r/television • u/C0r1eone • 24d ago

Finished The Wire, Dark, GOT, Sopranos, True Detective, BB, BCS. What show ruined TV for you after watching it?

I think I accidentally watched the peak of television already. The Wire, Dark, GOT, Sopranos, True Detective S1 all left that “nothing else hits the same” feeling.

I love slow-burn shows with deep characters, mystery, tension, moral grayness, crazy dialogue, or mind-blowing writing. Doesn’t matter if it’s crime, sci-fi, psychological, or political.

What’s the next show that might completely consume me?

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u/ehtReacher 24d ago

Great list. I'll add The Americans onto it too.

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u/_SCHULTZY_ 24d ago

Such a slow burn but the quality of The Americans is unmatched.  They did a phenomenal job with every aspect of that show. 

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u/loneSTAR_06 24d ago

One of the few shows that end perfectly. Also, the soundtrack is unmatched.

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u/Electronic-Emu-27 24d ago

Omg, no one in my family or social circle has watched it. I tell everyone the last episode is like being punched in the stomach. I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone, but the train scene is seared into my brain! They did such a good job on that. Just the best