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The coolest television shows of all time ... PART 2 NYPD Blue NYPD Blue is an American police procedural drama television series that reflects the struggles of the fictional 15th Precinct detective squad in Manhattan. The series was initially broadcast on the ABC network and ran from September 1993 to March 2005. NYPD Blue received critical acclaim with praise directed toward its realistic portrayal of the cast’s professional and personal lives. Six Feet Under The American drama television series follows the lives and daily activities of the Fisher family, who own and operate a funeral home in Los Angeles. The series spanned 63 episodes across five seasons. ER ER is an American medical drama television series that premiered in September 1994. The show follows the physicians and staff members of the emergency room (ER) of the fictional County General
Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. ER ran for 331 episodes across 15 seasons. Blackadder Blackadder is a pseudohistorical British sitcom series that ran from 1983-1989. Each series was in its own historical period and followed the shenanigans of Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson) and his partner in crime, Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Blackadder ran for 24 episodes across four series. Sons of Anarchy Sons of Anarchy is a 2008 American crime television series that follows the dayto-day lives of an outlaw motorcycle club operating in the fictional Californian Central Valley town of Charming. The series premiered in September 2008, and ran for seven seasons totalling 92 episodes. 24 24 is an American action drama television series that follows the operations of Jack Bauer, Director of Field Ops for the Counter-Terrorist Unit of Los Angeles.
To save his nation from the ultimate threat, Bauer must race against the clock to figure out terrorist plots and end them once and for all. 24 premiered in November 2001, and spanned 192 episodes across eight seasons. Frasier The series follows the life and shenanigans of psychiatrist Fraiser Crane after he returns to his hometown of Seattle, Washington, to build a new life as a radio personality. The TV show premiered in September 1993, and ran for 11 seasons. The Shield American crime drama, The Shield, follows the activities of a new division of the Los Angeles Police Department, that’s been set up to control and maintain peace in the fictional district of Farmington, which has a particularly bad history of drug trafficking, prostitution and gang activity. The Shield premiered on March 12, 2002, and ran for 88 episodes across seven seasons. The Walking Dead This American post-apocalyp-
tic horror television series was based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. It’s about a group of survivors that are trying to stay alive while being consistently hunted by flesh-eating zombies, known as ‘walkers’. The Walking Dead premiered in October 2010, and ran for 146 episodes across 10 seasons. Roots Roots is a 2016 remake of the 1977 miniseries of the same name. It first aired in May 30 2016, and chronicles the life and events of an African man that was sold as a slave in the United States of America. Roots ran for a single season with a total of four episodes. 15 The shows first season focuses on the investigation into the disappearance of a young boy and the strange goings-on in and around the town in which it’s set: Hawkins, Indiana. Also, a young girl appears out of nowhere that has some unusual psychokinetic abilities. Final part next week
A brilliant adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey, O Brother, Where Art Thou? is definitely among the lesser-seen works by the Coen brothers, which is a shame because it is right up there with their very best. Featuring a fantastic central cast, the 2000 film follows the misadventures of three prisoners who break free from a chain gang. Set during the Great Depression, the brothers draw inspiration from various sources ranging from the Greek epic to the brilliant 1941 masterpiece Sullivan’s Travels by Preston Sturges. The film is a hilarious cinematic experience, and Roger Deakins’
In back-to-back dramatic roles, Jim Carrey followed up his 1998 success of The Truman Show with Man on the Moon — a tempestuous Andy Kauffman biopic — the following year, a film that would signpost the personal troubles ahead for the actor as he struggled with the demands of the method acting performance. Whilst a success, the film paled in comparison to the cult popularity of 2004’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Michel Gondry’s heartbreaking science-fiction romance that spoke to a surreal reality of an ever more technologically intrigued world. In his most emotionally wrought performance to date, Carrey demonstrates the true range of his acting, with his historic comedic wit playing a large part in the viewer’s empathy as his character’s life withers along with his reality.
It’s easy to get lost in the legendary status of Robert De Niro. The iconic actor has so many inspiring accolades to his name across several imperative roles that his place in cinema’s pantheon is guaranteed. One film, however, that doesn’t get the respect it deserves is Meet The Parents, the Jay Roach 2004 film from 2000. 22 years later, it stands up as a wholesome family film. Starring De Niro alongside Ben Stiller, the two actors deliver a pulverising comedic performance, with De Niro operating as the ultimate straight man. Packed to the brim with cringing moments of embarrassingly funny situations, this is a classic film worthy of your time.
Meaghan now looks to other streamers Netflix has now been trying to make economically sound decisions given its current predicament. The streaming giant has lost over 200,000 subscribers and is incurring huge losses due to low stock prices and other factors. As The Kilkenny Observer report recently, of all the projects it has stalled and/or cancelled, Pearl, an animated series produced by Meghan Markle and her production company, Archwell Production happens to be one of them. The actress is reportedly on the lookout for a new home for the series
amidst this cancellation. The series will primarily revolve around the journey of a 12-year-old girl who is inspired by the stories of various women in history. According to the Suits actress: “Like many girls her age, our heroine Pearl is on a journey of self-discovery as she tries to overcome life’s daily challenges.” The series, she says, was meant to celebrate “extraordinary women throughout history. Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, had struck a massive million-dollar deal with Netflix previously in the hopes
of developing several projects. At that time, they had just left the British Royal family and were hot news, several media giants, therefore, signed contracts with them, hoping to see some revenue-generating, sensational and explosive content. While Netflix was pretty underwhelmed by the duo’s creative output, Spotify was pretty miffed with them releasing just one podcast in a year. Currently, the couple are trending after reports of the Royal Family excluding them from the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations started making
rounds. While they’re heading for the United Kingdom to attend the ceremony, they will not be making a public appearance alongside the Queen since the latter only wants working members of the Royal Family to be there on the balcony with her. Currently, the duo are trying to find a new home for the series. According to a trusted source, “There was a huge feeling of excitement about Pearl and a hope that its journey is not over. Markle and Harry are not giving up on this project because Netflix said no.”
This apocalyptic sci-fi from Belgium will probably turn you off from flying any time soon. Set on a plane, the continuing series sees a red-eye hijacked by a soldier who, along with the rest of the passengers, ends up surviving a deadly global event down on the ground. Can they keep the plane going long enough to take them to safety? That premise alone should be enough to entice you to catch this excellent, tense thriller.
Hilary Swank is the big star at the heart of Away’s space drama. She plays Emma Green, a NASA astronaut and commander of an expedition to Mars. Things get off to a rocky start, and Emma’s international crew fill her with doubt over her ability to command. With time split between Earthbound drama and reliable entertainment above the stratosphere, Away, from 2020, is mostly successful in landing an all-rounded journey.
