Remember that time when you were excited to download and play Silksong? Maybe around 2 years ago?
Thanks. Yeah that was when my youngest was born... she's nearly 3 now
Television RedCafe's Favourite TV Shows Of All Time Contest (THE RESULTS)
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Thanks. Yeah that was when my youngest was born... she's nearly 3 now
Thanks. Yeah that was when my youngest was born... she's nearly 3 now
No. 8 - Chernobyl
Total Points: 108
Number Of Lists: 26
Highest Position: 2
Voter Of Highest Position: @Zen86
Total Points: 108
Number Of Lists: 26
Highest Position: 2
Voter Of Highest Position: @Zen86
A show I have seen and needed a shower straight after.
Chernobyl is the highest ranked show that didn't make anyone's number 1 spot.
Chernobyl is the highest ranked show that didn't make anyone's number 1 spot.
Yeah it's very good, but not the best.
As we're doing favourite shows, this was expected. It's not the kind of thing you can watch repeatedly.
Yes, it's very well made, I just wish they had the balls to actually use Ukrainians and Russians for the roles.
I should have put this as my number 1 just to get a mention here. The fact that it was a ground-breaking show in the very early 90s and then came back 25 years later and was still so unique and mind-bending really makes it unique among television. It packs so many themes into what is, to me, a compelling and bingeable story. So many incredible moments. I understand it's not for everyone (I also love Refn's two shows immensely), but it's an incredible work of art, greater than just almost every other show on this Top 30 list.
Fantastic show but couldn't get over the fact that Dyatlov never said shit on it.
Nah, i gave up on it in season 2. Its well written but nothing happens, its just the same situation rolling on and on and on with no meaningful resolution. Doesn't help that every character is a total piece of shit. I get they got there in the end but i didn't care at that point, a few funny zingers an episode wasn't enough to keep me interested
Yep i preferred it
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No. 8 - Chernobyl
Total Points: 108
Number Of Lists: 26
Highest Position: 2
Voter Of Highest Position: @Zen86
I thought this was superb and thoroughly gripping TV. One of the best and most memorable things I’ve watched, despite only being a handful of episodes.
No. 7 - Mad Men
Total Points: 135
Number Of Lists: 23
Highest Position: 1
Voter Of Highest Position: @BD
Total Points: 135
Number Of Lists: 23
Highest Position: 1
Voter Of Highest Position: @BD
Gave up with this halfway through the first season. Seemed decent enough but just not my jam.
Thee is a big jump in points between this and the top 6, which will be coming up tomorrow.
Thee is a big jump in points between this and the top 6, which will be coming up tomorrow.
Think Mad Men maintained the most consistently high standard of any of the top shows. It maybe doesn’t really hit the heights of some of the others (although I think at its best it most certainly did), but there’s no real dip, no weak season, no bad episodes that stand out.
I gave up after 5!
No. 7 - Mad Men
Total Points: 135
Number Of Lists: 23
Highest Position: 1
Voter Of Highest Position: @BD
Never seen it. All I hear is people saying it’s boring, but I still might watch it one day.
It's pretty slow from what I've seen and I'm not about that. It's very well made and written though. I just don't have the patience for something like this.
It's ok. Definitely overrated. I don't think I finished it, got to season 3/4 before I lost interest.
Should be higher. Incredible characters, some of the best character development, very clever plots, fantastic window into 60s New York. Everyone should watch it through.
Also season 1 Betty Draper is worth the price of admission - not to go full EAP
Superb show. You feel immersed in the world they create and the commentary on Consumerism rings true today as it did then
Mad men is so good, I really need to rewatch it. Watched few episodes randomly on TV last few weeks and it reminded me how great it is.
Yep, easily one of the pretiest women ever on TV show, IMO.
Yep, easily one of the pretiest women ever on TV show, IMO.
Alison Brie (Campbell’s wife) is up there too.
Yeah, also Jon Hamm, I would be his little bitch
Joan Harris and Don Draper were the more striking, and also better, characters.
Those people probably call bcs boring as well. I would be surprised if it doesn't go to your top 20, at least, once you watch it.
Mad Men is amazing. Not much really happens, but it’s just great vibes. All about the brilliant characters and how cool it makes the era look. Don Draper, Peggy, Roger, Pete, some of the best written tv characters ever.
Never read Lovecraft, keep meaning to get into it. I did read The King in Yellow by Robert Chambers while TD was airing after finding out it influenced the show's mythology. Which book would suggest first for someone new to HPL? Is there a correct order?
2nd season really did fall completely flat. I don't remember much from it but I do recall thinking Vince Vaughan was horribly miscast.
Read the Yellow King too because of TD but I wasn't really caught by it. Think the first story was already the best for me.
It's been a while since I properly read Lovecraft. Call of Cthulhu obviously, think Whisperer in the Dark, Colour out of Space were quite memorable, personally I like Shadows over Innsmouth very much. I liked also his short stories set in New England around the Arkham area, no idea how they're named though. If you can appreciate audiobooks there is the HP Lovecraft Society which produced pretty awesome audiobooks of all his works. Think some are free to get an idea.
My favorite end of season scene of any show:
Mad Men is good. Real good. It doesn't rely on stupid cliffhangers that make no sense, or high octane scenes, or characters doing uncharacteristic things to keep the plot moving. It can be intense, it can be heartbreaking, it can be funny, it can be relaxing. It's in the same top bracket as The Wire and The Sopranos for me, but just about edges those two out. Hard to explain exactly why.
No. 6 - Game Of Thrones
Total Points: 186
Number Of Lists: 34
Highest Position: 1
Voter Of Highest Position: @AaronRedDevil @Revan
Total Points: 186
Number Of Lists: 34
Highest Position: 1
Voter Of Highest Position: @AaronRedDevil @Revan
At its best, top tier TV and just so exciting but shame about the massive drop off later on in the series.
Only seen it once and enjoyed it, but get the feeling a second viewing is required. You've convinced me to do it.
No. 6 - Game Of Thrones
Total Points: 186
Number Of Lists: 34
Highest Position: 1
Voter Of Highest Position: @AaronRedDevil @Revan
It’s a big if, but if this had maintained the quality of seasons 1-4 right until the end then it would’ve been my number 1 quite easily. At its peak it was phenomenal.
Would've been my #1 if seasons 7+8 had reached the standards of any of the 6 that preceded them. Feck Benioff and Weiss.
Agreed. 5 & 6 were really good too, despite the stick that some people give them.
Agreed. And to be honest i only have minor issues with the actual ending storyline - but the pacing threw it totally off and meant some of the characters motives weren't as clear as they should have been. But even with the drop off, the first 6 seasons were the best drama TV I have ever watched and would have been my choice for number 1 had I voted. Currently on something like my 4th rewatch and everyone is heading to the sept for a bit.. Looks like Cercei isn't around though for some reason.