Now have NETFLIX access--recommendations of TV SERIES and FILMS?

Yeah, so I'm back. Watched "The West Wing." And yeah, the last couple seasons were entertaining but didn't have the satisfying arc that the first few did.

Anyway, that was a LOT of tv--like (7 seasons) x (20+ shows/season)? I'm not sure how often I can make that much of a commitment. (I mostly watched it a little bit at a time, whilst doing my back stretches/abs exercises.)

Plenty of other great suggestions here. Thanks.

PS Gave "Peaky Blinders" a try but it wasn't grabbing me. Maybe I'll give it another chance some time.

Off the top of my head

Hannibal- IMO one of the greatest, most fully formed pieces of dark twisted artistic cinematic experiences ever realized as a TV show. Absolutely amazing from a cinematic, aesthetic, and narrative perspective.

Bojack Horseman- fantastic animated show that is absurd, hilarious and zany but also has a tragic depth to it that makes it extremely engrossing. Unlike most animated shows, this show has consequences and you will feel them.

The Last Kingdom- basically game of thrones without the dragons and magic. Immersive tale of a man caught between the identities of Viking and Saxon, that is full of violence, adventure, conflict and women in a striking historical setting of 1200(?) England.

Master of None- aziz ansari has made a fabulous look into the daily life of an late 20s Indian American living in New York, and an insightful, gut-busting and relatable commentary into the various situations that occur.

Jessica Jones- great female protagonist with a drinking problem, down to earth and gritty, but most importantly this show has arguably the best marvel villain to date-David tennant's mesmerizing Killgrave, who chews up the scenario every time he is on screen.

Broadchurch- compelling who-dunnit set in a picturesque English seaside town- think Hot Fuzz but actually serious. Also, David tennant is in it, so that makes it worth it for me. (That guy is such a good actor)

Making a Murderer- disturbing documentary that delves into the frightening amount of power the government has when it wants to send somebody to prison. Spellbinding because it is a true story, and will have you wondering how unfair the small Wisconsin police force of manitowoc county treatment of Steven Avery was.

Stranger Things- amazing 80s sci-do adventure nostalgic trip which includes a compelling narrative, multiple 80s trop-subversions, a group of fantastic child actors, and a tight plot that is engaging. Believe the hype about this one.

STRANGER THINGS

Drunk wrote:

STRANGER THINGS

Yeah, I've heard this from multiple people.

Seconded for Bojack Horseman, the 3rd season is gut wrenching.

True dat. Only 10 episodes into season 3, but a more angsty show than in earlier seasons.

24 is great! Gilmore Girls is better than you think! (thanks to my wife)

30 Rock is a scream! Ballers is good! enjoy!

I tried watching Narcos twice. Couldn't make it through one or two episodes. It's just so full of cliches and bad voice overs (I thought for months it was Kevin Dillon). Not sure why it gets so much hype.

The Wire

Deadwood

Carnivale

Larkrise to Candleford

Downton Abby

Boardwalk Empire

The Bridge

Doc Martin

Lotta good tips on this thread.

I got Netflix as a present a while back. Saw "Breaking Bad" and thought it was a great show. Then watched "West Wing"--it was entertaining throughout, but to me the last couple seasons weren't as compelling (whatever that means) as the first few.

Saw "House M.D." which took a long time to plow through, with a couple of longish breaks from it. Some episodes were stronger than others. I realize that seasonal plot lines have to change as actors become unavailable, but a couple of the plot choices in the last seasons seemed abrupt if not desperate. (Maybe it was just that the whole House shtick got old--how long can you watch someone be an asshole?) And the "actress" they got to play Dr. Park in the last season was a disaster--half the time I just couldn't understand what she was saying (thank goodness for subtitles).

Anyway, I too am now in the market for a new series or miniseries or single movie, whether it's actually on Netflix or not. Any more recommendations?

And thanks to those who've already posted!

In order

1. Death Note

2. Breaking Bad

3. The Office UK & U.S.

4. Arrested Development

5. Game of Thrones

6. House Hunters International - It's interesting & depressing to see how nice of a house you can afford around the world.

Also Gotham

Archer

dem hills wrote:

Also Gotham

If you decide to watch Gotham, watch carefully for the freeze-frame shots in the first season that look like they could have been lifted right off a comic book page. Some of the buildings have wall lights that are red or deep yellow. The use of odd lighting and dark weather adds to the comic book feel.

The complex character development of Penguin is as good as the change in Walter White in Breaking Bad, especially in the first season.

Can't believe only one person in this thread (I believe) recommended Dexter. I know it's old, but if he's never seen it, it doesn't matter. Dexter was the best show on Netflix for many years, by far.

I also second Westwood. Excellent writing and acting. But yeah, start watching Dexter from season one. You won't be able to stop.

Easy Weeks wrote:

I also second Westwood.

ooops, Deadwood. Sorry, just woke up.

Am I the only one that saw "Carnivale"?.

It was great.

OCD Adrian wrote:

Monk

Psych

I like Lady Dynamite, but it seems like I'm the only one.

BTW the gift I got includes Amazon Prime, so I'm watching "The Man in the High Castle." Just got started on Season Two.

So far, I'm having trouble caring about most of the characters. It's visually imaginative (and the opening sequence was killer in Season One), though a little more obviously CGI-y than I like. The alternate-history concept is one that I enjoy, but here I'm having trouble suspending disbelief--just too many "uppity" black folk for 1960.

Still gonna watch it through, though...