5. Narcos - Silver or Lead
Spoiler level of this clip - 4/10. It's from the first episode and is in all the trailers. Your call.
Is Narcos the most insightful, well written show? Nope. But it is a ton of fun. This shortened clip doesn't really do it justice, the full clip is much better. It's perfect to let you know what the show is going to be. If you want a show that's going to feature a ton of action, a ton of Pablo Escobar, and a ton of beautiful shots of Columbia, this fits the bill.
4. Game of Thrones - Hardhome
Spoiler level of this clip - 7/10. Let's be honest though, if you haven't watched Game of Thrones yet, you're probably not going to
So, I have a complex relationship with this show. Obviously I love it, and I look forward to it more than any show. But at the same time it'll always be a supplement to the book series for me. It falls short of the book a lot of the time. This season more times than ever before. But this is one area where it went well and above the books. This scene was absolutely captivating, and helped breath a ton of fresh air into a season that was gasping for it.
3. Master of None - Indians on TV.
Okay, so I couldn't actually find this clip on YouTube, but if you have Netflix it is just the intro to the fourth episode. If you don't have Netflix, let's be honest, you're probably not reading this.
I loved this show. It was my favourite comedy of the year. This episode solidified that for me. Aziz Ansari has a way of bringing a fresh new perspective to comedy, while at the same time making you feel like you can relate to everything that can happen. I have no idea what it's like to be a visible minority, to feel like you're never represented in the media except to be mocked, but this episode made me feel like I knew that feeling exactly. This show is charming, clever, smart, and insightful. More than any other show, I would point to this show as a representation of my generation.
2. Mr. Robot - The End of Episode 8
Spoiler level of clip - Off the charts. Too high. Have a trailer for the show instead.
If you've watched the show, you know what I'm talking about. The show had a lot of jaw dropping moments, but this scene practically unhinged my jaw. Mr. Robot was the "out of nowhere" show of the year for me. It was completely off my radar until it was practically over, but man am I glad I caught it. The first half of the season is pretty good, and the second half of the show is incredible.
1. The last moments of The Americans season 3.
Spoiler level of this clip: Yeah right. Watch the show. Here's a trailer.
In season 1, The Americans became one of my top 10 favourite shows. This year, it joined the competition for my favourite show of all time. No show combines history, politics, action, family drama, and deep personal conflict like this show does. It's deep, it's dark, it's surprising, and it's at times troubling. The final moments of season 3 left me wanting more like no other show ever has. When I think about what I'm looking forward to watching the most next year, The Americans is miles ahead.
Honourable mentions.
The Mad Men finale - I love Mad Men. It is without question one of the greatest shows of all time. Having said that, there was no single moment this season that gripped me as much as these shows.
Fargo - So, I'm behind on this show. I just finished season 1, and I loved it. But that wasn't from this year. I have a feeling season 2 will have a moment that would have qualified.
Better Call Saul - Good show. Enjoyed it. Not entirely sure I would've watched it without the Breaking Bad legacy though.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - Hilarious show. Tons of great moments. Would make a top ten easy.
You're the worst - Fantastic show. Hilarious and dark and insightful and outrageous all at the same time.
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