recent shows i've watched and would recommend...
deutschland 83....very good cold war drama with some excellent performances from the cast. it is foreign language so you might wear out the pause button to keep up with the subtitles.
the americans......... another cold war drama about russian cells operating in america. this is not too unrealistic like spooks and the like, it's actually very nicely paced with suspense aplenty. there's three seasons already out, so if you're a binge watcher, then this'll keep you busy for a while.
madam secretary.........nicely made, good performances, warm and fuzzy american political 'feel good' drama. i never though i'd entertain something like this, but it got a hold of me and wouldn't let go. enjoyed it muchly.
homeland.........brilliant espionage drama in the latter two seasons, i highly recommend this show.
now for some sci-fi
dark matter.....the crew of a space ship are awoken from their cryogenic sleep only to realise they've all lost their memories. however, they all kept their instincts, so the kung fu guy still knows how to fight, the pilot still knows how to fly etc. i think you need to already dig sci-fi to enjoy it.
11.22.63 a time porthole which zaps anyone entering it into the 60's. the lead character goes back to try and prevent jfk's assassination. i'm only part way through this season, but enjoying it nevertheless.
colony......this is good, it's futuristic, cities are now walled off colonies with an authoritarian unknown (i think alien) oppressive rule/government. it has sawyer from lost as the lead.
lucifer......it's a lot of fun, tongue in cheek black comedy/police drama. basically the devil is bored of hell, so comes 'down' to earth for some giggles. as cheesy as it sounds, it's fun and worth a watch.
sense8.........a group of unconnected people around the world have mental and emotional links, or psychic connections. a bit fuzzy feel good, but worth a watch imo.
supergirl..........doesn't need an explanation, although the mental picture of a hotty ripping her blouse open as she changes from disguised personal assistant into supergirl is worth watching by any hot blooded perv. i'm a big superman fan, so i was always going to watch this.
the100.........earth is uninhabitable, the last bastion of humanity are in orbit around the earth on space stations. the air is running out, so the government on the space stations send down the 100 prisoners to earth, to see if it's inhabitable after 100 years of nuclear fallout. unbeknown to the space humans, the earth is still inhabited but by clans of savages. it's a good show, mainly aimed at teen to twenties audiences, but if you're a sci-fi nut, you'll probable enjoy it.
the4400.....people abducted throughout the last 80 years are suddenly deposited back on earth and not one of them have aged a day since they went missing. Loved the first season, but finding the second season a drag to watch, but i will get through it.
enjoy.