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Ok, recently, and on some other past several occasions, people have been asking me for suggestions in terms of what to watch. I have my own personal tastes in choosing TV series to watch, but seriously, I do think you might find my suggestions pretty useful. And DON'T ask me if I have the following series with me, because I really don't, except maybe one or two. I don't like keeping files for too long, I just like being updated with new stuff. Ok, here goes nothing.

It's almost hard to believe that in 2014, it will mark the 20th anniversary of this show which has captured the hearts of people for so many years. This people, is what I consider as the currently THE best show I have ever watched. I remember hearing when "Friends" was the new awesome show airing on TVM when I was small. I never knew what it was about, nor did I care, because I had more important things to do...like G.I Joe. Not the movie, the REAL action figures. But years later, I got my hands on the 10 seasons Friends brought us, and I didn't stop watching it until I got to the end. And by all means, it was a blast. Hilarious, filled with happy and sad moments, and full of life's greatest stories revolving around six very awesome characters. At the end, you almost feel as if you become part of the group, to the extent I was very disappointed when I reached the final episode. No similar series I have watched matches what this has brought to it's viewers, and this is still the reason why this show is still popular among many. Contains 10 seasons, started in 1994, and ended in 2004.

2# Dexter (2006)

A series I downloaded off the internet, because I was bored. Now I think to myself, HOW could I have been more luckier to get my hands on the series which is gonna be my favourite after Friends? For starters, Dexter Morgan, is a serial killer. He is also part of Miami Metro. Now, that might confuse people, but believe me, this series is worth thrills you will never forget. The series revolves around this serial killer figure, with him narrating a lot of the storyline (which I enjoy a lot, as much as I enjoy mockumentaries) It involves finding his past, his kill techniques, and how he covers up all his killings. Oh, and he does that pretty well. The story is very clever, actors are top-notch and yes, there's a lot of action, guns, chase scenes, mysteries, comedy, romance, hot girls...to the extent the only thing really missing might be exotic cars. Currently, there are 4 seasons, with the 5th season which I am dying for coming up this September. VERY much worth spending your time watching.

#3 Supernatural

Another series which might just catch you off-guard, the same way Friends did. A series, based on the lives of Dean and Sam Winchester, brothers, who's lives are based around the supernatural. At the beginning of the series, the brothers mainly act as hunters, hunting supernatural entities while on pursuit of their missing father. The family has a dark history, and while you might think that this is just some other horrow show...think again. Towards the end of the first season, Supernatural sheds light on bigger issues to the extent that towards the end of season 5, God, Angels, Lucifer, Demons and The Apocalypse, are ALL in the equation. Yes, you do get to see the devil, and damn, he is seriously strong. Takes out a lot of pagan gods in his wrath. Oh yeah, Paris Hilton makes an appearance too, in the form of a Pagan god, whom the brothers eventually...."take down." A series based on family bonds, a lot of action and drama, and a storyline so unique and better than the shitty shows you see on tv these days, you HAVE to watch this.
Currently ends at season 5, season 6 begins this year....godamn it, hurry up and give us the next season already :D

#4 House M.D (2004)

After watching House, I honestly lost ALL interest in any other medical drama/comedy based shows. For good reason too. My medical knowledge, is very very low, and therefore, I had my doubts when I first considered watching house. When I got the first season, I did hear about how popular this series was getting, and how it should be watched. At first, I thought...this must be just like those very boring medical shows. But that changed, big time. House, is simply, an outstanding show. The main character, Greg House, WILL become your favourite tv character if you really like this show. The guy is just, hilarious. Basically, House is a very smart and a unique doctor, who treats patients whom other doctors couldn't. His team consists of the show's other characters, and they play a huge role in making the show what it is, putting aside House. This though, is not only based on just the drama and mysteries coming along with patients. Drama is presented by the patients themselves, the doctors, and the whole hospital for that matter. You do get to see comedy, romance, tragedy, a lot of drama and a lot of mystery. And yes, almost all the female doctors in the show are pretty hot. Do check out Thirteen (2nd from the right in the picture haha) But seriously, this show is beyond words, with the 6th season being the latest blowing your mind away. The 7th season premiers this month, and I can't wait for it!

#5 How I met your mother (2005)

I am currently very sick of people who compare HIMYM to Friends. They simply just cannot be compared. This show, is VERY different from Friends, and brings you a whole different twist. And by all means, I love that twist. HIMYM, is already one of the most popular shows today. It is funny, has all the drama, the storyline is well-written, and its just very clever too. The characters all have their unique backgrounds, and the acting, especially by the all-so-famous Neil Patrick Harris is now a worldwide hit. Revolving around a character named Ted, and his bunch of friends, the series focuses mainly on their lives and their journey to find the right person, with the exception of two who found each other....a VERY long time ago. HIMYM like many other shows, starts off slowly, and becomes really good as each season passes. The previous season 5, was very entertaining, and most of all, hilarious. Contrary to the name, they haven't really shown the mother yet, although everybody hopes to see her soon. Maybe that's a downside, but still, it keeps the series going. Full of life stories and humor, How I met your mother is seriously worth the watch. Season 6 which I am eagerly waiting for begins in September.



Well, that is actually it. Hope you like my suggestions, and here are some other shows that I think you might like as well.

My name is Earl.
Prison Break.
Heroes.
The Big Bang Theory
24
Weeds
South Park
Family Guy
Knight Rider (new one)


I am yet to also watch Glee, and see what all the fuss is about.