So I thought I’d write a little bit about my favourite TV
shows of all time, and how I came to watch them, and why I was hooked.
Sea Patrol
Sea Patrol was, to be honest, a fairly average Australian
drama that ran on Channel 9 from 2007 and 2011. It wasn’t brilliant, but it
holds a special place in my heart because it was the first ‘adult show’ I was
allowed to watch on a regular basis. I loved the characters, and gradually
converted many of my friends to watching it, so that I could talk to someone
about it the day after it screened. I didn’t miss an episode, and if I couldn’t
see it on the night it screened, I watched it the very next day.
Friends
Friends has always been something I’ve watched if it was on
TV, but it was really only during the HSC that I started watching it heaps. I
have now officially seen every episode ever made, most more than once, and I
love it. I now own the entire box set. The characters are brilliant, the
storylines are hilarious, and Ross and Rachel’s will-they-won’t-they is one of
television’s greatest love stories. Also: BRILLIANT finale. Just amazing.
Scrubs
Scrubs is a more recent addiction, but I’ve still seen all
the episodes, and I think it’s one of the greatest shows possibly ever… The
acting, characters and writing are all equally brilliant, and it is just so
funny. But then at other points it’s so poignant! Highly recommended, but skip
Season 9 unless you want to be left feeling slightly let down. Season 8 is the
perfect end.
Community
Community is probably my most recent TV discovery, but I
love it. It’s just started screening on SBS 2 in Australia at 7pm, so I really
think you should start watching it! My favourite season is the third,
particularly the Glee and Law and Order parody episodes. But the highlight of
every episode is Abed. Abed is the product of a genius writer. I am a little
worried about Season 4, from what I’ve heard, but I will still watch it.
Downton Abbey
Downton is one of those shows that you love and love and
love and then it rips your heart out. Season 3 and Christmas episode, I’m looking at
you. That said, Downton is the only period drama I watch, and I can’t watch
anything else in that genre without comparing it to Downton. Highlights include
the brilliant sets and costumes and the fabulous Dowager Countess, played by
Maggie Smith. I also feel like Lady Mary is a lot like me (a bit meaner than me in
Season 1, but she gets better!), so that’s probably another reason I like it.
Parenthood
I haven’t actually seen all of Parenthood, because I only
started watching in Season 3 or part way through Season 2, but I’m really
impressed by it. It seems very realistic, and the acting is superb. I think
what makes it so realistic is that they all talk over the top of each other,
and they make mistakes in what they’re saying, so it’s how humans actually
talk. Clever stuff.
Finally… my all-time
favourite… Gilmore Girls
Yep, it’s probably a bit dorky, but I ADORE Gilmore Girls.
I’m so glad my friends introduced me to it, because it’s just exactly the sort
of show I love – fantastic, character-driven plots, long seasons and long
episodes, BRILLIANT writing and two strong, smart female leads. Yep, it doesn’t
get much better than that. Also, I kind of am Rory… nerdy Journalism student
who hates sport, loves reading and has a great relationship with her mum.
So let me know – what
are your favourite shows? What should I watch next? I’ve seen Season 1 of Parks
and Recreation and that seems promising, and I’ve had 30 Rock recommended to
me, as well as The Office, but I’d love another serious drama (with 40-minute
episodes!) if you have any suggestions! I've started The West Wing but something that takes SLIGHTLY less concentration would be great, because oh man, they speak so fast on that show.
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