There are hundreds of TV shows currently running. But not all of them are made equal. Some manage to transcend the medium and become a part of pop culture, which makes them a must-watch for any TV lover. Here are 7 TV shows you must watch before you die, though there is a good chance you already have seen at least a couple of them!
Unless you have been living under a rock, you would have at least heard of Seinfeld. The famous ‘show about nothing’ had a profound impact on popular culture, what with the phrases ‘Yada Yada’, ‘Anti-Dentite’, ‘Spongeworthy’ and ‘Master of Your Domain’ becoming a part of the urban lexicon. Oh and there is a spin-off, Curb Your Enthusiasm, starring Seinfeld co-creator Larry David, which has run for eight seasons now and might come up with a few more!
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The Sopranos has been regarded as one of the greatest TV series of all time, winning a multitude of awards including Emmys and Golden Globes. Created by David Chase, the series was praised for its film-like quality and the quality of its content. The story revolves around Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a fictional Italian-American mobster, as he struggles to keep his dark side hidden from his family while managing his business.
The Wire is a crime drama TV series set in and around Baltimore, Maryland. Despite the show receiving average ratings and never winning any major awards, it has been hailed by critics as one of the greatest TV shows of all time. The show portrays a different aspect of the city of Baltimore and the extensive crime ring. Featuring an ensemble cast, The Wire was the launch pad for Dominic West (The Hour, Burton & Taylor, Centurion)and Idris Elba (Thor, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Pacific Rim).
Breaking Bad is a crime drama TV series created and produced by Vince Gilligan. The main character Walter White (Bryan Cranston) suffers from lung cancer at the beginning of the series, after which he turns to a life of crime and to secure his family’s financial future before he dies, teaming with his former student. The gripping and intense show ended its run only last year with one of the best finales of all time.
Arrested Development is a popular sitcom created by Mitchell Hurwitz and executive produced (and narrated) by Ron Howard, gaining widespread acclaim and winning numerous awards before being cancelled in the third reason. It was revived by Netflix last year for a fourth season. The show follows the fictitious Bluth family, a formerly wealthy dysfunctional family and uses innovative camera techniques to create humor.
The X- Files is one of the most popular and acclaimed television series of all time. Treading the fine line between science fiction and horror, the show blended elements of whodunit murder mysteries with paranormal phenomena, as represented by main character Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and his belief in the existence of aliens. Mulder and his partner, Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson), go about solving one mystery after the other, giving the audience plenty of chills and thrills along the way.
A romantic sitcom created by Darren Star, Sex and the City enjoyed a successful six-year run. The show follows the lives of a group of four women, who throughout their changing sex lives and nature remain inseparable. The series received widespread acclaim and popularity and also spawned two movies, Sex and the City and its sequel Sex and the City 2.
These are the 7 TV shows you must watch before you die. The next time you find yourself getting bored and looking for something to watch, look no further than the 7 shows listed above.
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