My current favourite is The People V OJ Simpson and a British Drama called Line of Duty
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grim107 — 9 years ago(October 06, 2016 04:41 PM)
I'm not into 80s sci-fi and actually initially became disinterested when it was announced that the show would heavily feature sci-fi elements. Prior to that announcement, I was more interested. I decided to sit down and watch it last week because I'd heard enough good things and was looking for something new to watch, and I absolutely loved it. I binged the first four episodes in one night and then watched the remaining four over the course of the next two days. It's now easily among my favorite shows ever, and I can't wait for the second season.
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kaunte — 9 years ago(October 07, 2016 08:59 AM)
Are we only counting new shows, not stuff like The Americans, Game of Thrones, BoJack Horseman, Mr. Robot, Better Call Saul and such?
Even then, it's not the best. Better shows include The Night of, Billions, Atlanta, The Night Manager.
It's not even the best show on Netflix, I found Luke Cage much better.
Haven't seen American Crime Story, Quarry or Westworld yet.
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straw_hat_boy_luffy — 9 years ago(October 07, 2016 01:18 PM)
Certainly the best NEW show of the year. Obviously there is competition among the veteran shows. I don't think anything can top the final season of Person of Interest but Stranger Things is arguably Top 3 for the year for sure.
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Dirtroadie — 9 years ago(October 14, 2016 07:18 AM)
It isn't the best in terms of writing, acting or originality, but it is very entertaining and the showrunners know how to pull you in. Hopper is a strong character and very well played by David Harbour. Winona Ryder was good when she wasn't crying all the time, so I expect to see more good things from her. The teenagers and kids did a very good job for their ages, which probably says a lot about the directing.
I think the show also cleverly targets many age groups. Kids, teenagers and adults all get lots of screen time. And let's not forget that the average forty-something with kids was about the age of the kids in the show in 1983.
Basically, the show does the 80's kid flick genre very well, which means the kids are cute and there is a lot of comedy in their follies. Add a heaping helping of mystery and nostalgia and it is a very entertaining mix. Does that make it the best? I don't know. You be the judge.