I remember when watching TV series was just another daily
habit, but after the massive Netflix world domination TV series became even
more popular than ever! If you do not have the habit of watching TV series not
only are you missing out, but you are also on the road to become a pariah!
Millennials even consider the series one likes to watch to analyze if said
person would be a compatible partner, I actually got to witness (more than
once) millennials analyzing their dates’ Netflix “My List”, yes it is a thing
now!
Change of times and generations aside, watching TV series is
not only therapeutic, but also very inspiring! With the increase of streaming
services the need for content is higher than ever, and that generates something
lovely to us consumers: a HUGE variety of content! I remember how it was like
back in the day when a new TV series was released, everyone, absolutely EVERYONE
would talk about it, the series would be heavily promoted and talked about, now
we do not see such promotion or buzz when a new TV series is released, simply
because times have changed, and instead of hearing about a new series we now
receive alerts that shows a list, yes a LIST of new releases! The buzz is only
going to happen to those series that will be able to become public sensations,
otherwise they will simply not get new seasons, and you will probably not even
know some of those series ever existed!
Considering all these new concepts that became our reality,
here is a list of TV Series one simply MUST watch! They are addictive,
inspiring and will crush your heart once you reach the grand finale! Get ready
to be entertained, to fall in love, and get your heart broken, you are going to
experience that emptiness we all feel when our favorite series end, well, you
are about to feel it 10 times!
10 – The Walking Dead
The series started with an interesting story and appealing
plot, however, after so many seasons and years I feel that the series is just
really repetitive now, a lot of needless dialogs and no action, different
characters come and go but nothing really new ever happens, yes some regulars
and main characters died, but there is nothing really jaw dropping happening,
EVER! I would say the first 2 seasons are magnificent, the third and fourth
seasons are great, and the rest is really good to help you fall asleep! If you
wanted to finally substitute your melatonin pills with something else you just
found the perfect replacement! The reason why I am recommending the Walking
Dead is because like I stated above the first seasons really are magnificent!
The series became a phenomenon, and it is definitely understandable because it
really is good, I just wish the writers would be more bold and change the plot
completely, just give us some jaw dropping surprises, however, it is always
nice to be included in a discussion when you are socializing, and in order to do
so you have to know what you are talking about (hence you have to watch it!),
and I can almost guarantee there will always be a “The Walking Dead Discussion”
in most get togethers, the series is a generation jewel, is a cultural
phenomenon, is a MUST WATCH!
9- American Horror Story
A combination of horror, different yet connected stories,
despicable yet lovely characters, urban tales, classic horror, and a unique
style! This is American Horror Story, each season presents a different story,
however, the stories are connected and the way the characters are portraited, and
presented is to die for! It is a kind of series you just cannot get enough, you
simply must watch the next episode and when you finally reach the series finale, you wish there were more episodes to watch! I will always recommend American
Horror Story, the way the writers and producers reinterpret urban tales and
classic horror stories is simply unique, they can somehow combine the original
features of such tales and characters with a contemporary approach. Another
feature of this series that attracts me is the connection of the stories, they
are linked either by characters or locations, which is something that always
generates discussions and conversation in social circles, I remember spending
hours having glass after glass of White Zinfandel and talking to my friends
about the “Easter eggs” hidden in the seasons of this amazing show! You can
thank me later for recommending this series, just put on your PJs, get your
bucket of pop corn and get ready to fall in love with AHS, it is bloody awesome!
8- Vikings
If you think “Game of Thrones” is graphic and a bit too
violent that means you have not watched “Vikings”. This show presents a reinterpretation
of the story of the iconic, and feared Vikings, known for their reckless and
violent approach and their never-ending search for power, the show portraits
the characters with a combination of tradition and originality, and the plot
develops in perfect harmony and rhythm. I personally enjoy when writers are
bold and believe that killing main characters is not only necessary to deliver
a good story, but also very interesting, not only because we all love a good
death scene, but because you have to make the audience engage with other
characters in order to continue your story successfully, and the writers of
Vikings do it gracefully and effortlessly. There is always a lot of action and
the way the dialogues are delivered by the characters simply seduces the
audience, the show is authentic, is graphic, is brutal and yet it’s lovely to
watch it! I love the way the Viking culture is portraited, the mix of rich
research and execution is explicit, and turns the show into an immersive
experience, after watching the show I caught myself actually saying “Thor is
beating his hammer” many times whenever I heard thunder. I hope you have the
same great and immersive experience I had watching this series, it felt like I
was in Valhalla!
7- Dead To Me
It is a new series and so far there is only one season
available, however, the show is so, SO good it had to make list! The show
presents a story that feels really real and characters that are twisted in a
very lovely way. Christina Applegate is better than ever and the way the
characters end up connecting to each other is just awesome! The plot develops
in a very interesting and curious manner and the way the story is presented is simply a
work of art. Complicated situations, problematic characters, a cold reality and
the birth of an iconic friendship. I was very pleased when I was informed there is
a new season on the way! I truly hope the second season will be as good as the
first season, and even more successful just so we can all rest assure Netflix
will keep renewing the show!
6- The Handmaid’s Tale
This series is by far one of the BEST book adaptations I
have ever witnessed! It takes a lot of talent to adapt a book successfully, and
the way the writers and producers adapted The Handmaid’s Tale really is a work
of art! The characters are portraited with grace and authenticity, the plot is
addictive and it is developed with perfect timing and balance. The series
presents us to an incredibly terrible reality, a violent change of scenery
and behavior derived from new laws that affected every citizen of the United
States, even the country gets a new name: “Gilead”, a hell on Earth! You get to
witness the bravery of a mother’s heart, a never-ending thirst for justice, and
the birth of a contemporary revolution! This is by far one of my favorite TV
series EVER, it takes a lot of talent and creativity to come up with such a
great story and such an interesting (yet very scary) scenario! Sit back and
enjoy! Enter the world of Gilead and feel a mix of anger, love, hatred, faith
and a thirst for justice! You can thank me later! Blessed be the fruit!
5- The OC
The OC is one of my favorite series of ALL TIME! It is one
of the shows that influenced me the most, and actually helped build my
character, it is part of who I became, this is a proof of how powerful
audiovisual productions are in our lives! I was teenager when I watched this
early 2000’s cultural phenomenon for the very first time, I have the series’
DVD Box Set displayed in my home office and I rewatch it from time to time
(specially when I am about to go to Southern California to visit my family
members who live there). The OC portraits Orange County in a very compelling
way, the characters are very distinct and interesting, the story itself is very
appealing and keeps you watching episode after episode simply because you must
know what is going to happen next. The idea seems simple: a rich Orange County
community changes forever after a pariah from Chino becomes part of one of the
rich families, however, the plot is richly developed with harmony, and
cliffhangers are guaranteed (specially at the end of each season). The
soundtrack is as beautiful as Newport Beach and Mischa Barton, and one of the
great surprises of the series is the season finale, after the end of the third
season we were all curious to see how the writers would continue the story, considering one of the main characters dies in the last episode of season three, but for our surprise they wrote a beautiful, interesting and lovely season
finale! It was great to see how that amazing story ends, but I must warn you: it
feels like you just lost beloved family members, yes, this series is that
compelling! It is a series you can watch with your family and friends or you can
just binge watch it (like I do). After no more than three episodes you are going
to find yourself singing “California here we come, right back where we started
from, Californiaaaaaaa”, enjoy and welcome to the OC bitch!
4- Penny Dreadful
I have so much to say about Penny Dreadful I do not even know
where to start! This series is a work of art, a masterpiece, a couture
audiovisual production in every way! A combination of perfectly-combined classic tales, iconic characters portraited with excellence, sets and wardrobe are
so next-level they take you to a different time, and to end on a high note the
series has one of the most beautiful soundtracks ever created! Frankenstein,
Dorian Gray, Dracula, witches and vampires all combined to perfection in a dark
Victorian London, the show is classy and addictive, the narrative is flawless
and do not fool yourself thinking that because I used the words “witches and
vampires” that this is show is for a younger audience, this series is for
adults, trust me! One of the aspects I love the most abut this show is that
there is no happy ending, just a realistic one! A must watch!
3- Bates Motel
Writing an interesting and compelling story is never easy,
neither is adapting a great one! Bates Motel presents the early years of Norman
Bates and his journey to becoming one of the most iconic serial killers of all
time! The characters are portraited to PERFECTION! I fell in love with Vera
Farmiga and Freddie Highmore, the chemistry between them is undeniable and a
spectacle apart, the story is dark yet extremely realistic, the relationships
are relatable and somehow lovely in its own twisted way. This is one of those
series you binge watch guilt-free, you spend the night awake promising yourself
you are going to bed after the end of just one more episode, and next thing you
know you spent the last two days marathoning, yes Netflix marathons are one of
the best things to do in life, all you need is a good show and some delicious snacks, so, here you go!
Enjoy your marathon!
2- Sex and The City
My runner up series! Sex and The City is more than just a
show, it is a world apart! Needless to say it is one of my favorite shows EVER!
You get four best friends, you start living in Manhattan, wearing designer
shoes and clothes, you go to the most fabulous places in the city, and share
personal experiences with your loyal girls in the most fun way possible. The
show is revolutionary is many ways, it is a late 90’s show about love and sex through
a female perspective, it is filled with love, drama and a lot of style! The way
the story is developed is an example of harmony and perfect timing, it develops so perfectly it feels extremely real, so real you get deeply
depressed when it ends because you feel in your heart, you just lost four best
friends! Not only a must watch but a must own so you can keep rewatching it!
1- Breaking Bad
This is not a TV series, this is not a TV show, this is an
audiovisual masterpiece! I personally LOVE an antihero and Walter White in my
opinion takes the cake when it comes to being the perfect antihero! The way the
character’s story is developed wins your loyalty, I am and always will be on
his side! Bryan Cranston’s acting is a force of nature, he is one of my favorite
actors and the way he portraited Walter White (and Heisenberg, yes for me they
are two different characters) is something of another world! The characters
are amazingly distinct and portraited by actors of the highest quality (the
best “batch” of actors I have ever witnessed), a prime plot developed with
perfect timing, master cliffhangers, epic scenes and dialogues, simply an
audiovisual phenomenon! The story is realistic and relatable, from cancer to
financial difficulties to taking a step that completely changes life forever
and creates an alter-ego. I watch Breaking Bad every year, sometimes more than
once because I was never able to find another series that could even be
compared to Breaking Bad, it is the meaning of audiovisual excellence! This
series is going to change your life (and maybe you as well) FOREVER, just watch it and
surrender yourself! Like Pinkman would say: just watch it BITCH!
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