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Which 90s show was ahead of its time? Tell us for $2

Posted by Alex Sinclair in Film & TV

There was a lot of bad TV in the 90s. There was a lot of good TV in the 90s. And there was a lot of TV in the 90s that seemed good but failed to withstand the tests of time. We're not looking for those, we're looking for a 90s TV show that's as good now as ever was - a show you'd happily introduce your kids to or rewatch for the nth time without having to cringe behind a cushion.

For a TV show to be considered valid, it must have at least one season aired between 1990 and 1999. Using 50 words or more, tell us what made the show great and why you think it still holds strong today. If you can find the trailer, share that too - ideally from the original rights holder.

Task: Tell us about a great 90s show that's withstood the test of time

Format: Written

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Created at 9:59am, 23rd April, 2024. Page last updated at 2:42pm, 16th May, 2024.
Deadline at 11:00pm, 30th April, 2024.

Submissions (12)

Shovel4/30/2024

I mean I don’t know if you would class this as a 90s show because it is still ongoing but I would definitely say the earliest seasons of one piece are super underrated. I found watching them as an adult and starting the show. There are a lot of undertones and a lot of really important themes that the show showcases for example all along Park and the Fishman not feeling like the people or get treated fairly because of them being fish man so there’s a whole revenge streak that happens because of a small group of them but you see in one piece that they don’t speak for all of the fish man there are some who are good there are some were bad obviously we see later on that one of the Fishman end up joining the straw hats so I would definitely say based off that, one pieces underrated themes of racism injustice that you see and I find that to be really special

Limal4/29/2024

Won$2

Farscape!

Animatronics and CGI was way way ahead of time, their aliens were so realistic, so immersive.

The characters were also so well developed for Sci-fi show, the story unfolded over episodes, sometimes dark or even grim, everything in that show 'not loke we used to see' - IMO thats a key factor to call Farscape was a show ahead of time.

Kane Carnifex4/29/2024

Won$2

COWBOY BEBOP

1998 - 2000 Anime Series

2021 Netflix Adapation Series

What happens if a Japanese thing about the wild wild west and cowboys? Yes, you spin it up with SciFi and place the story line into 2071?

An all time Masterpiece.

I watched it on MTV in Germany after 22:00… and still today I love it.

The story is about Headhunters who are notorious poor. Every Episode nothing goes as planned. In others the characters gets more developed with backstory facts and ongoing further process. You experience how they grow to something like a family.

Sturmer4/28/2024

Won$2

Twin Peaks

After careful consideration of various factors like watchability in 2024, comparison to its contemporaries, and other criteria, my focus today shifts from "Farscape" to "Twin Peaks" (1990-1991).

This series demonstrated that television could be as cinematic as film, elevating it to the 'big screen' league. "Twin Peaks" offered a unique blend of crime, horror, and a dreamlike atmosphere, establishing a new standard for television with its intricate plot and supernatural twists. It paved the way for future mystery and thriller shows such as Stranger Things, True Detective, Lost, and more.

Below, I've included the opening video to refresh your memory of the famous music that even those who haven't watched the show might recognize.

Lanah Tyra4/26/2024

Won$2

Gundam Wing

I think it was the first Gundam series which really stood out with the story, characters, music and graphic. It wasn't as popular in Japan, but it took the West by storm and made the whole franchise popular.

Even though my favourite is Gundam Seed, if someone would ask me where to start with the franchise, I would say go from Gundam Wing. Anything before just doesn't look the same with modern eyes, but this one is still as good as it was back in 1995.