TV

Surely watching TV is a hobby, right?

Anyway, here’s an ever-growing, non-exhaustive list of TV shows I’ve watched, each rated up to five stars, with ties broken alphabetically.

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  All Creatures Great and SmallS2E2?★★★★★The show is very soothing to watch. All the little stories set in the Yorkshire Dales countryside are just full of warmth.The show is very soothing to watch. All the little stories set in the Yorkshire Dales countryside are just full of warmth.
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  Breaking BadS5E1★★★★★A TV show masterpiece that tells the story of a high school chemistry teacher, Walter White, slowly becoming a ruthless drug lord. A fascinating plot, full of moral ambiguity and character depth. Totally worth the hype. I'll definitely finish it when I have time, and I'll probably start Better Call Saul after that.A TV show masterpiece that tells the story of a high school chemistry teacher, Walter White, slowly becoming a ruthless drug lord. A fascinating plot, full of moral ambiguity and character depth. Totally worth the hype. I'll definitely finish it when I have time, and I'll probably start Better Call Saul after that.
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  Person of InterestFinished★★★★★A fascinating sci-fi/crime show. The storytelling is just really good.A fascinating sci-fi/crime show. The storytelling is just really good.
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  SherlockFinished★★★★★Another show I couldn't stop watching. Benedict Cumberbatch did a great job collaborating with Martin Freeman as Sherlock and Watson. The plot is very addictive.Another show I couldn't stop watching. Benedict Cumberbatch did a great job collaborating with Martin Freeman as Sherlock and Watson. The plot is very addictive.
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  Silicon ValleyFinished★★★★★The funniest comedy show for me (not sure if being a software engineer makes it funnier). Couldn't stop watching. Jimmy O. Yang was killing it. The portrayal of Silicon Valley, startups, and the tech industry feels very accurate.The funniest comedy show for me (not sure if being a software engineer makes it funnier). Couldn't stop watching. Jimmy O. Yang was killing it. The portrayal of Silicon Valley, startups, and the tech industry feels very accurate.
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  The NewsroomFinished★★★★★A really good drama about the world of newsrooms and journalism. The pacing is great, and the main character, Will McAvoy, is full of charisma.A really good drama about the world of newsrooms and journalism. The pacing is great, and the main character, Will McAvoy, is full of charisma.
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  The OfficeFinished★★★★★One of my favorite TV shows. By the end, I knew everyone in the show so well they felt like family, and I laughed and even cried with them. Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin) and Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesly) host a lovely re-watch podcast called Office Ladies, where they break down episodes and tell behind-the-scenes stories.One of my favorite TV shows. By the end, I knew everyone in the show so well they felt like family, and I laughed and even cried with them. Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin) and Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesly) host a lovely re-watch podcast called Office Ladies, where they break down episodes and tell behind-the-scenes stories.
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  A Knight of the Seven KingdomsS1★★★★☆A spinoff of Game of Thrones. Unlike Game of Thrones, there's no epic storytelling, no world-ending threats, and no political backstabbing. Just a simple story about a knight and his squire.A spinoff of Game of Thrones. Unlike Game of Thrones, there's no epic storytelling, no world-ending threats, and no political backstabbing. Just a simple story about a knight and his squire.
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  AndorS2★★★★☆The grown-up Star Wars show. Complex characters, great writing. The build-up could be a bit faster, but the climax is worth the wait.The grown-up Star Wars show. Complex characters, great writing. The build-up could be a bit faster, but the climax is worth the wait.
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  CommunityFinished★★★★☆This is possibly the first TV show I ever finished. I still remember staying up way too late watching it the night before school and dozing off in class. It gave me my first impression of a US community college, which turned out to be way too exaggerated.This is possibly the first TV show I ever finished. I still remember staying up way too late watching it the night before school and dozing off in class. It gave me my first impression of a US community college, which turned out to be way too exaggerated.
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  DaredevilFinished★★★★☆In my opinion, the best superhero TV series out there. Exceptional fight scenes and a very engaging plot. Excellent character building, especially in S3, where Matt Murdock goes through a personal crisis of identity and faith.In my opinion, the best superhero TV series out there. Exceptional fight scenes and a very engaging plot. Excellent character building, especially in S3, where Matt Murdock goes through a personal crisis of identity and faith.
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  FriendsS5E9★★★★☆A classic. Everyone around me was watching it, so I did too. A pretty good comedy. Joey and Chandler are funny as heck.A classic. Everyone around me was watching it, so I did too. A pretty good comedy. Joey and Chandler are funny as heck.
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  Game of ThronesFinished★★★★☆As someone who loves The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, I loved this epic fantasy. I enjoyed the grand storytelling and the way each character was depicted, from the politics and the fights to the magic, the dragons, the religions, the houses, and all the myths. The last season was a bit of a bummer, though, alas.As someone who loves The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, I loved this epic fantasy. I enjoyed the grand storytelling and the way each character was depicted, from the politics and the fights to the magic, the dragons, the religions, the houses, and all the myths. The last season was a bit of a bummer, though, alas.
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  How to with John WilsonS3E1★★★★☆Probably the most unique TV show on my list. The way he shoots the show and tells stories is fascinating, and I kind of like the way he narrates the show. He talks about some very interesting topics that are often thought-provoking.Probably the most unique TV show on my list. The way he shoots the show and tells stories is fascinating, and I kind of like the way he narrates the show. He talks about some very interesting topics that are often thought-provoking.
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  One PieceS2★★★★☆I was surprised by how good Netflix's remake of the original anime is. I know I'll never have a chance to finish the original One Piece anime, so I'm glad Netflix is making a TV series out of it. I'll just keep following it and see how far it goes.I was surprised by how good Netflix's remake of the original anime is. I know I'll never have a chance to finish the original One Piece anime, so I'm glad Netflix is making a TV series out of it. I'll just keep following it and see how far it goes.
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  Peaky Blinders?★★★★☆Great show with stunning storytelling. Didn't have time to finish it, but I'll likely pick it up again.Great show with stunning storytelling. Didn't have time to finish it, but I'll likely pick it up again.
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  ShamelessS2E5★★★★☆A good show depicting dysfunctional yet compelling family dynamics on the South Side of Chicago. I'd probably pick it back up.A good show depicting dysfunctional yet compelling family dynamics on the South Side of Chicago. I'd probably pick it back up.
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  Slow HorsesS6E1★★★★☆I like that this crime thriller is told from the perspective of a bunch of "loser" agents who don't have the best resources. Jackson Lamb is a well-written character, really brought to life by Gary Oldman. The plot doesn't feel cliched at all.I like that this crime thriller is told from the perspective of a bunch of "loser" agents who don't have the best resources. Jackson Lamb is a well-written character, really brought to life by Gary Oldman. The plot doesn't feel cliched at all.
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  Stranger ThingsFinished★★★★☆A little overhyped, but it's a really good sci-fi thriller told through the eyes of a bunch of kids. I really like the music in this show.A little overhyped, but it's a really good sci-fi thriller told through the eyes of a bunch of kids. I really like the music in this show.
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  Ted LassoFinished★★★★☆I started watching because it's about soccer, but really it's for everyone. Very funny and warm-hearted.I started watching because it's about soccer, but really it's for everyone. Very funny and warm-hearted.
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  The Book of Boba FettFinished★★★★☆A spinoff of The Mandalorian. The crossover with Din Djarin and Grogu is awesome.A spinoff of The Mandalorian. The crossover with Din Djarin and Grogu is awesome.
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  The BoysS5E2?★★★★☆It shows a world where superheroes are the bad guys, working for an evil corporation while a group of ordinary people tries to stop them, which is a pretty eye-catching idea. The early seasons are great, but I kind of lost interest in the later ones.It shows a world where superheroes are the bad guys, working for an evil corporation while a group of ordinary people tries to stop them, which is a pretty eye-catching idea. The early seasons are great, but I kind of lost interest in the later ones.
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  The CaptureS1★★★★☆
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  The Day of the JackalS1★★★★☆An excellent action show with a captivating plot.An excellent action show with a captivating plot.
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  The IT Crowd?★★★★☆An absolutely hilarious British comedy. I love the sharp side parting of Moss's hair.An absolutely hilarious British comedy. I love the sharp side parting of Moss's hair.
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  The Lincoln LawyerS4★★★★☆A really fascinating legal/crime drama. The main character, Mickey Haller, is very charismatic.A really fascinating legal/crime drama. The main character, Mickey Haller, is very charismatic.
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  The MandalorianS3★★★★☆One of the best Star Wars spin-offs. Season 3 is a sharp drop in quality though.One of the best Star Wars spin-offs. Season 3 is a sharp drop in quality though.
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  The PunisherFinished★★★★☆Watched it because it bridges Daredevil S2 and S3. The Punisher is an anti-hero who believes criminals deserve lethal and permanent punishment, while Daredevil believes in institutional justice and rehabilitation, creating an interesting moral opposition and dynamic.Watched it because it bridges Daredevil S2 and S3. The Punisher is an anti-hero who believes criminals deserve lethal and permanent punishment, while Daredevil believes in institutional justice and rehabilitation, creating an interesting moral opposition and dynamic.
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  The StudioS1★★★★☆A very interesting show about a Hollywood studio striving to survive. My favorite episode is S1E2 "The Oner", which tells the story of a chaotic shoot of a oner (a long take), while the episode itself is a single long take.A very interesting show about a Hollywood studio striving to survive. My favorite episode is S1E2 "The Oner", which tells the story of a chaotic shoot of a oner (a long take), while the episode itself is a single long take.
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  This Is UsS1E3★★★★☆This show depicts authentic family dynamics and is genuinely moving. The pilot is absolutely perfect and could stand on its own as a short film. I didn't finish it though. In fact I didn't really start it, but I can see myself picking it up again in the future.This show depicts authentic family dynamics and is genuinely moving. The pilot is absolutely perfect and could stand on its own as a short film. I didn't finish it though. In fact I didn't really start it, but I can see myself picking it up again in the future.
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  Warehouse 13Finished★★★★☆A very engaging sci-fi and mystery show. Had a great time watching it as a teenager.A very engaging sci-fi and mystery show. Had a great time watching it as a teenager.
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  WarriorS3E5★★★★☆A San Francisco Chinatown version of Peaky Blinders. I love the packed martial arts fight scenes.A San Francisco Chinatown version of Peaky Blinders. I love the packed martial arts fight scenes.
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  YellowstoneS4★★★★☆An awesome western show by Taylor Sheridan, with stunning cinematography and beautiful landscapes. It's about the Dutton family protecting their ranch from corporations and rival neighbors. An epic storyline, though the pacing and overall quality get worse after season 3.An awesome western show by Taylor Sheridan, with stunning cinematography and beautiful landscapes. It's about the Dutton family protecting their ranch from corporations and rival neighbors. An epic storyline, though the pacing and overall quality get worse after season 3.
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  9-1-1S3E9★★★☆☆
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  Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.?★★★☆☆A fascinating sci-fi show from Marvel. I started watching it in middle school but never got the chance to finish it because it was just way too long.A fascinating sci-fi show from Marvel. I started watching it in middle school but never got the chance to finish it because it was just way too long.
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  Arrested DevelopmentS1?★★★☆☆
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  Black SailsS2★★★☆☆Kind of like Game of Thrones but with pirates. Didn't have time to finish it.Kind of like Game of Thrones but with pirates. Didn't have time to finish it.
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  BodyguardFinished★★★☆☆
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  Brooklyn Nine-NineS3E9★★★☆☆Didn't really get the hype. At first it was funny and I kept watching, but then I felt it wasn't that funny anymore.Didn't really get the hype. At first it was funny and I kept watching, but then I felt it wasn't that funny anymore.
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  Dept. QS1★★★☆☆
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  Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective AgencyFinished★★★☆☆
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  FalloutS2E3★★★☆☆
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  Fresh off the BoatS2E10★★★☆☆A pretty funny comedy about an Asian American family.A pretty funny comedy about an Asian American family.
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  Gen VS2E1?★★★☆☆A spin-off of The Boys. Not as good as The Boys.A spin-off of The Boys. Not as good as The Boys.
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  GothamS1E13★★★☆☆
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  Interior ChinatownFinished★★★☆☆Watched it because of Jimmy O. Yang and Ronny Chieng, but the pacing and the plot are a bit confusing.Watched it because of Jimmy O. Yang and Ronny Chieng, but the pacing and the plot are a bit confusing.
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  MatlockS1★★★☆☆
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  PeacemakerS2★★★☆☆
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  ReacherS4★★★☆☆A pretty good one-man-solves-all-problems action thriller.A pretty good one-man-solves-all-problems action thriller.
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  The Wheel of TimeS3★★★☆☆Another epic fantasy with magic and a lot going on, but not as good as Game of Thrones.Another epic fantasy with magic and a lot going on, but not as good as Game of Thrones.
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  The WitcherS1E5★★★☆☆Didn't like it very much, probably because I hadn't read the original books and some of the concepts and background are hard to comprehend.Didn't like it very much, probably because I hadn't read the original books and some of the concepts and background are hard to comprehend.
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  The Wrong MansS1★★★☆☆A comedy thriller with clever twists.A comedy thriller with clever twists.
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  Tom Clancy's Jack RyanS3★★★☆☆Started watching because of John Krasinski (Jim Halpert in The Office). The first season is intriguing, but the quality declines after S1.Started watching because of John Krasinski (Jim Halpert in The Office). The first season is intriguing, but the quality declines after S1.
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  Tulsa KingS1E?★★★☆☆
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  WayneS1★★★☆☆
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  WednesdayS2★★★☆☆A pretty good supernatural fantasy from Netflix with compelling mystery elements. The high school drama feels a little silly.A pretty good supernatural fantasy from Netflix with compelling mystery elements. The high school drama feels a little silly.
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  White CollarS3E9★★★☆☆
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  A Man On the InsideS1★★☆☆☆Watched it purely because it's set in San Francisco and I missed the city. The plot is kind of boring.Watched it purely because it's set in San Francisco and I missed the city. The plot is kind of boring.
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  LudwigS1★★☆☆☆
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  Mr. Robot?★★☆☆☆Didn't meet my expectations. The pace is too slow. Maybe I should have been more patient.Didn't meet my expectations. The pace is too slow. Maybe I should have been more patient.
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  Only Murders in the BuildingS2★★☆☆☆
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  Poker FaceS2E3★★☆☆☆
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  PreacherS2E5★★☆☆☆
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  The DefendersFinished★★☆☆☆Watched it because it bridges Daredevil S2 and S3. Not as good as Daredevil or The Punisher.Watched it because it bridges Daredevil S2 and S3. Not as good as Daredevil or The Punisher.
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  The Out LawsS2E2★★☆☆☆
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  The ResidenceS1★★☆☆☆Found it a little boring for a detective show, to be honest.Found it a little boring for a detective show, to be honest.
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  The Young OffendersS3E1★★☆☆☆
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  Your Friends & NeighborsS1E3★★☆☆☆