It’s tough picking one.
But that’s why I’m asking. It’s easy to do a top 3, even easier to a top 5.
But when you have to choose a singular show? When you’re forced to pare it down? What sticks above the others for you?
Babylon 5 for me.
It’s got plenty of issues but it’s still my darling and despite all the behind-the-scenes BS it’s still the best long-form sci-fi story I’ve seen onscreen.
Edit: Screwed up the title. Bad Dalacos.
They fucked that show up well before season 8.
Seasons 5 and 6 were noticeably worse than the first four, but I still enjoyed them. Season 7 was bad, but not show ruining bad. Had it gotten even a decent season 8, I think it would have been an amazing show all around. Not flawless 10/10 material, no, but still a great show.
Season 8 was honestly impressive in just how many plot points it threw down a well. Jamie’s redemption? Nah, screw that noise, he changed his mind. And I don’t think I’ve ever felt so deflated after S8E3. 8 years of buildup and that’s how they end it? What a monumental waste of time it turned out to be.