Breaking Bad!

Widows bay. Its honestly a mix of ethereal, cosmic horror and parks and rec style comedy.

It doesn’t sound like it should work, but it entirely does. Its not “good comedy with okay horror” or “good horror with okay comedy.” Both genres are excellent and they mesh in a way thats believable, very human and horrifying.

Better Call Saul https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Better_Call_Saul

This show is better than Breaking Bad IMHO.

• American Crime Story (2016) [Season 2]

  Season two examines the 1997 murder of legendary fashion designer Gianni Versace outside of his Miami Beach mansion by serial killer Andrew Cunanan, interweaving storylines involving the lead-up to the murder and the criminal investigation that includes a nationwide manhunt for Cunanan.

• Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (2016)

  A comedic thriller that follows the bizarre adventures of eccentric “holistic” detective Dirk Gently and his reluctant assistant Todd. An adaptation of Douglas Adams’ wildly successful comic novels.

• Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002)

  In the future when technological enhancements and robotics are a way of life, Major Motoko Kusanagi and Section 9 take care of the jobs that are too difficult for the police. Section 9 employs hackers, sharpshooters, detectives and cyborgs all in an effort to thwart cyber criminals and their plans to attack the innocent.

• Mad Men (2007)

  Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.

• Orb: On the Movements of the Earth (2024)

  After learning heretical teachings about the Earth and the Sun, a child prodigy searches for his master’s hidden research while evading the Inquisition.

• Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

  Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.

• Twin Peaks (1990)

  The body of Laura Palmer is washed up on a beach near the small Washington state town of Twin Peaks. FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper is called in to investigate her strange demise only to uncover a web of mystery that ultimately leads him deep into the heart of the surrounding woodland and his very own soul.

• Utopia (2013)

  The Utopia Experiments is a legendary graphic novel shrouded in mystery. When a group of strangers find themselves in possession of an original manuscript, their lives suddenly and brutally implode.

• Wilfred (2011)

  Everyone else sees Wilfred as just a dog, but Ryan sees a crude and somewhat surly, yet irrepressibly brave and honest Australian bloke in a cheap dog suit. While leading him through a series of comedic and existential adventures, Wilfred the dog shows Ryan the man how to overcome his fears and joyfully embrace the unpredictability and insanity of the world around him.

For one you likely haven’t heard of before: Infinity Train.

Best to go in blind with no spoilers. I wish I could watch it for the first time again.

Archer (Hulu)

Midnight Mass is up there for me, but particularly because I really enjoy the themes present. I thought it was even better than Haunting of Hill House (which is phenomenal). But I have a friend who fucking hated it and refused to finish it, so uh, your mileage may vary lol.

Also, I don’t know if I would call it “cinema”, but Taskmaster is probably the funniest shit I’ve ever seen consistently across 20+ series and I hope it never fucking ends.

I guess one that I expected to see her is Sons of Anarchy. I thought it was great. I’m a little disappointed, but not surprised, that I don’t see either Letterkenny or Shoresy on here right now.

The first several seasons of American Horror Story are so much fun. Murder House (S1), Asylum (S2), Freak Show (S4 and my personal favorite) and Roanoke (S6) are particularly entertaining. Cathy Bates and Jessica Lang are so great in all their roles. All the actors are a lot of fun to watch even when intentionally cheesy.

Didn’t see anyone mentioned it but Gravity Falls and the original Avatar The Last Airbender is really, really good.

Also Fallout TV series is nice too, not worth the subscription but worth your time, if you catch my drift.

Counterpart

It’s like a baby between fringe and soviet spy drama. A fantastic show

Andor. Pluribus. 3 Body Problem. Queen’s Gambit. Babylon Berlin. Alice in Borderland. Shogun (the 2024 series). The Expanse. First two seasons of For All Mankind.

Here’s a short selection of series that really stood out for me over the past few years.

All are there for different reasons, but they were all quite amazing IMHO. (also, I’ve included spoiler-free summaries 😉)

Devs (2020) A software engineer investigates the secretive quantum computing division of her cutting-edge tech company after her boyfriend goes missing.

Our Flag Means Death An 18th-century aristocrat abandons his life of luxury to become a pirate.

Scavengers Reign When a deep-space freighter crashes on a beautiful but profoundly perilous alien planet, the scattered surviving crew must navigate a surreal, violently interconnected ecosystem in a desperate bid for rescue.

Killing Eve A bored MI5 security officer and a glamorous, unpredictable assassin become locked in a deadly, globe-trotting game of cat-and-mouse.

Utopia (UK) A group of online forum members unearths a bizarre graphic novel rumored to predict global disasters, suddenly finding themselves hunted by a ruthless, shadowy organization.

The Great (Hulu) is an all time favorite of mine and almost nobody talks about it.

• Mobland
• The Expanse
• Firefly
• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
• Mr. Inbetween
• Adolescence
• The Newsroom
• The West Wing
• Common Side Effects
• Silo
• Shrinking
• Norsemen
• Succession
• The Pitt
• Foundation
• Sneaky Pete

Mobland

A gritty crime drama set in modern-day London, following Harry Da Souza, a street-smart fixer for the powerful Harrigan crime family led by Conrad and Maeve Harrigan. When a fateful night out goes wrong for the sons of two warring crime families, Harry must navigate a escalating turf war that threatens to topple empires and lives.

The Expanse

Set hundreds of years in the future, humanity has colonized the solar system across three rival powers: Earth, Mars, and the Belt. When a conspiracy linking missing ships, alien protomolecule technology, and political machinations begins to unravel, the crew of the rogue ship Rocinante finds themselves at the center of a conflict that could determine the fate of the entire solar system and beyond.

Firefly

A space western set in the aftermath of a galactic civil war, following the renegade crew of the Serenity, a Firefly-class transport ship. Captain Malcolm Reynolds leads his eclectic band of misfits as they take on smuggling jobs and odd work across the frontier fringes of a solar system ruled by the oppressive Alliance, struggling to maintain their freedom and independence.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

A Game of Thrones prequel set a century before the events of the flagship series, during a rare era of peace under Targaryen rule. It follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall, a kindhearted but unseasoned hedge knight, and his clever young squire, Egg, who harbors a secret royal identity, as they wander Westeros encountering great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits.

Mr. Inbetween

A darkly comedic Australian crime drama following Ray Shoesmith, a hitman and family man who juggles his violent profession with the demands of fatherhood, friendships, and a new romance. Ray’s efforts to be a good father, brother, and partner are constantly complicated by the realities of his lethal line of work, creating a compelling tension between his personal and professional lives.

Adolescence

A psychological crime drama centered on a 13-year-old schoolboy, Jamie Miller, who is arrested after the murder of a girl at his school. Each episode, shot in a single continuous take, explores the fallout from different perspectives: his family, the detective in charge, and a therapist, as everyone grapples with what really happened and the invisible forces that shaped a young life.

The Newsroom

An idealistic drama set behind the scenes of a cable news broadcast, following anchor Will McAvoy and his executive producer Mackenzie McHale as they attempt to reinvent television journalism with integrity and substance. Created by Aaron Sorkin, the series tackles real-world events through the lens of a newsroom striving to prioritize truth over ratings in an era of sensationalism.

The West Wing

Aaron Sorkin’s acclaimed political drama following the inner workings of the White House during the fictional administration of Democratic President Josiah Bartlet. The series chronicles the daily challenges, policy battles, and personal dramas of the president and his dedicated senior staff as they navigate governance, re-election campaigns, and the weight of national and global crises.

Common Side Effects

An adult animated conspiracy thriller following two former high school lab partners, Marshall and Frances, who discover a rare mushroom capable of healing virtually any disease. Their find puts them in the crosshairs of Big Pharma, the DEA, and powerful international businessmen determined to suppress the cure, in a gripping tale where the sides keep shifting.

Silo

A dystopian drama set in a massive underground silo where thousands of survivors live in a stratified society, believing the outside world is toxic and uninhabitable. When engineer Juliette Nichols uncovers unsettling secrets about the silo’s true history and its leadership, she becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that challenges everything the residents have been told about their existence.

Shrinking

A heartfelt comedy-drama following Jimmy Laird, a grieving therapist who begins breaking the rules and telling his clients exactly what he thinks after the death of his wife. His unconventional, ethically questionable approach to therapy ripples through the lives of his patients, colleagues, and his teenage daughter, as everyone navigates loss, healing, and personal growth.

Norsemen

A Norwegian comedy series that treats the brutal Viking Age as a backdrop for dry, absurdist workplace humor. Set in the 8th century village of Norheim, it follows the daily lives, petty rivalries, and mundane frustrations of warriors, chieftains, and slaves, blending modern sensibilities with swords, raiding, and pillaging in a hilariously deadpan style.

Succession

A razor-sharp satirical drama following the ultra-wealthy Roy family, owners of a global media and entertainment conglomerate. As aging patriarch Logan Roy’s health declines, his four adult children scheme, betray, and battle for control of the empire, revealing the toxic intersections of family loyalty, corporate power, and insatiable ambition.

The Pitt

A real-time medical drama following the staff of Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center’s emergency department through a single grueling 15-hour shift. Each episode covers approximately one hour of the shift, immersing viewers in the nonstop pressures of emergency medicine as the team navigates staff shortages, underfunding, and personal crises while saving lives.

Foundation

An epic sci-fi saga based on Isaac Asimov’s novels, set in a sprawling galactic empire on the brink of collapse. Mathematician Hari Seldon predicts the empire’s fall and establishes the Foundation, a colony of scientists and engineers, to preserve human knowledge and shorten the coming dark age. The series spans generations, weaving political intrigue, religion, and destiny on a cosmic scale.

Sneaky Pete

A slick crime drama following Marius Josipović, a released convict who assumes the identity of his former cellmate, Pete Murphy, and infiltrates the estranged Murphy family in Connecticut. Posing as their long-lost grandson, Marius must maintain the charade while dodging a ruthless gangster from his past and entangling himself in the family’s bail bond business and its own secrets.