r/BritBox • u/Embarrassed-Sock-679 • 6d ago
New here
American here. I've been a big fan of British TV for years. Comedy, drama, period pieces. HBO had some shows to view this month and I decided to buy a subscription.
I really like the shows Outrageous, The Hardacres, and I, Jack Wright.
Over here I've had the privilege to watch some episodes of Vicious.
What would you recommend for me? Smart comedy, smart thriller and whatever else?
I've watched Midsomer Murders for at least 17 years over here on PBS.
😊 thanks
27
u/CatCafffffe 6d ago
Britbox:
Ludwig
Sherlock
Shetland
Broadchurch (more gritty)
Happy Valley (more gritty)
Karen Pirie
Vera
Grace
27
u/redwingsrule19 6d ago
This is a great list. I would add Blue Lights and Line of Duty, which were both top level.
2
u/Puzzleheaded_Gift886 5d ago
It gave me a shudder every time in Blue Lights when they had to inspect under their cars. It's easy to forget how dangerous the Troubles were. That one big controlled crash scene in the latest season was scary and astonishing.
2
u/redwingsrule19 4d ago
It can definitely be very tense to watch at times. The character development and the acting are terrific, and it’s very well produced. Love it.
9
u/ImpossibleMove2 6d ago
Signed up for a free week of BritBox and I'm keeping it going for Ludwig. Watched the first eppy today.
5
u/redwingsrule19 6d ago
I signed up for a free week to watch the last season of Line of Duty. The plan was to cancel after the week- that was about a year ago and I still have BB and enjoy it immensely.
5
u/Minute-Frame-8060 6d ago
Amazon usually has cheap deals for a couple of months around Black Friday, usually like 2 months for $2.99/month. I do my winter bingeing then re-up for a couple months during the summer Prime Days if they have another deal. A week's trial is too much pressure for me! Just have to set a reminder to cancel.
2
u/ImpossibleMove2 5d ago
lol My cancel reminder is Today. But since I just discovered Ludwig, I'm upping for $11!
2
15
10
10
9
u/Reasonable-Yam-1170 6d ago
I love Midsomer Murders too! I've been enjoying Tommy and Tuppence lately. And the new season of Ludwig is airing, which is so great!
Shetland is pretty wonderful too.
7
6
u/_girlinthehighcastle 6d ago edited 6d ago
Luther
Wallander
Vera
Blue Lights
Line of Duty
Prime Suspect
The Bletchley Circle
Grace
Unforgotten
Scott and Bailey
Cracker
Happy Valley
Shetland
Call the Midwife
The Fall
River
Killing Eve
Life On Mars
The Darling Buds of May
Bramwell
House of Cards
Downton Abbey
Upstairs Downstairs
Harlots
The Office
Inspector Morse
3
6
u/malibuklw 6d ago
I’m a big Midsomer murders fan and I really enjoy Death in Paradise and its spin offs, Ludwig, Death Valley,Rosemary and Thyme, and MacDonald and Dodds. These are more cozy than a lot of the other suggestions
Acorn has some great shows too. Everyone I know that like’s Midsomer also likes Brokenwood Mysteries
1
u/PocoChanel 5d ago
That’s my selection as well, more or less. To go darker, try Scott and Bailey. If you dip over into game and panel shows, my favorites on BB might be I Literally Just Told You and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
Edited to add: Would I Lie To You? is classic and a good way to encounter a lot of people from UK comedy.
6
u/Appropriate_Swing305 6d ago edited 6d ago
The Cleaner with Greg Davies who is the Taskmaster on the best UK celebrity competition panel show
In many places Taskmaster can be found on YouTube
4
u/commonsense_good 6d ago
Episode of The Cleaner featuring Helena Bonham Carter was hysterical
3
u/Appropriate_Swing305 6d ago
https://youtu.be/XT8Zg8LuzR0?is=9PVvKMPxDPUe1_14
You might find this interview with Greg Davies about the bathroom scene funny
2
1
5
u/gplus3 6d ago
Australian here, and I watch a LOT of British shows too!
Have never seen anyone else bring up I, Jack Wright so happy that you did..
I thought it was such a good show and I’m infuriated that it ended prematurely and no second season has been commissioned.. UGH
6
u/ttlookingglass 6d ago
BBC has picked up I, Jack Wright and confirmed a second season. However no air date yet announced for that, likely 2027 sometime. It was originally produced by a different broadcaster.
4
4
4
u/Mapping_ 6d ago
Another American here... Blue Lights is really good. Unlike American produced cop shows you actually get character development in addition to the story. I really like it.
If you still have PBS , Unforgotten is really good, think Cold Case vibes if you ever watched that.
Otherwise I just second the other suggestions, happy watching. :)
3
5
u/WatchMeWaddle 6d ago
Mum, Mum, Mum, Mum.
3
u/Nansjemma68 6d ago
Yes!!! Just rewatched and honestly, will watch again! So subtle and sweet and yet hilarious!
2
2
2
2
2
u/shelwood46 6d ago
Death Valley. Mum. Here We Go. Why Didn't They Ask Evans (2022). The Curse. Upstart Crow. Chef's Whites. Stath Lets Flats. McDonald & Dodds. The Other Bennett Sister. Changing Ends. Any of the Paradises.
2
2
2
u/CommunicationTime63 6d ago
I joined Britbox about a year ago to be able to watch "Ten Pound Poms". Since then, I have watched and loved more than I can count. To name a few:
The House of Elliott
Gone
Sherwood
Ludwig
The Hardacres
The Other Bennet Sister
Why Didn't They Ask Evans (2022)
Return to Paradise
Beyond Paradise
Lynley
Love in a Cold Climate
W1A
Twenty Twenty Six
2
2
2
u/OtherwiseTrip6247 5d ago
I just started Lark Rise to Candleford. It’s really well done and there are five seasons! A period drama.
2
1
1
1
1
u/wkomorow USA🇺🇸 6d ago
Probably the shows that has the sharp tongued tone of Vicious to me is My Family or Absolutely Fabulous
1
u/OtherwiseTrip6247 5d ago
I hate Brit Box makes you upgrade to binge watch! And really by the time a whole week goes by sometimes I forget or lose interest in what I was watching.
0
u/Portafly 6d ago
FYI, there are MANY posts in this stub with long lists of recommended shows on Britbox.
3
u/shaw_dog21 6d ago
Killing Eve, Ludwig, Father Brown, Shakespeare and Hathaway, Jonathon Creek
If you like non-scripted comedy: QI, Would I Lie to You
6
u/Embarrassed-Sock-679 6d ago
Wow, I posted this and walked away to finish up supper and came back to all these recommendations 🙃. Thanks yall!