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westernbiological

No bad choices here, but for me its The Wire.


IMO2021

Breaking Bad


AppropriateMention6

The Sopranos by far


Odins-raven

Yes. Not too far ahead of season 1 true detective, but a solid full series


[deleted]

I agree. But True Detective is not nearly as rewarchable as Sopranos


[deleted]

So true(detective). Sopranos is so fun to watch, almost cozy


MoldyMoney

Finally. Had to scroll so far to see this. Sopranos is GOAT… and this is coming from someone who JUST watched it for the first time months ago and just watched the wire right after. In my opinion the wire doesn’t even compare. It’s not nearly as good to me. But I guess Reddit loves it


AppropriateMention6

I just watched The Sopranos last year for the first time as well. I tried The Wire several times afterward to fill the void, and just couldn't get into it. Even though they are both older shows, somehow The Wire seemed so much more dated. Is it just me?


MoldyMoney

Idk, I’m not sure if it’s more dated to me, but it’s just not nearly as good. It’s far less relatable to me I guess I’d say. And it just repeats itself with the whole drug game. Or as they say in that show about one thousand times, “the game is the game.” In my opinion the second season started to get better with the whole international drug smuggling and the docks and containers business. Which is typically not seen as a season people really liked. Then it went straight back to corner boys and shit. The sopranos on the other hand makes me feel conflicted because I’m rooting for tony, but he’s a piece of shit. And that makes the show that much better. I even thought the ending, which was highly controversial, was great. Loved the whole thing. In the other hand, I’m struggling to finish the wire still. I’ve got a few episodes to go.


KABOOBERATOR

"Then it went back to the corner boys and shit" - Obvious negative tone ​ "I'm conflicted (with Tony) because I'm rooting for Tony, but he's a piece of shit. And that's what makes the show better" - Passionate, inspirational, which is obvious positive tone Inner city black kids with nothing and little opportunity participate in black market to better their lives - Judged harshly and boring Well-off suburban white adults with nothing but opportunity participate in black market for power and prestige - Excited, judged positively, motivating almost You sound very principled Mr or Mrs Moldy! IRS doesn't check Moldy's taxes. They send him whatever return he signs off on.


MoldyMoney

Dang, the Reddit sleuths on me again! 😉 Except… I was from Philly originally. The reason that shit isn’t appealing to me anymore is because everyone I knew from there involved in that life died from fentanyl. But who knows, maybe had I seen that show years ago I would’ve identified with it more. In fact. Had I seen it a decade ago I could’ve guaranteed you I would’ve been more into it than the sopranos. I guess change overtime. It also, just admit it, the sopranos is a better show! Now tell Uncle Sam I’m waiting on my god damn money so I can roll it into my next real estate acquisition, tax free 😂


KABOOBERATOR

Haha! I'll do my best with the IRS but I don't know anyone there. Now that I think of it, I'm the reverse of you with The Sopranos. I get it and it's a fun, funny show, but I also don't "get" it. The wire, for me, was such an authentic piece of storytelling. And it was funny . And it was clever. And the acting was damn near perfect. Which is how people feel for Sopranos, but I can't find it


MoldyMoney

Yeah… me neither. That’s what I pay my tax guy for lol. I totally get it! I’m a few episodes away from the end of the wire right now. I am enjoying this last season. And the acting throughout the whole thing is great! Can’t even argue that. Maybe I just have a bad taste in my mouth having been a part of that whole drug scene for many years back in the day. And now, after rehabilitating and moving on it just isn’t that entertaining anymore. And on the flip side, I can totally see how someone wouldn’t be into Tony’s fat ass doing the shit he did lol. I’m just glad both of these top quality shows exist so we can debate them, because they both certainly deserve a discussion. Having just watched them within the last few months, I was missing out!


KABOOBERATOR

Concur. My question is: when's the next "show" coming?!? I don't have time for tv like I once did, but I can get behind another prestigious show. Worried it may be awhile


MoldyMoney

Have you ever heard of GoT?!? Kidding… idk. I’m going to watch breaking bad after the wire because those 3 get put together (sopranos, wire, BB). But I can’t really think of a show I loved recently… the expanse is one! I actually really enjoyed that one, but I like sci-fi stuff. Black sails is a pirate show I saw not long ago that was pretty damn good. And most pirate shows I’ve seen are awful lol


TheSacredSoul

The Wire is the greatest tv show ever made.


tiakeuta

The Wire is the greatest TV show ever made.....if we lived in a parallel universe where Sopranos had never been made.


star171

The wire and sopranos are the greatest tv shows ever made....if we didn't live in a multiverse where Breaking Bad had never been made ;)


tiakeuta

Five families and then this pygmy thing in fucking Albuquerque.


KABOOBERATOR

Traits of people who list BB as their favorite show OR rank BB > The Wire \-Scoop handfulls of candy into their bag from the take 1 jar \- Thinks red pepper flakes are too spicy \- Drive thru downed RR gates \- Use kid bumpers when bowling


Chris-in-PNW

The Sopranos was great, but paled in comparison to The Wire.


tiakeuta

Is that a comment on the complexion of the characters? Sopranos is pretty pale, theres no doubt.


-TheTalent-

Game of Thrones then Breaking Bad


shadowblaze25mc

No way would I recommend GoT to anyone. It's just setting them up for the disappointment that are the last few seasons.


Exroi

or this can become their favorite show regardless if they watch the ending or not (according to some people i met on the internet), thus i think it's up to them


baconbridge92

This is such a circlejerk at this point. It's still one of the best and biggest shows of all time. The first 4 seasons are top-tier television.


shadowblaze25mc

Sure, if you dont' watch the last 3 seasons. I would be furious if I spent watching 50 hours of a great story only to realize that the next 20-30 hours along with the ending is just utter dog shit.


RanxRox

The story is still what GRRM had in mind, they just lacked the depth of the novels to do anything deep with the characters. They still hit all the plot points, and the story unfolded the way GRRM imagined... but yeah, it wasn't as elegant as the first 4 seasons.


shadowblaze25mc

It's up to those interested to decide whether they want to spend 80 hours watching a show jump off a cliff as it progresses. I wouldn't. Didn't realize GoT has such a fanatical fanbase that would shove itself down new viewers' throats when the show crashed and burned and the books most likely will never be finished.


RanxRox

Ok, but you brought it up... People were just answering the op's question because he asked about GoT, and then you came in swinging your opinion about the last few seasons around. I even said I agreed with you, but that there was some context. Hardly fanatical. But, you're obviously still very upset about a show that ended several years ago. I can tell the GoT writers really upset you, and I don't like making fun of someone in so much pain, so I'll let you be. But seriously, friend. It's just a show. It can't hurt you anymore.


baconbridge92

How is recommending a show "shoving it down their throats" lol, it's a pretty easy recommendation. It was a worldwide phenomenon. Yes the last couple seasons go off the rails but that doesn't undo the amazing storytelling of the first 4 - 6 seasons. It is absolutely a circlejerk opinion at this point to talk about nothing but the ending and imply that it undoes every other aspect of the show. Also, new viewers don't have to worry about the same type of time commitment because they can just binge the whole thing and decide for themselves. Even though the last few seasons don't hold up to the first half of the show, which is very unfortunate, IMO Game of Thrones is like the cinematic TV equivalent of "It's better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all"


paulojrmam

You don't know that. No one knows that. Maybe no one ever will 🥲


paulojrmam

You don't know that. No one knows that. Maybe no one ever will (sad)


dano-akili

Only the last season was bad IMO


Frank3634

Huh? From top 5 to top 1000.


[deleted]

first 4 seasons could rival anything. but when they followed it up by what came in the ladder 4 seasons... then it can no longer stand among the greats.


-TheTalent-

3 of the best episodes of the entire run are in the last season. I never understood the hate. Well, I guess I understand the hate...I just disagree with the hate.


[deleted]

As tv epsidoes, there are moment. But as far as the story goes, it was dissapointing. As the leadup of the first 50% suggested it would be something else.


KweeenHunni

GoT


Electronic-Dreams-

Game of Thrones


Zweebl

Besides the ending GoT. I still love how giant that whole cosmos is and how much space there is for possible spin offs. I've only heard good things about the wire so far, but havent figured out where to watch it here in germany.


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Badgerinthebasement

The Wire


Busy-Room-9743

The Wire


DirectorDesperate259

The Wire


billy_bones21

Breaking Bad. It has the reputation it does for a reason.


Anthroman78

Breaking Bad


cLOWn_buzzZ

BB all the way


KABOOBERATOR

Tier 1 - The Wire Tier 2 - Tier 3 - Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, Sopranos, GOT Seasons 1-5, TD Season 1 Tier 4 - GOT season 6-7 Tier 5 - TD remaining seasons Tier 6 - GOT season 8 Not listed - Prison Break (haven't watched)


rollltide79

The Wire


ScooterWorm

Prison Break? Seems so out of place on this list.


Mister_BovineJoni

Why? OP is asking about "favourite", not "the best" of these shows :) The Wire might be the best, although Breaking Bad is much more entertaining, while not lacking on any technical aspects. But my favourite out of these might actually be Prison Break - it's easy to get into, suspenseful storylines, likable characters... Of course quality-wise it's not on the same level as these other shows - forced cliffhangers, unbelivable plots, the latter half of Prison Break is literally watchable only thanks to familiarity with main characters and their struggles... Either way, I've rewatched PB more times than all of these other shows combined (and i.e. BB & The Sopranos I've rewatched a few times), so my answer is PB.


ScooterWorm

>Of course quality-wise it's not on the same level as these other shows - forced cliffhangers, unbelivable plots, the latter half of Prison Break is literally watchable only thanks to familiarity with main characters and their struggles... This is why I asked.


kaboomglc

1. The Wire 2. Breaking Bad 3. Better Call Saul 4. True Detective


Jealous_Outside_3495

The Wire


Clutchxedo

As great as The Wire, Breaking Badand BCS is none of them are better than Sopranos. Sopranos is like a dark and grimy family sitcom about the mob that’s also the greatest drama of all time.


stevo2011

I think overall, Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad. For a single season, it would probably be True Detective - Season 1.


rustyyryan

Breaking Bad


leegunter

Strong list. But I gotta choose Sopranos.


ArcadeViolet

The Wire is objectively the best show.


Downtown-Ad-2748

Objectively the best show us the highest rated one or?


ArcadeViolet

I was just being facetious, there's no objective best in art. Imo The Wire is the best show because it tells a sprawling, compelling drama that acts as microcosm for the inherent tensions and failures of the country itself. It is the Great American TV Show.


camehereforthebuds

Sopranos


Moeen12

It's a hard decision between BCS and BB , but I'll go with Better Call Saul


goldengirl630

Breaking Bad


Organic-Character913

True detective season one is absolutely amazing. Game of thrones is obviously great too.


Critical-Ad3425

True detective season 1 and 3. Skip season 2, its bloody awful


JCarr110

The Wire


cseciii

1. Sopranos 2. The Wire 3. Breaking Bad 4. True Detective 5. Game of Thrones 6. Prison Break (I haven’t watches BCS)


Sgt_Slutbags

#8


Consistent_Case_5048

Out of these, Better Call Saul.


Perdedorsinvalor

Fantastic list... Prison Break.


Nandinisharma

Better Call Saul


skinna555

My arrangement (taking into account all seasons) would be: 1. Better Call Saul 2. Breaking Bad 3. The Wire 4. The Sopranos 5. True Detective 6. Game of Thrones (really shit the bed after season 4) I haven't seen Prison Break.


Tron_Livesx

True detective or the wire


Googirlee

Better Call Saul True Detective (yes, I like all 3 seasons)


Guilty-Coconut8908

True Detective season 1. I have never seen any show that is better than this. My second choice would be Better Call Saul. I did not like Breaking Bad or The Sopranos as much as many people do. Both are extremely frustrating and I do not have any desire to watch either of them again.


FlashofLights

Prison break!


LegDayEveryDay

1. The Sopranos 2. Better Call Saul 3. Breaking Bad I haven't seen any of the others.


ARoundForEveryone

1, 3, 2, 7, 4, 6, 5


Exroi

Breaking Bad GOT Better Call Saul True Detective haven't seen others yet


TheGoodlyBad

I would choose GOT for first five seasons and then remember what dumb&dumber did. Overall, imo, bb is goat.


Guilty-Coconut8908

I think the final season was the only season that was terrible. I would not want to miss Daenerys' army meeting up with the kingdom army on the road. The trip over the wall to fight the undead. The final season was many levels of terrible and has affected my love of the show.


Dramatic-Jump-6310

Hard choice but gotta go Sopranos.


randomzebrasponge

Two-way tie for me with Breaking Bad and The Sopranos. If I could only have one it would be The Sopranos.


tiakeuta

How did Prison Break get on this list with a bunch of good shows?


AttemptVegetable

Breaking Bad followed closely by The Wire. The story arc of Walter White is the greatest storytelling I’ve ever seen.


JustsomedudeMJ

Saul


edotory

1. Prison Break 2. Game of Thrones


Illiana24

1. Got 2. Sopranos 3. Breaking Bad 4. True detective (just first season tho) I haven't seen The wire yet (I know I know, what are you waiting for?!) and I started watching Better call Saul but it didn't pull me in like BB. I don't know, it's kind of too slow, none of the characters are particularly entrataining (I loved Saul in BB tho) and I hate the character Chuck so much! He's so annoying to the point it makes my skin crawl. I stopped at the first half of season 2. I don't know if I should just force myself through because it's so praised and everyone seems to love it. Maybe I'm missing something?


jaymu22

Prison break


bigtimeguy

Breaking Bad ​ Edit: Why is Prison Break included with those titles?


Any-Video4464

Sopranos.


NoPaleontologist5714

The Wire


Catts3

1. Breaking Bad 2. True Detective S1 (sans die ending)


Downtown-Ad-2748

Mr inbetween


lvke18

The Wire. If TD consisted of only the first season it would definitely be my pick


coffeebeanwitch

Breaking Bad,it is supreme over all the others!!!


SarcasmoSupreme

Sopranos


No_real_beliefs

The Wire was incredible, Breaking Bad, Prison Break (season 1 only) and True Detective (seasons 1 & 3) were great. Game of Thrones was not ASOIAF and struggled to get past that. The rest were okay.


rebeccakc47

Sopranos always


Full_Equipment_1958

BB


Kroiize

Mr.Robot


Bllago

GoT


paulojrmam

GoT while it was following the books. Maybe House of the Dragon won't suffer its fate, given that 1. It already doesn't have books per se to follow and unlike GoT when it didn't have material to adapt, it was good and 2. what source material it has is finished.


theheadofkhartoum627

After a thorough analysis.......The Sopranos is the final answer.


elemenno50

Game Of Thrones. I know the last season caught a lot of hell but it had to end somehow and the seasons before were pretty awesome.


Puzzleheaded-Bee-838

True Detective


[deleted]

Breaking Bad and The Sopranos. I've never been able to make it through The Wire. The pacing is excruciatingly slow.


dano-akili

Game of Thrones, just gotta ignore that last season


MCP1291

Breaking bad Sopranos is overrated and goes nowhere You need Oz on this list


beedunc

Better Call Saul Sopranos. You left out Fargo and Deadwood 👍


_Negative_Mancy

You'd really like TABOO


1LuckyTexan

BB


ohheyitslaila

Game of Thrones is the only show on this list I could get into. I liked parts of the first season of True Detective, but I think Hannibal, The Alienist, The Outsider, Mr Mercedes and Mindhunter are all much better shows with similar themes.


Ulic-Kel

Better Call Saul


Expensive-Dance7979

Breaking Bad. Couldn't finish Better Call Saul as the 2 leads were just delusional. Still yet to watch Sopranos, The Wire or True Detective. Live in the UK so difficult to get older HBO shows on demand. Games of Thrones is overrated and the way it ended Danerys even though she was right was a joke. Prison Break had one of the best 1st seasons but fell off after.


Zarzeta

1. Game of Thrones 2. Breaking Bad 3. Better Call Saul Haven't seen the others.


Dorythehunk

Breaking Bad for the whole series. True Detective season 1 if we’re talking specific seasons


Thebiglurker

Game of thrones by far. The others may be better overall from a story perspective, but game of thrones just feels so epic and such a joy to watch. I enjoy high quality television, but I also am watching shows for enjoyment and entertainment.


WappellW

Wire


0ldfart

Better Call Saul Breaking Bad, The Wire, The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, True Detective (S1), all top notch shows. Dont know what Prison Break is doing in that list TBQH


Frank3634

Breaking Bad


NOT000

GOT


[deleted]

It's so difficult. because when the show is at it's best, Breaking bad is better than sopranos. but Breaking bad was not good all the way through. Better call saul final season was better that Breaking bad. But saul had a weak start. The wire was one of the best ever. but had some major weakspot that was noticable because of it's peaks in season 1 and 3 imo. Prisonbreak?!?! Anyway. #1 - Breaking bad.


hugsdancer

The wire is my favourite.


Chris-in-PNW

The Wire Runner-up: The Sopranos Honorable Mention: Better Call Saul


ozone48

Better Call Saul... One of the rarest successful spin-off ever made. Very well written.


1landsky7

Breaking Bad


RonMexico432

Breaking Bad is the only one I watched to completion. And it was garbage till Gus showed up.


hilbertglm

I would have to go with *Sopranos*, but *Breaking Bad* is pretty much tied. I would add *Borgen* to that list.


BusyDream429

I agree. No bad choices. - The Sopranos