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Micheal_UCD · 05-01-2010, 19:23

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.

bathroom gurgle · 05-01-2010, 19:26

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.

Aidric · 05-01-2010, 19:29

The Sopranos.

Photi · 05-01-2010, 19:29

The Wire.

This decade and any decade.

opr · 05-01-2010, 19:34

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Originally Posted by Photi

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

FearDark · 05-01-2010, 19:36

Dexter

cashback · 05-01-2010, 19:39

The Office (UK)

Anton Chigurh · 05-01-2010, 19:39

+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.

Barry_Scott · 05-01-2010, 19:45

+1 for 24. Excellent show!

rovert · 05-01-2010, 19:45

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Originally Posted by Photi

The Wire.

This decade and any decade.

The only objective answer

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TheManWho · 05-01-2010, 19:59

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.

**pickarooney** · 05-01-2010, 19:59

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

Kiith · 05-01-2010, 20:13

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.

Bugnug · 05-01-2010, 20:17

Sopranos.

Elmo · 05-01-2010, 20:21

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/showt...p?t=2055786103

I have started the Sci Fi nominations as a test thread

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showt...p?t=2055786748

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Micheal_UCD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 35 Adverts \| Friends	Best show of the decade? 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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bathroom gurgle Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: north dublin Posts: 59 Adverts \| Friends	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.

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Aidric Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prague Posts: 9,425 Adverts \| Friends	The Sopranos.

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Photi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 618 Adverts \| Friends	The Wire. This decade and any decade.

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FearDark Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hungover in a ditch Posts: 6,176 Adverts \| Friends	Dexter

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cashback Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Middle Ireland Posts: 1,380 Adverts \| Friends	The Office (UK)

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Anton Chigurh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 28 Adverts \| Friends	+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.

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Barry_Scott Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 41 Adverts \| Friends	+1 for 24. Excellent show!

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TheManWho Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 271 Adverts \| Friends	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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pickarooney Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: France Posts: 21,295 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Creative Writing, Write Club	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

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Kiith Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 10,322 Adverts \| Friends	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.

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Bugnug Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 593 Adverts \| Friends	Sopranos.

05-01-2010, 20:21	#15
Elmo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 15,198 Adverts \| Friends	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/showt...p?t=2055786103 I have started the Sci Fi nominations as a test thread http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showt...p?t=2055786748