32 women on the TV series they still think about, even months after finishing it.

There are some TV shows you watch, get a giggle out of, and then forget about. They boost your mood but they're nothing to write home about.

Then there are some that stick with you. That you itch to bring up in conversation. That you make a case for; listing off the reasons why anyone who is listening should watch them too. 

Those are the best TV shows.

We asked the Mamamia community to share the one TV show that they still think about, even months after finishing it. Here's what they told us.

Happy Valley (Binge). 

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"I finished it about a month ago and it's truly one of the best shows I've ever seen. The writing and character development far surpasses any American show I've watched, it keeps you guessing until the last minute, and I don't think I've seen a final episode that I loved like that in a long time." - Charlie.

It's A Sin (Stan).

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"For two years, I've been unable to escape feeling haunted - in a good way, but also a really sad way - by It's A Sin. It's a five-part miniseries about a group of friends in London during the 80s and early 90s, whose chosen family is rocked by the UK's HIV/AIDS crisis. It's such a brilliant series that will absolutely hurt your heart, but there's also so much love throughout." - Chelsea.

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Love My Way (Stan).

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"The best show I’ve ever watched. The acting was amazing. I felt like I was sitting back watching a family that I knew." - Tracey.

Breaking Bad (Stan). 

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"I could watch it again and again (and I usually do at least once a year) as it's just such a perfect story, executed well and never got boring. It's one of those shows that starts strong and just gets better, with a perfect ending." - Tegan.

Modern Love (Prime Video).

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"It’s based on real-life essay columns from The New York Times. Everything about the show is perfect. It’s real, raw and showcases a true slice of love in all its forms. Makes my heart explode just thinking about it." - Olivia.

The Sinner, Season 1 (Netflix).

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"It stays with me still. The way it unfolded so slowly, with so much insight into the mind of Cora and of Detective Harry Ambrose. The way it unpacks trauma response rather than focusing on just a crime. I still to this day think about this season." - Laura.

UnREAL (Stan).

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"It’s a few years old, but one of my favourite shows I’ve ever watched." - Laura.

Schitt's Creek (Netflix).

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"It remains one of the TV shows I continue to think about. The purity of that show, the joyousness, how fleshed out the characters are; it's uniquely positive way of looking at the world and society. Truly beautiful poetry. And so funny." - Pip.

The Last of Us (Binge).

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"I still think about The Last of Us, and talk about it... all the time. Mainly because it feels like it might actually happen!" - Frankie.

The Split (Stan).

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"It had me thinking for months after finishing all the seasons. It made me laugh, cry, think and reflect on my family and the impact of divorce. It’s just an all-round freaking good show and one that really stuck with me." - Isabella.

Safe Home (SBS).

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"Such a beautifully intense TV show, and very well executed." - Kimberly.

Normal People (Stan).

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"I loved it so much. I watched it in 2020 when it first came out and I still freeze up when I think about it. I'm such a dirty romantic at heart ugh. I also can't rewatch it because I get too upset." - Shannen.

Line of Duty (Netflix).

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"My absolute fave. Closely followed by The Wire and Bosch. All well-written shows." - Elisabeth.

Colin From Accounts (Binge).

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"First show in a long time that had me physically laughing out loud." - Renee.

Yellowjackets (Paramount+).

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"This one has really gotten me. It deals with some intense themes that disturb me to my core but not in a 'horror/gore for the sake of gore' way. It looks into the mind of each character and cuts back and forth in time which develops an understanding for the people and personalities in it. It's incredible." - Laura.

The Mindy Project (Stan).

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"It was like Friends. So hilarious. The show made me so happy." - Jeanette.

Wakefield (iView).

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"It's an Aussie series starring Rudi Dharmalingam (The Split). Nothing I've ever seen has impacted me as much as that show. And I don't normally like Aussie shows." - Katherine.

The Society (Netflix).

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"The storyline follows a group of American teenagers who are seemingly the last people on earth and have to figure out how to function as a society. It’s a coming-of-age drama and has such a strong ensemble of characters. I still think about this show to this day." - Anisha.

The Americans (Disney+).

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"My husband and I often ponder how the characters are going. Carefully worded as I would hate to spoil for others!" - Amber.

Bad Sisters (Apple TV+).

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"Anything by Sharon Horgan. The shows always have an incredible female-led cast and tackle intense, sometimes taboo topics with killer comedy and wit. I rewatch these shows regularly. They completely transport me into the story. It feels like the greatest escape. The characters feel like friends." - Kee.

Ghosts (iView).

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"I just really liked the humour and easy watching. I miss them. A brilliant insight into modern culture clashes and the beauty of the Muslim culture." - Sjaala.

Candy (Disney+).

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"I keep thinking about it. Was her version of events the real story? What did her daughter think about her once she grew up? (Apparently, they worked as mental health professionals together?!) Why was it that every time Justin Timberlake appeared on the screen I kept thinking he was playing dress-up as a small-town cop for Halloween?" - Lizza.

I May Destroy You (Binge).

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"That show had the biggest impact on me. Not just the ending, but every episode walloped me in a different way. best portrayal and unpacking of sexual assault I've ever seen on screen. Incredible script. Phenomenal acting. F**k it was so bloody good." - Katie.

Gavin and Stacey (Stan).

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"The warmth and joy of it. I can watch it over and over." - Shelle.

A Million Little Things (Stan).

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"Very affecting characters and storylines. Not everyone's cup of tea as it can seem a bit cheesy. It's a network series but it still tackles some big issues." - Katherine.

Homeland (9Now).

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"Great from start and finish. A bit of a lull in the middle but worth sticking with for the final few seasons." - Tammy.

Shameless (Netflix).

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"I loved it sooooo much and have watched it at least four times." - Claire.

Mare of Easttown (Binge).

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"It still stays with me two years on. Devastated me, but I loved it." - Jess.

Six Feet Under (Binge).

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"I couldn’t watch Rachel Griffiths in anything for ages after it." - Samantha.

This Is Us (Disney+).

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"Hands down, love this so much. I was so sad when it was over. I wish I had more time to go and start it over again." - Sal.

After Life (Netflix).

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"The only show I've belly laughed out loud and bawled my eyes out in the same episode, actually often within minutes of each other."- Charlotte.

Better Things (Disney+).

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"Such a wonderful series exploring a single mum parenting her three daughters, while also caring for her mum and navigating her acting career. It’s fantastic." - Mary.

Would you add any TV shows to that list? Tell us in the comments below.

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