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?
I’d love to piggy back on this (great) list and add that the Netflix Daredevil show’s subsequent seasons are lesser, but if you enjoyed the first A LOT, then you’ll probably enjoy the offers and at least Jessica Jones’ first season as well. It was also pretty great. Subsequent seasons, Punisher, and the first half of Luke Cage were also “good” to me, but clearly not on DD & JJ s1’s levels. (But I thought most of the Marvel Netflix shows save Iron Fist were worth the watch on rewatches.)
And I love to see that the first season of Westworld is still being recommended. Yes later seasons are very disliked, but I found SOME enjoyment in them. Not enough to give a blanket recommendation to anyone even if I rewatched them, but damn, that first season delivered.
Also I hadn’t heard of Scavengers’ Reign. Thanks.