I like seeing a group evolve and form good friendships. I also like sci fi and weirdness. For these reasons, two of my favorite shows are The Expanse and Severance. In both, by the end, I felt like I was “part of the team” in some way.

What are a couple of your favorites? What kind of itch do they scratch?

  •  selokichtli   ( @selokichtli@lemmy.ml ) 
    3•6 hours ago

    The Wire is one of those shows that portray the detective work with different approaches. They also show brilliant criminal minds, leadership and organization. There are bits of heroism in some rogue characters, too. The political and juducial aspects of organized crime are unashamedly put in front of you. Acting and writing are top-notch. It’s just a must watch if you like TV shows.

    BTW, great picks Severance and The Expanse, however, the latter had so many problems to find enough financial support that ends up showing on the screen. Being said that, the show is awesome in a Battlestar Galactica way to make things happen no matter the circumstance.

  •  redxef   ( @redxef@feddit.org ) English
    3•9 hours ago

    Halt and Catch Fire: It’s a really cool drama about a group of very different people, who come together because of one shared goal, and then everyone following their own desires - more or less burning bridges and rebuilding them over 4 seasons of the show.

  •  Ken Oh   ( @kenoh@lemm.ee ) 
    8•22 hours ago

    Dark

    • This is the most intricate show ever. The Sistine Chapel of TV

    The Wire

    • The most real and relevant show. Much more than just a cop show. I would say this is the best bit of TV ever.

    Colin From Accounts

    • Hilarious. Kind of insane. First 5 minutes and I can’t believe what just happened. Makes me want to visit Australia.
    •  TheFriar   ( @TheFriar@lemm.ee ) 
      1•6 hours ago

      Dude, the casting in Dark absolutely blew my fuckin mind, choom. I don’t want to spoil the plot in the seasons after the first by telling people who haven’t seen it what I mean, but if you’ve seen it you know exactly what I mean.

  •  Rai   ( @Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com ) 
    4•1 day ago

    It’s not Sci-fi, but I’m shocked nobody has mentioned Six Feet Under, my vote for the best show ever made. With the best ending episode ever made. I never cry watching stuff but I ABSOLUTELY cried when I saw the ending. I tear up just thinking about it or listening to a certain song. I watched it a million years ago, then met someone who I’ve been with for over a decade who became a mortician. I then watched it all over again with them and they felt the same way I did about it. Best show ever.

  •  sunshine   ( @sunshine@lemmy.ml ) English
    5•1 day ago

    I like seeing a group evolve and form good friendships. I also like sci fi and weirdness.

    You better get on that Scavengers Reign train. There’s only one season right now, but it rules, especially from a “weirdness” perspective, and there’s not going to be more unless it gets some more attention.

    •  Snot Flickerman   ( @SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone ) English
      1•1 day ago

      Elsewhere in this thread, I suggested Joe Pera.

      Joe Pera works with a lot of other “Joes.” Like Jo Firestone and Jo Scott in his show, but also animator Joe Bennett, creator of Scavenger’s Reign.

      Joe Pera’s bathroom book is illustrated by Joe Bennett, and Joe Pera voices at least one of Joe Bennett’s short films.

      Joe Bennett featuring Joe Pera: Birds

      Honestly, I fucking love that there is crossover between these two, because they’re both brilliant, thoughtful, and touching in their own way.

      Also, I just love that its a weird network of people somehow all named Joe.

  •  Mesa   ( @Mesa@programming.dev ) 
    3•1 day ago

    I loved Severance too. I don’t usually go to film for my sci-fi cravings though.

    For shows, I really like that just casual kinda mundane tone that sort of parodies reality. Home Movies is great, Bob’s Burgers (the earlier seasons were better for this, but I’m still watching through them). Family Guy has those moments every now and then, although I wouldn’t call it one of my top shows by any means.

    My favorite show is probably Steven Universe. Everything about it was so artistically done; especially the soundtrack. Of the realm of kids/teens shows that were designed for the whole family, Steven Universe is one of the few that I personally think had a great and satisfying ending.