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Boardwalk Empire Season 1

Boardwalk Empire is set in Atlantic City as Prohibition begins, and it stars Steve Buscemi as Enoch Nucky Thompson, a corrupt politician/gangster who rules the infamous gambling mecca. Created by Terence Winter (who is also a writer and executive producer on The Sopranos), the series follows Nucky's progression from racketeering to bootlegging as he deals with New York crime boss Arnold Rothstein, Chicago's Johnny Torrio and Prohibition agent Nelson Van Alden.

While Nucky is certainly a force to be reckoned with, the show thrives on his human side as he struggles with family and his own repressed emotions. The series isn't just about violence, and its focus on political manipulation and back-room dealing makes for a more compelling drama than it's sometimes given credit for.

The 1080p/AVC-encoded transfer is impressively detailed and lifelike, with sumptuous period colors that range from evocative sepia tones to lavish Atlantic City reds and golds. The 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio mix is equally adept, with rich and expansive sounds that accentuate the period's richness. It's one of HBO's most well-made shows and an essential TV experience.
30 Rock Season 2

Its first season might have started slow but once 30 Rock found its stride it was unstoppable. Tina Fey's baby is a smart comedy that mocks sketch shows and corporate TV while also tackling the eternal work/personal life struggle. It's not just about the characters and their quirks though, what really elevates this show is its willingness to follow seemingly throwaway jokes to their logical, full-blown conclusions.

That might sound like a surefire recipe for biting the hand that feeds, and in a way it is, but 30 Rock has always been one of the smartest comedies on the air. It's also helped by a strong cast that includes a slew of SNL alumni.

In season two we see Liz Lemon (Fey) struggling to control her motley band of writers at the eponymous sketch comedy show while also trying to have a personal life. There's a bit of a cliffhanger at the end of the season but it will be well worth waiting for the next instalment to hit the airwaves.
Deadwood Season 2

One year after the shocking events of Season 1, Deadwood has become a town and the ruthless inhabitants are being forced to reckon with an outside world. Sheriff Seth Bullock (Timothy Olyphant) and saloon owner Al Swearengen (Ian McShane) are united in their restlessness as they deal with the prospect of a telegraph, a bank and a government presence.

Joanie Stubbs has moved on from her Bella Union days and established her own brothel, Chez Ami. She and Cy are at odds, with Joanie repressing what is evidently a lot of anger about her past actions.

The second season is a solid, even brilliant extension of the first, although it does lose some momentum in Swearengen's absence. That said, the series continues to make the most of its cast and, as ever, Milch's dialogue is a marvel to behold. In particular, the way he presents Alma's struggle and Bullock's indecision over his future is handled with a delicate hand and a sense of truth that avoids sentimentality. The fact that he uses actual diaries and newspapers of 1870s residents to help inform his writing shows the level of research he goes into.
Seinfeld Season 4

The fourth season of Seinfeld is where things really clicked, and where the show became a bona fide ratings sensation. NBC was so impressed that they moved Seinfeld to Thursday nights, and the rest is history. During this season, the show earned an Emmy (and was the first sitcom ever to do so), and it also became a pop culture touchstone that influenced how other shows were written for years after.

It was during this season that the show started to really get into some adult storylines that probably wouldn't have been possible earlier on - such as the two-part episode where George and Jerry go searching for Kramer in Los Angeles. The cast of future stars (including Leeves, Hatcher, Richards, and Susan Walters) also makes this a memorable year for the series.

The DVD includes a 19-minute featurette called "The Breakout Season," which talks about how the writers had more freedom than ever before, thanks to a growing confidence in their creative abilities. The set also has a booklet that lists the episodes by disc and features the main actors and writing credits.
The Wonder Years Season 6

While it's easy to scoff at reboots (Hollywood has made recycling past ideas such a common practice) there are rare times when one is handled with so much care, intelligence and clear intention that you can't help but marvel. This is one of those times.

It's not a perfect remake but it's an admirable and enlightening look at life in suburban America as seen through the eyes of a young Black boy. Created by veteran sitcom writer Saladin K. Patterson, the series follows Dean Williams, played by newcomer Elisha Williams, and his family through some of the most tumultuous moments in American history.

This season is packed with great episodes like "The Club," which is a hilarious story of Dean and his friends discovering nude magazines, and one where his mother, played by Danica McKellar, has an emotional discussion with him about sex. And while the finale was controversial, it's also a very moving and memorable piece of television.
True Blood Season 2

The second season of True Blood ratcheted up the sexiness and vampire action to new levels. But it also proved to be the shows best season. Its pacing, clear thematic intent and killer premiere and finale set it apart from other hits that only had one great season to their name.

The series may have been known for its gratuitous violence and racy premise, but it has also tackled serious issues with grace and intelligence. Its first season showcased Ben Whishaw in a career-defining role, while episodes of Season 5 careened through real medical emergencies with a riveting pace.

There is no debate that Walter White has become the greatest television character of all time. This season capped off the shows astronomical run with Walt ascending to the top of the drug trade and eliminating his greatest rival, Gus Fring. However, such an astronomical high paves the way for an equally devastating fall. The seasons final three episodes were the most compelling TV to air in a decade. It was a master class in how to hold our attention for months on end.
Homicide: Life on the Street Season 3

After a solid second season, the crime-solving musketeers of New York City's upscale Arconia apartment building delve into another mystery. This time, a murderous webmaster announces that he will kill women live and on-line at certain times and places, making this case one of the most tense, riveting episodes of the show. The series also had some of the best performances and visual language to date on a TV show. Without this show, there may never have been a golden age of TV dramas that followed.

Nicola Walker (Unforgotten) returns as DI Annika Strandhed, the head of Glasgow's Marine Homicide Unit. Strandhed's unit is comprised of a team that includes DS Michael McAndrews (Guilt's Jamie Sives) and DS Tyrone Clarke (Grantchester's Ukweli Roach).
Veep Season 5

The fifth season of Veep saw the satirical political series hit its stride. It was the first year that Julia Louis-Dreyfus was in full control as Selina Meyer, and her performance was nothing short of iconic.

This was the season when the show really found its legs, and it didn't let up. It was also when Veep began to shift the narrative away from just Washington insanity and focused more on Selina's career as a single, female president.

While the show had been great before this point, it was during season five that we started to see just how ferocious the cast was in their roles as craven opportunists. The Congressional Ball episode is the perfect example, as Selina corners a cheery Southern rep and drops her with vicious insults that would have shocked even the most cynical of politicians back in season four. It's a master class in television, and it's hard to imagine any other season hitting its peak like this one did.