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19 Favorite series "Papers"
Comedies about the afterlife and a horse-actor, dramas about colonized Mars and American travek culture of the 1980s, a documentary show about the defeat of athletes and a series with two-minute episodes. Employees of Papers advise their favorite series and tell why they should be seen in their free time.
“How I met your mother” / How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)
A cult comedic series with Nile Patrick Harris, who gained fans around the world and even received Russian adaptation , although not too successful. The main character of the series tells his children how their mother met. This story is stretched in nine seasons accompanied by a sunbeam. Although the ending caused a debate among fans, “how I met your mother” remains one of the most famous and highly charged sitcoms of our time.
At the Rotten Tomatoes reviews, critics and spectators evaluate the series about the same - 83 % and 82 %. At Kinopoisk, the audience rating is 8.5/10. And Neil Patrick Harris received two nominations for the Golden Globe for the already legendary role of Barney Stinson.
- I can revise this series forever (and I am doing this for the fourth or fifth time). When lonely or sad, it saves very much. The perfect combination of the sitcom with absurdity and melodrama, as for me.
"Stop and Gori" / Halt and Catch Fire (2014–2017)
The drama, whose action takes place during computer boom in the USA of the 1980s. Three main characters are developing their computer and are forced to defend innovation before corporations of that time for four seasons.
The series did not receive any awards, but critics estimate it highly - 90 % at Rotten Tomatoes. At Kinopoisk, the assessment amounted to 7.8/10.
- The only series I know in which there are shots of the assembler code for the entire wall. And at the same time, as a series, it is also quite good.
"Space" / The Expanse (2015– ...)
The cosmic drama, which spectators and critics consider one of the best fantastic shows of our time. The events of the “space” unfold in the XXIII century, where Mars colonized by people is preparing for war for independence with the Earth.
Critics pay attention to the plausibility of the series and a description of ethical and political issues that are facing the heroes. Despite the estimation of 90 % of the Rotten Tomatoes in critics and 96 % of the audience, the Syfy channel closed the show after three seasons. However, it was decided to continue the series on the Amazon striming service after a wave of indignation from fans. At Kinopoisk, the “space” is an assessment of 7.8/10.
-I like that, unlike most such series, the heroes do not perceive the violence that they are faced with and which they go, like something normal. They exist in the same ethical coordinates as the audience and everything that happens is not easy for them. The presence of a believable described world, noir policeman and complex ethical elections in almost every series.
"Amazing Mrs. Meisel" / The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017– ...)
One of the best comedic series of recent years, in which there is also a place for drama. The action takes place in New York in 1958, where Miriam Meisel is trying to become a stand-uper, despite public prejudices,
Over the two season, the main role performer Rachel Brosnahn received several acting awards, including two Golden Globes. In 2018, the “amazing Mrs. Meisel” was recognized as the best comedy series at Emmy Awards. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has 94 % estimate among critics and spectators, in Kinopoisk - 8.5/10. The show is watching half of the female team "Paper" .
- Cool actors and scenery, and most importantly - funny jokes. There are only two seasons in the series, so it is quite possible to master the May ones.
"In the best world" / The Good Place (2016– ...)
One of the favorite comedy series as amended by Kristen Bell in the title role. Four heroes of the show go to heaven after death, but the heroine Bell understands that there was a mistake, because she was never a good person. The series is not only funny, but also in a good way confused - there are more plot turns here than to “stay alive”. In addition, heroes devote a lot of time to the study of ethics, concepts of good and evil and philosophical teachings, telling about them in a very affordable form.
In 2019, “in the best world” received a nomination for the Golden Globe as the best comedy series. On Rotten Tomatoes, an assessment of the show among critics reached 97 %, in KinoPoisk amounted to 7.2/10. The episodes are short, and the series is very addictive.
"Horse Bodzek" / Bojack Horseman (2014– ...)
The Netflix animation series about the anthropomorphic horse, which was once the star of the sitcom, and now rests on his laurels and constantly drinks. There are many stars on the voice acting, and from the comedy about modern Hollywood, half -populated by humanoid animals, the show quickly transforms into a heavy drama about regret and incorrigible mistakes.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the assessment of critics and spectators is similar - 92 % and 94 %. At Kinopoisk, the series is evaluated at 8/10.
-Do not give an absurd humor and a man-adhere to deceive you in the main role. This is one of the most heartbreaking dramas on modern television. If the first season is still focused on comedy, then the next series will constantly leave the viewer in complete emotional devastation. This is a beautiful and inventive show about as a rule of unsuccessful attempts to endow life with meaning, come to terms with the consequences of their mistakes and find something other than pain in human relations.
"Inspector Clot" / A Touch of Cloth (2012–2014)
British parody of detective series with charismatic John Hannah in the title role. Not too famous, but witty series, mocking the stamps of a popular genre. The only problem that Nikita ’s developer warns is warned is better to watch in the original, as the translation loses most of the jokes built in the game of words.
On IMDB, the series rating was 8/10, in KinoPoisk a little less - 7.3/10.
"Childhood of Sheldon" / Young Sheldon (2017– ...)
The spin-off of the sitcom "Theory of the Big Bang", which talks about the childhood of Sheldon Cooper and the relationship in his family.
Although initially the press was skeptical of the idea of spin-off, the series turned out to be quite successful and was extended for four seasons. On Rotten Tomatoes, critics score amounted to 76 %, the assessment of the audience - 71 %. At Kinopoisk, the film rating reached 7.7.
- Just the sweetest series. Kinder and softer than the "theory of the Big Bang", the whole is dedicated to the family, and it becomes clear where what comes from in the behavior of the adult Sheldon.
"In short" / Bref (2011–2012)
The French comedy series, the episodes of which last only two minutes. The main character is an ordinary resident of France, who talks about attempts to do ordinary things - and how everything goes not according to plan. Each story begins with the word "shorter."
- The format of the series has become popular in Russian Yetube, but the original version against the backdrop of ordinary videos unrelated with each other wins. The story of the protagonist pours into an integral plot, the comedy often turn around the drama, and at the end of the series there will even be an unexpected turn. Do not notice how to swallow this show.
"Pose" / Pose (2018– ...)
The fresh American series about the travek culture of New York of the 1980s. The main characters are transexual artists who are trying to achieve recognition and success.
The show quickly fell in love with critics for beautiful shootings and a life -affirming message. In 2019, he received nominations for the Golden Globe for the best dramatic series and the best male role in the dramatic series. On Rotten Tomatoes, critics estimate was 96 %, spectators - 82 %. Assessment at Kinopoisk - 7.8.
"Sexual education" / Sex Education (2019– ...)
The very recent Netflix hit on two schoolchildren who begin to conduct sessions of therapy for their classmates - to help them in a relationship and enlighten in the field of sex. Gillian Anderson from “Secret Materials” plays here the mother of the protagonist, working as a sex-therapist.
The series really liked the series (91 % on Rotten Tomatoes) and even more to the audience (94 %). Assessment at Kinopoisk - 8/10.
-The British series is about a teenager who begins to give sex couples to classmates, and simultaneously tries to lose her virginity. Funny and cute, eight episodes will fly unnoticed. At the end, perhaps drop a tear.
"Eighth feeling" / Sense8 (2015–2018)
The most successful project of the Vachovsky sisters in recent years. A fantastic series that talks about a group of people from different points of the world, which are mentally connected. Heroes can hear, see or feel what is happening to one of them at any moment, and even telepathically “meet” in one place.
Some scolded the series, but in general the reviews of critics are positive - 84 % on Rotten Tomatoes. In addition, in some fans he received a cult status (the assessment of the audience - 91 %). Assessment at Kinopoisk - 7.9.
-The series is good, firstly, by the fact that its shooting took place around the world: there are shown the meditative landscapes of Iceland, and the noisy streets of the cities of India, and crowds of people on the carnival in Mexico. The cast, by the way, is also multinational. Secondly, the plot is really exciting (it seems that I watched one season in a few days) and not too banal-at least for sure those who love scientific and fantastic stories. Well, in general, despite the shootings, murders and abduction, the series is very inspiring.
"Clinic" / scrubs (2001–2010)
A comedic series about the employees of the American clinic with a bunch of emotional scenes, memorable work of actors and jokes that have gone into the people.
For the main role in the “clinic”, actor Zach Braff was nominated three times on the Golden Globe. Assessment of critics and spectators on Rotten Tomatoes is similar - 84 % and 85 %. At Kinopoisk, the rating of the series was 8.7.
- An ideal series to laugh and cry. Even if you have already watched it, you can review the "clinic" endlessly. The main plot logically and emotionally ends with the eighth season, so that the ninth, where they tried to introduce new main characters, can be missed so as not to spoil the impression.
"Just kidding" / kidding (2018– ...)
A comedic drama about the star of children's programs, which is trying to keep a smile, despite the problems in his personal life. One of his best roles in recent years was performed by Jim Kerry.
Kerry received a nomination for the Golden Globe for this role, the show itself was nominated for the best comedy series. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes estimated “joking” by 76 %, spectators - 83 %. Assessment at Kinopoisk - 8/10.
- Very sad, so it's funny. Well, the real story of Kerry himself is very similar to the story of his hero, so the acting game is simply fire.
"Vesuha!" (2010)
Children's animated series made in Russia. Episodes are based on the stories of Russian writers. Assessment at Kinopoisk - 5.6.
-This is a children's animated series, which is 5-6-minute episodes. If you have a younger brother, sister or nephews, I highly recommend it! I am very attracted by the freedom and ease of the protagonist of Timokhi, his charming dachshund by Kit, an observant homemade flower named Wet Ivan and atypical images of parents, which sometimes hover in their clouds. Already lost the account how many times I revised my favorite series “Tutor” and “My dog loves jazz”.
"Wiretap" / The Wire (2002–2008)
The cult American series, which largely determined how television dramas look like now. The show tells about the police unit in Baltimore, which is trying to bring the crimes of organized criminal groups to the court with the help of wiretap and hidden video.
On Rotten Tomatoes, critics and spectators appreciated the “wiretap” by 96 %, the rating at Kinopoisk - 8.4.
-The great series from those times when TV was still something very optional and frivolous.
"Losers" / Losers (2019– ...)
The documentary series from Netflix with the stories of athletes who suffered crushing defeats in their careers.
The series was released not so long ago and did not become a hit, so he has little assessments. But of those that there is, Rotten Tomatoes has a 100 % rating for both critics and spectators.
- An excellent documentary series about athletes and their defeats. It is optimistic and, in a sense, therapeutic. There is a cool series about the skater-bank of Suria Bonali, who could not take Olympic gold, but became a sensation thanks to the somersault. And a wonderful comforting episode about Jack basketball player, who reminds that even if you are at the bottom, there is still a chance to get out and find a favorite thing.
"Miracle: Tears of Madonna" / Il Miraclo (2018)
Italian drama with elements of a detective about a plastic statuette of Madonna, from which bloody tears flow. When the public finds out about it, for many it becomes a test of atheism and skepticism. Assessment at Kinopoisk - 7/10, on IMDB - 7.6.
- The series can be watched in a day. Conventionally, he is on the topic "Give people a miracle and see what they will do with him." I liked much more than the “young dad”, lovers of Paolo Sorrentino should definitely check out, it is very beautiful
Black Sails / Black Sails (2014–2017)
The series about the "Golden Age" of Piracy in 1715. The main characters are legendary pirates struggling with the British fleet and with each other. Critics at Rotten Tomatoes - 81 %, the audience - 90 %. The rating at Kinopoisk - 7.7.
- “Black Sails” are “in all heavy” on Bagams in the 18th century, prequelne to the “Treasure Island”, historical fan fiction and much more. The cool sea battles, romantic dramas and (spoiler!) The best in the genre is the introduction of a homosexual character into the plot.