From on MGM+ is absolutely fantastic. I love the mystery, the horror, and everything else about it. I am excited to see where it goes. I also absolutely love Foundation on Apple TV+, amazing CGI and fantastic world (or universe) building.
Mr. Inbetween https://m.imdb.com/title/tt7472896/
Gary and his Demons is a great animated show that no one seems to have ever heard about
‘Midnight Mass’ somehow completely went under my radar first, but DAMN, that was a great mini series!
That boat ride, damn…
Please Like Me
Most likely I’m too specific about it, but I see quite some shows mentioned that I’d not really consider underrated or unrecognised. Firefly is one of my all time favourites but not really underrated or unrecognised. Or Fringe, possibly not even From (of which I’ll just say I very much hope they have an ending planned because I don’t want it to end lost like Lost).
Perfect examples of underrated or unrecognised shows are Galavant and Utopia, mentioned by others, they are brilliant.
In a similar direction I’d say Dead Set, a UK show that really surprised me ages ago but never see mentioned. https://imdb.com/title/tt1285482/
Maybe I should include also Dr Horrible’s Sing Along Blog, but that may be a lot less underrated and it’s a minishow only.
I’m not sure if it’s my “favorite”, necessarily, but I couldn’t think of anything else, and it is a good show, and, imo, rather unknown, but I’ll share Wakfu (the French version (with subtitles if you don’t speak French). I’d highly recommend not watching the dub — it isn’t very good).
A largely forgotten show from the late 90s called “Seven Days”.
Firefly
Really thoughtful and smart sci-fi animation. Don’t want to spoil it so I’ll be vague, it has the most realistic depiction of modern tech and how people interact with it than any other show I’ve seen. Really great commentary on big tech corporations and even a bit of geopolitics. Super ambitious yet it somehow pulls it off.
There is also a scene that still gives me nightmares (not even joking, I still dream about that shit) which is more than any horror movies or shows have done for me. Anyone who has watched it knows exactly what scene I’m talking about.
Rubicon
If you like espionage but from the analytical side.
Counterpart
If you like espionage, JK Simmons, and parallel dimensions
Berlin Station S1
If you like espionage and postwar Germany
Rubicon was excellent. Most of the other shows mentioned here are actually well known, but this one truly is a deep cut.
Hands down it has to be Fringe, amazing cast, great premise and manages to transition from monster of the week - a la X Files - to a fully immersive story that is action packed and tugs at your heartstrings. I’m not sure what platform it’s available on these days, but I’m sure you can sail the high seas if need be.
Oh, and it’s 5 seasons that actually has an ending, unlike many shows on streaming these days!
Yeah good call fringe was a great show that didn’t outstay it’s welcome.
Farscape, Red Dwarf
I really enjoyed “Travellers” a 3 season showcase/Netflix time travel show where time travellers possess the bodies of people right before they are going to die and try to stop the apocalypse.
i was a afraid of watching this show because it felt like it netflix would cancel it before it got an ending; was i right?
It has a real ending, Season 3 ends in away that would make if difficult (but not impossible) to continue the show.
ends in away that would make if difficult (but not impossible) to continue the show.
but netflix does and that’s what i’m referring to; i’ve been avoiding starting any netflix shows because of it.
thanks for sharing; now that i know it has an ending i’ll watch it.
Came here to post this. It’s such a good show and a lot of people haven’t heard of it
Devs
Devs
does it have mr robot levels of reality when it comes to the story?
Where Mr robot is an unreliable narrator that questions himself, devs has a paranoia that someone else is controlling the narrative to purposefully make you question,
Utopia (UK 2 season version)
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_jIDr2tZiuRHlp-bLwYNgWaFAp6dR7_Y
Utopia (Channel 4) has an impeccable vibe. I’m really sad that we didn’t get more of it because of the drama with rights after Amazon bought them
