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Best Opening Credits

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1. Six Feet Under (2001)

I love the music, the cinematography and the whole concept of showing the way from death to a cementary.

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2. True Blood (2008)

An exciting mix of death, sex and religion. Great editing and perfect song.

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3. The Simpsons (1989)

Different every episode. So many different gags in every opening (the blackboard, the couch, now the billboard and more). A true classic.

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4. Treme (2010)

Wonderful song and pictures. Very "artsy". Changes slightly every season.

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5. Dexter (2006)

Morning routine - ordinary, but disturbingly violent and aggresive. Like Dexter himself.

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6. Twin Peaks (1990)

A beautiful classic. Amazing music theme and cinematography. So original and different.

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7. United States of Tara (2009)

Can you believe it's really all cut out of paper? I like the whole idea and the song.

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8. The Borgias (2011)

Pure art (literally!). I love to spot the works of art in it. All dangerous, violent and sexy. Plus a great music theme.

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9. Boardwalk Empire (2010)

Very elegant and classy - like the show itself.

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10. Northern Exposure (1990)

Don't you just love the moose? And the music!

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11. Weeds (2005)

Different every season - I like them all, also the short ones (very imaginative).

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12. Hung (2009)

Sexy and masculine. Not only the man, but also the city.

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13. Mad Men (2007)

Simple, yet meaningful.

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14. The Wire (2002)

I love the way it changes every season.

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15. The Sopranos (1999)

Also very simple, but original. And the song wakes me up every morning. ;)

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16. Oz (1997)

Changes a bit every season, but always very disturbing. Probably the only opening sequence for adults only!

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17. Little Britain (2003)

Different hilarious text every episode.

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18. Rome (2005)

Original idea, great music.

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19. Nip/Tuck (2003)

So artificial and septic. Nice song.

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20. Nurse Jackie (2009)

Reminds me a bit of "Nip/Tuck".

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21. The Big C (2010)

So nice. It fits the show perfectly.

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22. Carnivàle (2003)

Mysterious and even a bit scary. Reminds me the opening credits of Rome and Deadwood.

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23. Desperate Housewives (2004)

A little postmodern history of art (see also "The Borgias").

Tough choice!

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Comments

Posted: 1 year, 10 months ago at Jul 19 1:28

Some nice choices on here, and some I'm not as familiar with. Definitely agree with your number one choice though.

Posted: 1 year, 10 months ago at Jul 19 9:28

Thanks!

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