Watching a serial picture is a real ritual, when the viewer cannot tear himself away from the screen for several weeks in a row. Sometimes the main characters can replace brothers and sisters, and if our pet is killed, then how many tears we are ready to shed, if only the creators would return him again. It is good that many classic TV hits have not lost their significance to this day. We offer you to recall the list of TV shows that you want to watch many times, over and over again. The rating of most films is simply prohibitive. Let nostalgia become a nice friend again for a couple of weeks (maybe months).
Friends 1994
- Genre: Comedy, Romance
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 9.2, IMDb - 8.9
- The role of Chandler could have gone to actor John Cryer.
- Why you want to revise: the story of a friendly company conquered not only the United States, but the whole world. Everything in the series is great - humor, acting and the plot itself.
"Friends" is a highly rated foreign TV series that conquers from the first minutes of viewing. In the center of the coolest film are six friends. Windy Rachel, charming Monica, good-natured merry fellow Chandler, sentimental Phoebe, handsome Joe and intellectual Ross. They fall in love, quarrel, are in search of work, get married, get divorced, and financial problems constantly strangle them. The Magnificent Six constantly finds itself in exciting scrapes and emerges from embarrassing situations with fun, irony and humor.
The X Files 1993 - 2018
- Genre: Fantasy, Thriller, Drama
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.2, IMDb - 8.6
- The series is mentioned in Stephen King's book The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon.
- Why you want to enjoy the picture over and over again: a cult series with a wonderful soundtrack and amazing main characters.
The X-Files is a great series with an interesting plot that you want to watch over and over again. FBI agent Dana Scully was transferred to the non-prestigious "X-Files" department - a kind of graveyard of unsolved cases, allegedly related to the intervention of otherworldly forces. Skeptical and rational in everything, the girl becomes the partner of special agent Fox Mulder, known for his craving for the supernatural. The hero believes in aliens and tries to convince Scully that not everything and not always lends itself to scientific explanation. So, with each new puzzle case, Dana becomes more and more infected with Mulder's mood ...
Twin Peaks 1990 - 2017
- Genre: Thriller, Drama, Crime
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.5, IMDb - 8.8
- The series was filmed under the rough title "North-West Passage".
- For some reason, you want to enjoy the series endlessly: you can constantly review the series and always find something new in it. A great excuse to boldly click on the 1st episode of the 1st season.
In 1989, an elderly lumberjack from the tranquil town of Twin Peaks found a girl's body wrapped in plastic wrap on a river bank. The name of the murdered woman is Laura Palmer, and now it will not leave the language of local residents for a very long time. Laura was a popular girl and held the title of school beauty queen. Agent Cooper, Sheriff Truman and his assistants joined the investigation of the strange and confusing case. It turns out that the inhabitants of a quiet and inconspicuous town are actually not as harmless as they seem ...
Game of Thrones 2011 - 2019
- Genre: fantasy, drama, action, melodrama.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.9, IMDb - 9.3.
- Actress Emilia Clarke didn't dye her hair for her role, but wore a wig.
- Why there is a desire to revise: The filmmakers managed to create an insanely large-scale story with cool plot twists. It is simply impossible to remember everything the first time. The abundance of battle scenes, endless deaths, intrigues and other "tricks" every now and then push the viewers to start watching the picture from the very beginning.
Game of Thrones is an incredibly cool series that you can watch endlessly and constantly discover new details. The peaceful skies overhead are far behind, and summer is drawing to a close and winter is near. A dark conspiracy is ripening around the Iron Throne, and at the same time the King of the Seven Kingdoms Robert Baratheon turns to Eddard Stark for help. Ed realizes that his predecessor in this post was killed, so he accepts the post to investigate the circumstances of the death and protect the king. The power struggle between several families turns into bloodshed ...
Alf (ALF) 1986 - 1990
- Genre: science fiction, comedy, family.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.9, IMDb - 7.4.
- From English Alf is translated as "alien life form" (Alien Life Form).
- Why I want to revisit: the creators managed to almost impossible - to make an excellent comedy film without resorting to vulgar or cruel jokes.
"Alf" is a cult series that has conquered millions of hearts around the world. He was born on the planet Melmak but lives in Los Angeles. The space visitor is capricious and self-confident. The alien's curiosity knows no norms or boundaries. The thoughts of the alien "charm" are pure, the soul is open, and the heart is responsive. Meet him - Alf! Once the American Tanner family sheltered Alpha and now carefully hides him from undercover agents. After all, the main character has become a full-fledged member of the family, and all household members adore the new alien friend!
Sherlock 2010 - 2017
- Genre: detective, thriller, drama, crime.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.8, IMDb - 9.1.
- Actor Matt Smith auditioned for the role of Doctor Watson, but then he was approved for the lead role in the TV series Doctor Who (2005).
- Why the tape is so good and why you want to endlessly enjoy it: it's a sin not to watch the series when Benedict Cumberbatch is in the cast. An excellently constructed detective story immerses headlong from the first episode. The analytical skills of the main characters are also striking.
While looking for his flatmate, detective Sherlock Holmes accidentally meets the military doctor John Watson, who recently arrived from Afghanistan. The heroes settle in a small apartment with the owner Mrs. Hudson. At this time, all of London is enveloped in a shroud of mysterious murders, and Scotland Yard has no idea what business to grab onto. There is only one person who can get to the bottom of the truth and answer all pressing questions.
Desperate Housewives (2004 - 2012)
- Genre: drama, melodrama, comedy, detective.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.0, IMDb - 7.4.
- In episode 17 of the first season, Andrew is lying on his bed and watching TV. The TV series "Lost" is shown on the screen.
- Why the film is so catchy: the amount of laughter and tears that the series caused is difficult to measure at least with something. If you want to cheer yourself up, then Desperate Housewives is the perfect choice!
Four housewives live next to each other on Wisteria Lane. The story begins when their fifth girlfriend commits suicide in her own home. The story is told from the perspective of the deceased heroine, who in each episode tells about the life of her friends and other inhabitants of the town in an ironic and satirical manner. Believe me, soon the most unusual secrets will emerge that should not have been mentioned ...
The Big Bang Theory 2007 - 2019
- Genre: comedy, melodrama.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.5, IMDb - 8.1.
- The original script did not feature the characters Rajesh Koothrappali and Howard Wolowitz.
- Why do you want to revise: wonderful humor from charming and ridiculous characters paired with a drop of enlightenment - what could be better?
Leonard and Sheldon are genius physicists. True, the guys can trump knowledge only in the scientific environment, and all their genius vanishes when dealing with girls. The calm life of friends ends when a sweet and slightly silly Penny, dreaming of acting fame, settles next to them on the same staircase. The main characters have a couple of weird friends - Howard, who out of nowhere can start to show tricks, and Rajesh, who is not able to say a few words with a pretty beauty, if he does not drink something stronger.
Sex and the City (1998-2004)
- Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.0, IMDb - 7.1.
- The restaurant "Russian Samovar", where Petrovsky went with Carrie on a first date, actually exists and belongs to Mikhail Baryshnikov.
- Why there is a desire to reconsider: The secret of success lies in the skillful combination of comedy and melodrama. About the series, you can safely say: "Yes, it's exactly the same as in life."
At the center of the series are four heartfelt friends: Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha. Flamboyant and self-confident New Yorkers recently crossed their 30s. Girls have different views on life and ways of dealing with difficult situations. Independent heroines calmly share their experiences, talk about their boyfriends and often go to cafes. And all this takes place in the dynamic atmosphere of a modern metropolis.
Black Books 2000 - 2004
- Genre: Comedy.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.2, IMDb - 8.5.
- Actress Tamsin Greg was pregnant while filming the first season.
- Why is the series so good and you want to revisit it: the humor in the film is far from meaningless. There is some truth in every joke, and every time you watch it, you discover something new for yourself.
Bernard Black is the owner of a small bookstore called Black Books. As a real Irishman, he is a lover of strong alcohol. And the hero hates visitors, so there is a sign on the door where it says "closed" on both sides. Black has an assistant Manny - an awkward, absent-minded, but kind guy, for which customers love him. The male company is diluted by Bernard's old friend, Fran. The funny trinity now and then gets into ridiculous and funny troubles ...
Clinic (Scrubs) 2001 - 2010
- Genre: Comedy, Drama.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.7, IMDb - 8.3.
- Actor Ning Flynn, who played the Obnoxious Cleaner, originally auditioned for the role of Dr. Cox.
- Why it is worth revising: each episode grabs with its simplicity and special zest. The actors play their roles perfectly, and the main characters attract with their charisma and charm.
Which TV show can be watched many times? The Clinic is a stunning film that perfectly combines the genres of comedy and drama. After attending medical school, naive intern JD comes to work at the clinic. The guy dreams of becoming as good a doctor as his mentor, the uncompromising and charismatic Dr. Cox. His best friend Chris Turk will work side by side with Jay and will try to prove himself from the best side. The amusing couple is joined by charming but modest Elliot. The guys have no practice behind them, but it doesn't matter! The fascinating world of the hospital will literally suck them in!
Sex in Another City (The L Word) 2004 - 2009
- Genre: drama, melodrama.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.0, IMDb - 7.6.
- The actresses who played Phyllis and Molly in the series are mother and daughter in real life.
- Why you want to revisit: a bold series with incredibly cool actors.
The series tells about the life of girls with gay sexual orientation living in Los Angeles. At the center of the story are Betty and Tina, who dream of getting a same-sex marriage and having a child. Soon Jenny, who moved here with her fiancé Tim, "bursts into" their happy life. Tina and Betty decide to introduce their new neighbor to their friends.
Empty Words (Lip Service) 2010 - 2012
- Genre: Drama.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.6, IMDb - 7.4.
- Actress Fiona Button starred in We Take Manhattan.
- Why there is a desire to re-watch: One of the few TV series that openly talks about lesbians. The picture takes its boldness, and the plot itself is very good.
The series tells about the love affairs of several lesbians in Scotland. The talented photographer Frankie arrives in Glasgow, escaping from the architect Kat. At this time, her friend Tess has a serious quarrel with her ex-girlfriend. It seems that life begins to take on new colors when she meets the stunning and heterosexual presenter Lou Foster. Fun and unusual adventures are just beginning!
Black Mirror 2011 - 2019
- Genre: fantasy, thriller, drama.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.5, IMDb - 8.8.
- In every episode, one of the heroes exclaims "Hey" at least once.
- Why you want to revise: each episode in the series is a story about modern media technology, brought to the point of absurdity, to the point of grotesque.
The series are not related to each other. They are united only by the fact that in all episodes there is a satire on modern Britain. The film clearly shows how gadgets and modern technologies affect a person. For example, in one of the episodes, criminals kidnap the British princess Suzanne. The kidnappers put forward a rather strange demand - it is necessary for the British Prime Minister to have sexual intercourse with a pig. Worst of all, television must cover this unusual action ...
True Detective 2014 - 2019
- Genre: detective, crime, thriller, drama.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.7, IMDb - 9.0.
- For the role of detective Drew, actor Sadarias Harrell gained 21 kilograms.
- Why I want to endlessly review: the first season turned out to be insanely cool. Firstly, Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson's gorgeous play attracts. Secondly, the picture has a wonderful detective story, and the dialogues themselves deserve special attention.
Season 4 details
First season. Two police officers, Rust Caul and Martin Hart, are investigating a tangled 1995 case of a serial killer in Louisiana. Once upon a time, it was this criminal event that introduced two future partners. In 2012, new evidence suddenly emerged that could lead to shocking discoveries. To understand the details of the investigation, the police decide to interview the former detectives. Are they hiding something?
Lost 2004 - 2010
- Genre: science fiction, detective, fantasy, thriller, drama.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.1, IMDb - 8.3.
- Actor Dominic Monahan auditioned for the role of Sawyer.
- Why you want to watch it again and again: the cast is perfectly selected in the series. Each character is written simply amazingly. Attracts a touch of mysticism and mystery. Every time you watch it, you constantly learn something new and terribly interesting!
"Lost" is one of the best TV series in the history of cinema, which you want to watch many times. Oceanic flight 815 crashes on the island. From this moment on, staying alive is the main task of the 48 surviving passengers. Finding themselves in a tropical "paradise" face to face with the unknown, strangers are forced to unite in order to be saved. Sometimes the island presents the survivors with unusual surprises: these are polar bears, and the chilling roar of a "dark haze" emanating from the jungle, and a mysterious button that must be pressed every 108 minutes so that the island does not fly up into the air. What the hell could this all mean?
Life matryoshka (Russian Doll) 2019 - 2020
- Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Detective, Drama.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.3, IMDb - 7.9.
- Actress Natasha Lyonne starred in Kate & Leo (2001).
- For some reason I want to revise: the plot, although not new, still attracts. The series perfectly intertwines the genres of comedy and fantasy.
In detail
The party is in full swing, because Nadya is 36 years old. She stands in front of the bathroom mirror. In a few minutes, the heroine will go out to her beloved friends, have a pleasant time with them, complain about her rogue cat, and then die under the wheels of a truck and again find herself in the same bathroom. Groundhog Day is repeated over and over again - each time the heroine comes to herself in the same place. Will Nadia be able to escape from the insidious "web"?
Darkness 2017 - 2020
- Genre: thriller, fantasy, drama, crime, detective.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.0, IMDb - 8.7.
- Most of the filming took place at the former GDR army training ground near Berlin.
- Why you want to watch it over and over again: the creators managed to build an amazing storyline and link several genres into a single whole. Out of 10 points!
Season 3 details
The series tells the story of four families living in the fictional German town of Winden, located near a nuclear power plant. Young Mikkel Nielsen suddenly disappears, thereby triggering a chain of strange events that affect family members of the Kahnwald, Nielsen, Tiedemann and Doppler families. It soon becomes clear that there is a portal in the system of caves under the nuclear power plant that allows time travel ...
Euphoria 2019
- Genre: Drama.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.6, IMDb - 8.3.
- Actress Hunter Schafer is a transgender model and LGBT activist.
- Why the show is so engaging: It's interesting to watch the relationship between the two main characters.
In detail
17-year-old Roux returns home after treatment in a rehabilitation clinic. Life without drugs seems incredibly difficult to her, so the main character again becomes a victim of her addiction. Once she accidentally meets a transgirl Jules, who has enough of her skeletons in the closet. A new girlfriend helps Ru get out of this unfortunate vicious circle.
American Horror Story 2011 - 2020
- Genre: Horror, Thriller, Drama.
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.9, IMDb - 8.0.
- The burnt-faced character Larry Harvey is named after the founder of the popular Burning Man festival.
- Why you want to endlessly enjoy the film: the series has everything: the paranormal, the witches' Sabbath, the circus of freaks, the haunted house and even a report from a mental hospital.
American Horror Story is a great show that you want to watch over and over again. The picture has a high rating on the list, which, however, is not surprising, because each season is a fascinating story that you cannot tear yourself away from. The plots of different seasons are connected only with mystical themes and ideally consistent thriller style.
The first season focuses on the Harmon family, who have moved from Boston to Los Angeles to start fresh off their slate. Having settled in the mansion, the main characters did not yet know that its previous tenants never found peace after death. The second season takes us to a completely different place. A journalist girl comes to a mental hospital for mentally ill criminals in the hope of filming a cool reportage about the Blood Fox maniac who mercilessly killed random women ...