I haven’t been watching much in terms of actual shows for a good while, then while listening to a podcast a host casually mentioned they had rewatched Chernobyl, how it still holds up, that there’s a reason it got as much acclaim as it did, etc. So I thought I’d give it a go and wow, loved it (still one episode left to watch).
Had me thinking, what else have I missed out on? What are some “absolute cinema” TV shows that still hold up and and are considered must watch?


A couple of clips to try to convince you to watch a couple of favorites I incessantly recommend:
Joe Pera Talks With You
Deadwood
Also The Bear, but every clip feels like a spoiler, so just WATCH IT ALL, PLEASE.
The grocery store episode of Joe Pera Talks With You is a comedy masterclass.
Everyone should watch Joe Pera talks with you. It’s my favorite show of all time. Everyone go watch it and support all of his work. Now. Go now. Stop reading this and go watch it and understand the incredible depth of it.
Seconding The Bear. That show is just amazing.
Excellent short and gritty show about a wild west town during the gold rush. Great small town politics.
Deadwood stars Ian McShane, 'nuff said.