Old and left field ones
Wonderfalls Dead like me The almighty Johnsons (nz)
British ones Teachers (Andrew lincolin one) Coupling
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The pilot for White Dwarf, then sob in abject anger at what could have been but never was.
I loved Netflix' new Ripley series. It's cinematographically gorgeous, has a very poignant bit of humor and is generally the best rendition of the story.
Not listing obvious masterpieces like Breaking Bad or The Office. These are my top picks that may not be on your radar, in no particular order, most of which are just 1 season, or have ended:
- Scavenger's Reign - 1 season, animated, sci-fi drama
- The Rehersal - 1 season, Nathan Fielder, comedy, introspective
- How To with John Wilson - off-beat, documentation show, very funny and introspective
- Jury Duty - 1 season, hidden camera, comedy
- Red Oaks - 80s coming of age story
- Over the Garden Wall - 1 season, animated, for kids and adults, great to watch during fall/winter
- Tales from the Loop - 1 season, sci-fi, Twilight Zone-style 1-off episodes
- Taskmaster - UK, comedy, gameshow
- Gamechanger - American, comedy, gameshow
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I've seen Breaking Bad mentioned. If you enjoy that, check out Your Honor. It's another drama series starring Bryan Cranston.
Some historical drama/fiction I really liked:
- Pillars of the earth
- For all mankind
- The tudors
Thereβs a Pillars of the Earth series?! I read the book last year and loved it.
I am watching Sweet Tooth now, seems alright.
Red Dwarf. Also that recent Netflix show where they explain trying to solve a complicated maths problem to help aliens, but I forget what it's called now. The one where alien eyes appear in the sky.
And also a weird Youtube video that's quite well-known, along with its sequel. They're called The Hole and The Orb.
The Hole is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAIbvlobWDM
Foundation is a surprisingly competent sci-fi show in the second season, but you need to watch the first.
Also of interest: Severance, Person of Interest, The Peripheral, The Returned (French TV show), Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Invincible, Ozark, The Leftovers, Twin Peaks
If you liked Norsemen, I'd say give Plebs a try. It's another historical sitcom, about a group of losers in ancient Rome.
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).