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An instantly recognizable phenomenon. The pilot of Lost is largely recognized as one of the greatest ever—and deservedly so—but the rest of the season more than lives up to it. Especially for an opening season, this is so utterly accomplished and exciting. The premise is one filled with potential an

Filled to the brim with charming characters, genre eccentricities, and some of the most memorably stylized animation I’ve ever seen, it’s hard not to have a total blast with Dan Da Dan. As a romcom, it fulfills both of those elements with loads to spare. The humor is consistently entertaining as the

While not the tightly written masterwork that season 1 is, it could be argued that Twin Peaks’ second run is when the show really comes into its own. Even in its lesser episodes, this is where things get really strange, and having already established the main mystery and characters, the surreal and

Not just better than the first season, but even more extensive in its theatricality and tragedy, each beat so full of glorious dialogue and performances. Interview with the Vampire Part II continues to explore the messy relationships and fractured perspectives carried over from its predecessor, but

Sunk its teeth into me from the very beginning. Just the most delightfully melodramatic exploration of the messy and chaotic essence of bonds. Interview with the Vampire immediately thrusts one into a seductive world of great romance. This is ever addictive and watchable, even as it starts to evolve

From the beginning, it’s easy to see how Twin Peaks became such a sensation. This is revolutionary television and one of the most influential shows of all time, but there’s little still like it. Lynch’s small town odyssey is as idiosyncratic as one would expect, populated by a litany of memorable an

I would have been perfectly satisfied if The Penguin simply served as an excellent companion piece to The Batman, which it more than does, delving deeper than ever into the criminal organizations and minds of Gotham’s inhabitants, but even more so, this is a stunning character piece of its own, util

Even more audacious than its predecessor, taking what were already creative and impressive concepts and ideas, and really running with what they’ve got. It would be underselling it to say that Arcane goes to some really weird places here. Even the animation mirrors this, feeling even more ambitious

A show chock full of emotionally layered ideas, lovable characters, enchanting lore, and more cooking and eating sequences than you can count. But more than anything, it’s just so fun to watch. Even in its darker moments, it’s so easy to sink into episode after episode of Delicious in Dungeon, and I

I’m mostly unfamiliar with Fielder’s style of work—the most I’ve seen is 3 episodes of Nathan For You (I’ll get to it eventually Arnav)—but this is exactly the type of singular, cringeworthy, messes-with-your-head material that I’ve heard about, infused into the world of serialized storytelling with

First time I’ve binged the show in one sitting, and quite possibly the most I’ve ever appreciated it. It’s quite frankly astonishing how much they’re about to connect you to these characters in just 10 short episodes, but it’s a testament to just how strong the character work is, fully ingrained in

My favorite season of them all. Not only effectively concludes every characters’ stories with equal brilliance and emotional depth, but also manages to be the show’s most intimate and personal run, containing just as much tie ins with a pivotal time of American history as any other season, but perha

Not a perfect season, but especially when combined with the endings, one of the most satisfyingly compelling and emotionally rewarding run of episodes to ever exist. After the huge turning point that was 3B, Attack on Titan was never going to be the same show, and season 4 acknowledges that from min

Simultaneously the most character-driven and atmospheric season of the show. Mad Men has always been a series in tandem with its historical setting, but never like this. The world is in constant shift: iconic figures are being killed, the public is protesting the war, race relations are at boiling p

“Is there anything so undoing as…” the wait for season 2? Nothing less than one of the most accomplished seasons of all time. Obviously it’s an audiovisual masterclass that might be even more technically awe inspiring than you’ve heard, but also, in just 9 episodes, manages to construct one of the

My favorite season of the show thus far, and also the one that most feels like a complete picture of what it’s really all about. Never before have these characters been so wholly visible to us, all the episodes before having brought us startling clarity, and what we’re given next is a rollercoaster

So glad this has been renewed for a second season; I’m not ready to say goodbye to Adventure Time yet. And what a lovely show, full of all the heart and wonder that makes the series as a whole so special, but also displays a maturity and freshness—a showcase for a franchise that grew with its audien

Not really sure what else there is to say about this that I haven’t in my episode reviews—especially considering it’s an anthology show. But suffice to say, this is a more than worthy addition to the Adventure Time canon. Equal parts funny, awe-inspiring, and heartbreaking, it offered me a chance to

Just so full of heart. Adventure Time’s final season is also one of its best, taking this whole incredible journey we’ve gone on and sending it off with a big hug. It reminds us of where we’ve been, it inquires about where we can go, and it’s imbued with magic the whole way through. And man, I could

If nothing else, it’s certainly consistent. Aside from just one episode, Adventure Time’s penultimate season is one full of great stories and moments, with little weakness throughout its shorter episode count. I don’t think it often reaches the same heights as the best of them, but it certainly make

Mostly about as good as the last season, but I think Islands ever so slightly pushes this one to my new favorite. This is so much of what I love about the show packed in yet another wonderful run of episodes. Quintessential comfort show stuff.

Through and through a storytelling masterclass. The stakes have never been higher, and while a lesser show might’ve been too focused on plot in an effort to make this exciting or intense, season 4 finds the perfect balance between story and character, and the result is a season that feels momentous

They really stepped up their game with this one

Obviously still riddled with inconsistency, but my goodness this season doesn’t stop packing punches with its world building and lore. Season 6 is maybe Adventure Time at its grandest; a giant cosmic showcase of different planets, interstellar beings, long lived legacies, and even a big old wad of e