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@lemmy.ml
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    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.

  • ChuzaUzarNaim @lemmygrad.ml
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    9 hours ago

    If I had to pick just a couple, then Twin Peaks and The Prisoner. Both have interesting styles, both keep you asking questions rather than spoonfeeding answers, both were ahead of their time.

  • Ken Oh@lemm.ee
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    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.
  • mub@lemmy.ml
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    21 hours ago

    Westworld (Season 1). The other seasons are good and have great moments but season 1 is special.

  • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.ml
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    1 day ago

    I really enjoyed both shows as well. You might enjoy Silo which is a pretty solid recent sci-fi show I can recommend. Andor is also excellent, it's hands down my favorite thing from the Star Wars universe. Farscape is also absolutely fantastic. It starts out a bit slow, but it's absolutely amazing once it gets going. Also enjoyed Love Death and Robots, they took a bunch of short sci-fi stories and make episodes out of each. Firefly is another excellent show.

  • Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    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.

  • Unmapped@lemmy.ml
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    2 days ago

    Stargate SG1 and Stargate Atlantis. From the sound of it if you haven't already watched them you would really like them. Sci fi and definitely has the group/team evolving aspect.

    • illi@lemm.ee
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      1 day ago

      Seconding Stargate, ideal for what OP is looking for.

      Also Firefly for something with similar energy.

  • sunshine@lemmy.ml
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    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.

  • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝@feddit.uk
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    2 days ago

    In no particular order, genre shows include:

    • Babylon 5
    • Firefly
    • X-Files
    • Fringe
    • Buffy/Angel
    • The League of Gentlemen
    • Dr Who / Torchwood
    • True Blood
    • Utopia
    • Supernatural
    • Third Rock
    • Ash vs Evil Dead
    • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
    • Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
    • Peacemaker
    • The Nevers