Top 77 Television and Streaming Video Series of 2019

no

i didn't vote for it, but it's perfectly fine escapism. the xena comparisons are otm, i'll add in the old school incredible hulk as another comp.

i'm not super-mad about it or anything but why post a bunch of spoilers about a show into a thread that's not about that show?

S2 of Killing Eve was embarrassingly bad. I had to turn it off.

Many, many xps: Dark was mostly great but I don't think I can handle another season of people explaining the plot in rooms.

Huge stan for Terrace House (franchise). While this installment isn't necessarily the best, no show has caused me to tune (via VPN) in every week in a very long time, especially for 5+ seasons.

I'm way behind on Terrace House, but yeah it's the only good show

I saw 3-4 eps of the first Netflix season(??) and it was oddly transfixing, but when I saw how many seasons there were I got intimidated and lost interest

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#16 (Tie) - Glow (Netflix) - 85 points, 11 votes

Our Style Is Wild And You Know You Can't Tame Us: GLOW on Netflix

GLOW on Netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQaCxIJX0J0

xp to NA: because those comments are buried in the middle of an 11k post thread about netflix

Dark was mostly great but I don't think I can handle another season of people explaining the plot in rooms.

Next season is last one though so should tie everything up

10 eps of one long convo in one room

oh right, another thing i meant to watch but didn't find the time.

voted for GLOW, it was once again outstanding. Alison Brie and Betty Gilpin are both phenomenal, which isn't to take away from the rest of the cast, which ranges from good to sublime, but without those two operating at such a high level the show might not work half as well.

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#15 - Lodge 49 (AMC) - 90 points, 9 votes

signs and symbols: AMC's LODGE 49

Lodge 49 on Hulu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha2CWFNenfs

TOO LOW

v glad it beat Star Wars Babies tho

pathetic (nb, have never seen this show)

too low

still need to watch the last three episodes (but i don't want it to end forever :( )

this was my #3.

for the uninitiated: a now-axed, wistful-but-funny, and *very* hard to summarize series about "late" capitalism, gentrification, loss, dream logic, idealism, and about a million other things. and no, the early axing doesn't make it not worth the investment.

would've voted for this if I'd voted - not quite finished the first season tho but will do this weekend

This cult of this Lodge 49 is continuing to grow after cancellation at an insane rate. I'm on my 3rd go at it and continue to recommend it to people, all of whom are pretty blown away by the writing/reveals/allegories.

I am so bummed I came into this show too late, seems like it's a common thread with its rabid fanbase.

I'm hoping there's still some minute chance word of mouth spreads enough that it gets another chance somewhere, though I know Jim Gavin already ruled it out. A belated, beyond-all-hope resurrection would be all too fitting.

At the very least I'd love a physical release.

wouldn't we all

ayooo

TOO LOW!

A belated, beyond-all-hope resurrection would be all too fitting.

It really would! Please let this happen, universe. Lodge 49 my number 1, pretty much of all time.

I have been all too happy to spread the gospel.

still need to watch S2 season of L49.

Mandalorian was mostly aimless until the last two episodes. pretty fun fam show overall.

I'm working through season 2 r/n, & I have ilx to thank for hipping me to this beautiful show

Lodge 49 - The most humane, faith-restoring show ever. It unfurls quietly but magnificently, weaving a tapestry of obscure interconnected moments for the viewer to interpret. All of the occulty details are just so fun as well and seem to inspire a genuine child-like awe in the show's fanbase.

Terrace House - My #3. Like Albert said, it's not the best season, but as an entry point it's as good as any, and wow there are still some excellent and confounding moments. Unlike a lot of reality TV, it's genuinely unpredictable, because truths are usually harder won. The panel are still killing it, ofc.

Glow - Still excellent. So good at making me care about all of the characters.

Yamachan is the GOAT reality panellist yeah and he's only getting better

This Lodge 49 discussion is the first thing on the list where the discussion makes me feel like "I should give this show I've never seen that doesn't seem like my kind of show a chance."

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#14 - BoJack Horseman (Netflix) - 90 points, 10 votes

Let's talk about BoJack Horseman, the new Netflix animated series (starring Will Arnett, Alison Brie, Amy Sedaris, Aaron Paul, etc)

Bojack Horseman on Netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOGxOQxXjdo

xpost Yeah, I'd seen bits and pieces of it after Better Call Saul and, tbqh, it seemed like just another in the long line of low-effort shows that AMC airs after their big hits and that get deservedly cancelled after a couple seasons, mixed with maybe like John from Cincinnati. But y'all are stoking my interest.

Lodge 49 is incredible, just a beautiful show

otherwise: you guys watch a lot of garbage

First half of Bojack S6 (the eligible part) was a return to form imo

Discussion of S6 part 2 is BANNED because we still have two episodes left btw

Really enjoyed the last few episodes (not much talk on the thread what's the deal? xp oh) despite the grim trajectory of...most of the characters but esp. the lead

did i vote? no. however: too low

BANNED

also yeah too low etc

i c u

The surprise party episode and the church reenactment episode alone should have had this in the top ten

first half season 6 was pretty excellent, writing was top notch.

need to watch s6 part 2 again to decide which half i prefer, but it seems like the first half optimized the drama/comedy balance a bit better than the second?

either way, this was in my top 5.

lol yes, the surprise party episode was so good.

and don't even get me started on gary, the guy who i met at the gas station!

Out of curiosity, how did everyone come by this Lodge 49 consensus? I'm admittedly unattuned to the zeitgeist but I'm fairly sure I've never heard or seen anyone saying anything about the show one way or another.

^^^not in the lodge

Clearly.