Top 10 FAVORITE shows of all time??? - Page 2

dashcol · 12-26-2023, 05:16 PM

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I think Abrams and Lindelof were painted in to a corner. Purgatory was going to be a key component of the show but the internet sniffed that out quickly. So they were forced to pivot and give a subtle middle finger to the internet sleuths by including Purgatory in the final season while running a parallel island real life story as well. It was bold and I can see why it may have polarized some faithful viewers.

Potentially. I was never part of that keeping purgatory out of the story mindset, I actually kind of expected that from the first season on.

I wouldn’t say it polarized me, I just did not like it. I understood it, just wish they had answered more. The stupid growling beast that never got answered bothers me to this day! If it was a T-Rex, that would have been lame, but it would have been an answer!

Ray27Ray52 · 12-26-2023, 05:22 PM

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Potentially. I was never part of that keeping purgatory out of the story mindset, I actually kind of expected that from the first season on.

I wouldn’t say it polarized me, I just did not like it. I understood it, just wish they had answered more. The stupid growling beast that never got answered bothers me to this day! If it was a T-Rex, that would have been lame, but it would have been an answer!

The growling beast was the Smoke Monster. So the Man in Black.

dashcol · 12-26-2023, 06:08 PM

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The growling beast was the Smoke Monster. So the Man in Black.

I guess maybe…I always saw them as two separate things. The black smoke is really just the man in black or the protector of the island, and the roar was heard when the smoke wasn’t around.

It could be, I am sure that is a convenient way to wrap things up. The smoke though brings up many more questions that seemed in the end the answer to every question was the smoke or the man in black. Seemed like a cop out to end the show as they knew they weren’t getting another season.

jdandns · 12-26-2023, 06:30 PM

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1. Twilight Zone
2. Seinfeld
3. Devs
4. Carole and Tuesday
5. Stargate Atlantis
6. Black Mirror
7. The Boys
8. Breaking Bad
9. Battlestar Galactica (Newer Series)
10a. Foundation
10b. Lost
10c. For All Mankind

"Foundation" and "For All Mankind" are terrific, but I didn't consider them since they are still ongoing, same with "Boys" and "Black Mirror".

The new Golden Age continues...

majestik101 · 12-26-2023, 06:36 PM

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The growling beast was the Smoke Monster

Ray27Ray52 · 12-26-2023, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dashcol

I guess maybe…I always saw them as two separate things. The black smoke is really just the man in black or the protector of the island, and the roar was heard when the smoke wasn’t around.

It could be, I am sure that is a convenient way to wrap things up. The smoke though brings up many more questions that seemed in the end the answer to every question was the smoke or the man in black. Seemed like a cop out to end the show as they knew they weren’t getting another season.

If I remember correctly the Smoke Monster wasn't a thing until Jacob killed the man in black and dumped his body in the water. The island washed him away, took away his physical form, and turned him in to the Smoke Monster which necessitated the need for the cork. The man in block could never leave so as the smoke Monster he manipulated Ben in to killing Locke, bringing Lockes body back to the island, so he could take Lockes form. That's why the Monster was constantly scanning humans on the island. He was looking for a loophole.

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Well played sir.

DynaEtch · 12-26-2023, 07:00 PM

Ok let's see here..

1. Ancient Aliens
2. The Curse of Oak Island
..
jk jk.

Im a bigger fan of the film format vs tv show format, but anyway..
1. Simpsons
2. Seinfeld
3. Jeopardy
4. X-Files
5. Lost
6. I love Lucy (more as just a classic show I grew up watching).
7. Twilight Zone
8. WCW Monday Nitro during the 90s heydey..I’m not even a huge wrestling fan and it was can’t miss.
9. Pawn Stars (yea yea I believe very little of this show, but it can be entertaining and Im interested in collectibles and their history)
10. X-men Animated series (as a kid watching it)

mmbtvs · 12-26-2023, 07:11 PM

I want to honorable mention 3 mini series. Band of Brothers, Dead Set, and 11.22.63.

TheWrightStuff · 12-26-2023, 07:52 PM

The Office
Gargoyles
I love Lucy
Andy Griffith
Breaking Bad
The rifleman
Downton Abbey
Mad Men
Firefly
Sherlock

SleeperCards · 12-26-2023, 08:04 PM

Peep Show
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Breaking Bad
The Wire
Succession
Frisky Dingo
Arrested Development
Atlanta
Flight of the Conchords
Better Call Saul

Didn't include any still running (Fargo, True Detective, Black Mirror, etc.) and just started Decalogue.

jdandns · 12-26-2023, 08:07 PM

Limited or shorter run series:

Deadwood
The Leftovers
Watchmen
Enlightened
Twin Peaks
Roots
Fleabag
Chernobyl
Cosmos (Sagan & deGrasse Tyson versions)
Sybil (Sally Field)

TheWrightStuff · 12-26-2023, 08:12 PM

For short runs id add
Lonesome Dove
Godless

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Limited or shorter run series:

Deadwood
The Leftovers
Watchmen
Enlightened
Twin Peaks
Roots
Fleabag
Chernobyl
Cosmos (Sagan & deGrasse Tyson versions)
Sybil (Sally Field)

zonacats8 · 12-26-2023, 08:15 PM

Never thought of my Top 10 before, I know I have a very clear Top 4 shows for me, with then a ton of others in the mix after that.

In no particular order (as I can never figure one out) my Top 4 are

The Office
Parks and Rec
Sons of Anarchy
Monk

Yea, I'm probably the only person who will have Monk on there list in this thread, but I shouldn't be, just an outstanding show with other world level acting by Tony Shalhoub

After that there are a ton of shows that I'd consider for a top 10, some based on re-watchability, others just on quality of the show. In no order, just as they come to mind, and I'm sure there are a few that I'll forget, but should belong here

Home Improvement
Big Bang Theory
Modern Family
Fresh Prince
Friends
Suits
Seinfeld
Entourage
Ted Lasso
Numb3ers
Las Vegas
Scrubs
Two and a Half Men

majestik101 · 12-26-2023, 08:17 PM

Hell yeah to the person who mentioned Gargoyles. What a great show.

For All-Time great animated shows,

I'll also add in

Simpsons
Batman: The Animated Series
Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law
Pinky and the Brain
The Tick
The Clone Wars
Samurai Jack
Venture Bros
King of the Hill
South Park
Futurama
Ren & Stimpy

jdandns · 12-26-2023, 09:29 PM

Animated Top 10:

The Simpsons
King of the Hill
Rick & Morty
South Park
Family Guy
Duckman
Squidbillies
Futurama
Beavis & Butthead
Spider-Man (1967)

mmbtvs · 12-26-2023, 09:42 PM

Animated

The Tick
The Critic
Clerks
South Park
Eek the Cat
The Maxx
Ren and Stimpy
Dr Katz
Hong Kong Phooey
Voltron

jplarson · 12-26-2023, 09:53 PM

Animated Top 10:

1. The Simpsons (golden age)
2. American Dad
3. Star Wars: Rebels
4. Star Wars: The Bad Batch
5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (the good one)
6. X-Men The Animated Series
7. Sponge Bob Square Pants
8: Rocko's Modern Life
9. The Real Ghostbusters (the good one)
10. G.I. Joe

jplarson · 12-26-2023, 09:58 PM

Also, special shout-out to some of the cartoons the offspring watch. Spidey and His Amazing Friends and Hampster and Gretel on Disney+ are excellent. H&G has some of that same DNA as other cartoons for kids that have some references that only adults will get.

Saraste · 12-26-2023, 11:29 PM

I preface my list by saying that I haven't watched any episodic tv in several years, so there are many recent shows that may be great but I am unaware of.

In no particular order:

House
MASH
Cheers
Night Court (the original)
Babylon 5
Law & Order SVU
Big Bang Theory
The Simpsons
Burn Notice
Royal Pains
Honorable Mention: In Plain Sight

bblair_2002 · 12-26-2023, 11:30 PM

Big Bang Theory
Breaking Bad
South Park
Gunsmoke
Stranger Things
Cobra Kai
Prison Break
Lost
Buck Rogers
The Blacklist
Law & Order SVU

I did 11 of them lol.

Josh611 · 12-27-2023, 12:15 AM

Blacklist
Billions
24
Burn Notice
The League
Succession
NCIS: LA
Blue Mountain State
Big Mouth
Brickleberry

First 5 are in order. No order after that.

I skimmed each post, but didn’t recall anyone listing The League. I would love for this to be released again. Probably more so than any of the shows I listed that are no longer on.

Onions · 12-27-2023, 12:25 AM

Breaking Bad
Seinfeld
King of the Hill
The Office
The Wonder Years
Mad Men
Sopranos
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Frasier
Cheers

Honorable Mention:
Better Call Saul
Boy Meets World
News Radio

budd2222 · 12-27-2023, 02:47 AM

The Mentalist
Fargo
Justified
Burn Notice
Magnum PI 1980

majestik101 · 12-27-2023, 02:59 AM

Ah, Duckman and The Critic. How could I forget those.

I'll add on Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, which I found to be brilliant.

corndog · 12-27-2023, 07:35 AM

In no particular order:

Adam 12
Breaking Bad
Better Call Saul
Monty Pythons Flying Circus
Columbo
Monk
Big Bang Theory
Andy Griffith Show
Roadkill Garage
Everybody Loves Raymond

12-26-2023, 07:00 PM	#32
DynaEtch Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 9,495	Top 10 FAVORITE shows of all time??? Ok let's see here.. 1. Ancient Aliens 2. The Curse of Oak Island .. jk jk. Im a bigger fan of the film format vs tv show format, but anyway.. 1. Simpsons 2. Seinfeld 3. Jeopardy 4. X-Files 5. Lost 6. I love Lucy (more as just a classic show I grew up watching). 7. Twilight Zone 8. WCW Monday Nitro during the 90s heydey..I’m not even a huge wrestling fan and it was can’t miss. 9. Pawn Stars (yea yea I believe very little of this show, but it can be entertaining and Im interested in collectibles and their history) 10. X-men Animated series (as a kid watching it) __________________ ~~~ '90s trading cards === Golden Era ~~~ Last edited by DynaEtch; 12-26-2023 at 11:12 PM.

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zonacats8 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 16,147	Never thought of my Top 10 before, I know I have a very clear Top 4 shows for me, with then a ton of others in the mix after that. In no particular order (as I can never figure one out) my Top 4 are The Office Parks and Rec Sons of Anarchy Monk Yea, I'm probably the only person who will have Monk on there list in this thread, but I shouldn't be, just an outstanding show with other world level acting by Tony Shalhoub After that there are a ton of shows that I'd consider for a top 10, some based on re-watchability, others just on quality of the show. In no order, just as they come to mind, and I'm sure there are a few that I'll forget, but should belong here Home Improvement Big Bang Theory Modern Family Fresh Prince Friends Suits Seinfeld Entourage Ted Lasso Numb3ers Las Vegas Scrubs Two and a Half Men __________________ PC: Carolina Panthers and University of Arizona players, especially in UofA uniform Jonathan Stewart PC: http://sportscardalbum.com/u/zonacats8/a/jonathan-stewart-pc Star Lotulelei PC: http://sportscardalbum.com/u/zonacats8/a/star-lotulelei-pc

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majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 43,565 majestik101	Hell yeah to the person who mentioned Gargoyles. What a great show. For All-Time great animated shows, I'll also add in Simpsons Batman: The Animated Series Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law Pinky and the Brain The Tick The Clone Wars Samurai Jack Venture Bros King of the Hill South Park Futurama Ren & Stimpy __________________ "Watson alone sells for over $20" https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1182760

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jdandns Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 23,219	Animated Top 10: The Simpsons King of the Hill Rick & Morty South Park Family Guy Duckman Squidbillies Futurama Beavis & Butthead Spider-Man (1967) __________________ Check out any wall...

12-26-2023, 09:42 PM	#41
mmbtvs unregistered Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,533	Animated The Tick The Critic Clerks South Park Eek the Cat The Maxx Ren and Stimpy Dr Katz Hong Kong Phooey Voltron __________________ -"Close your eyes and remember this. It won't be back again, it's almost gone. Even times that don't seem like much will be your only crutch when you're alone. Time moves slow when you're seventeen and then it picks up steam at twenty-one."

12-26-2023, 09:53 PM	#42
jplarson Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 15,578	Animated Top 10: 1. The Simpsons (golden age) 2. American Dad 3. Star Wars: Rebels 4. Star Wars: The Bad Batch 5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (the good one) 6. X-Men The Animated Series 7. Sponge Bob Square Pants 8: Rocko's Modern Life 9. The Real Ghostbusters (the good one) 10. G.I. Joe

12-26-2023, 09:58 PM	#43
jplarson Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 15,578	Also, special shout-out to some of the cartoons the offspring watch. Spidey and His Amazing Friends and Hampster and Gretel on Disney+ are excellent. H&G has some of that same DNA as other cartoons for kids that have some references that only adults will get.

12-26-2023, 11:29 PM	#44
Saraste Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sound Asleep Posts: 19,162 kesscards	I preface my list by saying that I haven't watched any episodic tv in several years, so there are many recent shows that may be great but I am unaware of. In no particular order: House MASH Cheers Night Court (the original) Babylon 5 Law & Order SVU Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Burn Notice Royal Pains Honorable Mention: In Plain Sight __________________ The strange looks I get from customers at shows when they are selling and I ask for NASCAR! Which is the most accurate voice to read posts in: Saraste as a corpse - oldgoldy97 12/19/23

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Josh611 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 10,035	Blacklist Billions 24 Burn Notice The League Succession NCIS: LA Blue Mountain State Big Mouth Brickleberry First 5 are in order. No order after that. I skimmed each post, but didn’t recall anyone listing The League. I would love for this to be released again. Probably more so than any of the shows I listed that are no longer on. __________________

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