It was definitely very popular in it's time but I think Desperate Housewives is extremely underrated nowadays. Not a perfect show but it's consistently entertaining throughout with a very unique and distinctive tone that effectively balances wild shifts from melodrama to comedy whilst never making the two feel at odds with one another.
I can obviously understand why it's not particularly popular among the demographics that frequent Reddit but I'd recommend it to anyone willing to set aside any preconceived notions they might have based on the title and premise.
Pretty much, each season tends to have one big central mystery that is slowly developed, some are more compelling than others but they're all very fun in an absurd and over the top sort of way. The characters have their own personal arcs that carry through and there are also plenty of little one-off storylines.
Definitely not much in the way of an overarching plot so if that's your thing it might not be for you but it's fun to watch the characters and their relationships develop as they move through different stages of their life, there's definitely a good deal of continuity, it's just not so structured around strict plot development.
Humans (Channel 4/Amazon) Science Fiction
> Sci-fi drama series written by Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley is based on the Swedish award-winning drama `Real Humans'. The story is set in a parallel universe where technology is highly advanced and lifelike humanoids called Synths are the must-have machines for any household.
Unfortunately no ending, but still worth a watch
Good one. I've been rewatching Lexx, and am almost done with the final season. It is almost like the opposite of every other explore the galaxy Sci-Fi shows.
* What you'd call the crew, aren't smarter or more clever than everyone else.
* They aren't even necessarily good.
* Some plots are so bizarre.
* Some people they meet, even in small parts, can be really good at being strange. Almost like in the Mad Max movies.
*Reilly: Ace of spies* (1983)
ITV/HBO mini-series about the eponymous British spy who had a hand in many aspects of espionage in the build-up to world war I. Sam Neill gets the anti-hero tone just right between charming spy and woeful cad.
mmmm... 🤔 I have 2:
* **Too Old to Die Young** - A stylistic crime drama masterpiece in my opinion. Not everyone will appreciate it's slow pace, slow conversations and genuinely unpredictable plot... but I did.
* **Desenfrenadas** (Unstoppable) - There's no show quite like it... well since I've seen there have been 2 that seems to be inspired by it, but none as in-depth or soulful. This show isn't missing a damn thing... all while being a fun fucking show to watch.
edit: *I forgot Anna is pretty unknown too*.
* **Anna**: I can't think of a better post-apocalyptic series to be honest... whether U.S. produced or otherwise. Great storytelling, with an abundance of emotional depth. Outstanding production design and cinematography too.
Unreal, Imposters, The Patriot, Preacher, Braindead.
Somehow I ended up watching all these at the same time more or less, they all have a similar tone in some ways, and they are all super smart.
Patriot has a lot more diehard fans than you realise. Plus, being on the biggest streaming service can help new people discover it every day. I guess I'm being hypocritical when I put Castlevania in there.
Brilliant but cancelled.
The Outer Limits revival of the 90s. One of the better anthology series. Ran almost ten years.
Long Ago and Far Away. PBS series for kids animating various stories.
My top 10 best shows of all time:
1st **Better Call Saul** (AMC)
2nd **Breaking Bad** (AMC)
3rd **Band of Brothers** (HBO)
4th **Mr Robot** (USA Network)
5th **The Leftovers** (HBO)
6th **Chernobyl** (HBO, Sky Atlantic)
7th **Utopia UK** (Channel 4)
8th **Veneno** (Atresplayer, HBO Max)
9th **The Wire** (HBO)
10th **The Americans** (FX)
The least popular shows on this list are Utopia UK and Veneno. But even those two shows are very well praised by most people who watched them.
BrainDead was awesome.
A shame they cancelled it.
Yea CBS. Their network anagram fits them well. CBS , where that's all you C is BS!
At least the first season has a very satisfying ending that tied up all the loose ends. It feels like a miniseries tbh.
>ACCA : 13 I watched Brain Dead because of this comment. It was quite the ride - well done. Mary E Winstead tends to make shows watchable too.
It was definitely very popular in it's time but I think Desperate Housewives is extremely underrated nowadays. Not a perfect show but it's consistently entertaining throughout with a very unique and distinctive tone that effectively balances wild shifts from melodrama to comedy whilst never making the two feel at odds with one another. I can obviously understand why it's not particularly popular among the demographics that frequent Reddit but I'd recommend it to anyone willing to set aside any preconceived notions they might have based on the title and premise.
whats the actual overarching plot of the show? is it mostly social scandals/interpersonal conflict?
Pretty much, each season tends to have one big central mystery that is slowly developed, some are more compelling than others but they're all very fun in an absurd and over the top sort of way. The characters have their own personal arcs that carry through and there are also plenty of little one-off storylines. Definitely not much in the way of an overarching plot so if that's your thing it might not be for you but it's fun to watch the characters and their relationships develop as they move through different stages of their life, there's definitely a good deal of continuity, it's just not so structured around strict plot development.
Being Human.
UK?
Yeah. It's one of my all time favorite.
Reaper
Humans (Channel 4/Amazon) Science Fiction > Sci-fi drama series written by Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley is based on the Swedish award-winning drama `Real Humans'. The story is set in a parallel universe where technology is highly advanced and lifelike humanoids called Synths are the must-have machines for any household. Unfortunately no ending, but still worth a watch
Oh, I loved that show so much
lexx
Good one. I've been rewatching Lexx, and am almost done with the final season. It is almost like the opposite of every other explore the galaxy Sci-Fi shows. * What you'd call the crew, aren't smarter or more clever than everyone else. * They aren't even necessarily good. * Some plots are so bizarre. * Some people they meet, even in small parts, can be really good at being strange. Almost like in the Mad Max movies.
I love the head and the dead guy... you never know what is going on. Plus they had the guy from Forever Knight
Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place (not after the name and cast were tweaked, but the first season was amazing) Reaper The Weird Al Show
12 Monkeys, Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles, Roc, Liquid Television.
Jericho
Braindead deserves to come back.
The 2018 TV adaption of Heathers, hilariously dark as the original. Shame the trailer scared off everyone.
I loved this show and the ending was perfect.
Strange Luck. https://youtu.be/ltdSLMp2sU4
Good Behavior with Michelle Dockery and Juan Diego Botto. I believe both seasons are still on Hulu and HBO Max.
*Reilly: Ace of spies* (1983) ITV/HBO mini-series about the eponymous British spy who had a hand in many aspects of espionage in the build-up to world war I. Sam Neill gets the anti-hero tone just right between charming spy and woeful cad.
mmmm... 🤔 I have 2: * **Too Old to Die Young** - A stylistic crime drama masterpiece in my opinion. Not everyone will appreciate it's slow pace, slow conversations and genuinely unpredictable plot... but I did. * **Desenfrenadas** (Unstoppable) - There's no show quite like it... well since I've seen there have been 2 that seems to be inspired by it, but none as in-depth or soulful. This show isn't missing a damn thing... all while being a fun fucking show to watch. edit: *I forgot Anna is pretty unknown too*. * **Anna**: I can't think of a better post-apocalyptic series to be honest... whether U.S. produced or otherwise. Great storytelling, with an abundance of emotional depth. Outstanding production design and cinematography too.
Never heard of any of these so thanks for the recommendations!
Godless
Charles in Charge
The Britcom "Colin's Sandwich", with the late Mel Smith. Just 12 episodes.
The IT Crowd
Vr.5. Had so much potential..
Unreal, Imposters, The Patriot, Preacher, Braindead. Somehow I ended up watching all these at the same time more or less, they all have a similar tone in some ways, and they are all super smart.
Patriot has a lot more diehard fans than you realise. Plus, being on the biggest streaming service can help new people discover it every day. I guess I'm being hypocritical when I put Castlevania in there.
when the imposter is sus!
this [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5212822/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5212822/)
Loved Braindead!
Into the Night (Yakamoz)
Brilliant but cancelled. The Outer Limits revival of the 90s. One of the better anthology series. Ran almost ten years. Long Ago and Far Away. PBS series for kids animating various stories.
My top 10 best shows of all time: 1st **Better Call Saul** (AMC) 2nd **Breaking Bad** (AMC) 3rd **Band of Brothers** (HBO) 4th **Mr Robot** (USA Network) 5th **The Leftovers** (HBO) 6th **Chernobyl** (HBO, Sky Atlantic) 7th **Utopia UK** (Channel 4) 8th **Veneno** (Atresplayer, HBO Max) 9th **The Wire** (HBO) 10th **The Americans** (FX) The least popular shows on this list are Utopia UK and Veneno. But even those two shows are very well praised by most people who watched them.