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The Top 300 Greatest TV Shows of All Time: FBG Consensus: 50 Lists received. 40: Veep (224 Viewers)

BBT is ok. 76 seems wildly high for a midling show.

Seen the first season of Silicon Valley and really liked it. I should see where it's streaming at and watch the rest if I have it.

never got into 30 Rock or News Radio
 
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BBT is ok. 76 seems wildly high for a midling show.

Seen the first season of Silicon Valley and really liked it. I should see where it's streaming at and watch the rest if I have it.

never got into 30 Rock or News Radio
Never heard of news radio. 30 Rock was fine. Talk about middling. It relied so much on caricature and slapstick...not something I'll ever rewatch. Not much character development either. More like Two and a Half Men than BBT.

Silicon Valley is hard for me. A full watch through now may be helpful. It was SO CLOSE to home when it was airing, we lived in the Bay, my wife was at a tech startup...it was all a little too real with some of the **** we encountered on a daily basis. We just had to stop sometimes.

BBT being described as middling is a first. It's got character arcs and development on par with some of the best dramas and prestige TV. There's a reason it's one of the five most profitable shows of all time (link) alongside Modern Family - it has extremely well done character development and touches on issues that almost everyone has experienced, even though it's in this funny super nerd professor setting. I think anyone in here having not seen either, especially if they enjoyed stuff like Two and a Half Men, or Cheers, or Friends, or any sitcom really...you're missing out on some of the best of the genre that have ever been done. Not only in random one off episodes, but in a start to finish full watch where you get all those arcs of development.
 
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Never heard of news radio.

BBT being described as middling is a first. It's got character arcs and development on par with some of the best dramas and prestige TV. There's a reason it's one of the five most profitable shows of all time
Full disclosure: I purposefully excised portions of the original post for the quotes above to address a single point. I direct those interested in reading the entire post to the up arrow next to the username.

If you haven't seen News Radio (which, btw, I encourage you to do so. I think it is fairly ranked at #80 and holds up relatively well) then you probably haven't seen WKRP in Cincinnati.
(Note to reader: this assumption could be flawed on my part. I did not search the thread for all user comments on whether or not they've seen WKRP. This assumption could be wrong (unless of course I was making it for BLOCKED_PUNT, in which case there is a 99.9% chance they have not seen the show.))

Bottomfeeder Sports posted a link to a video (see below) explaining that when the network insisted that the show be more of a "joke, joke, joke" show instead of addressing any serious topics. So, the creative team crafted the most cliched, lowest common denominator episode they possibly could. Guess what: it was wildly successful.

Do we all know the back story of the last episode of season 1?
Assumption: Instinctive is stating that the reason (see 2nd quote above) the Bing Bang Theory is one of the five most profitable shows of all time is because it is prestige TV (given "it's got character arcs and development on par with some of the best dramas and prestige TV").

Now, I've only got two degrees, and to my eternal shame, only one of them is an advanced degree, but I disagree with the inference made in quote 2 above.

I contend that the Big Bang Theory is one of the five most profitable shows of all time (coming in at #4 according to one source I found) because it catered to the lowest common denominator. It also, IMHO, emerged at a time when "geek culture" (e.g., comic books, superhero movies) was more widely accepted by the general public (i.e., the "Ogres" of the world if you will).


Hopefully everyone reading this post takes it as intended (i.e., good-natured ball busting). It's a proven fact that on-line forum posts are not the best way to convey sarcasm, satire and the like. If this has offended anyone, I apologize in advance.

Caution: some readers of this post have experienced severe side effects including, but not limited to, a loss of the sense of smell, dizziness, rectal bleeding and rickets. If you experience any of these please contact a medical professional immediately.
 

74 - Peaky Blinders​

Drama
Score: 391
Average Rank: 38.4

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

List Breakdown


Chaos34 15
Dr Octopus 19
Binky 25
The Gator 26
Sullie 30
whoknew 33
kupcho1 41
Maik Jeaunz 44
zamboni 49
AAABatteries 52
Yo Mama 57
McBokonon 70
 

73 - Sherlock​

Drama
Score: 392
Average Rank: 27.4

A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.

List Breakdown

:pickle: The Gator 8
:pickle:AAABatteries 10
Tick 20
Chaos34 28
Runkle 28
Eephus 31
Psychopav 34
Sullie 34
Hastur 54

Watched an episode or two and I just couldn't get into it. Not sure why
 

74 - Peaky Blinders​

Drama
Score: 391
Average Rank: 38.4

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

List Breakdown

Chaos34 15
Dr Octopus 19
Binky 25
The Gator 26
Sullie 30
whoknew 33
kupcho1 41
Maik Jeaunz 44
zamboni 49
AAABatteries 52
Yo Mama 57
McBokonon 70

I really like this show but couldn’t make room for it. I think the first 3-4 seasons are really solid then it gets a little goofy
 

74 - Peaky Blinders​

Drama
Score: 391
Average Rank: 38.4

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

List Breakdown

Chaos34 15
Dr Octopus 19
Binky 25
The Gator 26
Sullie 30
whoknew 33
kupcho1 41
Maik Jeaunz 44
zamboni 49
AAABatteries 52
Yo Mama 57
McBokonon 70

I really like this show but couldn’t make room for it. I think the first 3-4 seasons are really solid then it gets a little goofy

I tried watching it and it was hard to understand with the accents so it didn't capture me. I might go back with subtitles (although I hate subtitles) just to get started because so many say it's a great show.
 

74 - Peaky Blinders​

Drama
Score: 391
Average Rank: 38.4

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

List Breakdown

Chaos34 15
Dr Octopus 19
Binky 25
The Gator 26
Sullie 30
whoknew 33
kupcho1 41
Maik Jeaunz 44
zamboni 49
AAABatteries 52
Yo Mama 57
McBokonon 70

Such a great show - although I didn't like the last season when Shelby became a politician but before that it was pure brilliance.
 

73 - Sherlock​

Drama
Score: 392
Average Rank: 27.4

A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.

List Breakdown

:pickle: The Gator 8
:pickle:AAABatteries 10
Tick 20
Chaos34 28
Runkle 28
Eephus 31
Psychopav 34
Sullie 34
Hastur 54
I keep wanting to start this but each "episode" is at least 1.5 hours which usually makes me go to something else.
 

74 - Peaky Blinders​

Drama
Score: 391
Average Rank: 38.4

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

List Breakdown

Chaos34 15
Dr Octopus 19
Binky 25
The Gator 26
Sullie 30
whoknew 33
kupcho1 41
Maik Jeaunz 44
zamboni 49
AAABatteries 52
Yo Mama 57
McBokonon 70

Such a great show - although I didn't like the last season when Shelby became a politician but before that it was pure brilliance.
Yeah, wasn't a big fan of the last season, but was indeed great overall. Favorite character was Alfie Solomons.
 

74 - Peaky Blinders​

Drama
Score: 391
Average Rank: 38.4

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

List Breakdown

Chaos34 15
Dr Octopus 19
Binky 25
The Gator 26
Sullie 30
whoknew 33
kupcho1 41
Maik Jeaunz 44
zamboni 49
AAABatteries 52
Yo Mama 57
McBokonon 70

Such a great show - although I didn't like the last season when Shelby became a politician but before that it was pure brilliance.
Yeah, wasn't a big fan of the last season, but was indeed great overall. Favorite character was Alfie Solomons.
Yeah as usual Tom Hardy knocks his role out of the park.
 

74 - Peaky Blinders​

Drama
Score: 391
Average Rank: 38.4

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

List Breakdown

Chaos34 15
Dr Octopus 19
Binky 25
The Gator 26
Sullie 30
whoknew 33
kupcho1 41
Maik Jeaunz 44
zamboni 49
AAABatteries 52
Yo Mama 57
McBokonon 70
:lights match: :throws onto building doused in gasoline: :turns around and walks slowly away while loud music blares:
 

73 - Sherlock​

Drama
Score: 392
Average Rank: 27.4

A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.

List Breakdown

:pickle: The Gator 8
:pickle:AAABatteries 10
Tick 20
Chaos34 28
Runkle 28
Eephus 31
Psychopav 34
Sullie 34
Hastur 54

I did a rewatch of the complete series last month after submitting my ballot and probably ranked it too low. Benedict Cumberbatch's flamboyant portrayal of Holmes grabs the attention at first but I thought Martin Freeman's Watson made it work as the heart and soul of the show.
 

74 - Peaky Blinders​

Drama
Score: 391
Average Rank: 38.4

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

List Breakdown

Chaos34 15
Dr Octopus 19
Binky 25
The Gator 26
Sullie 30
whoknew 33
kupcho1 41
Maik Jeaunz 44
zamboni 49
AAABatteries 52
Yo Mama 57
McBokonon 70
:lights match: :throws onto building doused in gasoline: :turns around and walks slowly away while loud music blares:
You left out anachronistic as an adjective for loud music.
 

74 - Peaky Blinders​

Drama
Score: 391
Average Rank: 38.4

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

List Breakdown

Chaos34 15
Dr Octopus 19
Binky 25
The Gator 26
Sullie 30
whoknew 33
kupcho1 41
Maik Jeaunz 44
zamboni 49
AAABatteries 52
Yo Mama 57
McBokonon 70
:lights match: :throws onto building doused in gasoline: :turns around and walks slowly away while loud music blares:
You left out anachronistic as an adjective for loud music.

This is probably why I didn't include it on my list. Enjoyed the show, but enough with the slow motion walking to heavy rock music.
 

73 - Sherlock​

Drama
Score: 392
Average Rank: 27.4

A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.

List Breakdown

:pickle: The Gator 8
:pickle:AAABatteries 10
Tick 20
Chaos34 28
Runkle 28
Eephus 31
Psychopav 34
Sullie 34
Hastur 54

I did a rewatch of the complete series last month after submitting my ballot and probably ranked it too low. Benedict Cumberbatch's flamboyant portrayal of Holmes grabs the attention at first but I thought Martin Freeman's Watson made it work as the heart and soul of the show.
Agree on Freeman.

I though this was a really clever and fun show. It got a little funkier plot-wise later on, but still worth the watch because of the characters. Don't let the episode run-times scare you off - there are only a few episodes per season.
 

74 - Peaky Blinders​

Drama
Score: 391
Average Rank: 38.4

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

List Breakdown

Chaos34 15
Dr Octopus 19
Binky 25
The Gator 26
Sullie 30
whoknew 33
kupcho1 41
Maik Jeaunz 44
zamboni 49
AAABatteries 52
Yo Mama 57
McBokonon 70
:lights match: :throws onto building doused in gasoline: :turns around and walks slowly away while loud music blares:
You left out anachronistic as an adjective for loud music.

This is probably why I didn't include it on my list. Enjoyed the show, but enough with the slow motion walking to heavy rock music.
Absolutely loved this show all the way until the end. I heard they are making a follow up movie? Hope that's true. Slow grind at times, but had some of the best television I have seen. Tom Hardy as Alfie was incredible. Luca was solid. Arthur? Hell ya Arthur. Polly. Etc. Etc. Solid characters. My type of gangster storylne. Violence. Drugs. Sex. Just a great show and in my personal top ten shows of all time.
 
I was a friends house the other day watching some TV. He commented how much he loved a show.

Friend: This show is awesome! One of the best ever!
Me: Yeah, it’s ok.
Friend: What are you talking about? This show rocks!
Me: I like it, but I don’t think I would say it is one of the best ever.
Friend: Aw, what do you know?
Me: Well…I DO have 3 pickles…
Friend: I’m not sure what you’re talking about, but I think I want you to leave.
 
I was a friends house the other day watching some TV. He commented how much he loved a show.

Friend: This show is awesome! One of the best ever!
Me: Yeah, it’s ok.
Friend: What are you talking about? This show rocks!
Me: I like it, but I don’t think I would say it is one of the best ever.
Friend: Aw, what do you know?
Me: Well…I DO have 3 pickles…
Friend: I’m not sure what you’re talking about, but I think I want you to leave.
That’s vlassic.

(I’ll see myself out.)
 
I was a friends house the other day watching some TV. He commented how much he loved a show.

Friend: This show is awesome! One of the best ever!
Me: Yeah, it’s ok.
Friend: What are you talking about? This show rocks!
Me: I like it, but I don’t think I would say it is one of the best ever.
Friend: Aw, what do you know?
Me: Well…I DO have 3 pickles…
Friend: I’m not sure what you’re talking about, but I think I want you to leave.
That’s vlassic.

(I’ll see myself out.)
Amazing...
 

74 - Peaky Blinders​

Drama
Score: 391
Average Rank: 38.4

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

List Breakdown

Chaos34 15
Dr Octopus 19
Binky 25
The Gator 26
Sullie 30
whoknew 33
kupcho1 41
Maik Jeaunz 44
zamboni 49
AAABatteries 52
Yo Mama 57
McBokonon 70
:lights match: :throws onto building doused in gasoline: :turns around and walks slowly away while loud music blares:
Some Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
 

71 - Mr. Robot​

Drama
Score: 406
Average Rank: 37.2

Elliot, a brilliant but unstable cyber-security engineer and vigilante hacker, becomes a key figure in a complex game of global chaos when he and his shadowy allies try to take down the corrupt corporation his company is paid to protect.

List Breakdown

:pickle: Scoresman 4
Runkle 13
kupcho1 25
The Gator 28
shuke 33
Rand al Thor 34
Brutal Penquin 42
Sullie 44
landrys hat 46
Yo Mama 52
John Madden's Lunchbox 60
Binky 65
 
Top score for Mr. Robot here. I obviously feel like this one is very under ranked. There are very, very few shows that had an emotional impact on me like this show had. The writing, acting, music, cinematography all come together in this for a near perfect experience, IMO.

It also never overstays its welcome, and has one of the best series endings ever. The ending is up there with The Americans, Six Feet Under, and other great shows. This is a show that took risks and succeeding in them in every way. It has the perfect ratio of depth to entertainment.

Highly recommended.
 

71 - Mr. Robot​

Drama
Score: 406
Average Rank: 37.2

Elliot, a brilliant but unstable cyber-security engineer and vigilante hacker, becomes a key figure in a complex game of global chaos when he and his shadowy allies try to take down the corrupt corporation his company is paid to protect.

List Breakdown

:pickle: Scoresman 4
Runkle 13
kupcho1 25
The Gator 28
shuke 33
Rand al Thor 34
Brutal Penquin 42
Sullie 44
landrys hat 46
Yo Mama 52
John Madden's Lunchbox 60
Binky 65
I watched this series long after it was complete. Never heard of it. Never heard of Rami Malek. It sucked me in super hard. Was just so different then what I had previously watched before. The performance Rami gave was just astounding. I watched everything I could with him in it afterwards. A short 4 seasons long that didn't feel like it had alot of wasted filler episodes. It started, it ended and it was marvelous.
 

73 - Sherlock​

Drama
Score: 392
Average Rank: 27.4

A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.

List Breakdown

:pickle: The Gator 8
:pickle:AAABatteries 10
Tick 20
Chaos34 28
Runkle 28
Eephus 31
Psychopav 34
Sullie 34
Hastur 54

I did a rewatch of the complete series last month after submitting my ballot and probably ranked it too low. Benedict Cumberbatch's flamboyant portrayal of Holmes grabs the attention at first but I thought Martin Freeman's Watson made it work as the heart and soul of the show.
I loved the first couple of seasons; but the longer it went on, the less I liked it. They just went for ludicrous speed, and it became entirely uncoupled from reality.
 

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