re: thoughts on 'Rescue Me'

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But I never see this show mentioned when people ask for show suggestions. What are yalls thought on it?

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Great early, great in spots - a little too inconsistent to be included in the GOAT discussion (The Wire, The Shield, The Sopranos, Breaking Bad etc.), but I consider it a little brother to those guys, in terms of quality.

The acting and writing on the show bordered on outstanding at times. Such a fine line between very good and great and this show straddles that line.

ETA: And to echo the thoughts of others - this was more of a comedy with dramatic elements, that a true drama - when they got away from that, the show suffered - as far as a show like this, it did comedy about as well as any show ever, and I'm talking Hill Street Blues, St. Elsewhere, plus the new greats - all more focused on the drama, but good enough to pull off comedic moments - regularly and organically.

I would say only House (and I'm not a huge fan, but credit, where credit is due) - does comedy in serious situations as well as Rescue Me - at least for my money.