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 warning for anyone looking to watch it for the first time: ATLA is an excellent show, but it’s still children’s television. I first watched it as an adult, and it’s pretty obvious that the target demographic is pre-teens. Not to say there isn’t anything in ATLA worthwhile for an adult audience, because there’s plenty in the show to be enjoyed by an older crowd as well, but I do recommend going in with tempered expectations. That said, it’s easily among of the most “watchable” children’s animation from an adult perspective, and makes for excellent family television.