I haven’t been watching much in terms of actual shows for a good while, then while listening to a podcast a host casually mentioned they had rewatched Chernobyl, how it still holds up, that there’s a reason it got as much acclaim as it did, etc. So I thought I’d give it a go and wow, loved it (still one episode left to watch).
Had me thinking, what else have I missed out on? What are some “absolute cinema” TV shows that still hold up and and are considered must watch?
Absolute peak and realistic storytelling around crime, police, gang, poverty, politics, economy, media, society, friendship, failure, inescapable systems. Highly recommended show, even if you don’t like crime shows usually. Some really compelling characters and every season has a different vibe and topic.
A show somewhere in the middle of nowhere in a small town in the mountains. It starts with a murder investigation, but goes far beyond it. A growing mystery and surprises will keep you glued to it. Classic TV and in many ways unmatched.
Plus, generally, you just really like the main characters.
I watched it for the first time a couple of years ago, and it was great.
Fire Walk With Me…not so much. Was good to wrap up a few things, and overall was interesting, but Lynch was way too far up his own ass for half of it, and dropped almost everything endearing about the show.
One of the best episodes ever made has to be the one where the only word uttered is “fuck”
The wire is so good, but McNulty in the last season is a bit much.
We own this city(might be misremembering the name) was really good too, based on a true story of corrupt cops in Baltimore.