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BANISHED - SEASON ONE

This was a drama packed with issues, lessons and talking points. I can imagine it being released to schools to accompany a history project. It was big, dramatic and entertaining but lacked the typical McGovern, 'adult' steel.

GAME OF THRONES - SEASON ONE

I have only just finished watching season one (I know, I know. I'm a late bloomer). The first season is pure art. If you free your eyes to take in the spectacle; your brain will magically start following the intricate storytelling. There defiantly is a magical realism to Game of Thrones.

THE MUSKETEERS - SEASON ONE

Refreshingly realistic in some ways (there is much jumping out of high windows, but the jumper is often actually injured) and soothingly romantic in others, "The Musketeers" is a captivating balance of spectacle and story, true enough to the essentials of the original, modern enough to understand the necessity of humor and self-reference.

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS - SEASON FOURTEEN

All this may not make sense on paper—or anywhere else—but creator Steve Hillenburg (schooled in marine biology as well as animation) has made it a continuing comic delight, wildly imaginative yet never too clever for its own good.

Shamlessly, this isn't just for kids.

HEROES - SEASON TWO

The show's super strengths are its well-developed filmmaking, smooth pacing and a perfect cast. It views like the first hour of a fun, thoughtful movie.

DATING RULES FROM MY FUTURE SELF - SEASON TWO

A simple story line leads much to the imagination. Perfect for a rainy, extremely boring, nothing-else-on-TV day.

THE FAIRLY ODD PARENTS - SEASON TEN

One of the best TV shows with a funny cast and the thought of a 10 year old boy have Fairy Odd Parents is just funny. Seeing what he would do with them is a real joy.

THE COSBY SHOW - SEASON EIGHT

Legendary. To be sure, at a time when most TV families inhabit a farcical never-never land, The Cosby Show's achievements have been rather wildly understated.

SISTER, SISTER - SEASON SIX

I remember watching this show as a little girl. It's clean, cool, fun and entertaining and even years later, I still enjoy it. Just simply, a great show.

ONCE UPON A TIME - SEASON TWO

Once Upon a Time is a smartly-crafted reward for fans of light fantasy, with the right mix of cleverness, action and romance.