It’s tough picking one.
But that’s why I’m asking. It’s easy to do a top 3, even easier to a top 5.
But when you have to choose a singular show? When you’re forced to pare it down? What sticks above the others for you?
Babylon 5 for me.
It’s got plenty of issues but it’s still my darling and despite all the behind-the-scenes BS it’s still the best long-form sci-fi story I’ve seen onscreen.
Edit: Screwed up the title. Bad Dalacos.
Absolutely brilliant show. Quality wise is up there at the top in writing and acting. Although for me personally, a lot harder to watch and enjoy long term, like I loved it when I watched it and I have great memories of it but I’m not sure I’d rewatch it.
The scene where they say fuck and only fuck like a hundred times in 10 minutes still fascinates me to this day in what good acting can be. And the character that’s always whistling… (Sorry I can’t remember their names, it’s been so long) what an amazing role and actor.
The whistling guy was Omar, a stick up man. His scene while on the stand getting cross examined by the dirty lawyer was one of the most memorable scenes of the whole series. https://youtu.be/P3i36ybA8Ms
The actor unfortunately died a few years ago but was excellent in The Wire and also excellent in Boardwalk Empire.