Top 5 Shows Everyone Lies About Watching
There are certain tv shows that everyone talks about like they’re mandatory viewing. You’ve probably nodded along in conversations, laughed at references you didn’t totally get, or dropped a vague “Oh yeah, so good” to keep from admitting you’ve never seen a single episode. We’ve all been there. But here’s the thing: some of these actually live up to the hype. Whether you missed them the first time around or just never got around to pressing play, here are five shows worth finally watching—no faking required.
1. The Sopranos
Mafia drama? Sure. But The Sopranos is also a darkly funny, deeply introspective look at family, mental health, and what it means to be a man in crisis. It’s not just a good show—it’s the reason people call other tv shows “the next Sopranos.” Nothing touches it.
2. Ted Lasso
This show will have you laughing, crying, and suddenly Googling how Premier League soccer works. Hell, I even went to a Philadelphia Union game because I was so inspired by the sport! It’s pure charm with just enough emotional depth to make your heart hurt in the best way. And let’s be honest—couldn’t we all use a little more kindness right now?
Added Bonus: Apple TV has just announced a surprise 4th season!
3. Succession
If you’ve ever watched a wealthy family implode in slow motion while casually delivering the most savage one-liners on television, then congrats—you’ve already started Succession. Brutal, brilliant, and somehow hilarious, it’s capitalism and chaos served cold.
4. Mad Men
Come for the flawless ’60s aesthetics, stay for the slow-burn character unraveling and existential angst. Don Draper is a mess, the women are icons, and every episode feels like a short film with emotional whiplash. Peak prestige as far as tv shows go.
5. Stranger Things
Part sci-fi thriller, part heartwarming friendship saga, part synth-fueled nostalgia trip. Stranger Things brings monsters, mystery, and middle school mayhem together with way more emotional depth than it has any right to. Bonus: the soundtrack is incredible.
Top 5 Shows Everyone Lies About Watching
Sure, you could keep bluffing your way through conversations and nodding like you’ve seen every prestige tv show that ever aired—but where’s the fun in that? These shows might have been overhyped at some point, but they earned their reputations for a reason. So go ahead, make some popcorn, and start watching. You’ve got some catching up to do—and this time, you’ll actually know what you’re talking about.
