I haven’t been watching much in terms of actual shows for a good while, then while listening to a podcast a host casually mentioned they had rewatched Chernobyl, how it still holds up, that there’s a reason it got as much acclaim as it did, etc. So I thought I’d give it a go and wow, loved it (still one episode left to watch).
Had me thinking, what else have I missed out on? What are some “absolute cinema” TV shows that still hold up and and are considered must watch?
Comedy? Futurama (be ready to have your feels tickled)
More serious SF but still funny? The Orville
More more serious SF and not so funny, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Not at all funny and serious SF (anyone seeing a pattern?) Battlestar Galactica (2003-2009)
Extra credit serious SF, worth every hour, dated graphics and all, Babylon 5 Amazing stories, worth every minute it takes to watch it.
I watched Battlestar Galactica based on the good reviews. Frankly, it sucks. Not a half effort to do props (Marlboro cigarettes FFS?!), more holes than a colander, sophomoric moral stories… It has rave reviews. I may give it a 6/10 if I’m feeling generous.
I never gelled with Battlestar Gallactica despite being a huge Star Trek fan. I think the military chain-of-command type stuff was a turnoff. Especially when so many of the plotlines revolved around it.