4.7 KiB
4.7 KiB
Comedy/Drama
- Seinfeld (1989–1998): Iconic "show about nothing" featuring the daily life of stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his group of friends.
- Friends (1994–2004): Sitcom about a group of friends living in Manhattan, navigating their careers, love lives, and friendships.
- Sex and the City (1998-2004): Comedy-drama about four women navigating their sex and love lives in New York City.
- The King of Queens (1998-2007): A sitcom following the lives of a delivery man, his wife, and his cantankerous father-in-law.
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000-present): Comedy series featuring a fictionalized version of Larry David, co-creator of Seinfeld.
- Six Feet Under (2001-2005): Drama series about a family running a funeral home in Los Angeles.
- The Office (US) (2005–2013): Mockumentary-style sitcom set in the office of a paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
- Big Love (2006-2011): Drama series about a polygamist and his relationship with his three wives.
- Parks and Recreation (2009-2015): Political satire sitcom following the antics of the Parks Department of Pawnee, Indiana.
- Sherlock (2010–2017): Modern adaptation of the classic Sherlock Holmes detective stories.
- Fleabag (2016–2019): Dark comedy-drama following the life of a young woman in London, known simply as Fleabag.
Historical Drama
- Band of Brothers (2001): WWII mini-series dramatizing the history of "Easy" Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, of the 101st Airborne Division.
- Deadwood (2004-2006): Western drama set in the late 1800s in Deadwood, South Dakota, before and after the area's annexation by the Dakota Territory.
- Mad Men (2007–2015): Period drama following the personal and professional lives of Madison Avenue advertising executives in the 1960s.
- Game of Thrones (2011–2019): Epic fantasy series based on George R.R. Martin's series of fantasy novels, "A Song of Ice and Fire."
- The Crown (2016–present): Biographical drama about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Chernobyl (2019): Historical drama mini-series depicting the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster and its aftermath.
Sitcoms
- I Love Lucy (1951–1957): Groundbreaking sitcom centered on a zany housewife who dreams of stardom and her bandleader husband.
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977): A sitcom about a single woman working as a news producer in Minneapolis.
- All in the Family (1971–1979): Groundbreaking sitcom known for addressing serious and controversial social issues through the lens of the conservative Bunker family.
- The Simpsons (1989–present): Long-running animated sitcom about a working-class family in the fictional town of Springfield.
- Fraggle Rock (1983-1987): Jim Henson's fun and educational puppet series aimed at teaching kids about the world.
Science Fiction/Fantasy
- The Twilight Zone (1959–1964): Anthology series known for its unexpected plot twists, exploring various genres like science-fiction, fantasy, and horror.
- Star Trek: The Original Series (1966–1969): Space exploration series set in a future where humans and aliens coexist and work together in harmony.
- The X-Files (1993–2018): Science fiction drama following FBI agents Mulder and Scully as they investigate paranormal cases.
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003): Cult classic supernatural drama about a young woman chosen to battle the forces of evil.
- Stranger Things (2016–present): Sci-Fi horror series centered on a group of kids in the 1980s encountering supernatural forces in their small town.
Crime/Drama
- Oz (1997-2003): A gritty drama set in an experimental section of a maximum-security state prison.
- The Sopranos (1999–2007): Groundbreaking drama about mob boss Tony Soprano, who balances the demands of his crime family with those of his own.
- The Wire (2002–2008): Crime drama exploring the interconnected society of Baltimore, including the police department, schools, and media.
- Breaking Bad (2008–2013): Crime drama about a high school chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine manufacturing drug dealer.
Political/Social Drama
- M*A*S*H (1972–1983): Comedy-drama set in a mobile Army surgical hospital during the Korean War, known for its blend of comedy and serious themes.
- The West Wing (1999–2006): Political drama series depicting the lives of staff at the White House.
Medical Drama
- ER (1994-2009): A medical drama set in the emergency room of a fictional Chicago hospital.
Police Procedural Drama
- CHiPs (1977-1983): A drama that follows the lives of two motorcycle police officers of the California Highway Patrol.