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Best show of the decade?

  • 05-01-2010 8:23pm
    #1
    Micheal_UCD
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    Following on from another thread about the quality of TV in the 00's, what does everyone think were the greatest shows of the decade?

    For me its 24. 24 (and Jack Bauer) broke every rule. The clock (and the occasional silent clock), the split screen, the complexicities of the plot, killing off main characters, the cliffhangers, the tension and the never knowing whats going to happen next.


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  • #2
    bathroom gurgle
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    Band of Brothers I thought was one of the best but I can't think of anything better just now so I guess it was the best for me.


  • #3
    Aidric
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    The Sopranos.


  • #4
    Photi
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    The Wire.

    This decade and any decade.


  • #5
    opr
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    Photi wrote: »
    The Wire.

    This decade and any decade.

    I just fail to see how anyone who has given The Wire a proper chance and by this I mean watching at least the first season in full can pick any other show. Nothing else comes remotely close. If I was picking a runner up show it would be The Sopranos but if it was a race it would have been lapped by the time it finished second.

    Opr


  • #6
    FearDark
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    Dexter


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  • #7
    cashback
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    The Office (UK)


  • #8
    Anton Chigurh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭Anton Chigurh


    +1 For The Wire, it is in a league of it's own. Big fan of The Sopranos and Lost also but its gotta be The Wire. TV perfection.


  • #9
    Barry_Scott
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    +1 for 24. Excellent show!


  • #10
    rovert
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    Photi wrote: »
    The Wire.

    This decade and any decade.

    The only objective answer

    Lock thread


  • #11
    TheManWho
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    I watched the first season of the wire, I enjoyed it, good show. But that's it, I have yet to run to the shops for season 2, and I don't think I will anytime soon. It's a good tv show, but not nearly as good as it's hype propagates it to be.

    I will give show of the decade to Lost, but only because I consider Band of Brothers a miniseries and so not in contention.


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  • #12
    pickarooney
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    must resist urge to strangle Wire fanbois.....

    Six Feet Under by a nose from Lost. Honourable mentions to The Shield, Peep Show, The Sopranos, Breaking Bad and Mad Men


  • #13
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,213 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    I'd pick either the West Wing or Band or Brothers.

    Band of Brothers - Not much that i need to say about this really, other then its probably the one show that i will always remember, and will always recommend to people. The last episode, with the final interviews, really stirs up some strong emotions for me. Amazing piece of television.

    West Wing - This fantastic show has some of the best writting in any program that i have ever seen. Snappy dialogue, fantastic characters, and some excellent stories definitely put this very close to the top of my all time favourite lists. I realise that it started on the 22nd September 1999, but thats close enough for me.

    Other honourable mentions go to 24, Lost, and Battlestar Galactica.


  • #14
    Bugnug
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    Sopranos.


  • #15
    Elmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,641 ✭✭✭✭Elmo


    I am trying to get a definitive boards 2000s TV awards. Starting from Season 99/00 to season 09/10.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055786103

    I have started the Sci Fi nominations as a test thread

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055786748


  • #16
    Dman001
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    Drama-House
    Comedy-Scrubs/Chuck
    Family-Modern Family
    SciFi-Lost
    Reality-Dragons Den


  • #17
    antod
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    its the wire for me its the best show ever.


  • #18
    rovert
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    Bugnug wrote: »
    Sopranos.

    It fell off a massive cliff the last few seasons to such an extent I dont know why people are nominating it.


  • #19
    murpho999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,536 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    Dman001 wrote: »
    Drama-House
    Comedy-Scrubs/Chuck
    Family-Modern Family
    SciFi-Lost
    Reality-Dragons Den


    I really wouldn't classify Lost as Sci-Fi..in fact I'd find it hard to pigeon-hole but definitely not Sci-Fi.

    As for the program of the decade surprised no one has mentioned Killinascully, Val Falvey or The Clinic:p


  • #20
    tvnutz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,788 ✭✭✭tvnutz


    TheManWho wrote: »
    I watched the first season of the wire, I enjoyed it, good show. But that's it, I have yet to run to the shops for season 2, and I don't think I will anytime soon. It's a good tv show, but not nearly as good as it's hype propagates it to be.
    .

    Then you havn't watched the Wire,you have only watched part 1 of 5 of the story so you can't base opinions on that.

    The Wire is the best show of the decade no question!


  • #21
    tvnutz
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    murpho999 wrote: »
    I really wouldn't classify Lost as Sci-Fi..in fact I'd find it hard to pigeon-hole but definitely not Sci-Fi.

    Based on last season it has definatly moved well into the realms of sci-fi.


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  • #22
    Riddle101
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    Rescue Me or Scrubs


  • #23
    Diabhal Beag
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    Can't look past The Sopranos


  • #24
    WesternNight
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    For me, it has to be The West Wing.


  • #25
    tony1kenobi
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    I'll go with the majority and say The Wire.....

    ......although Spaced was pretty much perfect too.


  • #26
    beanyb
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    Definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, it has to be The Wire.

    I'd give mentions to The Sopranos, Mad Men, The West Wing, Lost and Six Feet Under. But as great as they are... they're not The Wire.


  • #27
    murpho999
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    tvnutz wrote: »
    Based on last seas'on it has definatly moved well into the realms of sci-fi.

    I know what you mean, in reference to the time travel and Dharma, but I don't find it a typical Sci-Fi with Space Travel, Aliens etc as in Star Wars/Star Trek or Doctor Who.

    For me it's fantasy/drama ....also my favourite show and I can't wait for the last season.


  • #28
    Elmo
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    murpho999 wrote: »
    I really wouldn't classify Lost as Sci-Fi..in fact I'd find it hard to pigeon-hole but definitely not Sci-Fi.

    Even from the beginning is was Sci-Fi. Darmha, the other etc. It just wasn't as in your face about it as other Sci-Fi dramas can be.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055786748

    But nominate your own Sci-Fi series of the decade :D I am waiting for some one to nominate battlestar galactica.

    Can I suggest Freeks and Geeks as the best TV show this decade even though it aired in the states in 1999 but here in 2000?

    Because it is brilliant. Just for that fact alone.


  • #29
    rednik
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    For being so consistent in writing, action and acting I would go with Spooks.


  • #30
    iguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 561 ✭✭✭iguy


    Desperate housewives, Greys anatomy, Diary of a... ,The Tudors, The clinic, Undercover Ireland, Ryan confidental.
    I could name a whole load more,but I wont.


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  • #31
    MikeC101
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    murpho999 wrote: »
    I know what you mean, in reference to the time travel and Dharma, but I don't find it a typical Sci-Fi with Space Travel, Aliens etc as in Star Wars/Star Trek or Doctor Who.

    For me it's fantasy/drama ....also my favourite show and I can't wait for the last season.

    Science fiction covers a massive range of options, the space travel / rubber forehead alien stuff is but one very specific sub genre, albeit it a highly visible one in television. Based on what I've seen of it, Lost is very much a science fiction program, though perhaps of the "softer" variety in a lot of ways, and what seems like a dash of fantasy thrown in occasionally.


  • #32
    Conor108
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    Battlestar Galactica


  • #33
    jesus_thats_gre
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    Off the top of my head, my top 10 would be:

    Sopranos
    The Wire
    Deadwood
    Rescue Me
    Lost
    The Shield
    Arrested Development
    West Wing
    24
    Entourage

    It was a toss up between the Sopranos and The Wire.


  • #34
    MikeC101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,707 ✭✭✭MikeC101


    Shows I've enjoyed most (though most, if not all of them have had real dips in quality at various parts)

    Peep Show
    Deadwood
    Rome
    Dexter
    Sopranos
    House (more hit and miss for me than the others)
    Battlestar Galactica
    Green Wing


  • #35
    m83
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    Silly thread, everyone knows it's The Wire.


  • #36
    m83
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    Silly thread, everyone knows it's The Wire.


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  • #37
    MikeC101
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    Well if the thread was titled "Shows that inspired the most fanboyism of the last decade", the Wire would have it hands down.

    What is it with Wire fans and the dismissive "my opinion = fact" attitude?


  • #38
    cashback
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,598 ✭✭✭cashback


    MikeC101 wrote: »
    Well if the thread was titled "Shows that inspired the most fanboyism of the last decade", the Wire would have it hands down.

    What is it with Wire fans and the dismissive "my opinion = fact" attitude?

    It's about the only thing that's putting me off watching it really. I really hate hype and for some reason it makes me determined to dislike something.
    I remember I didn't watch the Matrix for years for that reason.

    It'll probably be a few years before I get around to watching The Wire.


  • #39
    fuelinjection
    Closed Accounts Posts: 458 ✭✭fuelinjection


    The Wire. (more than just TV, but you have to see Season 3)
    Rescue Me.
    The Mighty Boosh.
    The Deadliest Catch.
    Iceroad Truckers.
    Battlestar Galactica.


  • #40
    rovert
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    cashback wrote: »
    It's about the only thing that's putting me off watching it really. I really hate hype and for some reason it makes me determined to dislike something.
    I remember I didn't watch the Matrix for years for that reason.

    It'll probably be a few years before I get around to watching The Wire.

    Im that way too the vast majority of the time, the "hype" is genuinely, genuinely warranted. It is the best thing I read, watched or heard to be honest. Im not using hyperbole either.


  • #41
    Also Starring LeVar Burton
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    +1 for the Wire...


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  • #42
    Cina
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    MikeC101 wrote: »
    Well if the thread was titled "Shows that inspired the most fanboyism of the last decade", the Wire would have it hands down.

    What is it with Wire fans and the dismissive "my opinion = fact" attitude?

    Oh don't be a tard. It's only rated so high because it's so good. It's not fanboyism if about 60% of people think it's the best show of the decade. I certainly can't think of anything else that comes close, not even The Sopranos, BoB, Deadwood.


  • #43
    Tristram
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    The Wire and FarScape are top two in my book.

    Honorable mentions go out to The West Wing, BSG, Dexter, Band of Brothers.


  • #44
    MikeC101
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    Cina wrote: »
    Oh don't be a tard.

    Prime example right there. Take you long to come up with that?
    Cina wrote: »
    It's only rated so high because it's so good.

    Did I say it wasn't good?
    Cina wrote: »
    It's not fanboyism if about 60% of people think it's the best show of the decade.

    The fanboyism aspect is the dismissive, intellectually stunted attitude to the idea that anyone might, *gasp*, have a differing opinion. It doesn't reflect on the show, just the people who take that attitude, and I haven't seen such an outpouring of Comic Book Guy "Best show EVAR" style stuff for any other show. (Actually, maybe Battlestar Galactica had a good dose of it from the really rabid fans)
    Cina wrote: »
    I certainly can't think of anything else that comes close, not even The Sopranos, BoB, Deadwood.

    Oh well, sorry, if *you* can't think of anything that comes close, then I guess nothing does. I liked the Wire, but I've enjoyed other shows a lot more.


  • #45
    Tristram
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    I hope this thread doesn't get derailed. Let's keep it nice and friendly :)


  • #46
    Da Funky Munky
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    TheManWho wrote: »
    I watched the first season of the wire, I enjoyed it, good show. But that's it, I have yet to run to the shops for season 2, and I don't think I will anytime soon. It's a good tv show, but not nearly as good as it's hype propagates it to be.

    I will give show of the decade to Lost, but only because I consider Band of Brothers a miniseries and so not in contention.


    +1

    I gave The Wire a shot, I really tried to like it but I gave up 2 thirds into season 1. Im told that you've to treat the show "like a book" and look at all 5 seasons to really get it.

    Thats nonsense.

    If Im bored with a book two thirds in I'll stop reading it too ;)

    Show of the decade for me was West Wing closely followed by Lost. Anyone see Channel 4's Top 20 List? Twas shocking.

    Iconic TV show of the decade? Love it or hate it it was Big Brother imho


  • #47
    JP Liz
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    Firefly
    Supernatural
    Prison Break
    Burn Notice
    Shameless


  • #48
    Ordinary man
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    For me - Shameless


  • #49
    Podman
    Registered Users Posts: 887 ✭✭✭Podman


    Shameless
    Rescue Me
    Battlestar Gallactica
    Scrubs
    The Savage Eye
    Futurama

    I'm sure there's a lot more I just can't think of right now..


  • #50
    Cina
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    MikeC101 wrote: »
    Prime example right there. Take you long to come up with that?

    Oh dear...
    MikeC101 wrote: »
    Did I say it wasn't good?

    Did I insinuate that you did?
    MikeC101 wrote: »
    The fanboyism aspect is the dismissive, intellectually stunted attitude to the idea that anyone might, *gasp*, have a differing opinion. It doesn't reflect on the show, just the people who take that attitude, and I haven't seen such an outpouring of Comic Book Guy "Best show EVAR" style stuff for any other show. (Actually, maybe Battlestar Galactica had a good dose of it from the really rabid fans)

    I'd actually agree with some of that. Some people do dismiss others opinions unless The Wire is their favorite show as well. Still, there's not many doing that on this thread, and you seem to be getting worked up at just about anyone who picks it as their favorite show. It annoys me that just because The Wire has now become so popular and is widely considered to be the 'greatest show ever' or what not, people are more likely to get annoyed at those who 'jump on the bandwagon.' Should these people watch it and not 'jump on the bandwagon' because there are so many fans already?
    MikeC101 wrote: »
    Oh well, sorry, if *you* can't think of anything that comes close, then I guess nothing does. I liked the Wire, but I've enjoyed other shows a lot more.

    Erm, I'm giving my opinion, hence why I said 'I think', not 'I know'. You're the one saying that people are claiming it's the best show ever as if it's fact. I'm not doing that and yet you're still at it. I never said that others aren't entitled to pick other shows. I can understand if people enjoy the likes of The Sopranos more, but I didn't.


  • #51
    Elmo
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    TheManWho wrote: »
    I watched the first season of the wire, I enjoyed it, good show. But that's it, I have yet to run to the shops for season 2, and I don't think I will anytime soon. It's a good tv show, but not nearly as good as it's hype propagates it to be.

    I will give show of the decade to Lost, but only because I consider Band of Brothers a miniseries and so not in contention.

    Band of Brothers could be considered the best show of the decade it is just a different format than most long running serials. While I would suggest a soap opera really their is no reason not to suggest a soap, my issue with soap is that unless it started this decade it isn't really part of the decade as it resides in other decades to come and past.

    The Wire is difficult, however regardless of your feelings for the series it is possible one of the best show ever created. It takes you out of your comfort zone and makes you think. Lost on the other had is easy on the eye and very obvious as the are often afraid they might loss the viewer. But I would still rate Lost as one of the best series this decade.


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