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Auggie

(31,802 posts)
Thu May 30, 2019, 01:08 PM May 2019

The 20 Best TV Dramas Since 'The Sopranos' (according to the N.Y. Times)

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/arts/television/best-drama-series.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur

I would have found a place for Netflix's "Stranger Things" and AMC's "Better Call Saul," though to be honest, there are many shows on this list I haven't seen (yet).

What I have seen:

The West Wing
Lost (partial -- I stopped after season two)
Mad Men
Breaking Bad
The Americans
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The 20 Best TV Dramas Since 'The Sopranos' (according to the N.Y. Times) (Original Post) Auggie May 2019 OP
You should copy the full list--NYT is behind an impenetrable paywal. hlthe2b May 2019 #1
So sorry! The list: Auggie May 2019 #3
I've seen everything on your list. Would never include LOST on a "best list". hlthe2b May 2019 #5
No Treme???? dixiegrrrrl May 2019 #12
I'd forgotten Treme. I really liked it too hlthe2b May 2019 #13
Treme was very good. Hoyt Jun 2019 #26
me either. Brainstormy Jun 2019 #20
I would include mainstreetonce May 2019 #7
They lost me at Grey's Anatomy underpants May 2019 #8
It jumped the shark at least 15 years ago. Now that the characters have aged and are the "experts" hlthe2b Jun 2019 #22
We actually watched it until she drown for 2-3 weeks underpants Jun 2019 #29
What does it say about me that I've never seen any of those? CaptainTruth May 2019 #11
It says you've missed some outstanding Americana entertainment lunatica May 2019 #18
Maybe it says you are an incredibly well-read individual ... Auggie May 2019 #19
I'm addicted to reading, but well produced tv dramas and even theatrical productions are out there. hlthe2b Jun 2019 #23
Most of these are dramas. If you gave me a list of 100 sitcoms, I would be hard pressed to have hlthe2b Jun 2019 #21
Some of these shows have amazing character development with lots of depth. Lucky Luciano Jun 2019 #38
I have never watched any of those. sinkingfeeling Jun 2019 #35
I would say Sherman A1 May 2019 #2
All 3 seasons of Mr. Robot..... ProudMNDemocrat May 2019 #4
"The Wire" and "The Sopranos" are definitely #1 and #2... ADX May 2019 #6
The Sopranos is another a-lister in my book. Little Star Jun 2019 #28
Without question... ADX Jun 2019 #32
"Jusify" would be on my list. Nitram May 2019 #9
Me too and Longmire also. Little Star May 2019 #10
Yes! Longmire surely belongs there. Nitram May 2019 #16
I liked both of those shows. hlthe2b Jun 2019 #24
Hell on Wheels is another one I realy liked! Little Star Jun 2019 #25
#1 would be The Wire. argyl May 2019 #14
Agree! Nitram May 2019 #17
The Wire is fantastic True Dough Jun 2019 #30
Sweet! I like watching stuff on demand long after it aired on TV IronLionZion May 2019 #15
Breaking Bad. FM123 Jun 2019 #27
Breaking Bad is right up there for me True Dough Jun 2019 #31
Better Call Saul is next on my must watch list! FM123 Jun 2019 #33
It's a slow burn True Dough Jun 2019 #34
Yeah ... Auggie Jun 2019 #36
Nice! True Dough Jun 2019 #37
My short list excluding ones mentioned alfredo Jun 2019 #39
My wife and I are big fans of Veronica Mars. MarianJack Jun 2019 #40
Breaking Bad is number one. Surprised Dexter isn't on the list. grantcart Jun 2019 #41

Auggie

(31,802 posts)
3. So sorry! The list:
Thu May 30, 2019, 01:22 PM
May 2019

The West Wing
The Sheild
The Wire
Battlestar Galactica
Deadwood
Lost
Veronica Mars
Grey's Anatomy
Friday Night Lights
Mad Men
Breaking Bad
The Good Wife
Adventure Time
Enlightened
The Americans
Rectify
The Leftovers
Transparent
Jane the Virgin
Atlanta

hlthe2b

(106,364 posts)
5. I've seen everything on your list. Would never include LOST on a "best list".
Thu May 30, 2019, 01:28 PM
May 2019

The show," the Americans" was quite good. Breaking Bad and Sopranos would definitely be on a "best" list. I enjoyed the Good Wife, The Leftovers, Deadwood, The West Wing, and The Wire. Certainly, at least the latter two might make a "best"... Despite the controversy over the last season, I'd find it hard not to likewise include Game of Thrones.

Good heavens, who would include "Grey's Anatomy?" Maybe the first year (how many decades ago was that?)

dixiegrrrrl

(60,011 posts)
12. No Treme????
Fri May 31, 2019, 12:12 AM
May 2019

Both Treme and The Corner were David Simon shows, excellent writing, just as good as his Wire, tho not as many seasons long.

hlthe2b

(106,364 posts)
22. It jumped the shark at least 15 years ago. Now that the characters have aged and are the "experts"
Sat Jun 1, 2019, 10:19 AM
Jun 2019

in their fields, supposedly, the inane, immature "girl talk" and almost-teen angst is so damned annoying. (I had to watch a few episodes the past 3 or 4 years with my sister, so I can attest).

underpants

(186,672 posts)
29. We actually watched it until she drown for 2-3 weeks
Sat Jun 1, 2019, 10:53 AM
Jun 2019

but then was saved.

Yes it was really on the show for a couple of weeks but we kept tuning in and would say "She's still drowning?!?!"

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
18. It says you've missed some outstanding Americana entertainment
Fri May 31, 2019, 01:13 PM
May 2019

a lot of these have become part of our lexicon. If you feel like it pick one and watch it until you lose interest. From that list chances are you won’t lose interest. They aren’t your regular fare because most of them have adult themes, like violence and sex.

Auggie

(31,802 posts)
19. Maybe it says you are an incredibly well-read individual ...
Fri May 31, 2019, 01:46 PM
May 2019


Admittedly, while a lot of the programming has set the bar for creativity and entertainment, it's really nothing more than that -- and not a replacement for literature, sports, hobbies, relationships, etc.

hlthe2b

(106,364 posts)
23. I'm addicted to reading, but well produced tv dramas and even theatrical productions are out there.
Sat Jun 1, 2019, 10:23 AM
Jun 2019

With streaming services, I have likely seen more documentaries in the past 2-3 years than in all my previous years-- and burned some calories on the exercise bike at the same time. Reading is almost impossible for me while exercising so, I consider that a good tradeoff.

hlthe2b

(106,364 posts)
21. Most of these are dramas. If you gave me a list of 100 sitcoms, I would be hard pressed to have
Sat Jun 1, 2019, 10:17 AM
Jun 2019

watched more than a fewl. Different strokes for different folks, I'd suppose.

Lucky Luciano

(11,428 posts)
38. Some of these shows have amazing character development with lots of depth.
Sat Jun 1, 2019, 04:21 PM
Jun 2019


This was six episodes into breaking bad and it was the scene that hooked me! I still don’t get to watch much tv because I’m too busy, but there are shows I’d love to watch!
 

ADX

(1,622 posts)
6. "The Wire" and "The Sopranos" are definitely #1 and #2...
Thu May 30, 2019, 01:35 PM
May 2019

...but which is which is hard to determine...

 

ADX

(1,622 posts)
32. Without question...
Sat Jun 1, 2019, 10:56 AM
Jun 2019

...It was ground-breaking stuff, considering the fact that it was pretty much the first show that had people actually rooting for a bad guy, especially a sociopathic, homicidal Mafia Don...

hlthe2b

(106,364 posts)
24. I liked both of those shows.
Sat Jun 1, 2019, 10:24 AM
Jun 2019

Hell on Wheels never got much attention, but I thought it was well done too.

True Dough

(20,290 posts)
30. The Wire is fantastic
Sat Jun 1, 2019, 10:54 AM
Jun 2019

Season 2 really threw me at first. It was such a departure from the first season. But I'm glad I stuck with it. It all comes together in the end.

IronLionZion

(46,977 posts)
15. Sweet! I like watching stuff on demand long after it aired on TV
Fri May 31, 2019, 06:32 AM
May 2019

I can get the best shows from reviews like this, and skip all the nonsense around it like commercials or waiting a week for the next episode.

FM123

(10,126 posts)
27. Breaking Bad.
Sat Jun 1, 2019, 10:48 AM
Jun 2019

I was unable to watch while it was on the first time so I had to start my journey many years later on Netflix, it was even better than I had expected.

True Dough

(20,290 posts)
31. Breaking Bad is right up there for me
Sat Jun 1, 2019, 10:55 AM
Jun 2019

Breaking Bad, The Wire, The Sopranos and Better Call Saul are the four TV series I have enjoyed most in my lifetime.

True Dough

(20,290 posts)
34. It's a slow burn
Sat Jun 1, 2019, 11:57 AM
Jun 2019

Lots of character development. It has less action than BrBa but I love it just the same.

True Dough

(20,290 posts)
37. Nice!
Sat Jun 1, 2019, 04:16 PM
Jun 2019

I've heard/read too many people fed up with it because they wanted instant Saul Goodman. I was satisfied with the pace. Also anything with Mike Ehrmantraut in it is going to get a thumbs up from me!

alfredo

(60,135 posts)
39. My short list excluding ones mentioned
Sat Jun 1, 2019, 07:57 PM
Jun 2019

Kidding
Westworld
Barry
Sherlock PBS/BBC
The Borgias
The Lion of Wolf Hall
Rome

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