How about taking advantage of your vacation to binge-watch the greatest series of all time? Okay, maybe we’re exaggerating a bit, but these 5 shows are classics that you must see at least once in your life. They are totally bingable !
The most iconic: Twin Peaks by David Lynch and Mark Frost, starring Kyle MacLachlan
Release Date: 1990
The plot :
A murder is committed in Twin Peaks, a seemingly quiet town in Washington State. The young Laura Palmer is found dead, naked by a lake, wrapped in plastic. FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper is sent to uncover the culprit, investigating with the help of the local sheriff, Harry Truman. Their investigation reveals the dark secrets of the town’s residents, while strange and unsettling phenomena begin to occur…
Who is it for?
Thriller enthusiasts, mystery lovers, and aspiring Sherlock Holmeses.
Why watch it?
For its quirky characters and eerie, slightly unsettling atmosphere, reminiscent of the greatest works by its genius creator, David Lynch (Elephant Man, Mulholland Drive). Twin Peaks is widely regarded as one of the best television series ever made. And because 26 years after the release of the first two seasons, the long-awaited third season, fully directed by Lynch himself, was released in 2017.
All 3 seasons are available on myCanal.
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The funniest and most politically incorrect: Absolutely Fabulous (Ab Fab for those in the know) by Jennifer Saunders, starring Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha.
Release Date: 1992
The plot:
The misadventures of Edina and Patsy, two fortysomething Londoners who are heavy consumers of alcohol and various drugs. Edina, who runs her own PR firm, has a strained relationship with her daughter, Saffron, whom she finds too serious. Patsy, an anorexic fashion journalist (“she hasn’t eaten anything solid since 1973”), a smoker, and a nymphomaniac, lives more or less off Edina, her only friend.
Who is it for?
Fans of British humor, who enjoy a strong dose of sarcasm and absurdity.
Why You must watch it:
It’s a true reference in British humor, and the zany duo of Eddie and Patsy is pure gold. The lines are deliciously rude, funny, and sharp—you’ll be tempted to jot them down and use them in real life. Samantha from Sex and the City has nothing on them. Proof that this is one of the best series of its generation, in 2012, the two heroines returned for three special episodes. And if you’re truly hooked, the eponymous movie was released in 2016.
All 5 seasons are available on Prime Video or Apple TV.
The Most Addictive: Breaking Bad by Vince Gilligan, starring Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn
Release Date: 2008
The plot:
Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher in New Mexico, learns he has terminal lung cancer. To secure his pregnant wife and disabled son’s future, he seeks a quick and effective way to make a lot of money. He decides to use his knowledge to produce and sell crystal meth, a synthetic drug.
Who is it for?
Those who love to binge-watch episodes without being able to stop. Often considered one of the best series of all time, Breaking Bad has that extra something that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The pace quickens as the series progresses, with multiple storylines intertwining before ultimately converging, making it impossible to hit pause.
Why you’ll get hooked:
For the depth of the characters and their evolving relationships throughout the episodes. Far from perfect, they all strive to do their best to achieve their goals and protect their loved ones. The series thus conveys strong family values and shows how easily “good” can turn into “evil.”
All 5 seasons are available on Netflix.
The most relevant: The Wire by David Simon, starring Michael K. Williams, Dominic West, Lance Reddick
Release Date: 2002
The plot:
In Baltimore, USA, drug trafficking is rampant. A special unit is set up to dismantle the network of the city’s two main kingpins.
Who is it for?
Those who enjoy long, drawn-out police investigations. Here, cases are built with difficulty, as the criminal team faces many obstacles, such as budget constraints, political pressures, and persuading witnesses to testify.
Why we can’t get enough:
Considered one of David Simon’s best series, The Wire portrays the lives of Baltimore’s cops and drug dealers with hyper-realistic detail, never taking sides with either camp. It highlights racial conflicts, social inequalities, and the flaws in the American political system—topics that are still very (too) relevant today.
All 5 seasons are available on myCanal or Hulu.
The most lovably quirky: Ally McBeal by David E. Kelley, starring Calista Flockhart, Greg Germann, Peter MacNicol
Release Date: 1997
The plot:
Ally McBeal is a lawyer. When her boss sexually harasses her, she decides to sue him and goes to work at the Cage & Fish law firm. The eccentric and romantic young woman discovers that her ex-boyfriend and first love, Billy, also works there.
Who is it for?
Those who need a little extra dose of lightness, humor, romance, and craziness in their daily lives. In short, for everyone.
Why we love it:
It’s funny, light, and smart, with that little touch of madness that makes all the difference. The characters are incredibly endearing and all a bit quirky, starting with the heroine, Ally McBeal, who has hallucinations: she frequently sees dancing babies… Calista Flockhart is brilliant in her role as the neurotic thirty-something. A classic!
All 5 seasons are available on Prime Video and Disney+.
