10 TV Shows Reddit Users Are Shocked You Haven’t Seen

Streaming and binge-watching have become the new way to watch TV which is why viewers are getting through more shows now than ever before. With ever-growing watch lists and new shows being added daily, the world of TV has taken over many conversations with some viewers feeling left out if they haven’t watched the show everyone else is talking about.

Some shows have been so popular that Reddit users are shocked people haven’t seen them, so Redditor hdrdare sought to create a list of shows that are a must watch and other users didn’t fail to complete the task at hand. From sitcoms to postwar gang dramas, here are just 10 series that Reddit users are shocked people haven’t seen.

Freaks And Geeks (1999-2000)

Freaks and Geeks may have only run for 1 season but the show captured the very essence of teenage life in the 1980s. According to phlegming11, the series “incubated some of the best comedians in the game right now” with the likes of Seth Rogan, Jason Segal, and Linda Cardellini.

The series is a comforting watch for many viewers as it allows some to revisit their youth whilst offering an honest representation of high school for others. It was a raw and real high school drama that pinpointed the highs and lows of adolescence which is perhaps why it was such a short but successful show that continues to be watched even today.

Peaky Blinders (2013-2022)

Peaky Blinders is an iconic British show that garnered international success and a large following after its release in 2013. The drama follows the Peaky Blinders gang led by the kingpin himself: Mr. Thomas Shelby. The series has violence, intricate storylines, and amazing performances from Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson, and the late Helen McCrory.

The show proved a popular watch due to its complex characters with many female characters playing vital roles which seems to be uncommon for other TV series set in the same era. It also highlights key issues like PTSD and addiction. The success of the show sparked a cultural phenomenon with fans purchasing flat caps and having their hair styled into the famous Peaky Blinders cut, the only problem for some fans like rizzkizz is that “it takes forever for the next season to come out”.

 The Wire (2002-2008)

From dishonest politicians to improper police work, The Wire proved to be unpopular with some police forces but ultimately a hit with fans. The show includes a series of complex characters and storylines that continue to intertwine with one another, keeping fans engrossed in the series from start to finish.

If The Wire was recast today there are many famous faces fans would like to see but the original cast would be difficult to beat, their performances are what made the show so good and interesting as it wasn’t just your regular crime drama. According to partial_to_dreamers the show may “start off slow, but it’s totally worth it” with many fans enjoying the progression of each character and the ever-growing storylines that come with them.

 Game Of Thrones (2011-2019)

Game Of Thrones combines drama and fantasy to engage viewers within the mystical land of Westeros fuelled by tension, violence, and deceit. Through clever intricate writing, the show stole the attention of many viewers until its very final episode in 2019.

Game Of Thrones was so popular that even those that didn’t watch it couldn’t escape the conversation surrounding it, its plotlines were far from predictable with each episode leaving fans wide-eyed and open-mouthed. The shows intricate details have led to many fans like Rubychest rewatching it and “still catching things that [they] didn’t pick up on [their] first round of watching it” which is just one reason why the show was so epic.

 Parks And Recreation (2009-2015)

Parks And Recreation ran for 7 seasons and continues to be highly popular today. The show focuses on Leslie Knope who seeks to turn an abandoned space into a community park. Parks and Recreation was popular due to its star-studded cast that encouraged viewers to fall in love with each character despite having different opinions and views to them.

The series is similar to The Office in the sense that it revolves around something quite ordinary but adds quirky storylines with some of Parks And Recreation’s funniest scenes being created through improvised lines. The show’s humorous qualities were popular with Reddit user hdrdare who explained that “Parks and Rec is just gold. The comedy is just amazing” and its high viewer count proves how endearing it is to fans even after its finale in 2015.

 The Office (2005-2013)

The Office was another show that made the mundane interesting and is possibly the most relatable sitcoms to date. The show broke the third wall throughout each episode due to its mockumentary style, which is perhaps what made it such an interesting watch.

The series contained some interesting and eccentric characters that captured the hearts of viewers and even had some wholesome romances with many fans still shipping Pam and Jim even today. The series garnered a huge following and is still being rewatched now with Reddit user quickistoast1 sharing that they “didn’t understand why this isn’t number 1”.

The Good Place (2016-2020)

The Good Place is a very quirky and eccentric sitcom that poses many existential questions to its viewers. The series follows Eleanor and her case of mistaken identity that soon results in a heartwarming, comedic watch that had viewers gripped.

The Good Place creates some of the best onscreen friendships like Micheal and Janet in its placement of friendship as a central theme within the show. The series is a light comedy that frames heaven and the afterlife in a new and innovative way that led to the show being so popular. According to mdicke3, the “show deserves a lot more attention and praise” due to its refreshing plot lines and comedic relief on what can be a sensitive topic.

Community (2009-2015)

Community was insanely popular when it was first released in 2009 and has since continued its popular streak. The show is set within a community college where a group of unlikely people become friends. The series is full of chaotic scenarios that the group seeks to solve but often makes worse.

Many viewers felt they could relate to every character as recognized by ComicBookFanatic97 who explained that “no matter who you are, there will be a character in the show who you look at and say, “That’s me.” and sure enough, that’s what people did. People could see themselves within each character and alongside the references to pop culture, this is what made the show highly relatable.

Breaking Bad (2008-2013)

When introducing a character who is terminally ill, the character usually takes on a vulnerable role before going on one final adventure, however, Breaking Bad is not your stereotypical show and definitely didn’t fulfill this trope. The show tackled some pretty deep subjects but balanced it nicely through the use of black comedy between the two main characters.

Breaking Bad treats its viewers to in-depth conversations about chemical reactions and compounds, making for a seriously interesting watch. Reddit user [deleted] listed the show as their “favorite piece of entertainment ever created”. The show was both wacky and wonderful with complex storylines, eccentric characters but ultimately Breaking Bad had some of the greatest cliffhangers that led to fans being reeled in by the show.

BoJack Horseman (2014-2020)

BoJack Horseman continues to be a highly refreshing animated series catered solely for adults. The show employs a cartoon horse to depict accurate representations of mental health through open and honest dialogues that slowly break down the stigma surrounding mental health. The animation makes for an aesthetically pleasing watch whilst simultaneously not shying away from darker subjects like alcoholism, depression, and addiction.

According to darcyrlove the show gave the “best representation of depression in any show ever [whilst] also [remaining] super funny”, its perfectly balanced combination of comedy and drama is what made fans fall more and more in love with the show and its endearing characters.

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