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.

  • anguo@lemmy.ca
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    3 months ago

    I can’t believe no one recommended Fleabag. It’s not the type of show that would attract me usually, but goddamn was that a masterpiece. Two seasons, short and sweet.

    Another short series that is incredible is Chernobyl.

  • JeSuisUnHombre@lemm.ee
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    3 months ago

    Here’s an ordered list of shows that came to mind, starting with what I think best fits with what you mentioned and getting further away from there, though I think they’re all worth it.

    Mr robot

    Fringe

    The boys

    Yellow jackets

    Stranger things

    The good place

  • moriquende@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Some shows I really enjoyed in recent years:

    • Arcane (amazing animation, world, and story - you don’t need to know anything about the game to enjoy it)
    • Peaky Blinders (it’s finished and so good throughout)
    • Travelers (also finished, extremely underrated)
    • The Expanse (6 seasons of some of the best sci-fi ever)
    • Stranger Things (ongoing but highly recommend)
    • Beef (limited series so finished, so good)
    • The Bear (very good, raw characters and emotions)
    • Ted Lasso (no need to care for football, just extremely lovable characters and heartwarming story)
    • Breaking Bad (if you haven’t watched this, it’s a must - best TV imo)
    • The Last of Us (no need to know the game)
    • Andor (best star wars since the original trilogy, mature, dark, and suspenseful)

    They’re in no particular order, and I’m sure I’m forgetting a lot, but I definitely think all of the above are must watch.

    • eightpix@lemmy.world
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      3 months ago

      Travelers, The Expanse (noted by OP), Beef, and Breaking Bad are all solid. Add Mare of Easttown, the Morning Show, and the Newsroom and you’ve got half of my favourite shows of the past 15 years.

      Ted Lasso was the big surprise to me here. The characters are lovable, caring, and well-crafted, and the story is simple but compelling. In all, only the most heartless, isolate, human beings would get nothing from this show.

  • ace_garp@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Mr Inbetween

    An Australian hitman navigates his underworld life and parenthood. Better than it sounds. (Includes some heavy violence)

  • SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    3 months ago

    I think I understand your taste and you will love Black Sails. This is also imo the single most underrated TV show ever.

    I swear all the shows you mention lead me to black sails. I had a phase where I binged like 6 of the shows you mentioned plus black sails since they fit in so well together. I can’t say much more than, seriously, trust me on this one.

  • SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de
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    3 months ago

    The Good Place.

    Be warned, that you should watch this one without much research. If you like the first episode, you’ll love the show.

    One of the very few shows where each and every season is consistently great. Super funny and had a satisfying ending, instead of the usual clifferhanger-because-of-cancellation ending

    • Glide@lemmy.ca
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      3 months ago

      Came here to post this as well.

      Just watch the first episode or two, and if it doesn’t have you hooked, it’s not your jam anyway.

      But it will have you hooked, because it’s the best piece of American television in recent history.

      • theComposer@beehaw.org
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        3 months ago

        Normally I’d agree with that advice, but it took me the whole first season to get hooked by the show. After about 5 episodes I was ready to call it quits, but my partner who had seen it told me to keep watching, and they were right! Loved every minute of it from then on.