WARNING: If you came here to agree & squee with me because I have the stereotypical favorites, you might want to go away now. No, I don't like Lost, The Vampire Diaries, Glee, Bones, House, Gossip Girl, Friends. These are my personal favorites, as I'm allowed to have them. I don't like to follow the crowd. If you do, however, have an open mind and don't think everybody should like what you like please read. Okay then onwards...
20. The Whitest Kids U' Know
A really hilarious sketch-com ipakita with 5 really great guys. They do everything, if they need a woman in their skit one of the guys will dress up and do it 99.9% of the time. They're not politically correct, they say what's on their mind, and they do it in a non-tedious way *coughSNLcough*.
19. Popular
Before Glee, there was Popular. The most crazy, eccentric high-school related ipakita I've ever seen. On some level you were meant to relate to the characters, yet on another they were so out-there it was difficult to. All in all, a really fun ipakita with outstanding characters.
18. Mission Hill
Ah, back in the good ol' days when Adult Swim was actually...good. It had great shows like this on the air. Talk about your severely underrated and under-appreciated genius! Though the characters' yellow eyes were a bit of a throw-off. Still very funny & way ahead of its time.
17. Community
Started this ipakita from the beginning, and fell in pag-ibig with it instantly. It has amazing character development, and such an endearing cast. I cannot find fault with anybody on the show, except maybe Annie...but Alison rocks.
16. Dilbert
Everybody knows Dilbert, the loving comic strip created sa pamamagitan ng the brilliant Scott Adams. But what 99% of those fans don't know is that he created it into a short-lived animated series. The episodes and ipakita as a whole deal with what a typical Dilbert strip deals with. Daily life in the office. Funny, witty, and very realistic.
15. Dead Like Me
A really touching, yet simultaneously hilarious show. Find me another ipakita that can do that effectively. Right, you can't. This goes deep into the spiritual side of death, while making it funny. The characters are all so likeable and fun to watch.
14. Daria
I've been a tagahanga since the ipakita was on the air. I remember watching it on MTV back when MTV was good. Nowadays it's just shit. Brilliant show, very criminally underrated and I'm almost positive I got some of my sense of humor from Daria. How influential she was.
13. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
A very great action show. I pag-ibig the continuity and Summer Glau is a serious badass. Can she do anything wrong? This ipakita has definitely made me appreciate the Terminator series a whole lot more. Very creepy at times, and pag-ibig the soundtrack.
12. My Name is Earl
This is perhaps, the most kamakailan addition to my list. I only just started the ipakita awhile back, but I pag-ibig it. It's got so much puso that people don't give it credit for. And Randy? He's so painfully sweet it kills me. There are some truly hilarious moments in it too and fabulous guest stars (Ben Foster rings a bell).
11. The OC
Technically, this ipakita goes against almost everything I stand for these days. I don't like a lot of teen stuff, especially what's on now. But this? You won't catch me saying a single bad word about this show. I adore it so very much. The character development is standard, but the relationships on this ipakita are above-average especially for a "teen" show. Ryan & Seth are probably my 4th paborito relationship of all-time. The way these guys treat each other and don't constantly backstab, lie, manipulate, and cheat is very admirable.
10. Nip/Tuck
Well, this ipakita certainly is unique. Ryan Murphy used to be very good at that. It is VERY messed up though, and it's definitely for acquired tastes. I wouldn't recommend it flat-out to anyone. It requires a keen open mind. If you have that, I say go for it. The storylines are so out-there sometimes but you just have to suspend disbelief.
9. South Park
I honestly never thought I'd see this ipakita in my favorites, never thought I'd actually become SO into it that I'd buy 11 seasons of it all in one swoop. (I already had 2 seasons.) Never thought I'd grow so attached to the characters, I'd feel some sort of happiness/sadness/anger for them when it was appropriate. Don't let the (at times) immature humor throw you off. This is a genuinely funny ipakita with great social commentary. Matt & Trey have the balls to say what nobody else will and I admire them greatly for that. Maybe I'm biased because I agree with them 90% of the time, but whatever. This is a hilarious ipakita that can have its touching moments.
8. Rome
What to say about this show? It's so lovely. For its time, it was the most expensive ipakita ever made. They spent DOUBLE DIGIT millions (I think...) on each episode, which is why it let them to its untimely demise. These characters....so vile, so outrageous, yet so fascinating, are what drives the show. It has action, sex, and some historical accuracies yes but in the end it's all about the people. It has some of the greatest and most complex characters ever.
7. Ghost Whisperer
Who am I if not a JLH fanatic? I started this ipakita for the simple fact that she was the star, but I stuck around because I loved the setting (the town is SO cute!), the touching storylines (I cried every episode, no joke...but when JLH cries, I weep), and of course the horror element. People joke that it's a ipakita for old ladies with nothing better to do. Alright, okay...I'm an old fogey at heart, but this ipakita does have its genuinely creepy moments. Melinda is definitely the 2nd most precious human being on the planet though, with the actress playing her being 1st.
6. Futurama
You say 'Family Guy', I say Futurama. But you know, no, I don't need to put down FG to bring up Futurama. FG does that on its own. This ipakita has all the heart, and doesn't resort to cheap tactics. I've seen every episode at least half a million times (exaggeration ftw!), and I'm just so crazy attached to these characters. Plus any animation that has the ability to make you shed tears and contemplate the meaning of life (Jurassic Bark & The Sting are two of the most fantastic episodes of any series to date) is worthy of being called 'perfection'. And that it is.
5. Damages
Must...not...fangirl. Must...not...fangirl. This ipakita gripped me from the beginning and hasn't let go of me since. The first season is the best and most original and perfect season of ANY tv series (yes, I'm blaspheming my beloved #1) I've ever seen. For me to say that means a lot. When everything wraps up at the end of the first season, you will want to watch it again immediately. No joke, please you guys...watch this show. I pag-ibig it so much, I will share with you a video someone shared with me: link. You're welcome.
4. tahanan Movies
So much can be sinabi about this show, unfortunately I don't have the puwang for it. I will say that it is hands down, the most realistic ipakita I've ever seen. Yes, it's an animation. But the way the characters interact with each other is so great. It is described as a dialogue-driven ipakita and that it is. You will fall in pag-ibig with the characters, especially Brendon Small who is the cutest thing ever. When I have babies, I want one just like him. Take that as you will. And because I like you guys, I will share with you a great moment from the show. All episodes are done in this fashion - so if you don't like it...you're probably an idiot. (only half kidding) link
3. Frasier
You say 'Friends', I say 'FRASIER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!' I've loved and adored this ipakita since I was a kid. Everyone knows about it, so I don't need to tell you. But I will say that it is the most clever sitcom ever and my world was shattered when it ended (I cried for days after the series finale, no joke).
2. Tales From the Crypt
Unless you're a horror buff, you probably won't know this show. Another ipakita I've been a tagahanga of since I was a kid (yes, I was allowed to watch this and I turned out semi-fine). Though I never properly got into the ipakita until I bought the DVD's sometime last year. Each episode is different, so there's no continuity aside from the lovable Cryptkeeper. He is ultimately what makes the ipakita though. But if you pag-ibig horror, this ipakita is a must.
1. 24
Best. Show. Ever. Don't tanong it, just embrace it.
PS: If anyone tolerated this article, I made one for my link. Go check it out. :)
20. The Whitest Kids U' Know
A really hilarious sketch-com ipakita with 5 really great guys. They do everything, if they need a woman in their skit one of the guys will dress up and do it 99.9% of the time. They're not politically correct, they say what's on their mind, and they do it in a non-tedious way *coughSNLcough*.
19. Popular
Before Glee, there was Popular. The most crazy, eccentric high-school related ipakita I've ever seen. On some level you were meant to relate to the characters, yet on another they were so out-there it was difficult to. All in all, a really fun ipakita with outstanding characters.
18. Mission Hill
Ah, back in the good ol' days when Adult Swim was actually...good. It had great shows like this on the air. Talk about your severely underrated and under-appreciated genius! Though the characters' yellow eyes were a bit of a throw-off. Still very funny & way ahead of its time.
17. Community
Started this ipakita from the beginning, and fell in pag-ibig with it instantly. It has amazing character development, and such an endearing cast. I cannot find fault with anybody on the show, except maybe Annie...but Alison rocks.
16. Dilbert
Everybody knows Dilbert, the loving comic strip created sa pamamagitan ng the brilliant Scott Adams. But what 99% of those fans don't know is that he created it into a short-lived animated series. The episodes and ipakita as a whole deal with what a typical Dilbert strip deals with. Daily life in the office. Funny, witty, and very realistic.
15. Dead Like Me
A really touching, yet simultaneously hilarious show. Find me another ipakita that can do that effectively. Right, you can't. This goes deep into the spiritual side of death, while making it funny. The characters are all so likeable and fun to watch.
14. Daria
I've been a tagahanga since the ipakita was on the air. I remember watching it on MTV back when MTV was good. Nowadays it's just shit. Brilliant show, very criminally underrated and I'm almost positive I got some of my sense of humor from Daria. How influential she was.
13. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
A very great action show. I pag-ibig the continuity and Summer Glau is a serious badass. Can she do anything wrong? This ipakita has definitely made me appreciate the Terminator series a whole lot more. Very creepy at times, and pag-ibig the soundtrack.
12. My Name is Earl
This is perhaps, the most kamakailan addition to my list. I only just started the ipakita awhile back, but I pag-ibig it. It's got so much puso that people don't give it credit for. And Randy? He's so painfully sweet it kills me. There are some truly hilarious moments in it too and fabulous guest stars (Ben Foster rings a bell).
11. The OC
Technically, this ipakita goes against almost everything I stand for these days. I don't like a lot of teen stuff, especially what's on now. But this? You won't catch me saying a single bad word about this show. I adore it so very much. The character development is standard, but the relationships on this ipakita are above-average especially for a "teen" show. Ryan & Seth are probably my 4th paborito relationship of all-time. The way these guys treat each other and don't constantly backstab, lie, manipulate, and cheat is very admirable.
10. Nip/Tuck
Well, this ipakita certainly is unique. Ryan Murphy used to be very good at that. It is VERY messed up though, and it's definitely for acquired tastes. I wouldn't recommend it flat-out to anyone. It requires a keen open mind. If you have that, I say go for it. The storylines are so out-there sometimes but you just have to suspend disbelief.
9. South Park
I honestly never thought I'd see this ipakita in my favorites, never thought I'd actually become SO into it that I'd buy 11 seasons of it all in one swoop. (I already had 2 seasons.) Never thought I'd grow so attached to the characters, I'd feel some sort of happiness/sadness/anger for them when it was appropriate. Don't let the (at times) immature humor throw you off. This is a genuinely funny ipakita with great social commentary. Matt & Trey have the balls to say what nobody else will and I admire them greatly for that. Maybe I'm biased because I agree with them 90% of the time, but whatever. This is a hilarious ipakita that can have its touching moments.
8. Rome
What to say about this show? It's so lovely. For its time, it was the most expensive ipakita ever made. They spent DOUBLE DIGIT millions (I think...) on each episode, which is why it let them to its untimely demise. These characters....so vile, so outrageous, yet so fascinating, are what drives the show. It has action, sex, and some historical accuracies yes but in the end it's all about the people. It has some of the greatest and most complex characters ever.
7. Ghost Whisperer
Who am I if not a JLH fanatic? I started this ipakita for the simple fact that she was the star, but I stuck around because I loved the setting (the town is SO cute!), the touching storylines (I cried every episode, no joke...but when JLH cries, I weep), and of course the horror element. People joke that it's a ipakita for old ladies with nothing better to do. Alright, okay...I'm an old fogey at heart, but this ipakita does have its genuinely creepy moments. Melinda is definitely the 2nd most precious human being on the planet though, with the actress playing her being 1st.
6. Futurama
You say 'Family Guy', I say Futurama. But you know, no, I don't need to put down FG to bring up Futurama. FG does that on its own. This ipakita has all the heart, and doesn't resort to cheap tactics. I've seen every episode at least half a million times (exaggeration ftw!), and I'm just so crazy attached to these characters. Plus any animation that has the ability to make you shed tears and contemplate the meaning of life (Jurassic Bark & The Sting are two of the most fantastic episodes of any series to date) is worthy of being called 'perfection'. And that it is.
5. Damages
Must...not...fangirl. Must...not...fangirl. This ipakita gripped me from the beginning and hasn't let go of me since. The first season is the best and most original and perfect season of ANY tv series (yes, I'm blaspheming my beloved #1) I've ever seen. For me to say that means a lot. When everything wraps up at the end of the first season, you will want to watch it again immediately. No joke, please you guys...watch this show. I pag-ibig it so much, I will share with you a video someone shared with me: link. You're welcome.
4. tahanan Movies
So much can be sinabi about this show, unfortunately I don't have the puwang for it. I will say that it is hands down, the most realistic ipakita I've ever seen. Yes, it's an animation. But the way the characters interact with each other is so great. It is described as a dialogue-driven ipakita and that it is. You will fall in pag-ibig with the characters, especially Brendon Small who is the cutest thing ever. When I have babies, I want one just like him. Take that as you will. And because I like you guys, I will share with you a great moment from the show. All episodes are done in this fashion - so if you don't like it...you're probably an idiot. (only half kidding) link
3. Frasier
You say 'Friends', I say 'FRASIER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!' I've loved and adored this ipakita since I was a kid. Everyone knows about it, so I don't need to tell you. But I will say that it is the most clever sitcom ever and my world was shattered when it ended (I cried for days after the series finale, no joke).
2. Tales From the Crypt
Unless you're a horror buff, you probably won't know this show. Another ipakita I've been a tagahanga of since I was a kid (yes, I was allowed to watch this and I turned out semi-fine). Though I never properly got into the ipakita until I bought the DVD's sometime last year. Each episode is different, so there's no continuity aside from the lovable Cryptkeeper. He is ultimately what makes the ipakita though. But if you pag-ibig horror, this ipakita is a must.
1. 24
Best. Show. Ever. Don't tanong it, just embrace it.
PS: If anyone tolerated this article, I made one for my link. Go check it out. :)
