2018 is ending. Like most previous years, I watched many TV shows. Netflix/Hotstar/Amazon Prime have made the life easier in term of viewing, but tougher because of all the choice. I wonder how will Chidi (from The Good Place) will ever be able to decide which one to watch. I was not able to catch many popular shows, so do tell me which ones I missed and are must watch. In this post, I will talk about few shows which are not from 2018 but I caught up with them this year only and the Special mentions for 2018 shows.
First, few old shows which I watched this year :
The West Wing - Amazon Prime
I am not sure if I started it this year or the last, but this is easily one of the best shows ever and definitely in my top 10 of all time. Also, the 10th episode of its first season is definitely one of the best TV episodes of all time. Currently I am on season 6 and in two minds if I should finish it soon or not.
Seinfeld - Amazon Prime
This I started last year and instantly loved it. Again, one of the best shows ever and I love George and Kramer. I have always liked Julia Louis-Dreyfus since I watched Veep. Jerry is the weakest of the actors but it looks like he is aware of that and it makes him endearing. A must watch for sure.
The Marvelous Mrs Maisel - Amazon Prime
Season 2 of this premiered few days ago and I haven't caught up with it yet. but watched season 1 at the start of this year and loved it. The first episode was very good , though post that it dragged for a bit but definitely a fun and very interesting show.
Shetland - Netflix (first 3 Seasons)
British Crime Dramas are the best. I love the scenery, the pace, the mystery in them. Shetland is no different and since all the stories take place over 2 episodes of approx 50 mins each, watching them is equivalent to catching a good murder mystery. It has 4 seasons, out of which 3 are there on Netflix. I am currently on Season 2.
Inside Edge - Amazon Prime
I did not want to watch this, but once I started, I was hooked despite all the over the top scenarios and Viveik Oberoi. If season 2 can get rid of Viveik Oberoi, the show will definitely improve. It is a fun guilty pleasure on the backdrop of IPL. Good production value , decent acting and good twists make it worth a watch.
Now, the Special mentions for the shows that released in 2018.
Supernatural - Amazon Prime
Supernatural aired its 300th episode this year. Currently into its 14th season, it has disappointed many times but have bounced back always and it is always fun to watch. I hope the Adventures of Winchester brothers do continue for as long as they can. I also hope that in every season we can get few episodes of old school hunting. I have not caught up the latest episodes, will do that soon and hope they are good enough to bounce the show back into the top 10-15 list.
Comicstaan - Amazon Prime
A reality show for comedians, I wasn't sold into the idea but surprisingly it is enough fun. Some of the acts were too good and I am looking forward to the new season.
The Bletchely Circle - San Francisco - Netflix (1st two seasons of original series)
The original series was very interesting and I loved it. For this one I have seen two episodes only, and it is good, though not as good as the original but still worth checking out. those who haven't seen the original, do not wait, go for it.
The Staircase - Netflix
This was a 2004 miniseries of 10 episodes. Netflix released it with three brand new episodes this year and it is very intriguing. It is a documentary on the lines of Making a Murderer and once you start watching, you can not stop.
Safe - Netflix
Dexter is back. Michael C Hall stars as Dr. Tom Delaney and the show is about what happens when one of his daughters go missing. It has only 10 episodes, a good twist, though I feel 6-7 episodes were enough for the story it had to tell. Still a good one to binge.
All or nothing - Manchester City - Amazon Prime
I follow football only during the World Cups. I chanced upon this documentary about the last premier league season of Manchester City. Liked it a lot and now I am following this team. It is an interesting look inside the team and the manager Pep Guardiola's management. the all or nothing series have few other sports too. I am planning to watch them soon. Also, another Football documentary is pretty high on my main list. Do check that out too.
Manifest - Amazon Prime
A plane, "lost" passengers, sort of time travel. Familiar. Right. Lost is one of my favorite shows, and since the premise is somewhat like that, I got interested in it. though the similarities end at the premise and this one isn't anywhere near it, nor in terms of scale or budget or acting, still I am interested in the mystery (till now). Hopefully the second half of the season will be good enough for me to continue it.
So, these are some of the shows that I watched and liked this year. the main list of top 15 shows will be posted soon. Keep watching this space.
First, few old shows which I watched this year :
The West Wing - Amazon Prime
I am not sure if I started it this year or the last, but this is easily one of the best shows ever and definitely in my top 10 of all time. Also, the 10th episode of its first season is definitely one of the best TV episodes of all time. Currently I am on season 6 and in two minds if I should finish it soon or not.
Seinfeld - Amazon Prime
This I started last year and instantly loved it. Again, one of the best shows ever and I love George and Kramer. I have always liked Julia Louis-Dreyfus since I watched Veep. Jerry is the weakest of the actors but it looks like he is aware of that and it makes him endearing. A must watch for sure.
The Marvelous Mrs Maisel - Amazon Prime
Season 2 of this premiered few days ago and I haven't caught up with it yet. but watched season 1 at the start of this year and loved it. The first episode was very good , though post that it dragged for a bit but definitely a fun and very interesting show.
Shetland - Netflix (first 3 Seasons)
British Crime Dramas are the best. I love the scenery, the pace, the mystery in them. Shetland is no different and since all the stories take place over 2 episodes of approx 50 mins each, watching them is equivalent to catching a good murder mystery. It has 4 seasons, out of which 3 are there on Netflix. I am currently on Season 2.
Inside Edge - Amazon Prime
I did not want to watch this, but once I started, I was hooked despite all the over the top scenarios and Viveik Oberoi. If season 2 can get rid of Viveik Oberoi, the show will definitely improve. It is a fun guilty pleasure on the backdrop of IPL. Good production value , decent acting and good twists make it worth a watch.
Now, the Special mentions for the shows that released in 2018.
Supernatural - Amazon Prime
Supernatural aired its 300th episode this year. Currently into its 14th season, it has disappointed many times but have bounced back always and it is always fun to watch. I hope the Adventures of Winchester brothers do continue for as long as they can. I also hope that in every season we can get few episodes of old school hunting. I have not caught up the latest episodes, will do that soon and hope they are good enough to bounce the show back into the top 10-15 list.
Comicstaan - Amazon Prime
A reality show for comedians, I wasn't sold into the idea but surprisingly it is enough fun. Some of the acts were too good and I am looking forward to the new season.
The Bletchely Circle - San Francisco - Netflix (1st two seasons of original series)
The original series was very interesting and I loved it. For this one I have seen two episodes only, and it is good, though not as good as the original but still worth checking out. those who haven't seen the original, do not wait, go for it.
The Staircase - Netflix
This was a 2004 miniseries of 10 episodes. Netflix released it with three brand new episodes this year and it is very intriguing. It is a documentary on the lines of Making a Murderer and once you start watching, you can not stop.
Safe - Netflix
Dexter is back. Michael C Hall stars as Dr. Tom Delaney and the show is about what happens when one of his daughters go missing. It has only 10 episodes, a good twist, though I feel 6-7 episodes were enough for the story it had to tell. Still a good one to binge.
All or nothing - Manchester City - Amazon Prime
I follow football only during the World Cups. I chanced upon this documentary about the last premier league season of Manchester City. Liked it a lot and now I am following this team. It is an interesting look inside the team and the manager Pep Guardiola's management. the all or nothing series have few other sports too. I am planning to watch them soon. Also, another Football documentary is pretty high on my main list. Do check that out too.
Manifest - Amazon Prime
A plane, "lost" passengers, sort of time travel. Familiar. Right. Lost is one of my favorite shows, and since the premise is somewhat like that, I got interested in it. though the similarities end at the premise and this one isn't anywhere near it, nor in terms of scale or budget or acting, still I am interested in the mystery (till now). Hopefully the second half of the season will be good enough for me to continue it.
So, these are some of the shows that I watched and liked this year. the main list of top 15 shows will be posted soon. Keep watching this space.
