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Best TV Shows
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Firefly - The Complete SeriesFirefly - The Complete Series
Buy new: $37.99 / Used from: $19.99
400 Characters is not enough to describe the rich writing, the great storylines, and marvelous interactions of all the characters in this, the widely-regarded Best Sci-Fi series of all time. Joss Whedon is a genius far beyond his years in every sense and every stage and part of cinema. In short: Western Sci-Fi. Pure Genius.
Band of BrothersBand of Brothers
Buy new: $57.99 / Used from: $28.69
Groundbreaking and excellently-written, this miniseries is the back action-war-drama ever released. Every character in the show (there are over 20 memorable characters!) have their own personalities, and gems of real-life dialog are written in throughout.
Jericho - The First SeasonJericho - The First Season
Buy new: $31.99 / Used from: $26.70
The show that was loved so much, it was the only show to be "forcibly" put back on television by the fans. I was one of the people who sent peanuts to CBS to get this show put back on the air. I'm proud of it. This show is acted out wonderfully, and at the end of each episode leaves you wondering what could be next. The best part: it's so close to what could happen, its a little scary.
Into the WestInto the West
Buy new: $27.99 / Used from: $20.98
Told from the perspective of the many branches of the Wheeler family, Into the West is a triumph of television, dramatically telling the tales of blood and sacrifice that made this country what it is today. There are many characters, all with unique and tragic personalities. Stories are that of both the whites and the Lakota people of the Great Plains, but the show is no-bull and favors no side.
Heroes - Season OneHeroes - Season One
Buy new: $48.99 / Used from: $29.96
If you have not seen or heard of this show, you don't watch TV. Great, old school comic book feel to everything, but all with new twists and relationships, Heroes is one of the most original shows on. Ever. Watch it!
Lost Room (Mini-series Widescreen)Lost Room (Mini-series Widescreen)
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $5.14
Easily the best Sci-Fi channel original production, this series is one of the best science fiction offerings I have watched thus far. Conspiracy, betrayal, wonder, Love and Loss are all here. Peter Krause is an excellent frontman, and is backed by Julianna Margulies, as well as many other talented supporting cast members.
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit - The Fourth YearLaw and Order: Special Victims Unit - The Fourth Year
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $26.99
The 3rd and 4th seasons is where SVU really starts to take off. Detectives Benson and Stabler are easily the two most real characters on TV. Lines of justice blurred, justice not always attained. Characters here do not live in a bubble. Each has their own very real problems that effect their behavior. As far as cop dramas go, this show is easily the best - and still going strong seasons later.
Rome - The Complete First SeasonRome - The Complete First Season
Buy new: $54.99 / Used from: $34.79
Not for the faint of heart, nor for people without a great love of ancient history, Rome is a highly fictionalized look at Rome around the time of great upheavals surrounding Popmey, Julius Caesar and Caesar Augustus. Stories are told mainly from the views of two foot soldiers, giving a unique perspective on it all
Lost - The Complete First SeasonLost - The Complete First Season
Buy new: $47.99 / Used from: $22.99
I have only just started this show, but I can already tell it has great potential. Good characters, good stories. I will edit this when I know more!
The West Wing - The Complete Series CollectionThe West Wing - The Complete Series Collection
Buy new: $209.99 / Used from: $212.27
A very interesting look at how a presidency might go. A good mix of ripped-from-the-headlines stories and what-if stories, and good character development for the whole cabinet throughout.