Kearney recommends 25 TV shows
Had more time on my hands at the video store so i put together 25 television shows i love. List is in no particular order...
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- CreatorDavid SimonStarsDominic WestLance ReddickSonja SohnThe Baltimore drug scene, as seen through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement.We have to start here. The greatest TV show of all time. Not the type of show that gives instant gratification but the kind that makes it last.
- CreatorLouis C.K.StarsLouis C.K.Hadley DelanyUrsula ParkerThe life of Louie C.K., a divorced comedian living in New York with two kids.The format is a lot like Seinfeld, stand up mixed with scenes from everyday life. The difference is that Louis CK writes, directs and edits every show, which makes the whole thing a lot more personal. Its one of those rare shows that can be hilarious and heartbreaking in equal measure.
- StarsLouis TherouxDavid PaulJ.J. MichaelsLouis Theroux documents some of the US's most bizarre happenings, events and rituals, by getting involved himself.Me and my parents used to watch this when i was really young. I'm glad they had such good taste. Weird weekends and Louis' other specials are some of the best TV documentaries ever made.
- CreatorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisMartin FreemanMackenzie CrookThe story of an office that faces closure when the company decides to downsize its branches. A documentary film crew follow staff and the manager David Brent as they continue their daily lives.I'm not against the US version but this here is one of the funniest shows ever.
- CreatorMitchell HurwitzStarsJason BatemanMichael CeraPortia de RossiLevel-headed son Michael Bluth takes over family affairs after his father is imprisoned. But the rest of his spoiled, dysfunctional family are making his job unbearable.I wasted years thinking that i wouldn't like this show before i actually saw it, fool that i was. Arrested development lives up to its hype.
- CreatorMatthew WeinerStarsJon HammElisabeth MossVincent KartheiserA drama about one of New York's most prestigious ad agencies at the beginning of the 1960s, focusing on one of the firm's most mysterious but extremely talented ad executives, Donald Draper.Another one of those shows i thought i would definitely dislike that turned out to be really good. This show got style, yo.
- StarsSteve CooganSimon GreenallFelicity MontaguA failed television presenter, now presenting a programme on local desperately tries to revive his broadcasting career.Steve Coogan as his flagship character Alan Partridge. Hilarious.
- CreatorLarry DavidStarsLarry DavidCheryl HinesJeff GarlinLarry David stars as an over-the-top version of himself in this comedy series that shows how seemingly trivial details of day-to-day life can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events.Larry David is the co-creator of Seinfeld and the star and creator of Curb. It's like if you got George Castanza, made him 1000 times more politically incorrect and put him in the showbiz world of LA. This show is also notable for the fact that all the dialogue is improvised on every episode.
- StarsChristopher MorrisMark HeapKevin EldonControversial spoof of current affairs television, and the role of celebrity in the UK.One of the most controversial shows of all time and also one of the funniest. Chris Morris is a comedy legend.
- CreatorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisAshley JensenStephen MerchantAndy Millman is an actor with ambition and a script. Reduced to working as an extra with a useless agent, Andy's attempts to boost his career invariably end in failure and embarrassment.Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant's follow up to the office. Extras is the stronger show in a lot of ways. The characters are more 3 dimensional and the story develops really naturally.
- CreatorJon CasimirAndrew DentonStarsWil AndersonRussel HowcroftTodd SampsonThe Gruen Transfer (TGT) is a show about advertising, how it works, and how it works on us. Hosted by the inimitable Wil Anderson, TGT decodes and defuses the commercial messages that swirl through our lives, with the help of a panel of ad industry experts.The best thing on Australian TV. One of those rare shows that can be both hilarious and informative.
- CreatorTina FeyStarsTina FeyAlec BaldwinTracy MorganLiz Lemon, head writer of the sketch-comedy show "TGS with Tracy Jordan", must deal with an arrogant new boss and a crazy new star while trying to run a successful television show without losing her mind.Its 30 rock...
- CreatorJonathan AmesStarsJason SchwartzmanZach GalifianakisTed DansonA well-meaning but struggling writer decides to lead a sort of double life by pretending to be a private detective using the methods he read about in old detective novels.Johnathon Ames' takes his real life, adds some Raymond Chandler and calls it bored to death.
- CreatorTerence WinterStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonAn Atlantic City politician plays both sides of the law by conspiring with gangsters during the Prohibition era.Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt and Michael Shannon are three of America's greatest character actors and they've been cast perectly in this story of bootleggers, cops and corrupt politicians.
- CreatorJohn EdwardsClaudia KarvanJacquelin PerskeStarsClaudia KarvanAsher KeddieBrendan CowellA story about a group of thirty-somethings dealing with the ups and downs of life.A great Australian drama. This show really hit its stride when they got Brendan Cowell to start writing episodes.
- CreatorLarry DavidJerry SeinfeldStarsJerry SeinfeldJulia Louis-DreyfusMichael RichardsThe continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.My housemate Chris says that what makes Seinfeld so amazing is the way it managed to achieve such huge mainstream appeal with a style of humor that is so non-mainstream and he's right, there is really no other show that has achieved both.
- CreatorFred ArmisenCarrie BrownsteinJonathan KriselStarsFred ArmisenCarrie BrownsteinKyle MacLachlanA sketch-comedy series that parodies life in Portland, Oregon.My favourite show of the last couple years. Its set in Portland but could just as easily be melbourne...
- StarsSimon PeggJessica HynesJulia DeakinFriends Tim and Daisy, 20-something North Londoners with uncertain futures, must pretend to be a couple to live in the only apartment they can afford.The creative team behind Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz started with this show. Great geek humor.
- CreatorJonathan KatzTom SnyderStarsJonathan KatzH. Jon BenjaminLaura SilvermanA therapist struggles with problems of his patients, while dealing with the ones in his personal life.The animation might make your eyes bleed but the guest stars make it all worth it. I'd especially recommend the episode with Stephen Wright.
- StarsChristopher MorrisAmelia BullmoreDavid CannA surreal, ambient mix of bleak comedy sketches.Chris Morris follow up to brass eye manages to be even more disturbing and equally as funny.
- CreatorWarwick DavisRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsWarwick DavisRicky GervaisStephen MerchantThe show centers on Warwick Davis in his day-to-day life, complete with the frustrations he faces.The third of Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchants mockumentary series that follow cringeworthy personalities, life's too short is hilarious. Here's hoping for a second season...
- StarsJohn HurtRoger MunnsA cinematic experience bringing you the most amazing human stories in the world. Humans and wildlife surviving in the most extreme environments on EarthMind bogglingly amazing. Each episode highlights a place on earth that humans have managed to live despite the odds. This is by far the greatest nature doco series i've ever seen.
- CreatorAdam BeckmanAlex BlumbergIra GlassStarsIra GlassMilo FinchChris PartykaAn anthology of true stories pertaining to various themes are illustrated.Ira Glass and the team have been doing this american life for over 20 years. The 12 episodes from the 2 seasons this TV show was on are a great companion piece for the brilliant radio documentaries.
- CreatorJames BobinJemaine ClementBret McKenzieStarsJemaine ClementBret McKenzieRhys DarbyBret and Jemaine are Flight of the Conchords, a folk-rock band from New Zealand living in New York City in search of stardom.This is one of the most loved shows amongst me and my friends. This show holds its own against any other in terms of originality and off beat humor.
- CreatorDylan MoranStarsDylan MoranBill BaileyTamsin GreigBernard Black runs a book shop, though his customer service skills leave something to be desired. He hires Manny as an employee. Fran runs the shop next door. Between the three of them many adventures ensue.Dylan Moran being all grumpy and sh#t because thats what he does best.