mar 29, 2026 +1
Cheers
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +2
Done it.
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Ericthedude710 Mar 29, 2026 +1
THE AMERICANS
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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Ericthedude710 Mar 29, 2026 +1
Shit I must have missed that in your post.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
I added it after it being recommended about six times. Of course I’ve seen it. Wonderful show.
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Ericthedude710 Mar 29, 2026 +1
How about Generation war, Babylon Berlin, we were the lucky ones, snowfall, Our boys?
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MNVixen Mar 29, 2026 +1
Maybe Better Call Saul. Or, if you're willing to try comedy, Ted Lasso or The Good Place.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +2
Done it. Twice.
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Dismal_Drummer3420 Mar 29, 2026 +1
Better Call Saul is THE GOAT
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theghostsofvegas Mar 29, 2026 +1
Patriot or Perpetual Grace LTD.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Perpetual Grace? What streaming service?
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woodford86 Mar 29, 2026 +1
The Newsroom is another good Aaron Sorkin piece. Holds up in our current world too. Interview With the Vampire, new season coming up
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Newsroom - done it. Not into Vampires.
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woodford86 Mar 29, 2026 +1
I think calling it a vampire show isn’t totally fair, it’s more a historical/biographical thing where the characters just happen to be vampires. It’s some incredible story telling, a sure there is “hunting” in it but it’s never the point is what I’m saying.
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I_Study_The_Patterns Mar 29, 2026 +1
Station 11
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Low-Win-6691 Mar 29, 2026 -3
Objectively, Fringe and Lost are the best shows of all time
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Decent_Tiger_9369 Mar 29, 2026 +6
I love both shows, but I think you misunderstand the meaning of “objectively” 😊
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Low-Win-6691 Mar 29, 2026 +1
Nobody can be objective about TV shows lol. I like to put a few tiny barbs in my comments sometimes
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Driveshaft48 Mar 29, 2026 +2
There can be objectively in TV. There are statistics my guy The NFL dominates ratings, viewership, prices paid for ads, etc The NFL is the most popular thing on TV. Its an objective statement
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Low-Win-6691 Mar 29, 2026 -14
How is Frasier in that list? So painfully stupid
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AnybodySeeMyKeys Mar 29, 2026 +15
Yeah, no. Fantastic sitcom.
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magicaleb Mar 29, 2026 +5
It’s incredible. 11 seasons and no “bad” episodes imo.
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ranhalt Mar 29, 2026
Season 11 was mostly turd.
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fizziepanda Mar 29, 2026 +4
Seriously, the OG Frasier is so well-done
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Decent_Tiger_9369 Mar 29, 2026 +5
New or old? The original was fantastic. The new one… hmmm….
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djmakcim Mar 29, 2026 +2
*"Well Frasier, you're so corpulent that when you sit around the magnificently appointed Tuscan villa, you sit *aROUND* the magnificently appointed Tuscan villa."*
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Low-Win-6691 Mar 29, 2026
So funny I pooped my pants
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DancinWithWolves Mar 29, 2026
MR INBETWEEN
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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DancinWithWolves Mar 29, 2026 +2
Just rewatch sopranos like the rest of us
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it three times.
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lashalee Mar 29, 2026
Deadwood
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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gollumaniac Mar 29, 2026
The Americans.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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honey_rainbow Mar 29, 2026
Snowfall
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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ogrezilla Mar 29, 2026
Frisky Dingo. Like archer but weirder and funnier. And like 10 total hours at most for the whole series.
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eldenpotato Mar 29, 2026 +2
It’s so good
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
What streaming service?
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ogrezilla Mar 29, 2026 +1
free on adult swim's website it looks like. Used to be on HBO but I guess its not now. Hulu with live TV looks to have it too.
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StuffonBookshelfs Mar 29, 2026
Have you watched Dark?
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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StuffonBookshelfs Mar 29, 2026 +1
You’ve really seen all the good stuff lol.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
I know! I’m amazed there’s no rec for Handmaid’s Tale.
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Blackbirds_Garden Mar 29, 2026
With Series 7 around the corner, now might be a good time to get into *Line of Duty*.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Interesting. What streaming service?
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Blackbirds_Garden Mar 29, 2026 +1
In the US I *think* it’s on Prime. Could be Peacock. *Edit: It's a bit of a mess: both Prime and Peacock have Series 1-4, Prime has Series 5 and 6 in bundles with Acorn and BritBox*
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Dismal_Drummer3420 Mar 29, 2026 +1
I watched the first few seasons and really enjoyed it! DS Steve Arnott!!
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RacingLucas Mar 29, 2026
Big Love
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it. Loved it.
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atomix2020 Mar 29, 2026
Patriot
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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Busy_Thought_5261 Mar 29, 2026
Landman & Night Agent.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
F*** Paramount. Night Agent - done it.
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Dismal_Drummer3420 Mar 29, 2026 +1
If you're saying f*** you to Landman we're going to have a big issue, Kimosabi!!
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Agent_NegativeZero Mar 29, 2026
Curb? Seinfeld?
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it. Done it.
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Agent_NegativeZero Mar 29, 2026 +1
Prison break? Starts great but does start to fizzle
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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macguyver3000 Mar 29, 2026
I just started watching Blacklist. So far it’s really good.
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CharlieTuhna Mar 29, 2026
Slow Dogs was great- Gary Oldman is an amazing actor- spy/thriller/dark comedy about MI 6 agent rejects saving the free world.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Slow Horses. Done it.
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CharlieTuhna Mar 29, 2026 +1
Slow Horses- yes sorry! The Dogs were the MI6 enforcers, lol
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itsthe_implication_ Mar 29, 2026
I enjoyed Man in the High Castle.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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vavavam Mar 29, 2026
Andor. Chernobyl. Curb your Enthusiasm.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Did the last two. Never did Andor.
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vavavam Mar 29, 2026 +2
Even if you don't care for Star Wars, it's a perfect two seasons.
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Willowy Mar 29, 2026
Orphan Black, or Mr. Robot.
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Scurvy_Pete Mar 29, 2026
Hell on Wheels
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Mikeissometimesright Mar 29, 2026
The Shield True Detective S1 Hannibal
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murderous_penguin Mar 29, 2026
Friday Night Lights Fringe Black Sails
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ichthyos Mar 29, 2026
Andor
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ckroha Mar 29, 2026
Schitts Creek! (Anyone who couldn’t get into it- need to stick with it,’it takes a big to get in the groove with them but. By the end it’s arguably one of the best comedies ever made- character development, writing etc.)
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Johnny_Blaze_123 Mar 29, 2026
Six feet under. Halt and Catch Fire.
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theghostsofvegas Mar 29, 2026
I would like to add Episodes, and the Dirk Gently series with Elijah Wood.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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ranhalt Mar 29, 2026
Severance
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done it.
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ranhalt Mar 29, 2026 +1
Well this has been a fun game. Find a copy of Defying Gravity from 2009.
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TriscuitCracker Mar 29, 2026
Go on a full AppleTV kick. Slow Horses, For All Mankind, Silo, Foundation.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026 +1
Done all of them except Foundation.
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Dismal_Drummer3420 Mar 29, 2026
Better Call Saul
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nameofuser6969 Mar 29, 2026
Rock of Love
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StandardDragonfly Mar 29, 2026
The Great, Hulu Derry Girls, Netflix Adolescents, Netflix Dept Q, Netflix Apparently I spend too much time on Netflix. An oldie but Black Books might be up your alley. No idea if you can easily find it on streaming though.
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eldenpotato Mar 29, 2026
Oz The Wire
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The_Almighty_Claude Mar 29, 2026
Friday Night Lights - don't let the premise or even the first few eps make you think it's just some teen drama, it has amazing depth. If you're okay with subtitles, My Mister.
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BecoDasCavernas Mar 29, 2026
Banshee, Chuck, Community, Friday Night Lights, Halt and Catch Fire, Lost, Mad Men, Search Party, The Inbetweeners.
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zenpizzapie Mar 29, 2026
Based off your comments, you've hit all the good ones. There is nothing left but to hate-watch: Yellowstone, Tracker, Landman, High Potential, Marshals. These are the highest viewed shows of our current era. Watch them, then return to your prestige with gratitude. Or try: Everybody Hates Chris, Fleabag, Detroiters, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Crashing (HBO), The Chair Company, Sharp Objects, Freaks & Geeks, The Golden Girls, Hacks, Always Sunny, Party Down, PEN15, Girls, The Curse, Abbott Elementary, Friday Night Lights, Twin Peaks.
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CeilingUnlimited Mar 29, 2026
Twin Peaks - Done it. Wonderful. Crashing- done it. Fleabag - done it. Always Sunny - done it. F*** Paramount.
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