A recent Threads conversation initiated by user @kevinpatrickrobbins asked the community to share underrated series that are actually must-watch. The thread generated hundreds of responses, with participants listing shows ranging from obscure British comedies to overlooked sci-fi dramas.
Fan Favorites and Hidden Gems
Kevin Patrick Robbins kicked off the discussion by naming his own favorites: “Halt and Catch Fire,” “The Detour,” “Interior Chinatown,” and “The Hollowmen.” The thread quickly filled with recommendations spanning decades and genres.
One of the most frequently mentioned shows was “Reservation Dogs” on Hulu, described by user andreajonessojola as “so beautiful.” Another top pick was “Somebody Somewhere” on HBO, with thelady.doth.protest noting, “the love isn’t widespread enough and that show should never have stopped when it did.”
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Standouts
Several sci-fi series garnered passionate support. “Dark” on Netflix was praised by xiilouwho: “I think about this show regularly still. It’s been years.” “Foundation” on Apple TV+ also received a shoutout from haymichd, who called it “one of my favorite sci-fi series of recent years.” “The Peripheral,” starring Chloe Grace Moretz, was recommended by mcbride.david.j as “a great show but only got one season due to the writers strike.”
“Counterpart” on Starz was highlighted by moliphino: “It was so good and nobody watched it.” “Continuum,” a Canadian time travel show on Syfy, was described by thestreckfus as “worth a watch” for its treatment of terrorism, fascism, and time paradoxes.
British and International Hits
British series were well represented. “Happy Valley” on BBC was called a “British cop show where the cop is a middle aged woman and she kicks ass” by lori_k_l. “Coupling” on BBC was noted by effinpoet as “really sharp” and underappreciated in the US. “Upstart Crow,” a comedy featuring David Mitchell as William Shakespeare, was recommended by budgiereader.
International shows also made the list. “Lupin” on Netflix was described as “classy and clever” by deechapman6. “Call My Agent” on France 2 was called “genius” by cobweb200. “Rita” on Netflix, a Danish series about a divorced single mom schoolteacher, was praised by severign. “The Law According To Lidia Poët” on Netflix was recommended by reedspond for its amazing costumes.
Comedy and Quirky Dramas
Comedy series were a major category. “Better Off Ted” on ABC was missed by jasonkaldis: “I have always wanted MORE.” “The Grinder” on Fox was described by nicpond as “so good” and deserving more love. “Party Down” on Starz was called “brilliant and hilarious” by coleenaspence. “Review” on Comedy Central was deemed an “underrated masterpiece” by dariusconnoley.
“Pen15” on Hulu was declared “the only answer” by cmacklive. “Letterkenny” on Crave was called “top-tier comedy” by megsd19. “We Are Lady Parts” on Peacock, about an all-female Muslim punk band in London, was described as “phenomenal” by _la_nicoletta_.
Drama and Crime Series
Drama recommendations included “The Fall” on Netflix, with Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan, about a serial killer in Belfast (paddyj1325). “Wentworth,” an Australian prison drama on SoHo, was called “CRAZY GOOD” by steffistar79. “The Man In The High Castle” on Prime Video was recommended by stereopticon. “Station Eleven” on HBO was described by phaenixash as having “heart-rending levels of beauty in every aspect.”
“Endeavour” on ITV was praised by tantesaysgo for its layered detail: “Every single solitary detail is perfection.” “The Narrow Road To The Deep North,” an Aussie WWII miniseries on Prime starring Jacob Elordi, was noted by inkdrone56. “A Murder At The End Of The World” on FX was mentioned by joshuayetman1945 as a mini-series worth watching.
Overlooked Classics
Some older shows received renewed attention. “Carnivále” on HBO was lamented by megamir1995: “Not enough people watched.” “The Riches” on FX was discovered by pinkyblonde4 through an American friend, praising Minnie Driver’s comic timing. “Sports Night” on ABC was recommended by ritaciarico, who owns the DVD box set. “Terriers” on FX was described by celia.e.swanson as “scruffy ex-cop teams up with former criminal as private detectives.”
“Please Like Me” on Hulu was called “brilliant” by mollypython. “In the Flesh” on BBC was passionately described by piacereirene as “an amazing allegory view on discrimination, inclusivity and trauma” and “one of the best written shows ever.” “The Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency” on HBO was recommended by dulcinea915 as “beautifully shot, wonderful acting, and charming stories.”
