#7 – The Wire (2002-2008) HBO
A younger Idris Elba appears in the show routinely named in the greatest of all time tv shows debate – ‘The Wire’ – set in the Baltimore projects. It portrays life in those disadvantaged communities and the crazy dynamics between organised crime and politics – as both crush the common person under their heel. It’s set at an almost snail’s pace – even for HBO – but provides almost unparalleled insight into the human condition.

It a bit of satisfaction to have GOT at second, so I would score you 99 per cent in the right since it’s my number 1, Jerry seinfeld with his. cunning humour makes number 5. While Nikita, House wives and Vampire follow GOT in that order. It rather unfortunate they remain a shadow to you. My opinon lol…