Being an engineer by qualification has it's perks , one of them being that you have a lot of time to while away and spend on things that don't matter much. Let's accept it , Engineering was more or less a vacation with some bumps in between ( read mid terms and semester exams) and that vacation gave me , and i guess a lot of others a list of some of the best of what the American and British television had to offer.
So, here is a list of my favourite TV shows , not necessarily in order of their precedence. I'l also try and mention a quote from each of the shows i enlist below. I have included a minimalist poster of each show, it's more fun that way :)
1. The Wire : (2002-2008) IMDB rating 9.4/10 , TV.com rating 9/10
If you are a fan of the HBO original series ,then i am sure that you would have seen or atleast heard of this show. Set in the city of Baltimore , the show deals with city's drug situation and the efforts of the Baltimore Police to curb the trade. Personally, one of my top 3 shows of all time and this one is highly recommended for all who have not been able to come around to watch it .
omar Little - "Lesson here, 'Bey : You come at the King, you best not miss.."
2. Breaking Bad : (2008-2013) IMDB rating 9.5/10 , TV.com rating 9/10
This show needs no introduction, it's been the talk of the town in the recent past. Featuring one of the coolest chemistry teachers in history and his junkie of a partner Jesse Pinkman . Both of them along with a little help from fellow crystal meth manufacturers are hell bent on capturing the drug market in and around Albuquerque .
Pinkman - " Yo mista white , Let's cook some meth"
3. Game of Thrones : (2011- Present) IMDB rating 9.4/10 , TV.com rating 9/10
Seven , so called noble families, One Kingdom called Westeros. Let the games begin . Violence , sex and a whole lot more. An almost perfect script and some intriguing screenplay makes this a must watch. Another HBO original Series.
"Winter is Coming"
4. F.R.I.E.N.D.S : ( 1994-2004) IMDB rating 8.8
Six friends, who struggle their way through life and always have each others back in every situation. I wish real life friendships were as pure as this reel life show depicted .
Rachel to Joey - I don' t want my baby's first words to be "How you doing" .
5. Sherlock : ( 2010 - present ) IMDB rating 9.2
A 21st century version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyal's masterpiece. Benedict Cumberbatch has done a whole lot of justice to the mental image of Sherlock Holmes we all have in our minds. 221/B Baker street is still the same , it's just that the modernisation has been carried out with such utter ease that for a second it manages to trick the audience into believing that Sherlock Holmes is a 21st century consulting detective.
6. The Sopranos ( 1999-2007 ) IMDB rating 9.2
A quite intriguing story about New jersey's mob boss Tony sopranos , as he tries to juggle his personal and professional life simultaneously .
7. Arrested Development (2003-2013 ) IMDB rating 9.1
A show revolving around Micheal , who takes over his family business after his father is imprisoned. But he faces a ton of problems along the way as he has to deal with his dysfunctional family who are not making things easy for him. Utter chaos and laughter.
8 . The IT crowd ( 2006- Present ) IMDB rating 8.5
Two socially awkward IT guys , one misfit lady who is working with these two in the basement of a large corporation. Personally, one of my favourite British comedy shows. Laughter galore.
9. The Inbetweeners ( 2008-2010 ) IMDB rating 8.3
4 friends , who try everything in their power to be one of the cool one's in school but fail miserably every time. They are in search of two things every guy wants, Beer and Sex. They generally end up with none of these. A must watch if you want to have a laugh or two.
10 . Entourage (2004- 2011 ) IMDB rating 8.5
Another HBO original series, the show portray's the life of a film star "Vincent chase " who makes it big in Hollywood , with the help of his close knit of friends , a bit of a has been actor- cousin , Johnny 'Drama' Chase and his trustworthy agent Ari Gold.
Ari - "We're going to hell so bring your sunblock"
11. Scrubs ( 2001-2010) IMDB rating 8.4
John Dorian gets to learn a lot about medicine , friendship , life and a whole lot more as he tries to make his way in Sacred Heart hospital. A light show, with the right mix of laughter and emotions. It was a bit of a drag in the last few seasons, but was well worth the watch .
12. The Big Bang theory ( 2007- Present ) IMDB rating 8.6
No need introducing this one. Sheldon , Penny , Raj , Leonard Howard , Amy and Bernadette. A show which can make you laugh even when you are down for the count. Currently in it's seventh season .
Sheldon - "Bazinga"
13. Californication ( 2007- Present ) IMDB rating 8.4
A writer , played by David Duckovny , tries to manage his washed up career, his ex girlfriend , his daughter and his appetite for the women kind. This show started off very well , but the sixth season was not at all upto the mark. Hoping for some improvement in the seventh season.
14. Modern Family ( 2009 -Present ) IMDB rating 8.6
Three families which are very much inter connected , but are a whole lot different from one another. A light hearted show which manages to leave some kind of a message every episode.
15. South Park (1997- Present ) IMDB rating 8.8
One dysfunctional town of South park , four foul mouthed 4th graders . Weird things keep happening in this town and no one seems to care . It used to be aired in India , but was banned by the government some time back. Should give you an idea on what all goes on in this show. Anyways , a must watch :D
16. Shameless US ( 2011- Present ) IMDB rating 8.5
A totally wacky show. Different both in it's script and it's execution. An alcoholic father with 6 kids to raise but all he can think about his where his next glass of beer will come from.
17. Band of Brothers ( 2001) IMDB rating 9.5
The story of East company of the US army's 101 Airborne division and their mission in World war II. Directed by Tom Hanks. A solitary season with 10 episodes to die for.
So, here is a list of my favourite TV shows , not necessarily in order of their precedence. I'l also try and mention a quote from each of the shows i enlist below. I have included a minimalist poster of each show, it's more fun that way :)
1. The Wire : (2002-2008) IMDB rating 9.4/10 , TV.com rating 9/10
If you are a fan of the HBO original series ,then i am sure that you would have seen or atleast heard of this show. Set in the city of Baltimore , the show deals with city's drug situation and the efforts of the Baltimore Police to curb the trade. Personally, one of my top 3 shows of all time and this one is highly recommended for all who have not been able to come around to watch it .omar Little - "Lesson here, 'Bey : You come at the King, you best not miss.."
2. Breaking Bad : (2008-2013) IMDB rating 9.5/10 , TV.com rating 9/10
This show needs no introduction, it's been the talk of the town in the recent past. Featuring one of the coolest chemistry teachers in history and his junkie of a partner Jesse Pinkman . Both of them along with a little help from fellow crystal meth manufacturers are hell bent on capturing the drug market in and around Albuquerque .
Pinkman - " Yo mista white , Let's cook some meth"
3. Game of Thrones : (2011- Present) IMDB rating 9.4/10 , TV.com rating 9/10
Seven , so called noble families, One Kingdom called Westeros. Let the games begin . Violence , sex and a whole lot more. An almost perfect script and some intriguing screenplay makes this a must watch. Another HBO original Series."Winter is Coming"
4. F.R.I.E.N.D.S : ( 1994-2004) IMDB rating 8.8
Six friends, who struggle their way through life and always have each others back in every situation. I wish real life friendships were as pure as this reel life show depicted .
Rachel to Joey - I don' t want my baby's first words to be "How you doing" .
5. Sherlock : ( 2010 - present ) IMDB rating 9.2
A 21st century version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyal's masterpiece. Benedict Cumberbatch has done a whole lot of justice to the mental image of Sherlock Holmes we all have in our minds. 221/B Baker street is still the same , it's just that the modernisation has been carried out with such utter ease that for a second it manages to trick the audience into believing that Sherlock Holmes is a 21st century consulting detective.6. The Sopranos ( 1999-2007 ) IMDB rating 9.2
A quite intriguing story about New jersey's mob boss Tony sopranos , as he tries to juggle his personal and professional life simultaneously .7. Arrested Development (2003-2013 ) IMDB rating 9.1
A show revolving around Micheal , who takes over his family business after his father is imprisoned. But he faces a ton of problems along the way as he has to deal with his dysfunctional family who are not making things easy for him. Utter chaos and laughter.
8 . The IT crowd ( 2006- Present ) IMDB rating 8.5
Two socially awkward IT guys , one misfit lady who is working with these two in the basement of a large corporation. Personally, one of my favourite British comedy shows. Laughter galore.
9. The Inbetweeners ( 2008-2010 ) IMDB rating 8.3
4 friends , who try everything in their power to be one of the cool one's in school but fail miserably every time. They are in search of two things every guy wants, Beer and Sex. They generally end up with none of these. A must watch if you want to have a laugh or two. 10 . Entourage (2004- 2011 ) IMDB rating 8.5
Another HBO original series, the show portray's the life of a film star "Vincent chase " who makes it big in Hollywood , with the help of his close knit of friends , a bit of a has been actor- cousin , Johnny 'Drama' Chase and his trustworthy agent Ari Gold.Ari - "We're going to hell so bring your sunblock"
11. Scrubs ( 2001-2010) IMDB rating 8.4
John Dorian gets to learn a lot about medicine , friendship , life and a whole lot more as he tries to make his way in Sacred Heart hospital. A light show, with the right mix of laughter and emotions. It was a bit of a drag in the last few seasons, but was well worth the watch .12. The Big Bang theory ( 2007- Present ) IMDB rating 8.6
No need introducing this one. Sheldon , Penny , Raj , Leonard Howard , Amy and Bernadette. A show which can make you laugh even when you are down for the count. Currently in it's seventh season .Sheldon - "Bazinga"
13. Californication ( 2007- Present ) IMDB rating 8.4
A writer , played by David Duckovny , tries to manage his washed up career, his ex girlfriend , his daughter and his appetite for the women kind. This show started off very well , but the sixth season was not at all upto the mark. Hoping for some improvement in the seventh season.
14. Modern Family ( 2009 -Present ) IMDB rating 8.6
Three families which are very much inter connected , but are a whole lot different from one another. A light hearted show which manages to leave some kind of a message every episode.
15. South Park (1997- Present ) IMDB rating 8.8
One dysfunctional town of South park , four foul mouthed 4th graders . Weird things keep happening in this town and no one seems to care . It used to be aired in India , but was banned by the government some time back. Should give you an idea on what all goes on in this show. Anyways , a must watch :D
16. Shameless US ( 2011- Present ) IMDB rating 8.5
A totally wacky show. Different both in it's script and it's execution. An alcoholic father with 6 kids to raise but all he can think about his where his next glass of beer will come from.17. Band of Brothers ( 2001) IMDB rating 9.5
The story of East company of the US army's 101 Airborne division and their mission in World war II. Directed by Tom Hanks. A solitary season with 10 episodes to die for.
I will constantly be updating this blog post. Still a long way to go before this post is done. A lot of shows still in the pipeline. :)
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Thanks for the review! Hope you saw some of the shows :)
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