I quite like Doc Martin. It's one of those shows I don't make time for, wouldn't class myself as a fan of, and yet whenever I happen upon it, I enjoy it.
Six Feet Under was amazing. And the title sequence is exquisite. There isn't a single weak performance in the whole run and the writing is wonderful. I used to get to the end of SFU and get that feeling you get when you watch some really great stage drama. It's so tightly-written, and with just the slightest hint of magical realism now and then.
I've always loved American TV programmes, but tightly written drama, combining depth with a light touch and willingness to take risks with the audience, was something I used to associate more with British, and in particular BBC and CH4 dramas. Six Feet Under was probably the programme that showed me that US drama at its best is every bit a match for British, and HBO and Showtime in particular can stand next to the BBC and Channel 4. With the added advantage of course, of a budget to go along with that quality.
Have you seen any Being Human, Wolf? Either British or SyFy?
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