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1. Arrested Development (2003)
A show that should have never been canceled


The best comedy show I've seen. If you hate laugh tracks and appreciate subtle humor you should give this show a try. Deadwood and Firefly are my other favorite canceled shows.
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People who added this item 160  Average listal rating (63 ratings) 8.3  IMDB Rating 8.3 
2. Monster (2004)
A show that you wish more people watched


The only other psychological thrillers I like more than Monster are Vertigo and M (it was that great and suspenseful for me).

There are some mysterious elements to the series, but it's never cliché or boring. Monster is oftentimes emotional and poignant, and it's a journey worth experiencing.
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People who added this item 708  Average listal rating (423 ratings) 8  IMDB Rating 8.9 
3. Cowboy Bebop (1998)
A show everyone should watch


Cowboy Bebop is very enjoyable even if you don't appreciate anime too much. Cowboy Bebop is an extremely fun space western and if you have any interest in anime and bounty hunters it's worth a look.
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People who added this item 1398  Average listal rating (871 ratings) 8.4  IMDB Rating 9.2 
4. Firefly (2002)
Your Favorite TV Genre – Space Western


Definitely recommend if you like Cowboy Bebop and vice-versa.
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People who added this item 139  Average listal rating (66 ratings) 8.4  IMDB Rating
5. Mushi-Shi (2005)
Your 2nd favorite TV Genre – Anime


Mushi-Shi is my favorite fantasy show.
Episode 1
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People who added this item 163  Average listal rating (66 ratings) 9.4  IMDB Rating
6. The Decalogue (1988)
Favorite mini series - Dekalog


Don't be put off by the Christian themes. I'm an atheist and this is one of my favorite films (second to Greed). The film series can be viewed as an agnostic series, like the films of Bergman and Bresson, or probably more accurately almost agnostic like the films of Tarkovsky.
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People who added this item 160  Average listal rating (81 ratings) 8.6  IMDB Rating 8.3 
7. Dekalog, jeden (1989)
Most favorite episode of your favorite t.v show.


I am the Lord your God; you shall have no other gods before me.
I hate the opinion that 'if x doesn't move you, you're not human', but if this film doesn't move you at all I don't know what to say.
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People who added this item 49  Average listal rating (26 ratings) 7.5  IMDB Rating 7.7 
8. Dekalog, osiem (1990)
Least favorite episode of your favorite t.v show.


You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
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People who added this item 701  Average listal rating (364 ratings) 8.6  IMDB Rating 9.4 
9. The Wire (2002)
Your favorite show that isn't a mini-series


The Wire convinced me that TV shows can be great art, although I prefer films.
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People who added this item 302  Average listal rating (220 ratings) 5.4  IMDB Rating 6.4 
10. Viva la Bam (2003)
A show you hate
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People who added this item 585  Average listal rating (425 ratings) 6.7  IMDB Rating 7.7 
11. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
Best scene/episode ever - In the Pale Moonlight


Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor Liberty to purchase power. - Ben Franklin

I love how DS9 confronted moral uncertainty and wasn't as tied down to the dogma of the well intention-ed but flawed prime directive as TNG or Voyager. In the Pale Moonlight makes the audience question if we want to be in the dark about the actions of our government.
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People who added this item 197  Average listal rating (120 ratings) 7.6  IMDB Rating 8.2 
12. Fooly Cooly (2001)
A show you thought you wouldn’t like but ended up loving


Fooly Cooly isn't too weird like I expected; it's a cute coming of age story and undeniably fun.
Episode 1
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13. Dexter (2006)
A show that disappointed you and the most annoying characters


The majority of the show is about Dexter and the killers, which is very entertaining, but almost everything else is filler material. Think about it this way, would combining the events that happened to the supporting characters make anything more than a mediocre show? Would you watch that show?
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People who added this item 810  Average listal rating (577 ratings) 6.9  IMDB Rating 7.6 
14. Hey Arnold! (1996)
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People who added this item 624  Average listal rating (454 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating 7.9 
15. Rocko's Modern Life (1993)
Favorite childhood show

Rocko's Modern Life is an insightful show for kids, with many instances of black humor.


One of my favorite episodes makes fun of the show.
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People who added this item 4618  Average listal rating (3142 ratings) 8.1  IMDB Rating 8.7 
16. The Simpsons (1989)
Favorite male character - Bart Simpson


Homer's great, but I prefer the Bart episodes over the Homer episodes.
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People who added this item 354  Average listal rating (178 ratings) 7.8  IMDB Rating
17. Serial Experiments: Lain (1998)
Favorite female character

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People who added this item 1788  Average listal rating (1136 ratings) 7.7  IMDB Rating
18. True Blood (2008)
Your guilty pleasure show



I might stop watching if Russell Edgington, my favorite character, is killed off.
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People who added this item 242  Average listal rating (125 ratings) 7.4  IMDB Rating 7.9 
19. Paranoia Agent (2004)
Favorite title sequence

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People who added this item 394  Average listal rating (217 ratings) 7.5  IMDB Rating 8.1 
20. Angels in America (2003)
Best t.v show cast


Six Feet Under has the better ensemble cast but they can't beat Al Pacino and Meryl Streep.
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People who added this item 454  Average listal rating (276 ratings) 7.5  IMDB Rating 7.5 
21. Queer as Folk (2000)
Favorite kiss (NSFW)

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People who added this item 864  Average listal rating (648 ratings) 6.3  IMDB Rating 7.4 
22. The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991)
Favorite relationship


John Kricfalusi made it clear in his adult party cartoon that they're a gay couple.

People who added this item 1272  Average listal rating (810 ratings) 8.1  IMDB Rating
23. Twin Peaks (1990)
Favorite Pilot


It's a shame David Lynch wasn't as involved in the series after this episode.
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People who added this item 1508  Average listal rating (922 ratings) 7.6  IMDB Rating 8.8 
24. Six Feet Under (2001)
Favorite Finale (spoilers)


Best quote (spoilers)


I love this speech. Even if you're judged, that's no reason or excuse to not live the life you want.
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A show you plan on watching (old or new)


People who added this item 26  Average listal rating (17 ratings) 7.8  IMDB Rating 7.8 
26. Wonder Showzen (2005)
OMG WTF? Season finale


In the series finale a puppet asks people on the street 'What's wrong with TV?' in order to make compelling television; it was a surprisingly existential episode.
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People who added this item 64  Average listal rating (27 ratings) 8.1  IMDB Rating 8.4 
27. A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Thro... (1995)
Favorite non-fiction show or mini-series

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People who added this item 14  Average listal rating (8 ratings) 8.3  IMDB Rating 7.6 
28. The Simpsons: Family Therapy (1989)
First t.v show obsession


The first ten seasons would make The Simpsons the greatest show ever; the show lost some if its charm when the show switched to digital animation, and slowly the writing became less funny and less touching.
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People who added this item 1530  Average listal rating (923 ratings) 8.9  IMDB Rating 9.4 
29. Game of Thrones (2011)
Current t.v show obsession and saddest character death (spoilers)


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People who added this item 619  Average listal rating (320 ratings) 8  IMDB Rating 8.9 
30. Deadwood (2004)
Favorite Performance - Ian McShane as Al Swearengen

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Day 01 - A show that should have never been canceled – Arrested Development
Day 02 - A show that you wish more people watched – Monster
Day 03 - A show everyone should watch – Cowboy Bebop
Day 04 – Your Favorite TV Genre – Space Western - Firefly
Day 05 – Your 2nd favorite TV Genre – Anime - Mushi-Shi 
Day 06 - Favorite mini series - The Decalogue (actually my favorite show if you don't think of it as 10 separate films)
Day 07 - Favorite episode of your favorite t.v show – Decalogue I
Day 08 - Least favorite episode of your favorite t.v show – Decalogue VIII
Day 09 - Your favorite show that isn't a mini-series – The Wire
Day 10 - A show you hate – Viva La Bam
Day 11 - Best scene/episode ever – Star Trek DS9 – In the Pale Moonlight
Day 12 - A show you thought you wouldn’t like but ended up loving - FLCL
Day 13 - A show that disappointed you and the most annoying characters - Dexter
Day 14 - Favorite childhood show - Hey Arnold
Day 15 - Favorite childhood show - Rocko's Modern Life
Day 16 - Favorite male character - Bart Simpson (The Simpsons)
Day 17 - Favorite female character - Lain (Serial Experiments Lain)
Day 18 - Your guilty pleasure show - True Blood
Day 19 - Favorite title sequence - Paranoia Agent
Day 20 - Best t.v show cast - Angels in America (Six Feet Under has the best cast overall)
Day 21 - Favorite kiss - Queer as Folk
Day 22 - Favorite relationship - Ren and Stimpy
Day 23 - Best pilot episode - Twin Peaks
Day 24 - Best quote and Favorite series finale - Six Feet Under
Day 25 - A show you plan on watching (old or new) - Histoire(s) du Cinema
Day 26 - OMG WTF? Season finale - Wonder Showzen
Day 27 - Favorite non-fiction show or mini-series - A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies
Day 28 - First t.v show obsession - The Simpsons
Day 29 - Current t.v show obsession and saddest character death - Game of Thrones (Spoilers)
Day 30 – Favorite Performance - Ian McShane as Al Swearengen in Deadwood
This part was copied and somewhat modified from drug's list.
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Posted: 11 months, 2 weeks ago at Jun 12 22:54
Very interesting choices here. Wonder Showzen is full of WTF moments, which is one of the reasons I got into it (and thanks for the image vote there). Agreed on both categories for Six Feet Under too. And of course Arrested Development, which I'm hoping hasn't lost its magic when it returns for the 4th season.
Posted: 11 months, 2 weeks ago at Jun 13 0:26
Monster, is a show that I have been interesting in watching. I think your list has inspired me to give try.
Posted: 9 months, 1 week ago at Aug 20 4:35
Thank God I found someone finally who dislikes Dexter.

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