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TV nerds: what should I watch (slrpnk.net)

submitted 4 months ago by Track_Shovel@slrpnk.net to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I haven't watched TV in years; kids and my previous job really killed that.

There's SO much out there since I last picked up a remote, and I have a fucking huge backlog.

I'm open to anything, as long as it's well done.

Series I liked: Vikings, Norsemen (hysterical), The Americans, GoT, Man in the High Castle, Expanse, Spartacus (Batiartus is amazing)

I'm scratching the surface of Boardwalk Empire, but open to other rabbit holes.

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[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 2 points 3 months ago

Oz.

Then you may proceed with everything else.

[–] wewbull@feddit.uk 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

If you like the character-plqy of GoT and don't mind a smaller story (i.e. a single conflict rather than a world at war) then I think House of the Dragon is great. I know some are finding the pacing slow, but I'm really enjoying all the 2 or 3 character scenes where it's all about the dialogue.

Edit: another I've not seen in the thread is "The Great", which styles itself as "A sometimes true story". A comedy drama based on Katherine the Great's rise to power in 18th Century Russia - Huzzah! Written by the same writer that did the oscar winning "The Favourite".

[–] Apeman42@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

If you liked Norsemen, I'd say give Plebs a try. It's another historical sitcom, about a group of losers in ancient Rome.

[–] teawrecks@sopuli.xyz 1 points 4 months ago (6 children)

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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[–] Angry_Autist@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

The pilot for White Dwarf, then sob in abject anger at what could have been but never was.

[–] ZarkleFarkle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago

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

[–] kindenough@kbin.earth 1 points 4 months ago

I am watching Sweet Tooth now, seems alright.

[–] Knuk@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Some historical drama/fiction I really liked:

Pillars of the earth
For all mankind
The tudors

[–] Lighttrails@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago

There’s a Pillars of the Earth series?! I read the book last year and loved it.

[–] illi@lemm.ee 1 points 3 months ago

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).

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 1 points 3 months ago

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.

[–] halykthered@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 months ago

I've seen Breaking Bad mentioned. If you enjoy that, check out Your Honor. It's another drama series starring Bryan Cranston.

[–] KingThrillgore@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

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

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