Recently got Seasons 1 and 2 on DVD
Can't believe how good it is. For me, it does for tv drama what The Band did for music. Delightful exquisite subtle - fused with the kick of a demented mule.
The storyline is so far off the wall it defies gravity, so bizzarre yet somehow at the same time so completely believable the way it evolves. The writing, characterization and the acting that brings those two essential ingredients for great television to life is simply as fine and as rivetting and compelling as you could ever wish for.
Also parts of it are too funny. at times I'm unsure whether it's a comedy or drama series.
I'd have no hesitation in bracketing it alongside Sopranos, The Wire and Deadwood as an all time television high based on those criteria.
So far we've watched the entire first season [Only £7 on Amazon] and 7 episodes of the second season. Truly outstanding tv.
Compelling stuff.
Reading some of the above posts it seems it actually gets better!!!!!
happy days.
Thanks whoever recommended it.
PS I didn't say Lost as I didn't want an argument.