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Sometimes the best TV shows are the ones you don’t expect to love. From gritty dramas to hilarious comedies, these series defied initial doubts to win hearts and critical acclaim. Dive into a lineup filled with unexpected depth, memorable characters, and groundbreaking storytelling that made fans rethink what great television can be.
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00:00Entering the town of Twin Peaks.
00:02It's five miles south of the Canadian border,
00:0412 miles west of the state line.
00:06Welcome to WatchMojo!
00:07And today we're looking at the shows that defied expectations
00:10to become beloved classics.
00:12You, uh, you want to cook crystal meth?
00:17You.
00:17Since they deserve their own list, animated shows
00:20won't be included here.
00:21You have the craziest adventures when you disappear.
00:24Well, look at you, buster!
00:26Number 21.
00:28A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
00:29I have the honor to be a knight.
00:33Oh.
00:35Oh.
00:37A knight that has fallen on sad days.
00:39Any fan would attest that the Game of Thrones universe
00:41has had its ups and downs.
00:43And as such, expectations for any further
00:45spin-offs have been fairly low.
00:47But alas, the 2026 adaptation
00:49of the Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas
00:51have revived hope that this fantasy
00:53franchise can still deliver.
00:55As courage deserted,
00:57the noble houses of Westeros!
01:00I will not believe in his soul!
01:02Serving as an additional prequel tale
01:04to the original series,
01:05A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms tells a more focused story
01:07centering its core duo.
01:09Sir Duncan the Tall.
01:11Never heard of him.
01:13Does he know every knight in the Seven Kingdoms then?
01:15The good ones.
01:16Despite spinning a comparatively less sprawling narrative,
01:19the show doesn't hold back on its high-level production value
01:22and world building.
01:23For that, we give this series a whole-hearted huzzah!
01:31Number 20.
01:33Cobra Kai
01:42Messing with a classic is always a slippery slope.
01:44And when it came to touching the revered Karate Kid series,
01:47many were understandably cautious.
01:56However, Cobra Kai was the farthest thing from a nostalgic cash-in.
02:02Instead, the show turned out to be a complex look into the long-term consequences
02:07of choices made in youth.
02:08Wait, is this the karate guy?
02:10The guy from the tournament?
02:11Oh, this is the guy whose ass you kicked.
02:13Uh, listen, it was a really close match,
02:15but if you want to get technical,
02:18I kicked his face.
02:19Is the karate still fun and fast?
02:21Absolutely.
02:21But the real surprise was the emotional depth woven into every character.
02:25Hey, I'm trying here, man.
02:27I'm working the Miyagi-Do program.
02:30Didn't kick that guy's ass today.
02:33I thought that was supposed to change things.
02:35While the younger generation struggles with pressure and identity crises,
02:38legacy characters are forced to reconcile their own past wounds
02:41and grow beyond them.
02:43The result is an action-packed and humbling journey with a payoff
02:46that rewards fans both old and new.
02:49Are you sure you're ready?
02:51Because once you go down this path, there's no turning back.
02:53You're gonna be my karate teacher?
02:55No.
02:58I'm gonna be your sensei.
03:00Number 19.
03:01Alf.
03:01Hello?
03:02Is the doctor in?
03:04Hello?
03:07Unless, of course, the truth has an arrow through his head.
03:12What if E.T. never made it back home?
03:14Alf might be the answer.
03:15Unlike E.T., who's childlike, wholesome, and loving,
03:19Alf, or Gordon Shumway, is a loud, abrasive, and cynical adult
03:23who never gets to go home.
03:24You amaze me.
03:27You're 229 years old.
03:29And that's what you think is funny.
03:31Can we talk about this some other time?
03:33I have to make number four.
03:35But that contrast is what truly makes the show,
03:38as Alf slowly warms up to the family who have chosen him as one of their own.
03:41As a sitcom, each episode features another one of Alf's many wacky misadventures.
03:45Beneath all the jokes, though, is a show with a surprising amount of heart
03:49that prevents it from feeling hollow or too cheesy.
03:52I don't want anything to happen to him.
03:54Aha, you do care what happens to Alf?
03:58Of course I care.
04:00I always did.
04:01Alf's reputation has grown with time,
04:03now considered a cult classic that critics didn't fully appreciate during its time.
04:07Number 18, Psych.
04:09You're talking about a psychic.
04:11Someone who can see danger before it occurs.
04:14Someone who can say,
04:15Nigel, duck!
04:16Before the bullet exits the chamber.
04:17Spare me the theatrics.
04:19Can you do it?
04:20Or not?
04:21A man pretending to be a psychic while solving crimes with his best friend?
04:25For many, that would sound like the setup for a parody.
04:27Spencer!
04:28You missed something?
04:30We found Prince.
04:31Was he in a Little Red Corvette?
04:33Under the Cherry Moon.
04:34Finger, Prince.
04:36They belong to Emilina Saffron.
04:37So do the drugs we found in the food.
04:39But not only did Psych manage to overcome its kooky premise,
04:42it also built its own dedicated fanbase,
04:44lasting over a hundred episodes across eight seasons.
04:47Driven by the incredible chemistry between his leads,
04:49the show goes beyond the standard police procedural template.
04:52Although it follows a case-of-the-week format,
04:55Psych also swerves into deep-cut pop culture references and two-hour musicals.
05:07It may not have been an awards darling or a ratings juggernaut,
05:10but Psych knows how to entertain its audiences
05:12while staying true to its easygoing, self-aware spirit.
05:16Number 17, Peacemaker.
05:17He does exactly what I do.
05:19But better.
05:20I always hit my target's dead center.
05:21I hit them more in the center.
05:22Are you calling something more in the center?
05:24I use smaller bullets.
05:25What?
05:25They go inside your bullet holes without even touching the side.
05:28The Suicide Squad repaired much of the damage caused by the now-abandoned DC Extended Universe.
05:33Still, many were skeptical when Peacemaker,
05:35the most vile and seemingly irredeemable character from the film,
05:39got his own series.
05:40It just seems like under the surface you're kinda angry about it.
05:42I'm not.
05:42Seems like you are.
05:43Well, I'm not at all, dude.
05:44Okay, the way you said dude right there?
05:46What?
05:46Seems miffed.
05:47I said it like I always say it.
05:48You know what?
05:49If anything, you should be grateful.
05:50But all doubts vanished the moment the theme song rolled out,
05:53as audiences realized this was an experience meant to be enjoyed with an irreverent sense of humor.
05:57Once the magic starts.
06:00Do you really want me?
06:02Do you really wanna taste that?
06:04What's going on must come down.
06:06Do you really want me?
06:07Do you really wanna taste that?
06:09Crude, crass, and proudly unhinged, Peacemaker is as ridiculous as it gets.
06:14But the cast's commitment and chaotic energy turns the show into must-see entertainment.
06:19You did just kill the only man who knows how to make it.
06:21I know, bro!
06:22I was being sarcastic.
06:23If you're gonna be sarcastic, you should really warn people so there's no confusion.
06:26Okay, so how do we get the Sonic Boom helmet over to the barn?
06:29With a tongue-in-cheek edge that pokes fun at genre cliches and superhero narrative inconsistencies,
06:35the show knows how weird it is and fully embraces it.
06:38Number 16, Barry.
06:40We pay you.
06:41No, you don't pay me anything if you take care of the money.
06:43I just need his name and address and it'll be done in a couple of days.
06:46That sounds good, right?
06:48Yeah, there's a lot of ways I can do this.
06:51Beginning as a dark comedy about a hitman who stumbles into an acting class,
06:54Barry elevates itself once it departs from its own premise.
06:58Not many knew what to expect from a series that seemed to juggle different genres,
07:01but Barry paid off audience interest by evolving into an unsettling character study.
07:06Like, I know there's more to me than that.
07:11Maybe, I don't know.
07:15Maybe it is not.
07:16While it retains some of its comedic edge later on,
07:18the focus shifts into the lead character's intense loneliness and identity crisis.
07:22Fans were fascinated to see how Barry and those around him
07:26handled themes like self-deception and moral decay.
07:28It was hard, but I did it.
07:31Everything's so good right now.
07:35I'm a good person.
07:36Watching them grappling with their own inherent darkness
07:39asks viewers to question where it's all headed and what it's all about.
07:43Number 15, Ted Lasso.
07:45It's about helping these young fellas be the best versions of themselves on and off the field.
07:49And it ain't always easy, Trent.
07:51But neither is growing up without someone believing in you.
07:54In an age where audiences expect cynicism as the default storytelling technique,
07:58Ted Lasso took a bold step in the other direction.
08:01While it can still be crude and provocative,
08:03the series is ultimately a feel-good story about kindness in a world that takes it for granted.
08:07And I want to thank you for your patience with me.
08:10You know, when I showed up here, I didn't know one thing about soccer.
08:13But now, now I know at least one thing about football.
08:16The story of an American college football coach managing an English Premier League team
08:20is undoubtedly wacky.
08:22However, the series grounds its absurd premise
08:25as characters reconcile their differences under Ted's boundless optimism.
08:29There are two things you can't ever let the other team know.
08:31Alright, the first one is your home address.
08:33Cause mark my words, you'll start having food deliveries and SWAT teams
08:36showing up your front door 24-7.
08:37Released at a more frequent pace and a larger episode count than most modern series,
08:41Ted Lasso became a comfort watch for many.
08:44Not bad for a show that some initially wrote off as too optimistic in a cynical era.
08:48Maybe I don't want to learn the truth.
08:51Ted, the truth will set you free.
08:55But first, it'll piss you off.
08:57Number 14, Arrow.
08:58Your fingerprints are on this.
09:00From a fifth I drank up there, but I...
09:02What did you see?
09:03Nothing.
09:05I was up on the roof of somebody's...
09:07This lady, she showed up to...
09:08She told us to go.
09:09Superhero shows on network TV had a patchy history, to say the least.
09:13Smallville was an exception in a sea of less than stellar material
09:16that left the genre struggling for relevance.
09:19Sure you can afford being seen at the town pariah?
09:21I'll take my chances.
09:25What happened, Lex?
09:26Then came Arrow, exploding in such a way that the CW rode the wave for over a decade.
09:32Oliver Queen's journey into Green Arrow is paved with twists and turns,
09:36moving from street-level vigilantism to universe-altering stakes.
09:40Where is she?
09:42Where is Sarah?
09:44At his heart, though, fans connected with the idea of an ordinary human
09:48shouldering extraordinary responsibility without losing his morality.
09:52I want you to consider...
09:55What would happen to your father...
09:58If something happened to you?
10:00The show's navigation of multiple long-term arcs and a growing ensemble
10:04became the foundation of the Arrowverse,
10:06delivering heart-stopping entertainment to millions of superhero fans worldwide.
10:10Number 13, Fargo.
10:12I gotta say, if that were me in your position...
10:19I would've killed that man.
10:20Following up on one of the Coen brothers' masterpieces seemed like a fool's errand,
10:24but Noah Hawley didn't just defy expectations,
10:27he obliterated them.
10:28Hawley's take on the Fargo universe is about seemingly ordinary people,
10:32embroiled in a special kind of violence,
10:34one that tests their own convictions.
10:36You could do that.
10:38Or you could go get in your car and drive away.
10:43Now why would I do that?
10:45Because some roads you shouldn't go down.
10:48With its blend of dark humor and brutal catharsis,
10:50Fargo reinvents itself with each season.
10:53Set across decades and intertwined through recurring themes and characters,
10:57each story spirals into its own brand of chaos.
11:00You lied to me.
11:02There are no hordes coming.
11:03No mongrel hordes.
11:06It's you!
11:07No!
11:08Now, now, now!
11:09Veering between terrifying realism and surreal elements,
11:12the show hypnotizes viewers as much as it unsettles them.
11:15So, is this what we want?
11:17Yeah, you betcha!
11:19What the heck do you want?
11:21I just wanted to have a look at you.
11:26Okay.
11:27That'll do it.
11:28Number 12.
11:29Arrested Development.
11:30This is Michael Bluth.
11:32For ten years, he's worked for his father's company waiting to be made a partner.
11:36And right now, he's happy.
11:39A show far ahead of its time,
11:41Arrested Development struggled to find a mainstream audience during its original run.
11:44However, its use of farce and cringe comedy turned it into a cult favorite.
11:49They cannot arrest a husband and wife for the same crime.
11:58Yeah, I don't think that that's true, Dad.
12:00Its post-cancellation popularity was so great that Netflix revived the show,
12:04setting off a trend of other nostalgia-based resurrections.
12:07On the surface, the story about the self-centered dysfunctional Bluth family looks like a standard sitcom.
12:12He needs to be the new face of this family.
12:15He's the only likable one in the bunch, no offense.
12:18None taken.
12:20I'm sorry, isn't Michael the least likable one in the family?
12:23But those who gave it a chance soon realized that Arrested Development's single-camera style,
12:28hilariously toxic family dynamics, and satirical streak were all groundbreaking in their own right.
12:32The joke isn't how absurd the characters are, but how wackier they can get.
12:37I can assure you that my family is back on track and no longer in any trouble.
12:42Not according to today's paper.
12:45God, what have we done this time?
12:46Once that truly clicks, the show becomes practically impossible to resist.
12:51Number 11, Mr. Robot.
12:53There's a powerful group of people out there that are secretly running the world.
12:58I'm talking about the guys no one knows about, the guys that are invisible.
13:02A show that balances multiple arcs with far-reaching payoffs,
13:05Mr. Robot toys with its audience from its opening moments to the series finale.
13:10Centering on hacker Elliot Alderson, the series takes a deep dive into his dissociative identity disorder.
13:15I don't want to be in this nightmare anymore. I want to wake up. I want my life back!
13:23By seeing the world through Elliot's eyes, we're left just as spiraled, disoriented, and awestruck as the protagonist.
13:29While its techno-thriller elements never fail to wow audiences,
13:33Mr. Robot's real brilliance comes from how it invests in one storyline,
13:36only to reveal something far more unexpected beneath the surface.
13:39What if he could take down one conglomerate?
13:44A conglomerate so deeply entrenched in the world's economy.
13:49Its highly regarded finale delivers a twist for the ages,
13:52making everyone question if the entire journey had all been one grand swerve in the making.
13:57Number 10, Andor.
13:59We will never have a better chance than this.
14:04And I would rather die trying to take them down than giving them what they want.
14:11The reception to Star Wars Disney era has been divided, to say the least.
14:15After the fallout from the much-criticized sequel trilogy,
14:18a certain portion of the fanbase wasn't willing to give any new Star Wars material much of a chance.
14:22For everyone we've lost.
14:25They've taken enough of us.
14:27Now we take the war to them.
14:29But living up to the standards set by Rogue One,
14:32Cassian Andor's prequel story won over even the loudest of detractors.
14:36Bringing context to his story about becoming part of the Rebel Alliance,
14:39the Disney Plus series humanizes both its titular protagonist and everyone around him.
14:54Andor's fast-paced, action-packed style keeps fans invested all the way through,
14:58building around the Star Wars lore in the process.
15:02Number 9, Schitt's Creek.
15:14With a title as odd as this, we can understand why this sitcom wasn't on many people's watchlists.
15:19It wasn't until it hit Netflix that the world recognized Schitt's Creek's brilliance,
15:23which combines satire with genuine heart.
15:26After their crooked manager robs them of most of their fortune,
15:28the Rose family is forced to relocate to the titular town.
15:32You bought a small town in 1991, Johnny.
15:36Yes, I bought that as a joke for my son.
15:39But you actually purchased that town?
15:41Over the course of its six-season run,
15:43the materialistic and out-of-touch Roses blend into their environment,
15:47shedding their elitism to not only embrace their newfound life,
15:50but also learn to give back.
15:52Filled with life lessons and wholesome moments,
15:54the show's flawless execution turns what could have been an absurd premise
15:57into a story of growth, acceptance, and found family.
16:01The world is falling apart around us, John, and I'm dying inside.
16:05Well, I'm feeling a little queasy myself.
16:08Oh, brisket.
16:09Number 8, Hannibal.
16:10I'm beginning to suspect you're investigating me, Agent Crawford.
16:14No, no.
16:16No, you were referred to me by Alana Bloom.
16:19No matter the actor, there is always something desirable about Hannibal Lecter.
16:23This was proven in NBC's Hannibal,
16:25which centers on the unexplainable pull Lecter feels toward Will Graham.
16:29God forbid we become friendly.
16:31I don't find you that interesting.
16:34We will.
16:35During his attempts to expose the antagonist's cannibalistic ambitions,
16:38Will finds himself increasingly drawn to Lecter's darkness,
16:41forcing him to confront his own sense of duty.
16:44Those who thought Mads Mikkelsen might not live up to Anthony Hopkins
16:47quickly learned there was no need to worry.
16:49I'm really going to talk to this young woman when she comes to.
16:53How much do you think she'll remember?
16:56I sincerely hope for her sake she doesn't remember much.
16:59Mikkelsen brings his own devilishly delicious twist to the character,
17:02playing him with a refined, seductive edge
17:05that makes Lecter come across as elegant and terrifying.
17:08As disturbing as it is strangely romantic,
17:10Hannibal sets up a steamy dish
17:12that fans are all too willing to sink their teeth into.
17:14When life becomes madingly polite,
17:20think about me.
17:24Think about me, Will.
17:25Number seven.
17:26It's always sunny in Philadelphia.
17:28I just had a heart attack.
17:29Can we focus on me for two minutes here?
17:30I feel like we did talk about you.
17:31D, your ship has sailed, okay?
17:33It's time to move on to us.
17:34The people who are going to live on.
17:36Guys, we gotta make sure that this does not happen to us.
17:38Yeah.
17:38If you ever wonder what Seinfeld would be like
17:40if it ran in perpetuity,
17:41then it's always sunny is your answer.
17:43Over two decades of entertainment,
17:45it's sleazy, lazy, and narcissistic characters
17:48have refused to change,
17:49and don't plan to anytime soon.
17:51Kind of a package deal.
17:53We sort of work as a team.
17:54I tell you what, what if we split the pay right down the middle?
17:56Hmm.
17:57You'd be willing to do that?
17:58Oh, yeah.
17:59Yeah, this has nothing to do with money.
18:01But the lack of evolution has allowed the show to thrive,
18:03on the way to becoming the longest-running
18:05American live-action sitcom in history.
18:07Whether they're up to more outrageous hijinks,
18:10trying yet one more failed get-rich-quick scheme,
18:12or tormenting Rickety Cricket,
18:14there's never a dull moment with these guys around.
18:16What do you guys want, huh?
18:17Can we ever get a warm reception from you?
18:19Yeah, it's never a nice hello.
18:19I mean, like...
18:20What's the cloak thing, too?
18:21What are you doing here?
18:21Like a family opera thing, or what's the story?
18:23I don't like it.
18:24Take it off, we want to talk to you.
18:25Talk it off!
18:26It's unapologetic cruelty has kept it as a niche show,
18:28but those who take a trip down to Philly
18:30know exactly what the others are missing.
18:32Number 6, Fleabag.
18:34Wow, um...
18:35This doesn't happen very often, does it?
18:37No.
18:38No, I suppose it's...
18:41It's quite rare, yeah.
18:44I hate myself.
18:45Is it a comedy, drama, or a tragedy?
18:48Why not all of them?
18:49Fleabag has the makings of each of these genres,
18:51but settles for a bit of everything instead.
18:54Don't say anything.
18:55And please don't contact me,
18:57or turn off my house drunk in your underwear.
18:59It won't work this time.
19:00It will.
19:01It takes us into the mind of a bold, messy, but deeply flawed woman,
19:05dealing with her lack of direction through sharp wit and emotional indifference.
19:09The show had a niche audience at the start of its run,
19:11but unanimous acclaim and an incredible awards run
19:14forced the world to pay attention.
19:16I'm sorry, that kind of thing won't get you very far here anymore.
19:18Oh no, sorry.
19:19I thought I had a top one underneath.
19:21Yeah, okay.
19:22No, seriously.
19:23In this case, genuine accident.
19:25Despite its low episode count,
19:26Fleabag connects with audiences beyond the screen.
19:29The fourth wall breaking protagonist speaks to us with a relatable energy
19:32that feels quirky, intimate, and intensely relatable.
19:36I feel fantastic.
19:37We're a very positive family, let's say.
19:39Oh, absolutely.
19:40I think it's all about positivity.
19:42It takes real commitment to be this happy.
19:44It's not just about eating and drinking well either.
19:46Number five, The Leftovers.
19:47Another show that does a lot with just a little,
19:50The Leftovers combines its devastating premise with profound psychological death.
19:54He was my husband's.
19:56He's not coming back either.
20:01Sorry for your loss.
20:02Is that what it is?
20:03After 140 million people vanished without explanation,
20:06the world is faced with a moral reckoning it's ill-equipped to handle.
20:09Unlike some of HBO's heaviest hitters,
20:11The Leftovers wasn't a ratings powerhouse or a leading awards candidate.
20:15Where is Mr. Lindbaker?
20:18He went through.
20:21Through the machine?
20:23Yes.
20:24Is it here?
20:25In this building?
20:26Its strength lies in its raw, intimate look at humanity's capacity for cruelty and empathy.
20:32A fascinating watch for those searching for more than just scope and spectacle.
20:36With a clear end in sight that feels just as earned as it is heavy,
20:39The Leftovers delivers a deeply moving story that makes full use of its equally talented cast.
20:45You can't have a kid.
20:47Because then you'd have no excuse.
20:50You couldn't be a victim anymore.
20:52You'd have to be okay.
20:53Number four, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
20:56Oh, it's also a big step forward.
20:58A senior moment.
21:00One that has to be savored.
21:02You can't just rush into this, you know?
21:04The great boom in teen-based fantasy shows has this iconic series to thank.
21:09Although based on the 1992 film of the same name,
21:12Buffy doesn't settle for monster-of-the-week thrills or romantic melodrama.
21:16It's okay, I got it.
21:17You're, uh, Buffy, right?
21:20I'm Faith.
21:23I'm gonna go on a limb and say there's a new Slayer in town.
21:26Doubling as a powerful coming-of-age story,
21:28it invites audiences to grow with its heroine through her journey of fear, loss, and self-discovery.
21:33A diverse cast led by a feminine voice was far from common at the time of its premiere,
21:38making the show a trailblazer that encouraged more showrunners to take bolder swings.
21:52Initially dismissed as a monster show for teenagers,
21:54the Scooby gang has proven its staying power for over two decades,
21:58inspiring generations to come up with their own pre-butt-kicking one-liner as Buffy does.
22:02Number three, Stranger Things.
22:04Known today as Netflix's biggest success,
22:07Stranger Things was a stab in the dark when it first premiered.
22:10Shadow grows on the wall behind you,
22:12swallowing you in darkness.
22:14It is almost here.
22:15What is it?
22:16What if it's the Demogorgon?
22:17Oh, Jesus, we're so screwed if it's the Demogorgon.
22:20It's not the Demogorgon!
22:21Starring Winona Ryder on her comeback trail,
22:24David Harbour in his first leading role,
22:25and an unknown young cast.
22:27The show had everything stacked against it.
22:29And yet,
22:30Stranger Things was a blockbuster upon arrival,
22:33becoming a global phenomenon that turned everyone into instant A-listers.
22:37Things are gonna work out.
22:39No, I don't need you to reassure me right now
22:41and tell me that it's all gonna work out,
22:43because people have been telling me that my entire life,
22:45and it's almost never true.
22:46The town of Hawkins is a hotbed for sinister monsters and supernatural forces,
22:50as revelations behind a portal to another realm come to light.
22:54Each season adds another layer to an overarching mystery
22:57that connects back together,
22:58making audiences run up that hill for the ultimate binge-watching experience.
23:02Why are you doing this?
23:04Because Henry's gotten to him,
23:05and he's lost his mind.
23:06Kali, wait!
23:07No!
23:08This is bigger than him, Jane.
23:10Bigger than any of us.
23:11Yeah, go ahead.
23:12Go ahead.
23:12Shoot me.
23:13Number 2.
23:14Twin Peaks.
23:15Mark Frost in David Lynch's mind-bending horror drama
23:18never fails to leave viewers both confused and invested.
23:21Bobby, here's how this works.
23:24We ask the questions,
23:26and you answer the questions that we ask.
23:29Briefly.
23:30And to the point.
23:31Lynch.
23:31Known for films like Dune, Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, and The Elephant Man,
23:36was unproven on television.
23:38While doubts about his ability to translate his style to the small screen were valid,
23:42the director hit it big with a surreal mystery
23:44that deliberately asks more questions than it ever answers.
23:47He left me three clues.
23:49The first had to do with Jacques Renault in a body bag.
23:52It came true almost immediately.
23:54The titular town pushes FBI agent Dale Cooper to his limits,
23:57pulling viewers into his warped lens, where nothing feels right.
24:00Rejecting the crowd-pleasing conventions the TV required back then,
24:05Twin Peaks refuses to offer comfort or clarity.
24:08The show wants to make us feel as nervous, stifled, and uncertain as its characters
24:12for what is a delightfully bizarre experience.
24:15When you see me again,
24:21it's gonna be me.
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24:39Number one, Breaking Bad.
24:41A promotional poster featuring the bumbling dad from Malcolm in the Middle standing in his underwear in the desert.
24:46I just want you to know that no matter how it may look, I only had you in my heart.
24:54Most didn't know what to make of Vince Gilligan's then-outcoming series,
24:57but by the beginning of the first episode, it was clear this was no throwaway show.
25:01This was a turning point for television itself.
25:04Fueled by a lust for power and validation,
25:06Walter White transforms from Family Man into a monster after surrendering to his darkest impulses.
25:12I was told that the man I would be meeting with is very careful, a cautious man.
25:20I believe we're alike in that way.
25:22With an incredible stream of unforgettable villains, richly layered supporting characters,
25:27and meticulously constructed arc that builds towards its destructive payoff,
25:31Breaking Bad redefined the TV landscape, elevating it to the level of cinema.
25:35I am not in danger, Skylar. I am the danger.
25:39A guy opens his door and gets shot and you think that of me?
25:42No. I am the one who knocks.
25:45And all we can say is, bravo Vince.
25:48Which TV show's brilliance took you by surprise?
25:50Let us know in the comments.
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