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BobbyWilliamsRedux t1_je3f7gt wrote

No

I really like the show, it has some all time great episodes. But I honestly have no idea where the mythical level of hype has come from.

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andmyk1 OP t1_je3fmtj wrote

What shows do you overwhelmingly put over it for comparison?

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BobbyWilliamsRedux t1_je3g9p7 wrote

I mean, we will see how the season pans out, but I wouldn’t necessarily even put succession in a Mount Rushmore of shows that have been aired this year

I still consider it must see tv, but it’s pretty much on par with something like white lotus or severance in my mind

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bigmadbird t1_je3jn09 wrote

disagree heavily it’s the best show currently on Tv Easily The bear Barry and severance are all the next 3 but they aren’t on the same level imo.

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BobbyWilliamsRedux t1_je41uhz wrote

Ok? And I’d put those shows at the same level in my opinion (since this is a thread on individual opinions)

I’m allowed to really like the show without thinking it’s unequivocally the top 4 greatest shows of all time lol

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laughland t1_je7gqhq wrote

I’m assuming this year includes shows from 2022 because nothing in 2023 so far is on Succession’s level

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Chataboutgames t1_je576w6 wrote

It being different mostly, IMO. Like it has a different feel to it and in the age of infinite versions of the same thing that goes a long way.

Also, nice mix of prestige quality and moment to moment laughs/entertainment. And that damn score.

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funandgamesThrow t1_je6cypk wrote

If anything does it would be the dialogue. Its far better than most of its prestige competition

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Echoesofadream t1_je437yu wrote

Most definitely in the top 10 for me.

Probably contains the most imaginative dialogue that I’ve seen since the Sopranos and at its best, it’s like a slow moving train wreck that demands your full attention. Seriously, the writers treat board meetings as intensely as GoT treated dragon battle sequences and it’s all the better for it.

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preppytarg t1_je3gtw5 wrote

Maybe. Need to see if they stick the landing.

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Prax150 t1_je594sc wrote

I hate this saying so much. The show's literally never been bad and it's not even that plot driven so what are the odds that a show with no missteps suddenly crashes upon landing? And on the infinitesimal chance that it is bad, I'm not sure that necessarily means everything that came before it is bad. Plus it feels like continuously saying this about every show just sets up crazy high expectations and makes you feel disappointed in the end.

Like sure it needs to all be good for the show to wind up on the Rushmore of shows but the "land the plane" line has become so trite to me.

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funandgamesThrow t1_je6cv88 wrote

Lots of good endings are divisive because people have weird ownership of endings in their mind.

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theyusedthelamppost t1_je40a2a wrote

Breaking Bad / The Wire / Sopranos / Better Call Saul

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Chuck1705 t1_je4soa4 wrote

M*A*S*H, The Twilight Zone, The Honeymooners, and this little space western called Star Trek......

Get in line...

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Chataboutgames t1_je571m6 wrote

Yes, it's absolutely silly to start anointing a show as one of the all time greats before it even ends.

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YuvalTheVal t1_je3imcr wrote

It absolutely is.

When it comes to pure technical quality - acting and writing is the best I've ever witnessed, including movies. Directing is unconventional but great. I think its only downside is the plot which can feel a little repetitive. But it's still peak television.

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LiveFromNewYork95 t1_je4o1ws wrote

Is it even on the Mount Rushmore of HBO shows? The Sopranos, The Wire and Game of Thrones are no-brainers then there is a lot of great shows that you could consider for the 4th spot.

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Smocke55 t1_je51q8s wrote

If we’re talking strictly quality wise Succession is better than Game of Thrones. From an influence and impact pov, yes Thrones deserves a spot.

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just_a_funguy t1_je8vp3p wrote

Nah Thrones even with it disastrous finale is still clear of succession

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Smocke55 t1_jeaahmu wrote

disastrous final two seasons of an already declining show that weakens even its best moments in retrospect*

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Swiftienation t1_je3ks0q wrote

is this my sign to start watching? I’m just worried that im gonna get bored trying to get through the first couple of episodes since im not used to shows like this

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andmyk1 OP t1_je3lr95 wrote

The first 2 episodes are a drudge but if you persevere past them it’s definitely rewarding

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DoopSlayer t1_je55nxb wrote

For sure,

Twin Peaks, Breaking Bad, Succession, The Sopranos makes for a good TV all time immemorial combo

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RusevReigns t1_je5828c wrote

The ending hasn't happened yet but I expect it to be rated as top 4 all time best reviewed show at the end of the day.

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PleaseHurryIHave2Pee t1_je4o9kn wrote

Way too early to tell. I think you need a good 8-10 for a series to settle before it can find its place in the medium's history.

But also none of this matters and it's entirely up to you, so you do you.

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Chuck1705 t1_je4sgws wrote

Hardly one of the 4 best shows ever on TV...

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GtotheE t1_je5ukfn wrote

It's hard to call any show a clear top 4 show. I will say, there are very few shows where I was this excited to watch a new episode every week.

The Wire, Breaking Bad, Band of Brothers are probably the fixtures on my top 4 list and there are a whole bunch that could be #4, and Succession is definitely one of them.

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staedtler2018 t1_je60ul4 wrote

I think it'll depend on whether this final season ties everything together well. The show's already a bit disjointed.

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just_a_funguy t1_je8vktu wrote

It not in the same league as the wire or the Sopranos but it's up there

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LightThatIgnitesAll t1_je3p4ej wrote

Nah.

The Sopranos, The Wire, Band of Brothers, Chernobyl, Breaking Bad, Dead Wood, Mad Men, Game of Thrones and The Leftovers are all considerably better I would say.

Then again I wouldn't put BCS amongst the mount rushmore (especially after S6) and many on this sub would.

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laughland t1_je7h7yv wrote

Band of Brothers and Chernobyl are both mini-series…Succession is better than Deadwood and Game of Thrones simply because both those shows didn’t end well (Deadwood cancelled and GoT is GoT). You could definitely argue the other shows you listed are better though I wouldn’t say “considerably”, they’re all in the same ballpark

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andmyk1 OP t1_je3qa7y wrote

Game of Thrones after that abysmal S8 over succession is a travesty imo

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AbsurdlyClearWater t1_je3icb0 wrote

Barely makes it onto the Mt Rushmore of Jesse Armstrong shows

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