Media & Culture
These are my favorite TV shows—the ones I've binged, rewatched, and recommended to everyone.
My all-time favorite TV show. Neil deGrasse Tyson conveys the wonder of the universe like no one else. See my Cosmos wiki page for more.
Season 1 is a masterpiece. McConaughey's Rust Cohle is one of the greatest TV characters ever written. The performances, atmosphere, and philosophical dialogue—nothing else comes close.
I love this series. Mads Mikkelsen's Hannibal Lecter is hypnotic. Visually stunning—every frame is a painting. The cat-and-mouse dynamic between Will Graham and Hannibal is TV perfection.
Elliot Alderson is one of the most compelling protagonists in TV. The hacking is realistic, the cinematography is incredible, and the twists are mind-bending. Season 3 is some of the best TV ever made.
Harrowing and essential viewing. The way it depicts the disaster, the cover-up, and the heroism of the first responders is unforgettable. The dread is palpable.
Seasons 1-4 are some of the best television ever. The world-building, the political intrigue, the shocking deaths. We don't talk about the ending.
The GoT prequel done right. The Targaryen civil war is brutal and compelling. Matt Smith as Daemon is iconic.
So good. Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby is magnetic. The Shelby crime family in post-WWI Birmingham, with incredible style, music, and tension. "By order of the Peaky Blinders."
Motorcycle club Shakespeare. Jax Teller's journey from heir apparent to club president is a Greek tragedy on Harleys.
A serial killer who only kills other killers. The first 4 seasons are excellent—especially Season 4 with John Lithgow's Trinity Killer.
Guilty pleasure that's actually well-made. The Salvatore brothers, Elena, and Mystic Falls. It knows what it is and does it well.
Upper East Side drama at its finest. Blair and Chuck's relationship, the scheming, the fashion. XOXO.
1980s nostalgia meets supernatural horror. The Upside Down, Eleven's powers, the Hawkins crew. Season 1 is perfect, Season 4 is epic.
Technology's dark side explored through standalone episodes. Some will haunt you for days. "White Bear," "San Junipero," and "USS Callister" are standouts.
Stunning animated shorts covering sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comedy. Each episode is a different animation style. "Beyond the Aquila Rift" and "Jibaro" are incredible.
What if superheroes were actually terrible people? A brutal, hilarious takedown of superhero culture and corporate America. Homelander is genuinely terrifying.
Mike Flanagan's masterpiece. A family haunted by their time in Hill House—both in the past and present. Episode 6's single-take is legendary. Genuinely scary but also deeply emotional.
The comfort show. Michael Scott, Jim and Pam, Dwight. I've rewatched it more times than I can count. "That's what she said."
Of course. The Gang is the worst group of people on television and I love them. 18+ seasons of terrible people doing terrible things. "The Nightman Cometh" is a masterpiece.
Wholesome without being cheesy. An American football coach leads an English soccer team. Jason Sudeikis brings so much heart. "Be curious, not judgmental."
A classic. Nihilistic genius grandfather and his anxious grandson travel through infinite dimensions. Somehow both the smartest and dumbest show on TV.
The perfect balance of comedy and heart. JD, Turk, Dr. Cox. The fantasy sequences, the bromance, the genuine emotional moments. "Where do you think we are?"
Chaotic absurdist comedy at its finest. Eric Andre destroys his set, makes guests uncomfortable, and creates genuinely unhinged television. Not for everyone, but absolutely hilarious.
David Attenborough's voice over stunning nature footage. Changed what was possible in nature documentaries. Planet Earth II is equally incredible.
Netflix's answer to Planet Earth, also narrated by Attenborough. The cinematography is jaw-dropping. The walrus scene is devastating.
The third installment. Continues exploring humanity's place in the universe and our possible futures.
Alton Brown is the Bill Nye of cooking. He doesn't just show you how to cook—he explains the science behind why things work. Entertaining, educational, and actually useful.