The heading is an inside joke for all my 'Succession' obsessed earthlings recovering from the finale. This is not the first time one of the great (if not greatest) fictional characters has made a cameo on GE.
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I think it will take some years to recover from 39 of the most gut-wrenching comedic episodes ever witnessed, might well end up as the epitome of event television. In lieu of this, it's time for a classic GE segue away from the end of the world shenanigans to debate what your eyes deem to be worthy of sitting still glued to a screen. Optometrists rejoice!
Time to introduce a brain exercise that will no doubt end in tears. Name the twelve best stand-alone episodes of drama you've seen in the 21st Century, there's a catch: they must all be from different shows. The greatest ever can be named separately, this is an episode on its own, never to be defeated. To spice things up, gather around with your friends and family, this might well end up in estrangement, but hey, it's worth it!
'Family Meeting' - Season 7, Episode 13. The Shield (2002-2008)
'The Constant' - Season 4, Episode 5. Lost (2004-2010)
'Signal 30' - Season 5, Episode 5. Mad Men (2007-2015)
'Ozymandias' - Season 5, Episode 14. Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
'The Rains of Castamere' - Season 3, Episode 9. Game of Thrones (2011-2019)
'The Magic of David Copperfield V: The Statue of Liberty Disappears' - Season 4, Episode 8. The Americans (2013-2018)
'I Live Here Now' - Season 2, Episode 10. The Leftovers (2014-2017)
'Buridan's Ass' - Season 1, Episode 6. Fargo (2014-2023)
'407 Proxy Authentication Required' - Season 4, Episode 7. Mr. Robot (2015-2019)
'Plan and Execution' - Season 6, Episode 7. Better Call Saul (2015-2022)
'Connor's Wedding' - Season 4, Episode 3. Succession (2018-2023)
'Everyone's Waiting' - Season 5, Episode 12. Six Feet Under (2001-2005)
I wouldn't suggest viewing these episodes on their own, unless of course, you're a masochist! Make sure you watch the series from the beginning, and when you come up to the episode in question, please clear out your schedule and tackle what will be an excruciatingly painful mind-bending (in the best possible way).
Footnote: To my Armenian brethren out there (or to anyone that takes an interest in a people that are without doubt the best gossipers among all nationalities - okay, I can make that joke), two of these shows have highlighted Armenians. The Shield goes where no show has gone, glorifying the Armenian Mafia of LA. It's mentioned throughout its run, Season 3 is when it becomes a central focus. Spoiler alert: 'Playing Tight' - Season 3, Episode 1 features amputations by Armenian mobsters. Then there's, Six Feet Under, not enough superlatives can describe this series, but one of the best parts of it was a shockingly comedic death to start each episode. 'I'm Sorry, I'm Lost' - Season 3, Episode 13 (directed by creator Alan Ball) starts with an Armenian expiring (Anahid Hovanessian), pity it wasn't a Kardashian - too soon!
