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September 28, 2012

My Netfllx Top 10

I've reviewed many Netflix top 10 suggestions and they're usually clones of each other, with The Wire, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Friday Night Lights, and Arrested Development somewhere in the mix. If you haven't watched these shows, you should, but if you have and are hungry for more, this is your list.

House of Cards - Ian Richardson is diabolically haunting. If you like Machiavellian political dramedies like the West Wing, this show is right for you.

Luther - Idris Elba is the reason to watch this show. If you liked him as Stringer Bell in The Wire, you'll like him as Luther. Be warned, it's Law & Order SVU + Criminal Minds on steroids.

Peep Show - The first person perspective is really original and works well with the two lead characters in the show. It's a hilarious but awkward show like Curb Your Enthusiasm or Arrested Development.

Jekyll - James Nesbitt is such an amazing actor. The expected persona switch he makes between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is striking. Like most British shows, it's short and sweet.

Sherlock - How would Sherlock Holmes solve cases with modern day technology? This show answers that question. Who knew another Homes series could be so well done.

Intelligence - Trade craft and meta-politics behind police work revealed. The only other show I can think that weaves plot lines like this is The Wire.

Twin Peaks - Slow, methodical, and creepy. A cult classic that Kyle MacLachlan makes so funny at times. If you watch it, there's a point where you'll feel like you should stop. Heed that instinct.

Elite Squad: The Enemy Within - Switching to movies, this is a political action drama not to miss. The Fraga character is enthralling to watch and the corruption so infuriating.

Mesrine - You won't recognize Vincent Cassel in this. He's so hard-edged and powerful to watch. Throughout the movie, I felt like I was watching it on the big screen instead of my laptop.

Winter's Bone - Is that Katniss? No. It's an amazing actress with barely a movie to her name who shows up and gives it everything she's got. This movie will leave you hollow and surprised.