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I'm bored with most American television nowadays, and there is practically no good genre (fantasy or SF) shows left in the US that I haven't already watched (can't stand that SyFy show Sanctuary, and Haven has no interest for me).

I've been watching a lot of British television shows the past year or so, and have found I enjoy them quite a bit.

Now I am looking for some more British shows (genre or not, it doesn't matter) to watch. I'm also looking for some suggestions of good Canadian shows (or any other English language shows that aren't American in origin). I'm not really that into comedies (at least the American style of 30 minute sit-coms, just BLECH!!), nor into horror. Fantasy or SF elements are always appreciated, but not necessary.

(BTW: I know quite a lot of the shows aired in the US are actually made in British Columbia, but I am considering them "American" for the purpose of this thread. Looking for shows that are aired with the non-American audience in mind.)

Also, I'm not including BBC(CBC)/HBO(or other premium cable) joint venture shows (like Rome, The Tudors, etc) in this thread.

British shows I've seen and enjoyed:

Spooks (MI5) -- one of my favorite shows of all time!!

Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes -- genius, pure genius

Sherlock

Luther

Death in Paradise -- just plain fun, and such beauty to look at

Primeval

Hustle

Doctor Who -- never really liked it until this past year when I watched the entire rebooted show, WOW!!

Torchwood

Merlin

Robin Hood

Canadian shows I've watched and enjoyed:

Highlander the series (planning on rewatching this someday)

Lost Girl

So, anyone got some good suggestions??
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Need some good British or Canadian shows (or any English language, but non American shows) - 21/05/2012 08:43:33 PM 1301 Views
If you want a darker show, try "Being Human" - 21/05/2012 09:12:48 PM 1053 Views
I've heard this is quite good. *NM* - 22/05/2012 07:15:46 PM 553 Views
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Re: Second CPatW - would've named it except it's more of a miniseries really. - 23/05/2012 07:15:46 AM 1092 Views
don't mind mini-series - 23/05/2012 05:15:04 PM 961 Views
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The Last Enemy looks pretty good! THANKS! - 24/05/2012 06:26:31 PM 1123 Views
Re: The Last Enemy looks pretty good! THANKS! - 24/05/2012 10:21:55 PM 1370 Views
don't know how I forgot to mention Misfits - 22/05/2012 07:06:26 PM 1001 Views
Currently watching Spaced. Really didnt like it at first, but then it got me. *NM* - 22/05/2012 01:10:37 PM 617 Views
I've seen that on Netflix. I rather liked it. *NM* - 23/05/2012 02:20:17 AM 537 Views
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That's still going? *NM* - 23/05/2012 02:19:53 AM 571 Views
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Slings and Arrows *NM* - 22/05/2012 11:10:04 PM 574 Views
Can't really think of any... - 23/05/2012 03:51:07 AM 1016 Views
I don't watch much TV but - 23/05/2012 09:36:21 AM 990 Views
Black Books is wonderful. - 23/05/2012 06:45:59 PM 1378 Views
Yes, very much so. *NM* - 23/05/2012 09:54:08 PM 590 Views
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