Breaking Bad.- 2 episodes in to season one. So not a fannish show. No one is exceptionally clever, pretty or even that likeable, but I've enjoyed it so far. I know a bit of the character arch for the next 3 seasons and it's fun to see where it all starts. The pilot has a lot of problems, too much typical TV writing, but episode 2 made me remember why I liked Vince Gilligan so much during his The X-Files days. It's a lot smarter and funnier (in a kind of sick/dark way) than the pilot.

Damages S2 is still sitting there unwatched, partly because Mr. L kind of hated the first season. He rather rewatch The Wire from the start. It would be something to watch S1 again and not feel so confused in the first episodes by the huge cast.