Masterpiece TV episodes - 93 of my favourite great creations
great masterpiece TV episodes with awe wavelength, god-like creation energy, or very close
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- DirectorCary Joji FukunagaStarsEmma StoneJonah HillJustin TherouxOwen and Annie meet again as a disgraced Icelandic spy and a CIA operative who helps him. Greta implores James to shut down the trial.I think many people missed this as one of the greats,
Maniac is refreshing, it's a nice level of being creative & original while keeping great storytelling, developments & human characters , compassionate show, its rated high but i haven't seen it mentioned much
has connectable characters , nice use of color & a warmth to it , has some nice sets and shots , jonah hill fits great as owen being a melancholic relatable character. It has adventure mixed with intrigue but grounded with some human depth, amazing soundtrack that fits well, a unique retro futurism vibe, some sad moments some strange moments & some wholesome moments. It stays interesting with its plot device & i wanted the characters to make it
This is the type of show that could possibly help lift someone out of a down state for a time and give some re-connection. A breath of fresh air starting in relatable place , one of the greats that seemed to slip by - DirectorJeremy PodeswaStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldJimmy's supporters fail to break up Chalky's strikers and negotiations fail as Margaret thinks she can buy Emily's recovery and Manny Horvitz exacts revenge.!! [[ WATCH OUT FOR SPOILERS IN THE PLOT DESC ON NEXT EPISODE OF THIS LIST ]] !!
This show understands how to pace dialogue remarkably and let you sink into it,
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there is a great visual metaphor in this episode before tragedy. i love this scene. and the pacing of it reminds me of a conversation they had in another episode where they speak honestly, really feels authentic & meaningful. wild plot development hits to take it into the last episodes - DirectorAllen CoulterStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonAfter a dead body is delivered in a crate and Margaret leaves him, Nucky spends the next day with a seriously wounded Eddie and Gyp's thugs trying to kill him.Peak tv
- DirectorKatie JacobsStarsHugh LaurieRobert Sean LeonardFranka PotenteHouse fights his doctors, the staff and his fellow patients when he's forced to stay in the psychiatric hospital under threat of permanently losing his medical license.
- DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldJimmy tries to make things right with Nucky, the KKK murderers get justice, and Nucky marries Margaret to avoid her testimony at his trial.dreamlike vibe near the end
- DirectorJustin MarksStarsSamuel RoukinJames CromwellChristiane PaulThe origins of the Crossing are revealed.Writing plot development woah moment, wait for it
- DirectorBen StillerStarsAdam ScottZach CherryBritt LowerMark and the team encounter new security measures from Cobel.Writing plot development woah moment #2, wait for it
(show captures a light dystopian vibe only lightly perceptable. like overly sterile. if apple product was a world or something - DirectorZal BatmanglijStarsBrit MarlingEmory CohenKingsley Ben-AdirKarim visits Nina at the clinic for help finding the secret entrance to the house. Meanwhile, Hap meets a fellow traveler, and Homer goes on a date.This show gets right to the edge of cheesiness a small number of times, but its highly intriguing with some original ideas and great storytelling, engaged me. really wanted to see a final season but it got cancelled which is shit
- DirectorAlan BallStarsPeter KrauseMichael C. HallFrances ConroyNate and Brenda's daughter Willa is born, but 2 months early and at only 2 lb. 4 oz., requiring a prolonged hospital stay. Nate is convinced she won't make it and insists that he can't accept it if she does and is "damaged", shaking Brenda's own confidence. Rico encourages David to sell the funeral home but instead he and Keith buy out Rico's 25% so he can start his own. David agrees to temporarily leave home, and goes to the funeral home. There he's confronted by Nathaniel about considering leaving the business and for his gayness, and is forced to fight his mysterious attacker back, then finally sees his face. Maya is returned to Brenda and Ruth has to face her own problems, until Maggie reveals Nate did see her, happily, as Brenda insisted. Claire takes up photography (of Ted) again and gets a job offer at a New York photo production company, but offers to be there for Ruth until she insists she go and unfreezes her account. Brenda gets a surprise visit from Nate, who finally shows love for his daughter, and someone else. Claire learns the company who gave the job offer has just failed, but Nate encourages her to go onto New York anyway.A series finale that feels complete & rare peak at final episode. connected ending & leaves some balance, by
by keeping some focus on a character in the present. use of same structure we see throughout openings to create interesting novelties small storys, in a bigger way to finish , great idea ,
this show sometimes degrades into flat episodes when it gets excessive with continual petty arguments & loses connectability to characters sometimes. I'd say that happens up to half of the episodes as an overall.
Sometimes this is well written, fits for good reason & well balanced with realistic characters , for the half when it hits in a good balance it hits really great. in depth exploration of humans , dealing with pain death , change, direction, interactions
its a human show & must have stood out at its time for 1 of the shows creating a shift of mainstream tv into something deeper. specifically season 3 starting a few episodes in, and first few eps of season 4 stood out as hitting a relatable engaging vibe, and the last few episodes of the show - DirectorAlan PoulStarsPeter KrauseMichael C. HallFrances ConroyThe partner of a recently deceased gay man orchestrates an operatic tribute at Fisher and Diaz.claires storyline in creative living
nates current experience of life - DirectorKathy BatesStarsPeter KrauseMichael C. HallFrances ConroyWoman-killer Carl Desmond Williman finally receives the death penalty by a lethal injection in Texas, and his unemployed daughter hires Fisher & Diaz for the funeral, and sleeps with Nate since they're both miserable and want to escape their problems, but he treats her unsympathetically the following day out of sheer guilt. David breaks up with Keith after spending more time with Patrick. Claire chooses to get an abortion and calls Brenda when she learns she needs a driver, who accepts. Ruth considers marrying George but does decide to slow things down a bit after learning he's been through 6 marriages. Angelica continues to give Rico grief at home. Claire tries to convince Nate to speak to Brenda after her favor to her but Nate's too wrapped up in thinking up everything that could've happened with Lisa to welcome her in, or pay attention to much else.
- DirectorKitao SakuraiStarsDave BurdTaylor MisiakAndrew SantinoDave's quest for love reaches its epic conclusion.
- DirectorGlenn FicarraJohn RequaStarsMilo VentimigliaMandy MooreSterling K. BrownRebecca goes into an early labor; Randall finds his biological father; Kevin faces a personal and professional crisis; Kate finds herself at a low point.perfect pilot #1 warm vibe, amazing plot expansion
- DirectorGeeta Vasant PatelStarsElle FanningNicholas HoultPhoebe FoxCatherine moves forward with the coup. Marial betrays her by revealing a secret. Catherine realizes that the only chance for a greater Russia is to fight, no matter the sacrifices.
- DirectorKitao SakuraiStarsDave BurdTaylor MisiakAndrew SantinoBack in his hometown of Philadelphia, Dave grapples with his romantic origin story, both in his art and in real life.birdman inspired style , music + film dual creativity in 1
- DirectorJ.J. AbramsStarsMatthew FoxEvangeline LillyTerry O'QuinnForty-eight survivors of an airline flight originating from Australia, bound for the U.S., which crash-lands onto an unknown island 1000 miles off course, struggle to figure out a way to survive while trying to find a way to be rescued.how to pilot #2 (pun intended)
- DirectorMatthew MooreStarsElle FanningNicholas HoultPhoebe FoxCatherine wants to bring more fun to the court, so she stages a festival of truth, jokes and stunningly clever ideas with Georgina's help. Katya puts on a play challenging Catherine's reign and Catherine samples Peter's salty desserts.Would give a higher rating than 7.5, some of the best acting i've ever seen the performance wowed me. Interesting & realistic character development after an event, while being relatable.
The script is mesmerising in this show, nice shots, great production, lighting stands out, aside from 2 weak finales (with 1 brilliant) most episodes pulled me in throughout - DirectorVince GilliganStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulDiagnosed with terminal lung cancer, chemistry teacher Walter White teams up with former student Jesse Pinkman to cook and sell crystal meth.how to pilot #3 - with PERFECT INTRO - this is how you open a show, no fucking around straight into ENGAGEMENT & creating questions curiosity
- DirectorHiro MuraiStarsMackenzie DavisHimesh PatelMatilda LawlerAfter renowned actor Arthur Leander tragically collapses onstage, Jeevan Chaudhary and young Kirsten Raymonde have a chance meeting - and soon face an important decision that could save their lives.how to pilot #4 - this show has a brilliant pilot episode , then the next i was like wtf happened. some issues happened with production in between 1 and the rest. can consider this a great setup that didnt get continued
- DirectorGabriele PennacchioliAlberto MielgoStarsEmily O'BrienBen SullivanMatthew Yang KingAfter seeing a brutal murder, a woman flees from the killer through the streets of a surreal city.animation in this blew my mind. and curious design / plot
- 1999– 24mTV-148.3 (4.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorKônosuke UdaStarsMayumi TanakaAkemi OkamuraKazuya NakaiLuffy reflects on his past and how he came in possession of his Straw Hat.The few backstory episodes specifically are really well done & work as standalone easy watches. Even if you haven't got into anime i think you can enjoy these a lot. Stood apart from most of the episodes i saw. Well paced and show a lot of heart & character.
- 1999– 25mTV-148.7 (2.7K)TV EpisodeDirectorKônosuke UdaStarsMayumi TanakaHiroaki HirataIkue ÔtaniWith Zeff held captive by Gin, Sanji has no choice but to take Pearl's hits, and he reflects on why Zeff means so much to him.
- 1999– 24mTV-148.9 (3.6K)TV EpisodeDirectorKônosuke UdaStarsMayumi TanakaAkemi OkamuraKazuya NakaiWhile Usopp and Luffy fool around with the ship's cannon one day, Zoro dreams about his childhood and the promise he made to Kuina.
- DirectorFranck BalsonJerome DenjeanJennifer Yuh NelsonStarsTroy BakerKevin JacksonFred TatascioreRelease the Thanapod! A ship's crew member sailing an alien ocean strikes a deal with a ravenous monster of the deep.
- DirectorJake SchreierStarsJim CarreyFrank LangellaJudy GreerJeff tries to fix his heartbreak. Deirdre deals with her daughter's developing medical condition. Seb outlines the future of Mr. Pickles' Puppet Time without Jeff. Jeff tries to get Will off pot by giving him a hobby.magic