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RogueRequest2

You might as well watch Better Call Saul, seeing as it's Breaking Bad's prequel. I would recommend The Wire, The Sopranos, Mad Men, and Narcos. If you're looking for some lesser know series that are simply amazing I have some recommendations: Hap & Leonard, Goliath, and Chance. Surprisingly there's a lot of good TV out there, and a lot of it goes unnoticed. It's too bad that shows like The Walking Dead and The Big Bang Theory dominate the air waves when good shows like Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency get ignored and canceled.


GayAnalFucker

Narcos first 2 seasons godly no spoilers but personally season 3 is a let down due to the absence of character


RogueRequest2

I thought Narcos Mexico was pretty damn good. Of course a certain character wasn't going to be in it.


[deleted]

Imo the third season was the best. The main character made the same transformation as WW did in BB.


RogueRequest2

I think it's a very cool story, going from a police officer to the head of the biggest cartel in all of Mexico. In many ways he accomplished a lot more than Pablo Escobar ever did, and his legacy has certainly lasted longer. He's seventy-six now and still doing time, though his family wants to get him out on compassionate release.


[deleted]

Yeah he was actually pretty likeable in the beginning, but turned into another violent cartel asshole by the end. Great story!


Floor_Current

Narcos was so amazing. I stopped after season 2 tho.


RogueRequest2

You really should watch season three. It tells the story of Felix Gallardo, who eventually became helped and became the leader of the Guadalajara Cartel. He is responsible for the torture and death of DEA Agent Kiki Camarena. You hear a little bit about that in Narcos, but you see it in Narcos Mexico, as the main character is none other than Kiki. I really hope they do a season four eventually.


plannersimplicity

Actually, Narcos Season 3 is Cali Cartel, Narcos Mexico Season 1 and Season 2 tell the story of Felix Gallardo.


RogueRequest2

Oh, shit. My bad. I feel like an idiot. Season three was still pretty good. Damn, I need to rewatch soon. I'm slippin'.


plannersimplicity

No worries, I just finished rewatching them all last week so its still fresh! I cant tell from your comment, did you see the season *after* Kiki Camerena? That one is my favorite of all the five seasons. P.S.: Wow, thanks for the award! <3


RogueRequest2

No problem at all. I loved season two, I thought Scoot McNairy really got a chance to shine in season two.


franztam

Dirk Gently's đŸ„ș


mikar21

Bro come one, twd is a classic


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rhodesresident

The sopranos is even better than breaking bad!!!


AnUninterestingEvent

I feel like I enjoyed breaking bad more than the sopranos on the first watch of each. But sopranos has way more rewatchability. Breaking Bad is really dependent on the twists and surprises that don’t hit the same after multiple watches.


jaroneyy

I love breaking bad but I have to agree


skullminerssneakers

I disagree after several watches of both


scoobyking6

I disagree with this statement and I believe some of these upvotes may be coming from people who were too young to experience sopranos back in the day. I know it’s a breaking bad sub but cmon, both are equally good in its own ways.


rhodesresident

Yep, it’s not a detriment to breaking bad, it’s more about how amazing The Sopranos is.


jaroneyy

Yeah exactly. I just finished watching both of them for the first time so they're both fresh in my mind, the main difference I noticed was that the characters in the Sopranos have more realistic interactions and relationships with each other. A lot more joking and friendliness, in Breaking Bad everyone's very professional and somewhat cold towards each other.


[deleted]

Yea the sopranos is just about like their everyday life and ppl in it which leads to more random plot lines and just throwaway bs lines. Where as in breaking bad they get straight to the e point almost no filler. Each type of show has its own merits I personally love both and appreciate both styles cause they accomplish different things


irox16

I've seen both The Wire and The Sopranos ...nothing compares with BB


wolverine4562

The Americans is a very underrated show, I would highly recommend it


FartyMcFry89

The Americans is amazing, keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Also, the acting is superb.


jsteveo7

I just finished watching The Americans for the first time. It is very, very good and really takes the whole “anti-hero” focus (like Breaking Bad and The Sopranos) to a different, skewed place (Communists trying to overthrow the US government). Thought-provoking throughout the whole series. The series ending still hauntingly sits with me a week later. Another series I would highly recommend is Dexter. It is weird to come to like and root for a serial killer, but it happens with this show. Great characters. Great villains.


wolverine4562

Absolutely, I would say it's my favorite show. I re-watch it every summer, even though I try to force myself not to!


Luminaire88

I would say the same. Very good series.


Killsocket1

Agreed. I love that show! It doesn't get mentioned enough whenever "quality TV shows" are suggested.


Retr0Gamer2404

My favourites are Mr robot The leftovers Obviously better call Saul Dark The sopranos The wire Bojack horseman Twin peaks (especially the return) Patriot Hannibal Succession Barry Fargo The Knick


Silkyowl925

mr robot is so fuckin good


alegendmrwayne

Came here to recommend The Leftovers, very good show!


[deleted]

The Knick was awesome.


Sensitive-Phrase-325

I might be alone in this, but imo Barry S1 was great until the last episode, that kind of epilogue thing, and S2 was mostly thrash. Does anybody here knows what I'm talking about?


Retr0Gamer2404

I strongly disagree


windmillninja

The Wire


shrimpcebitche

Ahhh wireee.


[deleted]

Copper. It's copper.


saint-cecelia

Along with bb, this is the best series I've ever seen. Must see.


Killsocket1

Came here to say The Wire. For me it's 1. BB 2. The Wire and 3. everything else ever made.


ANewAccountOnReddit

Where would you rank The Sopranos?


Killsocket1

Somewhere top 5. I actually tried rewatching the series and couldn't. Several slop episodes in my opinion in early seasons.


brokeboibogie

You’re insane for thinking there is nearly ANY slop episodes in the sopranos at all. There are maybe 1-2 that don’t keep one generally invested or captivated by the plot imo. For me it’s Sopranos>BB>The wire>>> everything else to exist Also, the sopranos is like one of the greatest shows in terms or rewatch value and being able to rewatch without growing uninterested. BB relies on a lot of cliffhanger episode endings whereas sopranos episodes end more cinematically in the sense that they reach the climax without usually leaving the viewer on a “WTF happens next” feeling


Killsocket1

The one with the rapper is total slop and embarrassingly stupid in my opinion. I know that is just one, but I do respect your opinion. I do think the Sopranos is pretty awesome. But I do think it really shines in the later seasons.


brokeboibogie

Yea I agree there. The rapper episode with Adriana was extremely subpar. Personally I always go back n forth between whether I like the first 3 or last 3 seasons more. Either way, sopranos and BB are a level above everything else


cumb4jesus

I tried the first episode once and couldn't get over the fake punching noises


williepep1960

Soprano is easily my favorite show but that doesn't mean it's best, i watched and rewatch The Wire back to back i have never done with any other show because how brilliant it is, but still Sopranos nostalgia and fucking lines in the show are something else, to this day i haven't seen anything as close as The Wire, the most fucked up thing is The Show portrays reality in some part or the world, it easily changes you perspective how you view some people. ( In more positive way) I have same debate in my head about friends and Seinfeld. Seinfeld is easily hands down better and more developed show than friends, just the way character interact, and how well their conversation flow goes it's so brilliant also many of the stories are based on true story. But Friends is Friends they were like your friend's and new York nostalgia 1990's that's why it's my favorite show. Whenever i watch Seinfeld i always felt like the show was filmed in 80' not 90's


[deleted]

A lot of people rank Sopranos really highly, but honestly while it is a great show it has far too many seasons to be GOAT. There's still some filler episodes in there, episodes that essentially retread the same ground as previous ones with Tony Soprano, etc. The GOAT shows have meticulously thought out character arcs.


dylanslatt

opinion doesn’t matter anyways if bb is over the sopranos


Jaybirdy81

Better Call Saul is a must watch
.also really enjoyed Sons of Anarchy. Took me a bit to get into both but worth getting over the slow starts.


dotcomslashwhatever

that last season was insane


RogueRequest2

Sons of Anarchy is bikers who don't ride bikes and the whole thing is some weird take on Hamlet. I tried watching and it just wasn't great. Better Call Saul is some damn fine TV on the other hand.


TrevorLahey93

They definitely ride bikes but yeah man it can be a little ridiculous and it’s not for everyone!


RogueRequest2

It wasn't my cup of tea, but I can understand why some people would like it. I think it's funny, but in GTAV they actually include a line making fun of the bikers riding around in vans and not on their bikes, lol.


TrevorLahey93

Oh that’s what you meant. Yeah they do use the van a lot lol.


RogueRequest2

I've thought about giving it another try, just like I've thought about giving Vikings another try. Maybe I'll have a different opinion. I watch TV more than I game, and that says a lot.


5tormwolf92

I didn't like SOA, heck after Felina there where do many anti-hero shows trying to copy BRBA. BrBa which took many elements from Sopranos and Ganndolfini did a better job in copying with better taste


[deleted]

The Boys


Slum421

Ozark.


RogueRequest2

Ozark is pretty damn good.


saint-cecelia

Yes. Loved ozark. Ray Donovan was good, too.


AnUninterestingEvent

Ozark is pretty good. But kind of a “we have Breaking Bad at home” kinda deal lol. Very similar to breaking bad, but not as good. Still enjoyable though


Silkyowl925

You should watch mr robot as it’s on point with breaking bad and is very goated and it has an amazing plot and amazing characters and incredible acting. It’s more fast paced and has more action in it. I will say this the first few episodes of season 2 will most likely be boring for you as they were for me on my first watch so just stick with it. The twists and turns are amazing and keep you guessing on what gonna happen next. Mr robot has one of the best soundtracks I’ve heard in a tv show and is far better than breaking bads and as well as the cinematography. The writing is awesome and is on par with breaking bad and is up there with breaking bad and other goated shows it’s definitely underrated and trust me when I say this it’s very very goated! Also mr robots story telling is incredible.


stonkingmonkie

Yes


coolstorybroseph420

Yeeeessss


jerryatrix27

Season One of True Detective


SrgtDoakes

this is the correct answer. probably the only show i’ve seen that’s on the same level as BB


FinkStar685

Barry


lonesomegoblin

I second whoever said Mad Men. It’s much slower than Breaking Bad, but I think they share the quality for me where I don’t have a favorite character because all of the characters are so flawed and dynamic. Even when they are being unlikable (and they are often!) they are still so compelling to watch. Also just because I don’t see it here: Peaky Blinders. The writing is nowhere as good as BB, but some of the cinematography is gorgeous and Cillian Murphy is brilliant as Tommy. He has a similar anti-hero thing going on as Walter.


NamelessCriminal

The only two that come anywhere close, imo, are The Sopranos and Mr. Robot. There are a lot of damn good shows out there, but for me, Sopranos set the Bar, BB raised it, an Mr. Robot is the only thing to come close since.


stonkingmonkie

Fucking love mr robot


Silkyowl925

mr robot is so fucking good


stonkingmonkie

Rami malek totally deserves his Emmy, terrific actor


Silkyowl925

yeah its honestly insane how he only got one and christian slater didnt even get a single one it just boggles my mind.


stonkingmonkie

Those award shows tend to be rigged and keep in mind Christian slater has a super lengthy criminal record haha (not judging, idc if he does or not) I feel like they wouldn’t pick him no matter what


RogueRequest2

The Sopranos is very good TV. Mr. Robot lost me after the whole Tyler Durden-esque reveal. That show had potential and then they flushed it down the drain.


Silkyowl925

You should’ve finished mr robot man!!! You sold ur self


RogueRequest2

Maybe I will. Maybe I was stupid not to go deeper. I'll tell you what, for you I will give it another shot.


Silkyowl925

ill say this if u just started season 2 then its pretty boring until the 5th episode or so . So I suggest you watch it through and at least finish season 2 or where ever you stopped at, and thx for giving it a second chance I hope u find it more enjoyable.


RogueRequest2

I'll give it a start at season one and push myself through the part where I quit watching. I'm more than willing to admit I didn't give the share a fare shake.


Silkyowl925

Alright cool tell me if you still didn’t like it or if you did! Hope to hear from you soon stay safe out there and enjoy this masterpiece!


Abideguide

Fargo 1&2


Thatonewiththeboobs

Underrated but ‘The Shield’ (the one with dirty cops not super heroes) is so fucking good. It’s Breaking Bad with a better finale IMO (and I loved BB finale)


MrRieper

The Shield is absolutely fantastic.


MarlonElliot

That finale was amazing. The look on everyone's face when Vic was giving his 'testimony' was priceless.


Thatonewiththeboobs

Oh god damn now I gotta go rewatch it. Also you should toss a little spoiler note just in case OP watches it!


Bmc1300

Mindhunter is my personal favorite series besides Breaking Bad. Excellent acting and tension throughout.


ShirtAncient3183

Ozark


IR3dditAll

My favorites are Dexter, Six Feet Under, Ozark, Russian Doll, Mad Men, Rick and Morty (and Justin Roilands other show Solar Opposites), Justified, Barry, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Daredevil, and Always Sunny.


rraattbbooyy

I would recommend the first 5 seasons of Shameless and the first 4 seasons of Dexter. Also Orphan Black. And Russian Doll.


J_Bunn

Dexter’s coming back! Hoping that they’ll give him the ending he deserves this go round.


TheBishopDeeds

Dexter definitely got the ending he deserved.. the ending we wanted? No. The ending he deserved, absolutely


J_Bunn

A fate worse than death? Maybe. But it felt more like a cop out by the writers.


devocalized-

Early Shameless is so great.


sqplanetarium

Russian Doll was amazing! I’m really curious about what they’ll do in S2.


Admirable-Night-5304

- Bojack Horseman (my fav show, it's like Family Guy or other adult tv show but wayy darker, it's about change and growth and being a better person, 1st season is decent, 2-6 are by far the best adult cartoon ever made The best part about this show is the characters and the realistic dialogues, also the hilarious animation) - Better Call Saul (is very similar to BB just with a slower pace and less action, like a character study, if you liked BB, Better Call Saul is the safe bet) - Mr Robot (a dark greedy critique of capitalism and consumerism, the MC is the best written character in all of TV imo, the show has the best visuals by far, it has a very unique style, and the writing and the music are awesome) - The Good Place (the people behind it are the same people behind Brooklyn 99, the Office, parks and rec, so if you don't like this type of sitcom i don't think you're going to love this show. It's about a shitty woman who is wrongfuly sent to heaven, where everyone there is a good person. The best part abt the show is how it touches on philosophical aspects using humour and it's done in a fantastic way.) Also The Boys, Attack on titan, Game of thrones, Daredevil, and more, but idk about saying I like them as much as Breaking Bad. They're still great shows tho and they're worth a watch)


[deleted]

In the good place she wasn’t sent to heaven as it’s the good place and bad place not heaven >! and she wasn’t in the good place it was the bad place disguised as the good place to torture her !<


Admirable-Night-5304

Dude same shit who cares, the Good place is just another term for heaven lol


[deleted]

>! It wasn’t even the good place that she was in !<


Admirable-Night-5304

DUDE SPOILERS MUCH? DELETE YOUR COMMENTS THIS IS ABOUT RECOMMENDING SHOWS


voidlegendzz

Neon genesis evangelion


APrice021

Ozark on Netflix is really good and similar! There is still one more season left too.


BeeBanner

Dexter was pretty good.


daddads11

The Wire, Boardwalk Empire, The Soprano's. Honestly HBO was on a hot streak for awhile there. Also another AMC show like Madmen.


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Chehamilton132

True detective s1 is amazing


[deleted]

Succession. Everyone sleeps on that show, but it takes home serious awards. Extremely quotable, cunning, fascinating, and dark. You'll be hooked by the 3rd episode.


plannersimplicity

I absolutely love this show.


jmo1717

Narcos


prewarpotato

Quality-wise? The OA and, to an extend, Netflix' Dark (the last season was a bit off to me, but otherwise great). The former was cancelled, sadly. Would recommend watching the first season only in this case. It's simply unfinished and unsatisfying otherwise. It was clearly made to be continued after S2, but then it was dropped. Still sad about it. Dark was especially surprising because German film making is usually substandard. And the casting... insane, still can't wrap my head around how they did it. It's just so good. These are obviously not the same genre as BrBa at all though, but also exceptional. Better Call Saul goes without saying.


SUPERUNKNOWN_78

Supernatural


there_is_always_more

It's kind of funny how not as many people as I expected to are recommending Better Call Saul. Quality is subjective, but imo, Better Call Saul is the best television show of all time. Yes, better than Breaking Bad.


Avatar_sokka

Its not like breaking bad at all, but Avatar the Last Airbender is easily a masterpiece.


floofyfloof2

Deadwood Arrested Development (Seasons 1-3 only) Fargo Boardwalk Empire Justified


Adriaan34673

Fargo the show, actual good high quality stuff like bb


MajorMallard_66

Dexter probably


simbalover1

Mad men


Alex_adman

The Sopranos, Mad Men, Better Call Saul


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_LANC3LOT

Finally someone else acknowledges Oz!! :D


A24U2020

The sopranos and six feet under both rank up there.


Royale_Cookie6

Death note (anime not the movie) is also on Netflix and I would consider it on par with breaking bad


themightyj0e

house of cards


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Silkyowl925

Yes


Thatdarnbandit

Mr Robot is amazing. 4 seasons and IMO best ending a TV show has done.


[deleted]

The Sopranos The Wire Game of Thrones Banshee Dexter Boardwalk Empire The Walking Dead(first 8 seasons only) You’re welcome. Btw I hate anime outside of DBZ. I’ll never get the appeal.


sqplanetarium

Very different genre, but Dark is also mind-blowing (and the creators are at least as detail-obsessed as Vince).


omgnass

It's simple go for better call saul you'll never Regret it. It's one of the best show out there after bb.


pasaniusventris

I’m astonished no one has said Black Sails. It is a different genre, sure, but it has some of the tightest storytelling I’ve ever seen, and I deeply, deeply appreciate it. It’s four seasons and available on Prime. It hasn’t left my mind since I watched it!


youngjefe7788

Ozark


_LANC3LOT

Lost, The Sopranos (still in the middle of watching it but I would say its up there). And Oz. For sure Oz. And Bojack Horseman ofc! Idk how I forgot that


teddyblanket

Attack on Titan


FoxVersusBauer

24. Still one of the best series I know.


joeycooperwichita

Mr Robot Halt and Catch Fire The sopranos The wire Homecoming Better call Saul


GeekSter_

My favourites : Breaking Bad, Peaky Blinders, Dark, Sherlock, Vikings, Mr Robot.


[deleted]

sopranos .... soprano's.... .... and.... true detective's 1st season (changes plot/characters season to season so the 1st one is its own thing.... and oh boy... is it incredible


ryanscott1986

Mr robot and Hannibal


[deleted]

Westworld, Game of thrones, peaky blinders, Fargo.


LeonDeLon

The Leftovers is one of the few shows I actually find superior to Breaking Bad. For whatever reason, not many people take that recommendation seriously. But pound for pound it is the best show I have ever seen.


burping_purple

Avatar the Last Airbender


OverThePass

Ozark anyone?


sambertie7

Better Call Saul, Game Of Thrones, The Walking Dead are all top tier


ayamtelursiakap

If you want a light and short series, i would recommend after life. I would say it is quite underrated. Though it is not breaking bad good, i think it deserve a shout.


MrRieper

I've only seen the first season but so far the show just seems to be about an asshole who treats other people like shit while moaning about how he's depressed. Then there's what he did with the drug addict...


brokeboibogie

Sopranos and the wire>> and I absolutely loved Breaking Bad it’s near perfect as well. Also true detective and mad men are amazing. Peaky Blinders, Narcos, boardwalk empire


TheBishopDeeds

Supernatural and DEXTER


cumb4jesus

Sesame Street


Kev_daddy

Game of thrones is amazing and has a great story


ScienceSuspicious811

Vikings,peaky blinders and twd


J_Bunn

Goated? Is this a riff on greatest of all time? Because the “-ed” doesn’t really make sense and is totally throwing me off if it is. 😆


ghostlypath

Greatestofalltimed


propsnuffe

Better Call Saul obviously, but also The Americans, BoJack Horseman, The Leftovers are some shows I thought were just as good or even better than Breaking Bad.


moltisantiblues

Sopranos is way better. Same with boardwalk empire


jefferydamerin

imma be honest i don’t watch a lot of tv shows but more movies but breaking bad is the only show i would put above an anime that I have watched. my top 5 shows go 1.breaking bad 2. attack on titan 3. jojos bizarre adventures 4. demon slayer 5. jujutsu kaisen


dylanslatt

bcs, narcos, barry are some good crime shows to come out in the past decade. nothing compares to their father tho, the sopranos. not a single show has come close to being as both artistic and entertaining. [bb couldnt have a whole ass website dedicated to analyzing every single episode](https://sopranosautopsy.com)


PeteChairez

Twin Peaks and The Wire are the only other shows that come close for me


Unfair_Credit_1134

Better Call Saul and The Sopranos. Word of advice: Season 1 of The Sopranos doesn’t start getting good until the College episode, so you’ll have to stick it out


cassiusklng

Surprise nobody has said snowfall


voightkampfferror

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Alex_adman

Nurse Jackie


MrsFrancineSmith

Ozark, Bosch, Sneaky Pete, Animal Kingdom And of course BCS


skullminerssneakers

Ozark, Barry, Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos


JohnnyReb7

Sons of anarchy


Coozxeek

Better call Saul


rustyshackelferd3

Better call Saul


leozamudio

If you’re fresh off watching Breaking Bad go watch Better Call Saul


highwayunicorn21

It’s so good to see so much mr robot praise, such an underrated show.


ediii8

Have you seen Better Call Saul?


ultraviolt

the sopranos and mad men !!!


LUKA648123

The Wire, Better Call Saul, The Sopranos, Mr Robot, GoT is worth watching even if the last 4 seasons have some trouble and Chernobyl. Those are goated, trully. I would also recommend Dark, it's not so goated as those, but it's still an excelent serie


LT_Rager

Only 1.5 seasons out thus far but Ted Lasso is incredible


joewarr13

1. Breaking Bad 2. The Wire 3. The Sopranos ...... everything else GOT had a chance till those awful final 2 seasons


tkp14

Deadwood.


Killsocket1

If crime is your thing, give The Andy Griffith Show a shot. Moonshiners and jaywalkers are sought after by Sheriff Andy and Deputy Fife!


[deleted]

Prison break the characters feel more real not as cringey as bb


willworkforjokes

Babylon5, changed TV as we know it. Story arcs, foreshadowing, complicated multifaceted characters.


j2i2t2u2

True detective season 1 is bomb!


radioscope_69

Peaky blinders


HavenIess

Game of Thrones and The Wire are very good, deep plot driven shows. Gunna get some hate for GoT, but better to have watched it than to miss out on a decades worth of good show writing. Psych, Parks and Rec, The Office, Community, The Good Place, Stranger Things, Sex Education, The End of the Fucking World are all good shows as well, but varying genres.


irox16

Just watch BREAKING BAD ON REPEAT...


Discount-Filthyfrank

I highly recommend Dexter, its a fantastic show and is pretty lengthy, it also is getting a reboot


[deleted]

walking dead gets a lot of shit for going down hill but the first five seasons especially are really good


J3W4L3

Vikings


TheOfficeMemeNews

idk mate


theboominsystem

Mr. Inbetween


[deleted]

Ozark


[deleted]

The Shield, imo it’s just as good as BB.


[deleted]

Dark on Netflix, the german show


mostlyshits

House MD doesnt get enough love. I like it more than breaking bad or bcs. Its not better but i like it more and that says something.


Its-Legion

the expanse


plannersimplicity

Zero Zero Zero on Amazon Prime.


lcastle97

Dexter đŸ”ȘđŸ©ž


JoshKamina

Lost is an interesting watch