Top Ten Series for Nerds (Part One)

10 – BRIGHT FALLS

As much as a list like this automatically brings to mind TV series this first one is actually web-based. Designed to build hype and explain some elements of the survival horror game Alan Wake, this series is not only superbly cast, well written and beautifully shot, it provides some fantastic scares that really fit in with the atmosphere of the game. If you’ve played the game then watch this series, if you plan to play the game then watch this first.

9 – DOCTOR WHO

This may sound like an obvious choice but there is a definite reason for it often appearing on lists like these. Despite some repetitive character profiles and some silly science fiction it really draws viewers into the world of The Doctor, from his changes in motives between regenerations to the sacrifices he makes every episode to save what he loves more than anything, humanity.

8 – THE WALKING DEAD

Another series that features often on top tens all over the internet. The Walking Dead is an adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s tale of a rag tag group of survivors trying to stay alive during a zombie apocalypse. While most films, series and games that feature zombies as a primary antagonist tend to focus on the conflict between survivors and zombies, The Walking Dead’s conflicts reside in the survivors themselves. Zombies still pose a very real threat but continually reminds us that no matter what the world goes through, man’s biggest threat will always be man.

7 – FALLOUT: NUKA BREAK

For a second time in this list, a web series makes an appearance. This independently produced set of short episodes follow three characters representing the three karma paths that can be followed in the Fallout series. At times the low budget is obvious but there are certain moments when you can really appreciate the effort that’s been put into it’s creation. For fans of Fallout this tongue in cheek take on wasteland survival is an interesting take on some of the other stories that the wasteland has to tell.

6 – SPACED

This two season sitcom launched the careers of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, stars of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. Why does this series make it onto the list? Because it contains more nerd culture references than you can shake a stick at, from Evil Dead to The Matrix. Every episode guarantees hilarity from laughing at some very cleverly placed quotes and parallel situations rather than laughing at how socially different nerds are, like some sitcoms do today.

In the next few days I’ll post the rest of this list.

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