T.V Programmes I Miss

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a bit of a T.V addict. I love nothing more than sitting down after a hard day and engrossing myself in reality T.V or the latest teen drama (hello ‘Geordie Shore’ and ‘Pretty Little Liars’!). But there are some programmes that have since gone, and can never be replaced. What’s great about these shows, is that no matter what genre it is (drama, comedy, supernatural), at the heart of each of them are relationships, growing up, love and heart break. Thank god for boxsets so I can relive my favourite shows over and over again!

FRIENDS

‘Friends’ was the ultimate comedy in the ‘90’s and ’00’s. The fact that the six friends were close off camera added to their chemistry on screen. The show gave us some classic moments: Ross and Rachel on a break, the chick and the duck, and not forgetting ‘Smelly Cat’. By the end of their 10 season run Jennifer Aniston and Co.were paid over one million per episode, and it was worth every penny. While a reunion has been talked about since the show ended, I think it ended in such a cathartic and emotional way, that I think it’s best if we just stick to watching repeats on T.V.

Beverly Hills 90210.

The original, and by far the best. They tried to bring it back with ‘90210’, but it just didn’t have the same impact. This show had everything that you can think of that affected Americans in the 90’s: family problems, love triangles, drug abuse, eating disorders, AIDS, alcoholism, teenage pregnancies, homophobia and racism, domestic violence and bulimia. At the heart of it all was the Walsh family, as parents Cindy and Jim Walsh tried to steer their children, Brandon and Brenda, down the right path. The show was never the same after they left, and oh how fun it is to watch it now and laugh at the fashion faux pas.

Sex and the City

This show was iconic for many reasons. Not only did we drool over the fashion choices of Carrie Bradshaw, but the show also made it okay for us women to talk openly about sex, and sexual matters like female promiscuity and sexual diseases. While the relationship between Carrie and Mr Big enthralled us, the heart of the show was the close friendship between four different girls, Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte. While there were two Sex and The City movies to keep us from missing the foursome, the magic of the show just could not be recaptured. Let’s face it, the first one was okay, but the second one wasn't!

Dawon’s Creek

What we loved about the show was the big teen angst and convoluted dialogue between two of the main characters, Dawson and Joey. While the creek might not have been true to reality at times, we just couldn’t help but fall in love with Pacey’s wit and charm, and the innoncent relationship between Dawson and his best friend Joey in the beginning. And it gave us one of the saddest endings in TV history when Jen died, leaving behind her daughter Amy.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer

This supernatural drama showed us that women can kick ass too as Sarah Michelle Gellar fought vampires and demons each week, while still at school, and dealing with her doomed relationship with the vampire with a soul, Angel. This show quickly became a cult classic and created the spin-off ‘Angel’, as well as comics, novels and video games.

One Tree Hill

Described as ‘the little show that could,’ due to its growing fan base over the first few seasons, this is show was essential viewing for any teen. ‘Tree Hill’ is a small town with a lot of history and connections, as parents’ past mistakes ultimately affect their present, and their children. ‘One Tree Hill’, in my opinion, also gave us one of the best bad guys in T.V: Dan Scott. This show also has a strong and amazing soundtrack, which kick started the careers of singers Gavin DeGraw, Tyler Hilton, Kate Voegele, and Bethany Joy Lenz.

Gilmore Girls

This show was famous for its fast, witty dialogue and pop culture references. At the core were the relationships between mother and daughter: the close relationship that Rory shared with her mother Lorelai, and the animosity and social divide between Lorelai and her mother Emily, who, lets face it, always had the best one liners.

So, what T.V shoes do you miss?