//01
The Pitt
A fantastic, chaotic, and fast paced ER procedural that contains the emotional heft & grit to stand out as one of the best shows of the year. Not to mention, the charismatic cast sizzles and delights while the real time immediacy brings about a certain freshness to an otherwise bloated genre.
//02
Adolescence
When this aired, it was the talk of the town. And for good reason. Over the years, Stephen Graham has slowly yet steadily been building a solid filmography and has somehow managed to find a way to enter the culture war arena, if not fight back against the dangerously alarming misogynistic hate fuelled rhetoric, that has infiltrated society today. A hugely relevant show with some nail biting performances.
//03
Andor
This politically charged espionage thriller, set as a prequel to Rogue One, has probably cemented its place as the best thing to happen to Star Wars since Star Wars. Spanning a 2 Season story arc, Andor revels in its ability to exist within the beloved Universe yet stand out distinctly as its own show.
//04
The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Adapted from Richard Flanagan’s Booker Prize Winning novel with the same name, the Jacob Elordi starrer is a haunting & searing look at forbidden love, the horrors of war & the scars that remain. Ciarán Hinds & Jacob Elordi steal the show with their jaw dropping performances.
//05
Pluribus
Vince Gilligan returns with something that no one would have ever imagined! Kudos to him for giving Rhea Seehorn her flowers.
//06
The Chair Company
Robinson is a genre unto himself. A cringe inducing bubble of absurdity that will leave you guffawing at the most inane and inopportune moments.
//07
The Studio
Seth Rogen has confirmed his place as a comedic auteur. With The Studio, he takes it a notch higher with the insanely funny and savagely satirical meta comedy that holds up a mirror to the film industry.
//08
Task
A slow burn crime thriller – from the creator of Mare of Easttown – with Mark Ruffalo in tow. Reason enough?
//09
Department Q.
It’s been a while since a cast has made me sit up and take notice. Smart, witty & grimy. All the attributes for a fresh and exciting crime-thriller franchise in the making.
//10
Stranger Things
This list wouldn’t have been complete without the Upside Down. It’s been a helluva ride!
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