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Television Series Recommendations
November 27, 2015 at 12:59 pm
I don't subscribe to cable or satellite television; I only watch via Netflix and Amazon, so I tend to watch one series at a time.
I've recently finished Downton Abbey, Poirot, Foyle's War. As you can see from these, I have a fondness for British shows set in the past. Some of my favorite movies are Pride & Prejudice (with Keira Knightley) and Sense & Sensibility (with Emma Thompson). In fact, I like a lot of Emma Thompson films.
But for variety, I also watched all of Kitchen Nightmares, and now I'm halfway through Justified. I didn't care for 24 at all. I also enjoy history and science documentaries.
So, what would you recommend for my must-see list? Are there any other good BBC or American shows available on Netflix that I should know about?
Besides "All Creatures Great and Small"? 
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RE: Television Series Recommendations
November 27, 2015 at 1:01 pm
I recommend the original office series not the American remake.
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RE: Television Series Recommendations
November 27, 2015 at 1:06 pm
"Black Mirror". Everyone should watch "Black Mirror".
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November 27, 2015 at 1:21 pm
The Last Kingdom and of course Game of Thrones is the best TV programme in the history of the medium.
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RE: Television Series Recommendations
November 27, 2015 at 1:57 pm
On Netflix I highly recommend Aziz Ansari's "Master of None," on Amazon I recommend "The Man in the High Castle," and of course, "Orange is the New Black" on Netflix.
Older shows to binge watch:
Scrubs
Weeds
New Girl
Friends
Dexter
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RE: Television Series Recommendations
November 27, 2015 at 6:06 pm
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Torchwood (BBC) is fantabulous series, and I do believe it's still available on Netflix.
Well-deserving of it's own adjective; it's that good.
But, House of Cards is the best of the best, IMO. Without a doubt.
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RE: Television Series Recommendations
November 27, 2015 at 7:56 pm
Dragnet.
1 Adam 12.
Emergency.
Dark Shadows.
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RE: Television Series Recommendations
November 27, 2015 at 8:31 pm
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Well, the first seasons of Sherlock, obviously. They perfectly transport the Victorian flair of the original into present day London.
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RE: Television Series Recommendations
November 28, 2015 at 3:52 am
(November 27, 2015 at 8:31 pm)Quantum Wrote: Well, the first seasons of Sherlock, obviously. They perfectly transport the Victorian flair of the original into present day London.
And back to Victorian England again at Xmas.
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RE: Television Series Recommendations
November 28, 2015 at 4:32 am
(November 27, 2015 at 1:57 pm)SteelCurtain Wrote: On Netflix I highly recommend Aziz Ansari's "Master of None," on Amazon I recommend "The Man in the High Castle," and of course, "Orange is the New Black" on Netflix.
Older shows to binge watch:
Scrubs
Weeds
New Girl
Friends
Dexter
OMG yes, Dexter!
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