Okay, I think I've finally reached the point where I need to admit defeat 😂
I've watched pretty much every anime I've been interested in at this point, including a lot of older stuff that I had sitting on my watchlist forever.
So I figured I'd take a break from anime and finally give TV shows a proper chance.
What TV show would you recommend to someone who mostly watches anime?
I'm not really looking for something just because it's popular. Give me something you genuinely think is worth watching — great characters, good story, strong worldbuilding, mystery, psychological stuff, fantasy, crime, whatever.
Ideally something that actually gets better after a few episodes and isn't just carried by one good season.
Bonus points if you tell me WHY you recommend it instead of just dropping the title. 😄
I've already heard of Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, etc., but haven't properly watched most of them.
The Last of Us, Even if you've never played the games, it's worth watching. The relationship between the two main characters is the biggest reason I'd recommend it.
I'm surprised nobody has said Arcane yet, Technically animated, but if you're trying to branch out from anime, this is probably the easiest transition.
I'm going to recommend Lost, Yes, it's old. Yes, people will argue about the ending forever, But the mystery and “I need to know what happens next” feeling is ridiculously addictive.
If you like Berserk, watch Vikings, Not the same story obviously, but the violence, politics, betrayals and character arcs scratched the same itch for me.
Honestly? Start with Breaking Bad. You've probably heard everyone recommend it a thousand times, but there's a reason. It's one of those shows where you finish an episode and immediately think “okay, just one more.”