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The Top 5 Philosophical Series of the 2000s
A list by sufferwithme
The Wire
The most realistic series ever made, whose writer worked as a journalist in the area where the series was shot for ten years and in which real-life criminals appeared; it has an epic narrative, a philosophical direction, systemic critique and aphorisms. The Wire is taught as a course in schools today. Created by David Simon, the series over five seasons separately tackles Baltimore's drug trade, its port, its city hall, its schools and its newspaper. While each season centers on another institution of the city, the link between the police and the street is never broken.
Six Feet Under
I'm sure you haven't watched a better series about death. With very beautiful aphorisms on death and life, this series makes the viewer feel close to it. You will find something of yourself in it. Created by Alan Ball, the series tells of the Fisher family, who run a funeral home in Los Angeles; each episode opens with a death. The finale of the series, which lasted five seasons, is one of the most talked-about closings in television history.
Battlestar Galactica
The best science fiction series after Firefly, Battlestar Galactica is the address for those looking for a philosophical direction and for those who want to watch deep science fiction. Re-created by Ronald D. Moore from the 1978 series, it tells of the last humans who survived the Cylon attack searching for Earth. It asks questions about war, religion, politics and the meaning of being human. The series, which lasted four seasons, aired on the Sci Fi channel.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Don't let the fact that this is a cartoon fool you; it's a partly philosophical series with very beautiful messages inside. A quality animated series that not only children but people of all ages can watch. The messages in it are very good; it's also an enjoyable series. Created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the series tells in three seasons the journey of Aang, the only person who can bend all four elements, to stop the Fire Nation's war.
Hagane no Renkinjutsushi 2 (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)
With a beautiful plot, a certain depth and very fluid, this anime is one of the best anime series. Adapted from Hiromu Arakawa's manga, the 64-episode series tells the journey of the Elric brothers, Edward and Alphonse, who lose their bodies while trying to resurrect their mother with alchemy. Built on the principle of "equivalent exchange," the story questions war, crime and cost. This second adaptation, which stays faithful to the manga, is a separate work from the first series from 2003.