Nine Slightly More Under-Talked About Shows That Started 10/10 And Ended 10/10
Recently, u/meatballfhs75 asked r/AskReddit, "What show starts as a 10/10 and finishes as a 10/10?" So I've rounded up some of the lesser-known top suggestions and given you a bit about them.
1. Band of Brothers
HBO
Suggested by: redondo21
Number of seasons: One
About the show: This is the story of the Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division from 1942 to the end of World War II. Created and produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, this dramatised telling of the 'Easy Company' takes you throughout their role in the war. Beginning with their training, all the way through to the liberation of Kaufering concentration camp, and the end of the war. It's a fascinating and emotional retelling that will keep you glued to every episode.
Where to watch: NOW TV (UK), MAX (US)
2. Orphan Black
Space / BBC America
Suggested by: Ill_Tumblr_4_Ya
Number of seasons: Five
About the show: This sci-fi series follows the life, or lives, of Sarah Manning, who discovers she is one of several clones. Sarah endeavours to figure out the conspiratorial origins of her multiple lives, and in doing so, faces the dangers of various powerful organisations. It's a great show, and Tatiana Maslany's performance as Sarah('s) is sensational.
Where to watch: Netflix, ITV (UK)
3. The Americans
FX
Suggested by: 3_34544449E14
Number of seasons: Six
About the show: This spy drama is set during the cold war, and is about the lives of Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, Soviet spies who are under cover as a suburban couple in D.C. There lives become more and more complex as they deal with their conflicting loyalties.
Where to watch: Channel 4 (UK), Disney+
4. Samurai Champloo
Fuji TV
Suggested by: audiate
Number of seasons: One
About the show: If you're into anime, you may know this show, but if you aren't it may be a great place to begin. With an excellent soundtrack, Samurai Champloo follows two great warriors who are sworn enemies, but are forced to come together in order to complete a very special task.
Where to watch: Hulu (US), Crunchyroll
5. Derry Girls
Channel 4
Suggested by: Icy-Honeydew-3338
Number of seasons: Three
About the show: We follow five teenagers attending a Catholic girls school in Derry in the mid-nineties. We watch the group navigate school life during the political unrest, as well as the bizarre situations they get themselves into. You'll laugh, cry, and be left wanting more by the end.
Where to watch: Netflix, Channel 4 (UK)
6. Rome
HBO
Suggested by: taraclaire
Number of seasons: Two
About the show: This historical drama is set during one of history's greatest turning points, the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. We see the upheaval through the stories of two Roman soldiers, Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, who become heroes after their feats in the arena. It's been praised for its detail and accuracy, and will keep you engaged throughout.
Where to watch: Apple TV+, MAX (US)
7. Six Feet Under
HBO
Suggested by: Darthscary
Number of seasons: Five
About the show: We follow the Fisher family, who run a funeral home in Los Angeles. This dark comedy takes us through their lives, as they navigate the complexities of life and death, while dealing with their own personal struggles, desires, and goals. Very few who've seen it don't love Six Feet Under, and it's commonly awarded the title of 'best ending' of a series ever.
Where to watch: MAX (US) , NOW TV (UK)
8. Shrinking
Apple TV+
Suggested by: onlyfansandpuppies
Number of seasons: Two
About the show: We follow Jimmy, a grieving therapist whose recent loss has impacted how he deals with his patients. His new approach is to tell them exactly what he thinks, in a more brutally honest way. We see how this approach changes his attitude towards grief and relationships. While a new season is on the way, so we can't claim that the whole thing is flawless, the first two seasons have been universally praised.
Where to watch: Apple TV+
9. The Expanse
Prime Video
Suggested by: millerep
Number of seasons: Six
About the show: In a futuristic setting where humans have expanded beyond earth, there exist three areas which humans inhabit, Earth, Mars, and the Asteroid Belt. We follow a ragtag crew made of from members of each 'nation' per-say, after a peculiar substance is found that threatens life everywhere. Political tension is ripe, and we watch as the internal divisions between people of Earth, Mars, and the Belt grow alongside a threat that looms over all.
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(Amarcord was the only film without a corresponding Best Picture nomination and had also won Best Foreign Language Film the year prior, giving it international distribution for 1975 eligibility.) By the time Jaws was announced as a Best Picture nominee moments later, it seemed like a consolation prize to the young director. "Well, it's about time," Spielberg stated, the sting still fresh. Spinell and Pesce also expressed frustration, comparing it to 1972 when The Godfather and Cabaret split the top two categories. "You cannot have the Best Picture unless the director is also nominated. Who made the picture?" Spinell declared. "The greatest picture of all time was made and they haven't recognized the director," Pesce added. Universal Pictures/Everett Collection After being informed by his assistant that Jaws was only up in four categories instead of the 11 he expected, Spielberg attributed the snubs to commercial backlash, meaning: "When a film makes a lot of money, people resent it. Everybody loves a winner, but nobody loves a WINNER." Although much has evolved with the Academy Awards in the 50 years since, Spielberg's theory still rings true. Jaws became the catalyst for the movie business model that exists today and also redefined what we think of as box office success. Still, high grosses don't necessarily translate to certain Academy Award recognition. At the time, many were overwhelmed by Jaws' commercial success and perhaps thought that was enough for the movie. Even today, the Oscars remain more of a launching pad for independent and purposely "artistic" films, only occasionally recognizing blockbusters for the top category—and even less so for Best Director. Back when there were only five slots in Best Picture, the stars would have to align for the kind of golden sweep experienced by box office juggernauts like Titanic and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, each of which won 11 Oscars and tied for the most all-time wins. The reason the Best Picture field expanded to 10 nominees can be credited to the outrage over Christopher Nolan's 2008 smash The Dark Knight being shut out of major categories. Since then, more blockbusters have been nominated—including Black Panther, Wicked: Part One, Top Gun: Maverick, Barbie, and both Dune films—but none of those corresponded to the directing category. As Spinell said incredulously in that 1976 clip, "Who made the picture?" READ: 'Jaws' at 50: Jeffrey 'Deputy Hendricks' Kramer recalls 'horrific' first scene and an epic Roy Scheider flub Jaws ended up winning three of its four Oscar nominations, taking home Best Original Score for John Williams, as well as Best Sound, and Best Editing. Spielberg went on to amass 23 nominations, including nine Best Director mentions and two wins. So while he may have been disappointed 50 years ago, Jaws kickstarted the career of Hollywood's most commercially successful director. At the same time, the Academy got it wrong then and continues to get it wrong too often now. Don't hold your breath for the organization to revamp the Best Director category to include more nominees; there is a lingering snobbery when it comes to the perception of art versus commerce, with the two rarely intersecting for voters. In the case of Jaws, history has proven the film's immense value. No offense to, say, Fellini or Kubrick—both undisputed titans of cinema—but a half-century later, neither of their 1975 offerings has the cultural cachet of Jaws. "Amarcord at 50" headlines just aren't a thing. Jaws, meanwhile, is still enjoyable as an intense, suspenseful thriller about an unlikely trio trying to thwart a great white shark before it kills any more innocent civilians. However, Spielberg also makes it a story about the complicity of local governments and the value of corporate greed over human lives—something that still resonates. 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