Anime Spotlight

Usually I don't watch many anime's unless there is hype behind it or unless the manga is exceptionally well done like with Attack on Titan, Psycho-Pass, Full Metal Alchemist and Darker than Black. However this year we will be treated to three amazing manga adaptations (one of which is a remake), two aired over the weekend and I have to say I was definitely surprised by how well the anime's turned out.

The first anime which aired this weekend which blew me away (because I didn't read the manga till the show aired) is Tokyo Ghoul. This anime is a Dark fantasy/Horror, a genre of anime which I'm actually not familiar with unless you group Darker than Black here. Tokyo in many respects actually did remind me of DTB, however this show starts off intense and then kind of tricks you into thinking this is a light hearted story until the protagonist Kaneki is nearly killed by a Ghoul (who take human form). But here is the kicker, the ghoul which attacked him also died and emergency services in a state of haste transplanted the ghouls organs into Kaneki to save his life which essentially turns him into a half-human, half-ghoul who has to eat human flesh to survive but being half human Kaneki is trying his best to fight his ghoul side and not eat human flesh even tho he might die without it. If the story doesn't hook you the animation in this show will, it is beautifully made down to the internal struggle which is portrayed interestingly within Kaneki. I will definitely be adding this show to my weekly rotation and fans of anime or people that need something different to watch should definitely check this anime out.

The next anime which aired on monday was Akame ga Kill!, a show which I have been looking forward to ever since stumbling upon the manga a while back. The manga is amazing and the show is off to a good start as well, if the manga is any indication then this show should keep getting better and better as the twists are revealed. Akame ga Kill similarly to Tokyo Ghoul starts off by tricking you into thinking that the show is a typical anime with an ambitious hero who wants to become a household name by becoming a commander in the army. However as the first episode progresses the show completely turns this premise on it's head and becomes a dark fantasy story about a corrupt government and a group of assassins who are trying to cull the evil. When watching the show just be warned it is a bit dark and could get gory but compared to the manga the violence is a bit toned down, probably to appeal to a larger audience but regardless the show delivered an amazing first episode. If the manga is any indication then if the anime continues the way it began then this show will be absolutely amazing.

The third of the new animes isn't really a new anime but rather a season 2. This year we will be treated to Psycho-Pass season 2, the first season was absolutely amazing and I am keen to see what season 2 will bring especially after the events that transpired in season 1. While season 2 doesn't air till October we have something else to look forward to, a restart of the first season with new scenes added in to make it sort of fresh. Regardless I will be watching the restart of season 1 and what is better is that after season 2 we are getting a movie so don't expect psycho-pass to go away any time soon.

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The Flash Pilot Impressions

As many of you may know by know the pilot episode of CW's The Flash was leaked online and fans around the world went crazy. As one of those fans I just feel like I have to talk about how awesome the pilot was. Even tho I didn't get the episode, I will respect CW's message and give my impressions instead of reviewing the pilot. Right off the bat I'll say this that this show does a lot similar to Arrow but at the same time it does enough to distinguish itself as something completely new.

I won't give away any plot details for the pilot but fans who have read the comics or even know about Flash's origins won't be disappointed as it very true to the source materials. For viewers who haven't read or know about the origins of the Scarlet Speedster will be in for a surprise as the show tells the origins in a clear, concise way and even teases out many future plot points from the alter egos of some of the supporting cast who comic fans will recognize to larger overarching stories that might bring many of DC's universes together in the future.

At the start I was a bit worried that CW might have burned their budget in the pilot and at this stage I am still a bit worried but I remain optimistic because the effects in the pilot were down right amazing and for most of the pilot I actually felt like I was watching a movie because of how well put together all the effects were and they were easily on the level of B grade and dare I say low budget A grade films. I really hope that the visuals of the show are consistent and I just love how they blended the super hero premise with cop elements.

On to the main event, Grant Gustin as the Flash. At first when I heard about the casting of Barry Allen on Arrow, I was skeptical (surprise?) about the dick from glee becoming one of my favorite super hero but after watching the pilot all my doubts about Grant Gustin not being able to portray the Flash have been cast aside and now whenever I imagine a live action flash all I see is Grant Gustin, he embodies the flash perfectly with his charisma, quick wit and dorkiness which we know the Flash for.

All in all I am eagerly awaiting the other episodes and the official release of the pilot so I can talk about all the Easter eggs and the future plot threads that were teased in the pilot. The CW definitely has a hit on it's hands and as it stands right now the Flash has hit all the right notes to surpass Arrow as one of the best comic TV adaptations of the current age.

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Orange is the New Black Season 2 Review

I recently finished the second season of OITNB and I had to sit and let everything sink in before I dived into a review. Just be warned that this review may contain some spoilers so if you haven't seen it yet be warned.

From the get go you can tell that OITNB was made for binge watching because it isn't a show where you can watch one episode and be done with it, every episode flows into the next seamlessly. After watching the first episode I was kind of let down because I had only watched the first episode and nothing else. The first episode in season two throws Piper into a new prison and this is where I went "what?", why would you throw away all the characters that we grew to love and enjoy watching but after slowly watching the season you realize that the first episode is essential to the series as it isn't entirely about Piper but her relation with Vause and adds to the development of Vause's character. Yes Vause did betray Piper but we slowly realise that regardless of this, the outside world is hard to adjust to for everyone, something which we also saw in season one when Taystee was released only to find that it was extremely hard to adjust to life out of prison after being accustomed to it for so long.

The second episode however fixes many things that fans were let down by in the first, that is we finally return to Litchfield and see all the inmates we grew to love. It is here that we finally see Taystee's background and the characters that influenced her to become who she is now, one of these characters who goes on to become the antagonist of this season: Vee. Vee is teased at the end of episode two when she is seen in the prison along side new inmate Soso and the returning Piper who is still pissed by Vause's betrayal.

Vee is an important character in this season as we at first like her character then slowly episode by episode begin to despise her. What make Vee so important? She is ruthless, manipulative and will do anything to gain power and on top of that this isn't her first time in Litchfield. We do see sprinkles of Vee's story throughout the season and her past relationship with Red and Taystee. From the get go Vee starts to manipulate Crazy Eyes and act as her mother figure which in turn makes Crazy Eyes loyal to Vee only to be struck down at the end of the season when she along with the other black inmates are betrayed by Vee. Seeing Crazy Eyes react to Vee's betrayal was hands down on of the most tear jerking moments in OITNB, Vee's betrayal played a heavy toll on Crazy Eyes and it hurts to see that she just can't catch a break. Hopefully in season 3, Crazy Eyes gets a happy story line because the past two seasons she has just been burned constantly by others and I don't think I can bear to see that again.

Another character that is heavily affected by the introduction of Vee is Pussay who now has to fight for her friendship with Taystee as Vee uses her prior relationship to Taystee to manipulate her into ditching Pussay. Over the course of the season we see the constant struggle between Pussay and Taystee as Pussay tries to convince Taystee and the other black inmates that Vee is no good for anyone of them. This ultimately ends in Pussay losing everything she has, her friends, her job and almost her life until Taystee wakes up and sees Vee for who she really is.

As you can tell by now Vee is not good news at all. In last season the Latinos took over the kitchen leaving Red to gain power from other avenues in the prison such as smuggling in contraband in through the sewers. This along side Vee's tobacco and heroin smuggling creates a massive fight for power within the prison which is suspenseful to watch. Red has tried to fight Vee in the past and loses, after Vee finds out about Red's method of smuggling contraband she demands a piece of the system to smuggle her goods which leads to an intense confrontation between the two. Red being the good natured character she has been since season 1 tries and fails to kill Vee when she has the chance because of their past relationship in which there were kind of friends, but as you may guess Vee doesn't care and almost kills Red in the penultimate episode.  In many ways Red was victorious this season as she slowly won back her family after the stuff she had done back in season 1.

Piper in this season wasn't developed much compared to season one, in this season the focus was more on the person that prison had turned her into. However in many senses she was still trying to reclaim the lfie she had on the outside which was ultimately crushed as Larry decided to sleep with Piper's best friend effectively finalising the end of Pipers relationship with Larry. We also see a slightly darker side of Piper in this season when she tries to sell Soso for a blanket amongst other questionable actions. 

By far the weakest part of this season was Healy's story line and he turned into a more hateable character for me as he seems to only do things that benefit him which annoys me and on top of that it seemed that he did have a caring side but because of one incident where no one shows up to his counselling session and Healy goes ahead and cancels his counselling session all together which I thought was a baby tantrum move ultimately destroying any character development he made in the season.  Alongside this story I found Daya and Bennet's baby dilemmas to be rather boring this season as all of it revolved around coming out which he did but only after Pornstache cam for a cameo and was put away for raping Daya. The final weak aspect of this season I found was Dogget and her crew (include Soso and her political ventures), Dogget annoyed me to no end last season which her harassment plights on Piper but this seasson she seemed tame and was brought down character wise with Healy for me.

One storyline which I found really enjoyable this season which unfortunately only fleshed out in the second half and that was Caputo's rise to power. We have all seen and kind of wanted this from season one because honestly Caputo is easily a better assistant warden compared to Figueroa and this season we got our wish with Figsy being being destroyed both career and life wise and Caputo becoming the assintant warden by the end of the season but it was unfortunate for Caputo that the season ended the way it did. Just so you guys are happy and surprised by the ending of the season I wont talk about the story lines which affect the final scenes of the season. I have also purposely not mentioned characters like Morello,  Big Boo and so on so that you guys can enjoy the season without me spoiling too much in my review.

Overall this season I felt was much more engaging and interesting compared to the first as we finally got to see back stories on some of the more intriguing characters in the show and on many levels the story upped the ante while adding a memorable villain. I am definitely itching to see the next season as I want to see many of the story lines which were opened in this season be explored.  I hope that next season we get to see Chang's back story because for some reason I wanna know her story.

This season gets four out of five Taylor Schilling heads, in many ways this season was better than the previous one but still had it's floors. Can't wait till the next season, too bad it is next year.

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Best TV Episodes of All Time

Every now and then we are treated with episodes of great shows which are masterpieces making us go "this is why I love TV". After this weeks Hannibal season 2 finale, I was lucky enough to feel that maximum level of enjoyment from a TV show because it hit all the right notes. After watching the finale I felt myself thinking about what other episodes of TV made me feel like that and alas this article was born. So now I present to you the Best TV episodes of all time, for sake of time and article length each show will only be mentioned once even if it has more than 1 masterpiece episode, the absolute best of the episodes of the series if you will. Also a side note these episodes are all a 10/10 for me which means that obviously the order doesn't mean anything since they are ranked the same.

Breaking Bad - Ozymandias

One of the best episodes of Breaking Bad that ever aired. This episode did everything right from major character deaths to solidifying the true nature of Walter White. This episode was all storm and no calm, the defeat of good, it was the most gut wrenching,twisted and horrific episode and it was so well planned that it not only tied up loose ends but created a clean slate for the finale 2 episodes to take place without any open ended stories tying down the final episodes. One of the best parts of the episode was the love that Walter showed for his family by making one phone call that would absolve his wife of any connection to Walt's crimes, showing indeed that while what he did can be seen as cruel he did it all for his family. I just can't appreciate this episode enough, in my books it is one of the best episodes of TV I have ever seen and I'll be damned if it doesn't stay that way for a long time to come.

Game of Thrones - Rains of Castemere

Death everywhere, no one was safe. Game of Thrones is one of the best shows on TV at the moment, especially after the end of Breaking Bad but what GoT does is that each episode in a season builds up to the penultimate episode which hasn't failed to deliver since the shows conception. Baelor, Blackwater both were penultimate episodes of previous seasons which also are a masterpiece in their own rights but for me Rains of Castemere is one which reigns supreme over all the episodes which has aired thus far. Why? Because Rains of Castemere shows that this isn't a happy story at all but a realistic story (for its setting), it shows what the show runners are willing to do and how true to the books they would be. This episode was magnificent, horrific and had us on the edge of our seats from start to end and made us hate characters and feel sorrow for our favorite characters, just when we thought something good would happen to the Starks and they would be reunited at last, it was all stripped away.

Hannibal - Mizumono

Even though this episode just aired, it was one of the best episode of Hannibal to date and up there with the rest of the episodes on this list. The whole season was building up to this moment the good vs evil confrontation at casa de Hannibal. We all knew that Jack was gonna get stabbed in the beck but we didn't forsee was the extra casualties and what is worse is that we have to wait until season 3 to see the fate of the heroes all of which have been defeated, no one was left unbroken. This episode showed us the sheer intelligence of Hannibal from how he smelt Freddie's scent on Will to how he played every single character, despite his love for Will he did what was necessary to make sure no one could link him to the Chesapeake Ripper. On top of that we got two major cliffhangers which completely changed the show. This was the Red Wedding all over again mixed with a bit of Shakespere.

True Detective - Form and Void

This show was on everyone's radar from the get go, the acting, the directing everything in this show was done to near perfection and the finale took it one step further ending the awesome crime drama in a glorious finale. What surprised most viewers was that the show ended on a touching, life-affirming note which was unexpected from this dark crime drama. We finally got to see our villain in this episode, the scarred lawmmower man Errol who was truly creepy, the icing on the cake was the heart of darkness inspired journey to Caracosa. This part of the episode was chilling to the bone and osme of the best set design and production that has been see in this show. In the climatic final where Cohle didn't get the death he was seeking but instead got a new outlook on life and decided that their battle was over an they got their demons. Honorable mention goes to episode 4 of True Detective which had one of the most amazing one shot scenes in TV (and Movie) history.

Parks and Recreation - Moving Up

Moving up was the finale for season 6 of parks and rec and boy was it a good one. We got so many throw backs in the episode and a plethora of cameos, the best call back tho was to Ben's board game the Cones of Dunshire!. You know an episode is awesome when it can also serve as a worthy series finale. On top of all the crazy we also were fed laughs non stop throughout the episode mostly from the segments involving Tom's bistro. But what really made this episode a 10/10 was the fact that the writers did something that was never done before in a sitcom (to my knowledge at least), they did a 3 year jump into the future. This time jump opens up so many possibilities for the show going a head into season 7 and keeps the show fresh with newly invigorated stories to be told. It isn't often that a sitcom gets a 10/10 but Parks along with Scrubs nailed their respective masterpiece episodes.

Supernatural - Point of No Return

Point of No Return was Supernatural's 100th episode and it didn't disappoint one bit. This episode in season 5 was where the stakes were the highest for the Winchesters as they searched for a way to stop the Apocalypse with Dean having no choice but to let Michael take over his body.  The episode jsut had so many high points from Dean's emotional fallout with the rest of the gang to Sam being being to weak to resist Lucifer. The performances in the episode were outstanding and especially Sam who we saw would do anything to hold his family together. What really surprised us all was the fact that the third Winchester brother returned to cause chaos as the new vessel for Michael. This episode didn't waste a minute and was action packed with a strong lead up to the climatic battle with Zacariah, no other supernatural episode drove the family theme home stronger than this episode. This episode showed us that the real hook to this show is the growing and rocky relationship between Sam and Dean.

Scrubs - My Fallen Idol/My Lunch

I decided to count these two episodes as one because they seemlessly link together. These two episodes showed us that Scrubs is capable of more than just comedy, after seasons of seeing Dr. Cox teasing J.D we finally get to see them as equals after tragedy strikes Sacred Heart. These episodes show us exactly what kind of relationship JD and Cox have and how JD really does look up to Cox and not just for a running gag. On top of that the acting in this episode was just amazing especially John C. McGinley's acting in the scenes where we see a broken Dr. Cox a character who is usually unphased by emotion struggles but losing three patients does really take a toll on doctors and they way he portrayed it just made you feel for the guy.


Most of you might be wondering what about episodes from the Wire, Sopranos, Justified etc. I'll be honest and say that I haven't watched those shows completely yet but when I do, I'll address those episodes then. Other shows I think that have potential to have masterpiece episodes are Fargo, Penny Dreadful, The Walking Dead, Arrow, Vikings and maybe even Halt and Catch Fire if it follows suite from the pilot.

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The Goldbergs

Recently after catching up on all my shows and lame university work I started the look for a new show to watch and after seeing all the cancellations this season i saw these majestic words "Goldbergs will return for season 2". I immediately began to do my research on what a Goldberg was and three pieces of information on my knowledge quest got me super excited for the show the first being it stars Jeff Garlin whose acting I began to enjoy after binging on Curb Your Enthusiasm. The second thing that got me interested in this show was that it takes place in the 80s an era of time which for some reason captivates my heart maybe its the amazing video games of the era or the awesome music that graced the era. The third thing that got me interested was the fact that this show is loosely based on the life of Adam F. Goldberg a producer and writer known for gems like Fanboys, Community and the short lived Breaking In. Also before I start I think I should mention that this show is narrated by the talented Patton Oswalt (Just in case you needed more reason to watch the show).

After getting pumped up for this show I started to watch the show and I just couldn't stop. This show isn't the best comedy by a mile but it is definitely one of the more enjoyable comedies out there at the moment. As expected Jeff Garlin is good in his role and usually serves more as the slapstick humor of this show along side Troy Gentile (Barry Goldberg).The show also stars George Segal (Albert Solomon) who plays the cool and very wise grandpa in the show and is by far the funniest character on the show for me.

Sean Giambrone plays Adam Goldberg himself and does a wonderful job of it and like Benjamin Stockham from About a Boy is probably one of the better child actors I've seen on television and my god is his smile infectious. This is where the show begins to make creative differences and changes the story of Adam F. Goldbergs life, instead of casting a third brother he decided to gender bend his third sibling and cast Hayley Orrantia who adds a good flavor to the male studded cast of the show and is a delight to watch as we can see how she and her mother (in the show) are so similar in the way in which they look after the family.

But by far the most stand out cast member in the show is Wendi McLendon-Covey who plays Beverly Goldberg. For me she is the glue that holds the cast together with her over loving nature and brings more emotional moments to the show that truly drive the fact that this show is a family comedy much like the Middle. That isn't to say the rest of the cast isn't amazing buy Wendi is a character who I believe the show can not function without at the moment until the rest of the cast start to stand out more. I will say that I really enjoy the relationship that Beverly and Murray have with each other and their kids which really make this show enjoyable.

The episodes of the show are based on video tapes Adam F. Goldberg took as a child which are re enacted and dusted with creativity before becoming proper episodes of the Goldbergs and I really appreciate how Adam F. Goldberg adds snippets of the real footage he took at the end of each episode to show that in some way or another these events did happen. On top of the real life footage this show really excels in it's music choice, every episode we are treated to songs of the 80s which just put a smile on your face as the songs aren't just playing but they mirror the situations going on in the show almost perfectly (A good example is the halloween episode). Another thing that I really enjoy about the show is how it takes you back to the 80s (of what I know from tv and movies) which most shows can't do. Did I also mention that this show is littered with 80s references and amazing 80s music?

After watching 20 episodes in around 2/3 days I can safely say this show is now on my list and I look forward to seeing what other adventures the Goldbergs get into. My only hope is that in future episodes the situations that the characters get into are funnier (like the Middle) but if they stick to the same formula they have now I'll still be a happy man. If anyone is looking for a show that is a nice easy watch and in the vein of the Middle or want a trip back to the 80s definitely check out the Goldbergs, I promise you won't be disappointed.

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Penny Dreadful Preview

Penny Dreadful is one of the new shows which starts very soon (this coming Monday in fact) and I have had the pleasure of watching an advanced preview of the first episode (which anyone can see online) and I have to say that I was quite surprised with the show and am looking forward to this series more now.

What is Penny Dreadful you ask? Penny Dreadful is Showtimes new gothic horror series which comes from the mind of John Logan who has done the screenplay for many movies over the years most notably Gladiator, Hugo, Skyfall (he actually wrote this one) and most recently worked on Noah. The show itself follows a trio of protagonists who scour the streets of olden day London searching for a missing girl. The show is filled with shadow imagery, gore and dark atmosphere. The streets of midnight London aren't exactly friendly either they are littered with vampires and other beasts that go bump in the night. Take a look at the trailer below and my thoughts on the pilot after the jump.

The show follows different protagonists on their search for the missing girl. The first of the four characters that are introduced in the first episode is Vanessa Ives (played by Eva Green) who is a spiritualist and possibly possessed or haunted by demons as she seems to have some pull over the vampiric monsters that show up in the pilot.

The second character we meet is Ethan Chandler (Josh Hartnedd) who is a a man of action and is introduced to the dark underworld of London when he is hired by Vanessa to help track down the missing girl. Out of the characters that were introduced in the pilot I really enjoyed Ethan's character and it was a shame that he wasn't featured as much in the second half of the pilot.

The third character that is introduced to us in the pilot is Sir Malcolm Murray (Timothy Dalton) who plays a hardened African explorer who is searching for his missing daughter Mina (the one all our protagonists are searching for). We don't see much of Malcolm in the pilot but he is the hardass, do anything to save his daughter kind of guy that is trying to pull any and every string to make sure his daughter returns to him safe and sound.

The whole time I was watching the pilot I was thinking about the League of Extraordinary gentlemen especially with Malcom's character who reminded me of Alan Quatermain. But not only that at the end of the pilot we were also shown Dr. Frankenstein and his monster who just came to life which was done magnificently from the first touch to Frankenstein's monster hearing Dr. Frankensteins voice for the first time. The Frankenstein reveal got me psyched so after the watching the episode I did some digging and found out that the show also has cast a Dorian Gray (Reeve Carney) which got me even more psyched and only time will tell if we get to see anymore iconic characters from Horror mythos.

Overall the show started off strong and could do well to help rejuvenate vampires again (alongside Guiellmo Del Torro's upcoming show the Strain) as the vampires in this show dont try to make out with you or woo you, they will rip your head off the first chance they get. It gives us what we need right off the bat with a novice young hero who has just been introduced to the supernatural side of London and is tacking the mystery along side two veterans and I'm looking forward to see what this show can bring weekly. After the strong start I hope that this show doesn't go downhill cause from the pilot I'm already hooked. Also a big heaps up to Abel Kozeniowsk's atmospheric score for the episode, hope to hear more awesome tracks for this show from Abel.

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About A Boy

This is one show I was expecting to bomb but surprisingly I am really enjoying this half hour sitcom. Some of you may be asking yourselves "Didn't I watch this movie already?" or "Is this a show based on the movie?", the answer to both those questions is yes (kinda). This show is the second adaptation of the novel by Nick Hornby, the first being the movie staring Hugh Grant. For those of you that haven't watched the movie or read the book this story follows a successful songwriter and bachelor Will (David Walton) as he lives his life without a care in the world but his world starts to change when a single mom Fiona (Minnie Driver) and her 11 year old son Marcus (Benjamin Stockham) move in next door. The show and movie (being based on the same book) share many similarities but what I feel the show does differently is further look at the weird, kind of fatherly relationship Will and Marcus have.

 I only just started watching this show yesterday after a friend badgered me to watch it week after week and I finally gave in. As you may have guessed I've enjoyed the journey thus far and have binged the first 7 episodes in one sitting and I now find myself anticipating the next episode because I actually really enjoy this show. Another thing enjoyable about this show are the characters who are played well by their respective actors. I strongly believe that Benjamin Stockham (Marcus) is the glue that holds the show together and does it well. One of the things that could have been the downfall of this show is the lack of a good child actor but alas we have a good one so we don't have to worry.

Not only is this a sitcom but it has this feel good nature about the show (especially the pilot), which makes me smile when I see the plots play out on the screen. If you haven't watched this show or are looking for something interesting and fairly funny to watch I would highly recommend this show. The icing on the cake here is that this show also has a catchy opening song which I have kindly linked blow.

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Top Shows to Binge Watch

Seeing as how most people in Australia have some public holidays coming up and I have a nice one week break from the hectic university environment I thought I would share my thoughts on the top 10 shows that people should binge watch over the break. These shows are not only good for people that haven't seen them but are also good for a re-watch.

#10  -  Lost

Lost may be long and a touch confusing but I cant deny that this show kept me on the edge of my seat week after week and now the journey can be relived again without waiting a whole week (or months at a time between seasons).  Once you get attached (or re attached) to the characters it will be hard to stop watching the story of Flight 815.

#9    -  Orange is the New Black

Fans of House of Cards (which is further down this list) may have heard or even watching this show. Orange is the new black tells the tale of a middle ages woman who has to serve time in prison for something she did years ago. The premise might sound boring or too serious for you but trust me when I say this show is one of the more enjoyable shows I've seen to date. And as for the serious part, don't worry cause I can garuntee you that there will be stories and jokes that will make you crack up. Season 1 was released last year but worry not as season 2 is slated to release next month in one go just like house of cards.

#8    -  Vikings

I was put off this show at the start as I saw that it was on history channel but when one of my friends said it's not a documentary and started to explain the premise my eyes lit up. Currently I am halfway through season 1 and I can safely say this show is amazing, not only does it have intriguing characters and awesome action but the show (being on history channel) is also fairly accurate historically which means you get to learn as you watch. After watching episodes of this show and being thoroughly entertained I constantly find myself googling for more Viking history.

#7    -  Orphan Black

I started and finished season 1 of this show earlier this year and beat myself up for ignoring it when it came out. Rarely have I seen a sci-fi show which has held my interest for more than a couple of episodes but this show keeps you hooked episode after episode as the main character unravels the conspiracy behind her clone. I am no eagerly awaiting what season 2 brings especially after the massive cliffhanger that is thrown at us in the finale of season 1.

#6    -  Parks and Recreation

This show is probably one of the most underwatched comedies and that is a shame since this show is a hidden gem. It started off as a show that only a few fans watched but now it has sky rocketed to be one of the more critically acclaimed shows on television. If that isn't reason enough to watch this show then Nick Offerman as Ron Swanson should be as he is easily one of more enjoyable characters on the show (and the most meme-able).

#5    -  House of Cards

House of Cards was the show that put Netflix original programming on everyones map and for a good reason too. This dark political thriller helmed by the great Kevin Spacey is and extremely engaging show that has managed to captivate people who usually hate political shows (me included). Did I also mention that Kevin Spacey is in this?

#4    -  Arrested Development

Arrested Development is a show that is garunteed to have you laughing. This show also recently god its long awaited 4th season which gave fans another reason to rejoin the Bluth family on their hilarious antics. Not only is this show both clever & funny, or extremely quotable but this show has one of the best and most flawless casts in a sitcom which really bring home some of the funniest scenes to grace television (Geroge Sr.'s funeral anyone?).

#3    -  Freaks and Geeks

This show was cut off in it's prime and as a result only has one season but don't let that fool you as this show is easily one of the better sitcoms of old. Whats better than watching the perils of school kids back in the day? Watching your favorite stars in what for most of them was their first role which spring boarded them to the fandom they hold now.

#2    -  Game of Thrones

This show needs no introduction, as it is one of the most watched shows . Similar to the #1 show on this list, Game of Thrones is equally as amazing on a second watch as you know the outcome of most of the characters but this time you are able to see clearly at all the pieces in play. Lets be honest who doesn't love dragons, zombies, sword fighting and random naked women

#1    -  Breaking Bad

I would be a fool not to include this show on my list, and you would be a fool if you read the title and not recognise this show or havent seen it. Breaking Bad was one of the best series of all time and it's even better on a rewatch as you can see all the pieces fall in line. For me I really enjoyed this on my second watch as for the transformation of Walter White has to be hands down one of the most intriguing character developments in modern television.

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