Top Ten TV-Series
When I tire of reading a novel or other
books, I shift my attention to watching TV-Series, not only does it widens my
understanding of the world it also nurtures my passion for adventure though not
literally physical. It can bring you back into time, experience different
cultures, and understand human’s physicality. It can give you your greatest
fantasies, it can motivate you, and it can inspire you to dream. So dear
bloggers I hope I can share with you my life changing TV-series.
10. Switched at Birth
Summary: Switched at Birth, Tells the story of two teen girls who discover that they were accidentally switched at birth. Bay Kennish grew up in a wealthy family with two parents and a brother, while Daphne Vasquez, who lost her hearing as a child due to a case of meningitis, grew up with a single mother in a poor neighborhood. Things come to a dramatic head when both families meet and struggle to learn how to live together for the sake of the girls.
Source: http://watchtvseries.ch/serie/switched_at_birth
Notes: I adore this series, it touches our dramatic side, you’ll feel pity and at the same time astounded with their situation. I actually learned hand sign language, it’s an artwork I tell you, and you can learn it by heart. Hearing-impaired communities are special, not that I am biased, it’s that they work harder to understand us and to be understood. You might find my description cliche but do surprise yourself and you might actually enjoy watching this series.
9. FlashForward
Summary: After the entire world's population blacks out for approximately 2 minutes and 17 seconds, which in effect causes the entire world to see a glimpse of life 6 months into the future, an elite FBI task force is formed to investigate who or what caused the global blackout, whether the events foreseen were simply flashes or true events of what's to come, and whether or not it could possibly happen again.
Notes: Short but fully packed with just one season I was blown away. Though I admit the ending was a cliff hanger, it’s still worth the time.
8. Modern Family
Summary: Modern Family is an American comedy series. Presented in mockumentary style, the fictional characters frequently talk directly into the camera. It tells of Jay Pritchett, his second wife, baby son and stepson, and his two children and their families. Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan conceived the series while sharing stories of their own "modern families".
Notes: This is truly a stress reliever series; it will make you laugh with every episode. Anyone can relate to the characters, every episode make sense, none too redundant. It tells about the modern American family which is a very curious pack.
7. Heroes
Summary: Heroes, is an American science fiction television drama series created by Tim Kring that appeared on NBC for four seasons. The series tells the stories of ordinary people who discover superhuman abilities, and how these abilities take effect in the characters' lives. The series emulates the aesthetic style and storytelling of American comic books, using multi-episode story arcs that build upon a larger, more encompassing arc.
Notes: this series is far from the clichéd super hero garb story in big budget Hollywood, instead it really lives up to its name, but not too much as to make us think we were watching an X-men rip-off. It is completely original in its presentation and you’ll find it enjoyable all throughout the series.
6. Pretty Little Liars
Summary: A clique of teenage girls drift apart after the group's leader, Alison DiLaurentis, goes missing. Her body is found and the girls are reunited at her funeral. All four begin receiving text messages from the mysterious 'A', who seems to know many of the group's deepest secrets, some of which only the late Alison had knowledge of. The girls join forces against A's scheming and try to uncover the mystery of Alison's death.
Notes: From the first episode I was hooked. This became my new guilty pleasure they all have great chemistry with each other on screen, it really makes it believable. Each character has their own interesting subplot which is what really drives the show. It’s refreshing to watch, very addictive and catchy.
5. Top Gear
Summary: Top Gear is a British television show about motor vehicles, primarily cars, and is the world's most widely watched factual television programme. It began in 1977 as a conventional motoring magazine show. Over time, and especially since a relaunch in 2002, it has developed a quirky, humorous and sometimes controversial style. The show is currently presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, and has featured at least three different test drivers known as The Stig. The programme is estimated to have around 350 million views per week in 170 different countries.
Notes: Top Gear is, without question, the single greatest show about cars on TV. What sets Top Gear apart is the attitude the presenters have. Unlike other car show which explains all technical detail in cold and clinical manner. Top Gear on the other hand, refuses to take itself seriously, which is what makes it so great. Top Gear is more than just goofing around in cars. It's witty, it's funny, and it makes you feel like one of the guys. The three presenters all poke fun at one another, at cars, at themselves, and all the while you feel like you are right there in the studio hanging out with them and you don't even have to like cars to like the show. It is the hosts that make the show though. You'll love to hate Jeremy Clarkson, possibly the worlds most opinionated and boastful man. James May, in sharp contrast, is almost a stereotype of an English gentleman, reserved, witty, and refusing to run on television. Bringing up the rear is Richard Hammond, the youngest, shortest, and most enthusiastic of the lot. Women will love him, he's also the cutest. Arguably it is the best Car show on the world.
4. The Walking Dead
Summary: Rick Grimes is a former police officer who has been in a coma for several months after being shot whilst on duty. When he wakes, he discovers that the world has been taken over by Zombies, and that he seems to be the only person still alive. Having returned home to discover his wife and son missing, he heads for Atlanta to search for his family. Narrowly escaping death at the hands of the Zombies on arrival in Atlanta, he is aided by another survivor Glenn who takes Rick to a camp outside the town. There Rick finds his wife Lori and son Carl. Along with his partner and best friend Shane, he founds a small group of survivors who struggle to fend off the zombie hordes, as well as competing with other survivor groups who are prepared to do whatever it takes to survive.
Notes: We finally have a TV Show that's associated with the beloved Zombie franchise and what it does it does right. The world is dead and rotting. The military have lost the battle. You wake up with Rick in this new world and get to explore it with him. I’m personally invested in this series already. The zombies are Roamers and lurkers. They act how they should and you do feel sorry for them. The balance is perfect between a horror film, TV show and intelligent drama. It's a weekly dose of zombie apocalypse.
3. Game of Thrones
Summary: Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Political and sexual intrigue is pervasive. Robert Baratheon, King of Westeros, asks his old friend Eddard, Lord Stark, to serve as Hand of the King, or highest official. Secretly warned that the previous Hand was assassinated, Eddard accepts in order to investigate further. Meanwhile the Queen's family, the Lannisters, may be hatching a plot to take power. Across the sea, the last members of the previous and deposed ruling family, the Targaryens, are also scheming to regain the throne. The friction between the houses Stark, Lannister and Baratheon, and with the remaining great houses Greyjoy, Tully, Arryn, and Tyrell, leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war and political confusion, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.
Notes: this show is stunning. I have never read the books and now I want to. It is complex, multi-layered, surreal, vibrant, imaginative and it draws your eye in to the surprising level of detail, from the sweeping vistas, to the narrow dungeons, from the beautiful castles and magnificent trees, to the contrasting landscapes. It is worth watching just for the scenery alone. Love, betrayal, greed, murder, and corruption all collides in the mythical world of Westeros. Game of thrones is unlike any other fantasy world you have ever seen or have ever dreamed.
2. Sherlock
Summary: In this modernized version of the Conan Doyle characters, Sherlock Holmes lives in early 21st century London assisting the Metropolitan Police Service, primarily Detective Inspector Greg Lestrade (Rupert Graves), in solving various crimes. Holmes is assisted by his flatmate, Dr John Watson, who has returned from military service in Afghanistan. Although the series depicts a variety of crimes and perpetrators, Holmes' conflict with his arch-nemesis Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott) is a recurring feature.
Notes: as a Sherlock Holmes fan I have read all the original stories. Brought up to date into the 21st century, it was done with affection and respect to the original. A brilliantly written, well-acted programme, Benedict Cumberbatch does a brilliant job portraying the famous sleuth and made a 19th century character and modern day London merge beautifully. Martin Freeman was most brilliant as Dr. Watson. The story had me hooked from the start. All the elements of Holmes are present and correct; it is suspenseful and sometimes genuinely funny, a true master piece.
1.The Tudors
Summary: This costume drama features England's splendid Renaissance dynasty under King Henry VIII. Beginning in Season 1 when Henry VIII was growing desperate for an heir and growing distant from his first wife, the series moves quickly to the period when Anne Boleyn became his obsession. During this time Cardinal Wolsey rose to become the power behind his throne, ruling ruthlessly and nearly absolutely while Henry (played by Jonathan Rhyes Meyers) for the most part followed the Cardinal's advice, maneuvering through a series of betrayals and plots against him. When Anne Boleyn plays much harder to get than any woman ever has, Henry begins to search for a way out of his marriage to Katherine of Aragon, so that he can make Anne his wife. Needing a divorce, Henry turns to Wolsey, who promises to help him create waves of backlash from the church, as well as the Spanish Habsburg dynasty and its overseas empire. Against this background, grate the private lives and political intrigues of several members of the royal court and chancery.
Notes: The Tudors is a fantastic show which showcases the life and times of King Henry the VIII. As the opening of the show tells the viewer, "You think you know a story but you only know how it ends. To get to the heart of a story you have to go back to the beginning." I'm sure a lot of people watching the show are watching it for entertainment and not because of its historical accuracy. I personally love Tudor England and all of Great Britain’s history.
And there you have it, my top 10 all-time favorite TV-Series, though I might be biased with my choices I fervently hope that you will give these masterpieces a second though and decide to watch it, and if you do dear bloggers we’ll have something to talk about ha ha ha.
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