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mistersalads (edited )LinkI love/like a lot of the shows already mentioned, but there are some shows that I don't currently see on anyone's list here and/or I think are often overlooked. --Dramas-- The Americans - this...- Exemplary
I love/like a lot of the shows already mentioned, but there are some shows that I don't currently see on anyone's list here and/or I think are often overlooked.
--Dramas--
The Americans - this comes up sometimes but I know a good amount people who are into good tv that haven't watched it. It's a top-tier spy/suspense/drama with excellent characters- both the writing and acting.
The Newsroom - I almost never see this on anyone's lists, which I get because it's not "the best show ever" but it's Aaron Sorkin on HBO. Jeff Daniels plays a cable news anchor given a new showrunner, and they decide they are sick of what cable news has become. They do "real news" while the show touches on actual (real life) news stories and their coverage. Years later the show is even more potent, though it might be a bit depressing considering much of what they warn about has happened.
Patriot - this show won't be for everyone, but if you like it you will probably love it. It can be a bit slow, but the characters are fantastic and a lot of the music is pretty good. If you're interested in character driven shows give it a chance. This one has a lot of humor and dark humor even though it's listed as drama/suspense.
Humans - I really liked this show though I don't have a single friend who has watched it and it only has a 76 critic/7.8 user rating on metacritic.
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Party Down - I don't know what to say besides just look at the cast, you've seen many of these people in other things and thought they were hilarious, but now they're all together! There are two seasons from years ago and one from more recently with a few different cast members but they're all very good. Some great guest stars as well.
Tales from the Tour Bus - Mike Judge who you probably know does stories about musical stars and their crazy lives. Animating whatever wild stories they can get from their interviews, the first season is old country and rock stars, second is funk legends. Think of "Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories" from The Chappelle show and you've got the idea.
The Other Two - two older siblings hilariously struggle with their younger brother becoming the next Justin Bieber.
Already listed (just so you know my taste)- The Wire, Band of Brothers, Utopia (UK), Black Mirror, Mr. Robot, Star Trek TNG, Better Call Saul, Atlanta, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, Reservation Dogs, The Good Place, Community, 30 Rock, Arrested Development, Veep, Futurama, Psych and probably a few others listed that I missed.
Adding two I almost forgot:
High Maintenance - The show is about a weed delivery guy, but it's not all about pot. It's not exactly but kind of like a fictional version of "People of New York" the photo series/book from some years ago. Deep dives into personal stories. Also the soundtrack is one of my faves. Drama with some good comedy thrown in there.
Broad City - Ok, this one is a lot about pot, but it's a great story about friendship and is hilarious. One of the best endings to any comedy I've seen.
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Comment on Recommendations with Japanese lyrics, or where to find it? in ~music
mistersalads LinkSakuran-Zensen is pretty great if you're into punk/garage/rock.Sakuran-Zensen is pretty great if you're into punk/garage/rock.
I am a huge fan of Caroline Rose, so I've been listening to her new album almost nonstop since it released yesterday. It's not streaming, but you can listen to the song "conversation with shiv" with that bandcamp link. If you haven't heard of her a better intro might be the album LONER, which is a bit more fun (also streaming on spotify/apple/etc)- indie/alt pop rock. Pretty much everyone I've recommended LONER to has liked or loved at least a few songs, if not the whole album. The new album is more acoustic and less poppy, but I still love it. If you enjoy good songwriting give her a shot, she's up there with my favorites.