Ask HN: Best TV series you watched in 2012?

I've watched a lot of 'bad' shows this year, really just for something to watch. I did really enjoy Breaking Bad, Dexter & The Walking Dead though!

I also re-watched Oz, The Wire & Seinfeld this year and I'll probably watch them again at some point in 2013..

Walking Dead, was hands down the best series last year for me. It's a well put together and produced show. Has a lot of drama without being soap opra'ish. Even if the zombie apocalypse is not your thing, it's still a great show. My wife hates zombie movies and absolutely loves the series.

+1 The Wire: Shieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Louie, Season 3 stands out to me as the best show of the year. Every 'section'(between advert breaks) is extremely well written, directed, and even orchestrated. Each 'section' feels like an operatic movement, with each episode being extremely cohesive and emotive. From an artistic point of view, it's one of the best shows of the year. From a comedy point of view, it's probably the best show of the year, definitely the stand out show for me this year.

Homeland was also very good this year, it managed to keep up the suspense and excellent acting, I'm excited to see the new season next year.

I enjoyed Dexter, I'm not sure I like where they are heading though, it's getting darker and darker by the series. I also enjoyed Castle, I think it's very funny and well written, but perhaps I have a soft spot Nathan Fillion.

Most anticipated TV series for next year is the new Arrested Development. I love the first three seasons, I'm a bit nervous with netflix financing it, I hope the (probably) smaller budget hasn't meant too many compromises in terms of writing and production, but with the excellent cast from the previous seasons all returning, I'm excited to see how they're going to pick up from the end of season 3.

Breaking Bad continues to amaze me each year.