Visually Stunning TV Series All Photographers Should Watch

[@TatianaHopper]

📍 What series did I miss? Also thanks everyone for sharing your suggestions with me and for watching this video! Also first 500 to use this Skillshare link will get a 30 day free trial: skl.sh/tatianahopper07241

[@maartenmidden1651]

Shogun! It's a beautiful production.

[@commandingmargin]

Mr Robot

[@brandmeyer]

From a visual standpoint, I especially like the first season of Hannibal (the series, Bryan Fuller).

[@TatianaHopper]

@@commandingmarginthis one I think it’s in the honourable mentions at the end :)

[@TatianaHopper]

@@brandmeyerI think I included it in the honourable mentions at the end! Cheers :)

[@myahya1987]

I'd also add Mr. Robot.. That show has some of the best compositions I've ever seen in a show!!!! Very unique frames

[@TatianaHopper]

I think I included it in my honourable mentions at the end but not sure, thank you so much for watching!

[@aviramb]

Yep, visually stunning

[@Mr_Quimper]

Shōgun. Just from a standpoint of cinematography, was beautiful. For photographers, you'll never be afraid of vignetting again.

[@RHLW]

Really? I mean the sets, costumes and overall production design were outstanding, and it'd be hard to take any images that werent good or interesting to look at, but overall photographically, I dont think there was anything special there. Very standard by the numbers coverage and angles, pretty mediocre.

[@TatianaHopper]

Will check it out, cheers for watching and for your recommendation!

[@maartenmidden1651]

​@@RHLWand what about the lightning and composition. Especially the scenes in the house. Maybe I'm just enjoying the stillnes in some of the scenes.

[@RHLW]

@@maartenmidden1651 It was fine. Pretty standard and by the book.

[@SA-rz6fj]

loved the show, hated the camerawork. Specifically the fact that every scene had that center focus and complete brur just outside the center. It felt like a cheap trick that was way overused.

[@gonnor_cates]

PLEASE watch Better Call Saul. the most beautifully shot tv show ever made

[@TatianaHopper]

Will do! Thank you for watching!

[@flixbert]

YES, thank you. BCS‘s cinematography feels so bold, creative and different from other modern shows. I really enjoy the pacing as well.

[@sendingyoulovefrom6231]

I loved KLEO on Netflix, it's a German show. Maybe it's moreso the colors that grabbed my attention but it's also that "retro-late 80's" style of everything and I enjoyed the framing of quite a bit of it. Some is obviously typical but I really liked the stylistic choices they made in the show.

[@vinylisland6386]

The True Detective 1 title series is an awesome and extremely clever set of double exposures.

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed! I wasn’t a big fan of the last season and I don’t think the others while good can be at the level of the first one that’s why I very specifically pointed season 1 😅

[@garethjones5068]

I really enjoyed Severance, it’s immaculately composed & shot

[@maartenmidden1651]

+1!

[@mid90s75]

Same!

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed!

[@sebastiangatto1290]

Glad to see Dark, 1899 & Severance mentioned, well done! Tales from the Loop is worth checking out.

[@TatianaHopper]

Will check Tales from the Loop, absolutely loved 1899, but I found Dark more visually challenging so I gave it a segment. Severance is great, hopefully they’ll continue on a high in season 2. Thank you for watching Sebastian!

[@Cocc0nuttt0]

@@TatianaHopper Tales is nice visually but meh otherwise - just look up Simon Stalenhag. His paintings are that soulful retro sci fi we're sorely lacking in the age of lens flare NASApunk. Speaking of Scandinavia... another show to add here is The Bridge (Bron/Broen).

[@JanneRanta]

You have to add Utopia (2013-14) to the list. It is absolutely stunning visually and the music and sound match with it perfectly.

[@TatianaHopper]

Will add it to the list 👍🏻

[@Maudey-jq1pz]

Honestly whoever mentions Twin Peaks has my respect! Well done!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much 🤍

[@Slow-Photography]

Goliath series. Sumptuously shot. All three seasons.

[@rogerhyland8283]

I think the thing that shines through all of these shows is how sophisticated TV has become since the advent of cable. Long and complex narrative arcs, more layered characters and a lot more freedom in the types of stories being told and the visual language and dialogue. My first exposure to a miniseries was Deadwood, then The Wire, The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, Treme, True Detective 1,2 and 3. As brilliant as TD 1 was, I thought TD 3 was outstanding…..and on it goes. Line of Separation, following a the lives of the people in a town divided down the middle into East and West Germany was an extremely interesting psychodrama. Ive never seen Severance but it makes me think of the innocuous phrase, ‘work life balance’ that HR people are so fond of. Like work and life are two different things? Another thing that has changed for me is that I hate watching a series where I have to wait a week for the next installment. I’m spoiled by having watched so many series years after they were screened, so I can binge everything. In that respect, Netflix was ahead of the game when they released Ripley as a complete series. I think there is almost no boundary between TV and cinema these days, certainly not in cinematography, acting or scripts. Some work better than others. Some aim lower. Along with catching up with the latest Wim Wenders film “Tokyo Toilet” and Monster by Hirokazu Kore-eda (which was cinematically stunning and one of the most complex narratives I have ever seen), I have binged the entire series of Bosch from series 1 to Bosch legacy. It is an exercise in nostalgia but strange because everything reminds me of 60’s and 70’s TV series cliches but it’s set NOW. It is painfully cliche ridden at almost every turn yet somehow it still isn’t presenting us with a false view of the world, and I find it relaxing. As bad as the baddies are, it somehow isn’t paranoia inducing. Anyway, thanks again for your thought provoking videos.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Roger I think your point about how sophisticated TV has become is so true, some of the examples you gave there such as Ripley I am totally in agreement. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@abbyll]

I love that a lot of my faves are mentioned here. And TV shows you should look at too is MR. ROBOT and NBC's HANNIBAL

[@TatianaHopper]

Both included on my honourable list at the end, totally agree, thanks for watching !

[@jerryjividen1243]

Add the new series "Ripley "to one all photographers should watch.

[@TatianaHopper]

I made a whole video on it with the same time as your comment :)

[@paddington2063]

Great list! Although it’s overdone in the conversation of “best TV”, what The Sopranos done from a visual perspective shouldn’t be overshadowed by everything else it does immaculately as well. Fantastic compositions with strong visual storytelling. The KZbin video “The Beauty of The Sopranos” is a great taste for what it did so well

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for your comment, I’ll definitely check that video out, I watched The Sopranos a long time ago really and it might have been why I forgot to mention it, but I agree with you, it’s a great series!

[@ShahanReviews]

Highly recommend Tokyo Voice for photography inspiration. Fantastic show, with gritty “diegetic” lighting. It’s a beautiful looking series.

[@StephaneDesnault]

For portrait photography, I'd recommend "SWAT" - it's not a very original serie, but the photography work for closeups is top-notch. And the headquarters of the SWAT teams are actually set up as a photography studio.

[@mohammadalotaibi8976]

Great video Tatiana! I’d add Better Call Saul..

[@TatianaHopper]

I have to watch it still but I haven’t had time just yet, thanks so much for watching!

[@talield]

Great video! I love watching TV series that inspire me artistically and this list is perfect. I'm watching Kleo on Netflix now and find this series very visually interesting.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching! I haven’t heard of Kleo but I will double check on Netflix :)

Thanks!

[@jurgenchristoffel1699]

The Expanse, esp. the first three seasons. Exceptional storytelling and exceptional cinematography. Never a scene where I'd say you could have shortened that.

[@TatianaHopper]

I’ll definitely check that one out, it’s popped up on the comments quite a bit.

[@marcmurison]

Agreed! The Expanse is visually stunning. (Not to mention the best political drama on TV.)

[@magnushhogberg]

Hannibal s01-03. Also check out Photography On Location: Liminal Space by Nick Carver. Beautiful.

[@song-mode]

you may know this already but look into "blocking" and "staging" and for shows and films were those are highly regarded. this usually correlates to films and shows with a strong visual language and compositional style that can be very inspiring for photographers.

[@Morrrtiii]

BBC's Luther first season was interesting with colour tone and camera angles. Every movie by Wim Wenders, he's photography man.

[@TatianaHopper]

I’ll check it out, I know the show from like seeing posters and stuff but haven’t really watched it.

[@Morrrtiii]

How could I forget greek director Theo Angelopoulos. His cinematography is mesmerizing.

[@TatianaHopper]

I think I've mentioned him before can't remember what video though, you're totally right amazing work!

[@J.AshleyNixon]

Thanks Tatiana for this lovely list of visually inspiring series. You have mentioned some I haven’t seen!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@ebfranc8]

I would add BABYLON BERLIN to the list, among several other european productions ... and CONGRATULATIONS for your video, not only is the information in it useful, but the comments of your subscribers are enriching as well !!!

[@Passingmomentsvideo]

Dark was really good!

[@TatianaHopper]

Really was!

[@markielinhart]

Yes to Twn Peaks, True Detective 1, so many others to choose from but in recent times Killing Eve and Sense8 from a photographic point of view…✌️🇦🇺

[@Franco_Deleo]

Really great recommendations, Tatiana! I have to watch Twin Peaks

[@heldersanches]

Great list, Tatiana! I have seen most of them and I think you did a great job on the choices. I would also include Battlestar Galactica, a kind of sci-fi film noir in color, if that makes sense.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it and I’ll check that one out!

[@themframes]

Maniac is my favorite in this selection in terms of the aesthetic. I think it's a good series too. Nice video as always. I also want to say I took a look at your personal work. I love the image of the lighthouse, framed in the middle of the fencing in the foreground.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for your comment and for having a look at my work, I really appreciate it! Maniac is absolutely an underrated series in my opinion, cheers!

[@chazmclayton]

Great list. I would add Ripley and Better Call Saul.

[@narelle4868]

a bit of binging is in order. Thanks Tatiana

[@TatianaHopper]

🤝🏻

[@ToxicMetropolis]

Great list - surprised to see Bloodline didn't make the cut, it's got great visuals.

[@TatianaHopper]

Too many great shows to choose from :)

[@TomKaszuba]

Better call Saul (especially the final season). All photographers should watch it a second time with the sound off. Astonishing from a photography stand point. Also…..the film Columbus by Kogonada is absolutely stunning on many levels but from a photography standpoint it stands alone as a masterpiece.

[@siscopiso]

ALIAS GRACE on Netflix. I've never watched something that has impressed me with lighting more than this show! Every scene is immaculately lighted, like a paitning or a beautiful studio portrait.

[@TheNitebinder]

Good mini documentary done here. There are a number television shows from the 1990's too 2000's that changed the face of tv. The X-Files 1993-2002 first run, Lost 2004-2010, 24 2001-2010. Not to mention their copies, Prison Break 2005-2007, Flashforward 2009-2010, Fringe 2008-2013 and Revolution 2012. The original idea taken over by a copy. I find it interesting that those tv shows you listed used analog techniques to film episodes in this digital age. They certainly did better than AI.

[@kronkite1530]

Another (for Part 2?) is The End of the F’ing World. Not only a brilliantly funny yet gripping black (very) comedy/drama but beautifully filmed.

[@canturgan]

I just watched a movie called How The West Was Won. It was made in 1962 in Cinerama super wide. It looks amazing, like it was made yesterday.

[@TatianaHopper]

Yes! I remember that movie and love it!

[@juliankenning]

not a show, but an old movie; Night of the Hunter . It is an absolute masterpiece in light and shadow composition a d generally a masterpiece in cinematography. Seriously a must watch, especially for black and white photographers.

[@TatianaHopper]

I included it in my previous videos about 10 movies all photographers should watch, totally agree with your opinion there!

[@juliankenning]

@@TatianaHopper Fantastic! Sorry I missed that.

[@thalaster]

Ah yes, Twin Peaks. Lynch works like a painter which makes his style lovely to watch. If you play video games at all, Alan Wake 2 is the perfect companion piece to the show. It's also full of wonderful cinematography.

[@markroachphotography]

its a film, fanny and alexander

[@TatianaHopper]

Yes!

[@TimofejNenarokov]

Legion is also visually great

[@TatianaHopper]

Loads of people mentioning it, will give it a watch, thank you so much!

[@TimofejNenarokov]

@@TatianaHopper best x-men live action serese, Manic is infused by Legion

[@cgboldt]

I think this is a great list, I would add the Hannibal series to this list or watch if you haven't yet.

[@TatianaHopper]

It’s included in the honourable mentions at the end :)

[@dedclownsRfunny]

Euphoria was beautifully shot. The movie Poor Things is a visual feast!

[@TatianaHopper]

Will check it out!

[@dansloss2566]

The films Raging Bull and Rumble Fish are superbly filmed.

[@wedding_photography]

For me, #1 is Hannibal. I'm not even a fan of horror movies, but this was so insanely well shot, I watched it all. #2 is Ripley.

[@TatianaHopper]

Yes, i agree, i included Hannibal on my honourable mentions at the end :)

[@Elassyahmed]

For anyone who loves Twin Peaks' music, lookup the Dale Cooper Quartet, as well as Bohren and der club of gore, and other dark and doom jazz bands (Mount Fuji and Kilimanjaro bands)

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much, I love that style of music! Appreciate the recommendation :)

[@Nightmvoeskn5zg]

Breaking Bad was pretty good too! If you haven't check it out!

[@TatianaHopper]

I remember Breaking Bad yes! Thank you so much for watching!

[@arthurge92]

Tokyo Vice gave me good memories also ☺️

[@McTube2010]

And finally the second season of severance it’s almost here 🎉

[@TatianaHopper]

When is it coming out ?

[@McTube2010]

@@TatianaHopper January 17 😉

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@bruin511]

Thanks for the inspiration!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Arjan!

[@tobalpietroboni]

Mr robot probably is one of the best

[@TatianaHopper]

Yes! On my honourable mentions :)

[@kaktus9620]

I love also "Better call Saul", but as"photography lesson", jazz music, atmospheres and quality of the script, I hnever seen anything as good as the famous BBC serie "The Hour".

[@TatianaHopper]

Will check it out, thank you so much!

[@sophieannekeogh]

Loved this video! Thanks!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Sophie! 🤍

[@jamesmonte9214]

Another great video Tatiana 👍

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much James!

[@Croquetfilm]

Ripley

[@aes53]

I’ll throw in a show that, at this time, is pretty obscure. Peter Gunn. It is a period exercise in film noir. Many of the episodes, particularly the early ones, are set at night where the play of light and shadow is most visually stunning. The plots are not much, crime solved in a half hour by Gunn, usually with the help of his police detective friend. The show ran from 1958 to 61 and was one of Blake (Pink Panther) Edward’s earliest productions. While the visuals lift it well out of the ordinary for its time it is the sound track, written in its entirety by Henry Mancini that really makes the series work. Many of the stories are set I a jazz club called mothers. The real issue is where to find it streaming. We’re getting it on one of the minor streaming services that comes with ads.

[@TatianaHopper]

Never heard of it actually but by what you wrote about it I can help it could be something I would enjoy actually, I love noir and jazz. Will see if I can check out some episodes, sometimes more “obscure” shows are uploaded onto KZbin.

[@aes53]

@@TatianaHopper I stream it on something called Tubi but I just looked and it claims to be available on Prime. You can prime yourself by going on KZbin and listening to any of the multitude of covers of the Peter Gunn theme.

[@user-ck5xd7nd1w]

棒棒的！

[@mid90s75]

That reference to 'The Prisoner' ... I loved that show with a passion, did you get a chance to watch it Hopper? 60s prime!

[@TatianaHopper]

Yes I did, it was filmed in Wales. Loved the show and I only watched it because I somehow bought the DVD’s back in the day. One of these streaming platforms needs to acquire the rights and stream it again. Honestly so worth it!

[@fernandogarcia3185]

Nice work!❤

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@PeteEdmunds]

Thanks for this. Recommend watching ANIMALIA. Recent movie. Wonderful colour grading, cinematography and storytelling.

[@duncanmacleod8066]

great

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks!

[@AronjAnderson]

What a great show idea, this is why I sub to your channel.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for the support!

[@AronjAnderson]

@@TatianaHopper your very welcome

[@Elassyahmed]

Great list. Also, happy birthday 🎉🎉

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! ✨

[@Sparky3D]

You can add Mindhunter and Mr Robot to the list

[@TatianaHopper]

Mindhunter is one of my favourites! Loved that show and yes you’re right, great suggestion!

[@markroachphotography]

mr. robot

[@luisleindecker7317]

Have a look at "Too old to die young. NWR is a great director

[@TatianaHopper]

Included in the honourable mentions I believe :)

[@luisleindecker7317]

@@TatianaHopper Oh didn´t see that! I might need new glasses! Love the channel, keep up with the great work!

[@fxjosef]

I would add the first season of American Gods and Legion.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for watching!

[@swishfamilyrobinson9949]

Apple TV’s ‘Sunny’ is decent so far

[@JeneyM]

La Storia

[@notime4toi]

So no better call Saul…..

[@TatianaHopper]

Maybe I can include it on a part 2.

[@yaserakbari8796]

Better call Saul is a great example for visual storytelling and pacing. It's truly one of the kind.

[@donaldsheffler4332]

Perpetual Grace, Ltd. only ran for one season, but wow. Jimmy Simpson and Ben Kingsley and others. The creators also did Patriot.

[@TatianaHopper]

Will check it out Donald! Thanks so much!

[@vinylisland6386]

The Hour.

[@Thatfik]

Please check out Fahrenheit 451, the 2018 movie with Michael B Jordan as the star cast

[@TatianaHopper]

Will do!

[@androidowy_blog]

Should watch polish Series called Rojst

[@TatianaHopper]

Will also check it out!

[@androidowy_blog]

@@TatianaHopper s1 please

[@TatianaHopper]

Okay 👍🏻

[@aljawad]

Tales from the Loop, Mad Men, Succession, … (a few more that I’m bound to remember as soon as I press the “post” button.)

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you! Appreciate the recommendations, I remember Mad amen from back in the day!

[@sapienproductions]

Yep, Tales From The Loop was incredibly well shot.

[@aljawad]

“Pachinko”!

[@tjsuprapto4346]

What about Netflix Ripley ?

[@TatianaHopper]

I literally mention the video I made on it in the opening of this video and in the end as well 😅

[@DLNOT]

There's an anime series created by Kenji Nakamura called Mononoke which I thought has creative visuals and compositions for each episode

[@TatianaHopper]

I’ll check it out, perhaps it’s the retelling of princess mononoke. I loved that movie.

[@looseunit9180]

Copenhagen Cowboy

[@marcmurison]

Tales from the Loop. (Amazon)

[@andresjaime9634]

we are who we are luca guadagnino

[@L.Spencer]

Ha, I thought you were talking about one series. I forgot series can be plural.

[@xjamesramos]

Ughh love the video but all the movies are scary or suspense style. No bueno for me. Yes I'm a chicken hehehe.

[@arianjamali6183]

The fact that Succession isn't on the list is a crime

[@TatianaHopper]

Guilty your honour.

[@mjolninja9358]

Amazing world of gumball

[@TatianaHopper]

Will check!

[@user-rx1pk1os6f]

TV series? I don't watch TV since 1995 🙈

[@LordPhilOne]

David Lynch won't shoot film anymore, according to him. Here's the segment of an interview where he tells why he (now) prefers digital to film: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWenqp9ni8R7rMksi=qN26UrhGZNKV50Dz

[@EduardoAvanzini]

The Young Pope

[@TatianaHopper]

Will check it out!

[@AdamAllen]

Mr. Robot

[@_Murky_]

I guess you have no landscape photographers following this channel

[@TatianaHopper]

Judging by previous videos I think I do, just because I didn't necessarily made a mention to landscape that doesn't mean anything. Thanks for watching!

[@ousamahachoumi838]

Every show here bar Euphoria is agonisingly slow. It shows that pretty Cinematography is a magic trick used to trick the viewer into believing they are watching something of quality, when really they are wasting their time.

[@paddington2063]

It’s a shame you can’t find enjoyment in subtlety

[@SA-rz6fj]

too old to die young.

[@TatianaHopper]

Included in the honourable mentions at the end :)

[@SA-rz6fj]

@@TatianaHopper yep. I was too quick and saw that after placing the comment. Figured to keep the comment in place for the algorithm. Your video deserves the attention, good work.

[@MrVICENTEFL]

Ripley