Definitely Life On Mars and once Ashes To Ashes is into it's stride by the second series, it's a stunning way to close out the story.
If you like 24 or shows of that ilk, Spooks is considered by some to be better.
Ooh! You gave Doctor Who a chance, I'd be interested in what you thought of Torchwood. The obvious tag-line is "Who for Adults".
Give the miniseries Jekyll a go. Written by Moffat, it's a new take on the Jekyll & Hyde scenario set in modern times. It's really quite well done.
I'll also go out on a limb and suggest Ultraviolet (the miniseries, not the Milla Jovovich movie).
I would also suggest Being Human, a sorry about a vampire, werewolf and a ghost sharing a house.
This reminds me..I've been considering getting a Dracula miniseris done by BBC...late 70s maybe. I read that it was really good.
Just ordered Red Dwarf: The Complete CollectionBlame goes to Tom!
Thanks for the suggestions so far, keep them coming. I should clarify that, while I like shows with comedic elements, I generally don't like sitcoms. I gave Spaced a try because of the praise it received here, but it just isn't for me.
Quote from: Hal on February 26, 2011, 04:26:21 AMJust ordered Red Dwarf: The Complete CollectionBlame goes to Tom! Hope you like it.
Quote from: Dragonfire on February 26, 2011, 04:23:43 AMThis reminds me..I've been considering getting a Dracula miniseris done by BBC...late 70s maybe. I read that it was really good.I keep hearing that too. It's on my Wish List, at least it used to be. It's supposedly very faithful to the book.
The one with Kate Winslet playing herself blatantly trying to pick roles to win Oscars is particularly brilliant now she has actually won one!
Quote from: Dragonfire on February 26, 2011, 04:23:43 AMThis reminds me..I've been considering getting a Dracula miniseris done by BBC...late 70s maybe. I read that it was really good.Not sure what this would be, I'll look it up later.