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I didn't include gameswipe.

163

9.4

1. The Decalogue (1988)

Stanley Kubrick on The Decalogue :

I am always reluctant to single out some particular feature of the work of a major filmmaker because it tends inevitably to simplify and reduce the work. But in this book of screenplays by Krzysztof Kieslowski and his co-author, Krzysztof Piesiewicz, it should not be out of place to observe that they have the very rare ability to dramatize their ideas rather than just talking about them. By making their points through the dramatic action of the story they gain the added power of allowing the audience to discover what's really going on rather than being told. They do this with such dazzling skill, you never see the ideas coming and don't realize until much later how profoundly they have reached your heart.

I made a list for all the Dekalog films.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

701

8.6

9.4

2. The Wire (2002)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

160

8.3

3. Monster (2004)

The entire English dubbed series is on YouTube.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

1508

7.6

8.8

4. Six Feet Under (2001)

Six Feet Under isn't perfect, but the emotional depth of the characters is unique and I haven't cried more during a show except The Decalogue.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

708

8.9

5. Cowboy Bebop (1998)

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (★★★★)
The movie can be seen as taking place before the 22nd and 23rd episode, or even after the series; the film was made after the series and should be seen afterwards to avoid messing up the pacing of the series.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

139

8.4

6. Mushi-Shi (2005)

The entire series with subitles or English dub is available on YouTube.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

354

7.8

7. Serial Experiments: Lain (1998)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

619

8.9

8. Deadwood (2004)

Deadwood was canceled, but the show doesn't end abruptly or unsatisfactorily. Unfortunately, the two tv movies will probably never be made.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

242

7.4

7.9

9. Paranoia Agent (2004)

After watching Paranoia Agent read this insightful article about how Paranoia Agent is about life in post-WWII Japan.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

8.3

10. Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

8.1

8.4

11. A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Thro... (1995)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

7.8

12. Unknown Chaplin (1983)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

7.5

13. Hollywood (1980)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

7.4

7.7

14. Welcome to the NHK (2006)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

552

8.5

15. Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)

The remake or Rebuild of Evangelion should be finished around 2014.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

929

7.6

8.9

16. Batman: The Animated Series (1992)

★★★★
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
★★★☆
Batman and Mr. Freeze: SubZero

Mr. Saturn's rating:

197

7.6

8.2

17. Fooly Cooly (2001)

The subbed and dubbed versions of FLCL are on YouTube.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

8.8

7.9

18. The Century of the Self (2002)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

1398

8.4

9.2

19. Firefly (2002)

Serenity (★★★★)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

2111

7.3

8.9

20. Seinfeld (1990)

Seinfeld is worth watching even if you hate laugh tracks. After the show you should watch Curb Your Enthusiasm starring and written by Larry David, who wrote most of the episodes. Season 7 of Curb is about him directing a Seinfeld reunion, and you should at least watch the fake Seinfeld reunion.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

1048

7.1

8.5

21. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

Star Trek: Generations (★★★)
Star Trek: First Contact (★★★☆)
Star Trek: Insurrection (★★★)
Star Trek: Nemesis (★★★)
Season 1 will be released on blu-ray in 2012; you can read more on the Star Trek website.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

585

6.7

7.7

22. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

The first season of Deep Space Nine occurs during the end of The Next Generation and there is some story overlap: Wikipedia has the chronological viewing order. The series won't be less enjoyable if you already watched the entire TNG series.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

170

7.1

8.2

23. The New Batman Adventures (1997)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

381

7.8

8.4

24. Samurai Champloo (2004)

The subbed and English dubbed series is on YouTube.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

1272

8.1

25. Twin Peaks (1990)

David Lynch directed a prequel Twin Peaks Fire Walk with Me (it contains spoilers for the series).
Twin Peaks influenced the great game Silent Hill 2 and Deadly Premonition.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

7.8

26. Wonder Showzen (2005)

The entire show is on MTV. You have to watch it on MTV for fullscreen.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

167

8.1

7.8

27. Baccano! (2007)

Baccano! is on YouTube. The first episode is only available subbed for some reason.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

394

7.5

8.1

28. Angels in America (2003)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

7.7

29. Kenny Hotz's Triumph of the Will (2011)

Kenny Hotz said on Reddit there will probably not be a season 2.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

167

6.7

7.8

30. Queer as Folk (1999)

I might be overrating the Queer as Folk shows a little because they're the best gay interest shows, besides Six Feet Under.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

7.5

7.7

31. Queer as Folk 2 (2000)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

454

7.5

32. Queer as Folk (2000)

The US show slightly follows the first season of the original show, but the characters' choices diverge during season 1 and the other seasons are unique.
Hal Sparks, who played Michael, said there's no way a movie will be made because of 'bad blood' between the producers and a couple actors (source).

Mr. Saturn's rating:

7.7

33. Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow (1987)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

7.6

34. Cinema Europe: The Other Hollywood (1995)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

1358

7.7

8.7

35. Battlestar Galactica (2004)

Use this Episode Guide if you want to watch the series extras in order alongside the series.
The Miniseries(★★★★)
Razor (★★★☆)
The Plan (★★★)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

6.9

6.3

36. DumbLand (2002)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

390

7.6

8.1

37. Trigun (1998)

The entire subbed series is on Youtube. The movie, Trigun: Badlands Rumble (★★★★) can be placed at least before episode 22: Alternative; the film is not an extension of the main story, but a side story. I recommend watching it before episode 15: Demon's Eye, but the film is still enjoyable after watching the series.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

7.5

7.7

38. The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

8.1

7.6

39. How TV Ruined Your Life (2011)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

995

8.2

8.9

40. Death Note (2006)

The show starts and ends excellently, but after the 15th episode when L dies Death Note becomes less interesting.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

125

6.8

7.8

41. Outlaw Star (1998)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

386

8.3

8.6

42. Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008)

A sequel's planned to be made in Summer 2012 (Wired).

Mr. Saturn's rating:

7.3

7.2

43. Kenny vs. Spenny (2002)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

Watched Partially

8.9

7.8

44. At the Movies (Siskel & Ebert) (1986)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

Ongoing Series

1064

8.7

9.4

45. Breaking Bad (2008)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

1463

7.9

9.2

46. Arrested Development (2003)

A new season will premier on Netflix in 2013 as a back-story to an Arrested Development film.

Mr. Saturn's rating:

1530

8.9

9.4

47. Game of Thrones (2011)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

257

7.7

8.4

48. The Venture Bros. (2003)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

556

7.8

8.8

49. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)

Mr. Saturn's rating:

183

8.1

8.5

50. Louie (2010)

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