Whether or not you watch House of Cards, look for the original 1984 British version, shorter (3 seasons, I think), excellent. We found it on DVD at the library by accident when looking for the Kevin Spacey one.

We just discovered Better Call Saul. I couldn't watch Breaking Bad but I'm really enjoying Saul!

Thanks bpath, I know my husband would enjoy the British version. I didn't think I would like Breaking Bad at all, didn't want to watch a drug dealing teacher of all things. However, after a few shows I was hooked. I think it's one of the best series I have ever watched.

All it takes is one to many violent scenes and I lose interest. I made it halfway through the first season of Breaking Bad; I can't remember what put me off, but I walked away. GoT I made it to episode 3 or 4. I tired of the amoral stuff, there were just no boundaries. I did like watching Peter Dinklage's scenes, though. (He had a wonderful way of being utterly disarming, almost out of character, when talking with the children at dinner, and turn his head to be a total badass to the guy across the table)

There are many things I would rather watch but my husband has more time off in our summer off-season so I have to compromise : ( Usually I wouldn't be watching TV at all or if I was it would be news or interesting movies or documentaries. Still, sometimes I enjoy series regardless because after a while if it's good I get caught up in the story.

We are new to streaming so just started seeing some of the stuff that has been out there for awhile. If you do Acorn these are not new, but very enjoyable: 800 Words, and The Detectorists.

I cannot recommend the UK/original version of House of Cards strongly enough!

I like The Americans. And I am going out on a limb and showing off a high level of childishness, but we are among friends, I like Lucifer too.

bpathome, it sounds like you and I have the same tv/film watching idiosyncrasies- among my friends there is a Rita-rating on violence/graphic sex content. Somehow I really enjoyed the Sopranos, though.

We watched 13 Reasons Why and it was reasonably interesting enough that we made it through to the end (which often we don't).

Netflix's new series "Ozark" (adult content) is very good.

I agree with Maddie... Ozark on Netflix is amazing! I highly recommend it.

I added Ozark to my list. We started season 5 of House of Cards, but dh keeps falling asleep and I don't want to watch without him. I may start Ozark this weekend while he's out of town.

Queen of the South, excellent first season. It's in the vein of Breaking Bad, but the drug is coke, not meth, and the leads are excellent as strong -and ruthless- female characters.

Catastrophe, season 3 wasn't as good, but still better then most.

Fleabag, hysterical and featuring the amazingly talented Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Rectify, just well done all around.

And if anyone hasn't seen The Wire, well, it's just the best TV show ever.

We just started season 2 of Mr. Robot, season 1 was very good.

Veep, so funny and well written.

CindyMac, we thought season 5 of House of Cards wasn't nearly as good as previous seasons, and my DH fell asleep, more than once, watching this season. Maybe it hits a little too close to home, given the current Washington, DC mayhem.

Maybe you've already watched it, but I loved The Good Wife. And if you like jazz, I highly recommend Treme!

Lakeaffect, we both LOVED Rectify. So sad it ended.

Rectify is great.

House if cards starts strong, but the last season is preposterous.

If you haven't seen The Killing yet - very good.

I like The Americans but my spouse doesn't.

H of C season 5 was worthless. The British version ends sooner (3 seasons I think) and in excellent fashion.

800 Words is also on broadcast where I live.

We like Master of None for good goofy fun.

Thanks everyone! A few mentioned I forgot to add to my watched or waiting for new episodes list above.

With your help my new list is...

1984 British House of Cards

Ozark

Fleabag

The Wire

Treme

Rectify

Husband will probably like what ever one has either something British or car chases or illegal activity and violence or an extremely messed up family.

If you don't mind French with English subtitles, Witnesses is haunting, just binged season 2 this weekend.

River or Happy Valley.

Diane, have you seen Last Tango in Halifax? Also stars Sarah Lancashire (of Happy Valley).

I also have to recommend The Killing. It is a fabulous show.

Thank you all for the suggestions, I will check out Ozark.

Update: Ozark is a big hit with husband and myself! Lots of action and good acting. It would not be a series for those who prefer no violence.

Rectify starts out a bit slow but we are getting into it now. It creeps up on you. I'm glad there are several episodes and series available to marathon.

My husband wants to check out The Killing next. It's sort of hard for me to do a show titled "Killing" even though a lot of series have killings.

Anyway...my husband is off this week (except for a day) and we sort of need a resting vacation after our nonstop U.K vacation. So, we are keeping up with some activities but also doing series marathons. Sometimes a body needs some rest. And, it's fun!

We want to watch the original House Of Cards but we need to look into where to find it.

Thanks for the recommendations all!

We got 1984 House of Cards at the library. If it's not at yours, see if they can get it via interlibrary loan or if you're in a "system". I regularly use 6 libraries not in our town because they honor my card.

Ozark!

the problem is-there's only season 1..I finished it in two days lol

(I love Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul(how I hate to wait between seasons), Mad Men(even though unlike in Sopranos and Breaking Bad that were consistently great, some seasons there were weaker than others), old Twin Peaks..Peaky Blinders..Sopranos of course!...The Killing (pity they sorta cut it earlier or so it felt), The Fall..the list is going on. Ah, People vs O.J. Simpson was really good, out of newer ones. Want to see Fargo. Don't know where)

Broadchurch..Orange is The New Black(also some seasons are stronger than others but all in all-they do a good job with it)..House of Cards as has been said started very strong but they couldn't hold to the tempo. Gets worse and worse..)

I'm deep into Ozark already. Laura Linney, such a shocker in this!

Aprilneverends, we borrowed Fargo (the movie and series except for the most recent) at the library.

My husband I just finished the Rectify series and loved it! I have to say though that this is a series you need to do a binge watch with. It creeps up on you. The first two series can be slow. At times I was wondering why I was watching it. Then, slowly it sinks into every part of your being and you are hooked. It's really really brilliant, both the acting and the story.

I miss it and like a favorite book I miss the characters.

Surprisingly my husband really liked it as well and we had a nice date night out discussing how far a single tragedy spreads and many other related topics.

Wish we didn't have to wait so long for Ozark's next series. We enjoyed that.

I'm glad we didn't try to binge watch Rectify. I savored every episode. Hated to see it end.

Started Ozark tonight. Two episodes so far and the pull is strong for a third. What the he!!.

Started HUMANS. From the UK. I am liking it.

are you sure they won't continue Rectify?..

I want to thank everyone that recommended Ozark. I really, really enjoyed it and can't wait for the next season. I will probably try Rectify next.

We just watched the first season of Bletchley Circle on Netflix. It was good. DH and I both liked it.

Has anyone watched Feud: Bette and Joan? It was meant to be on FX but I couldn't find it on a search. I know there was one season done and the reviews were good but I can't find it anywhere. I even looked in the drama section in the on demand section.

justerrilynn, yes, it was excellent. It ran on FX in March and April of this year. It may be gone from On Demand, but it is available on Amazon Prime.

CindyMac, I've seen a few episodes. I'm a fan of Nicola Walker (MI-5, River).

aprilneverends, Rectify is definitely canceled, It barely made it to the second season, and I was pleased that there was a third and fourth.

I started Ozark, wow! And the latest (and last) series of Broadchurch is on BBC America on Wednesday nights.

Thanks Diane! Guess I'll wait as it may turn up on Netflix. I am an Amazon prime member. Don't know if there is a way to watch Amazon prime series on my living room tv. Sadly I'm not up on these things.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to watching Feud at some point as just the fashion and decor alone will be fun to see from that time frame.

" Don't know if there is a way to watch Amazon prime series on my living room tv. Sadly I'm not up on these "

If your living room tv is not a smart tv you can stream Amazon Prime using an up to date Blu Ray player or one of 'sticks' like the Amazon fire, roku, Apple tv etc. if your tv has the correct slot.

JT, I watched Feud and thoroughly enjoyed it. Sarandon, Lange and the supporting actors were superb.

I just started The Sinner with Jessica Beil. There is only one episode that has aired and the other should air tonight. I was drawn in immediately. It is dark and mysterious. The acting is superb.

I'm not much of a tv series watcher like I used to be. Our son tells us that we should watch The Americans, because it is very (scarily) realistic in how other hostile countries infiltrate here. Maybe. I do enjoy Big Bang Theory and am looking forward to it's spin-off, Young Sheldon. And, I'm anxiously awaiting the next season of Designated Survivor, which I love and do watch every week. Other than that, I don't watch much tv these days, except for the morning and evening news, and some HGTV (mainly Property Brothers and Fixer Upper). Right now, DH and I and rewatching the tv miniseries, John Adams, which we own. It is so incredibly well-done . . . just fantastic!

Lynn, the Americans is great but it might be a more accurate portrayal of infiltration in the 1960's and 70's. Probably now everything is cyber-spying. Homeland is equally thrilling and set in today's time.

Interesting. I never watched series that much. Until recently. I understood they made and started making much more really good ones. Some are actually movie-level. good movie-level.

where do you watch The Americans?

I have only Netflix and Amazon Prime..no cable

I had stopped watching tv for awhile but there is very good tv lately. I was surprised.

"this is Us"

I just binge watched Atypical on netflix and loved it. It's new and I really hope they do more seasons.

Also, the drama Thirteen was sooooo good (not to be confused with 13 reasons why). Not sure how they would do a second season, but I'm hoping they do something.

My DD's think this is totally weird, but I've also started watching surfing videos to relax before I go to sleep. Sometimes I'll watch a documentary (there are some pretty good ones and some really lousy ones) and sometimes I'll just watch footage of people surfing.

Just finished Ozark, which I thoroughly enjoyed! Thanks for the recommendation. Now I am watching the Killing and allow myself 1-2 shows/day, depending on what else I get done. I have the summer off so have lots of house projects to catch up on. Now I'm sitting down to watch The Killing because I cleaned out a pantry. Works for me!