I haven't watched any of the "big" series -

[Bemyclementine]

Like Breaking bad etc

Which would you recommend?

Game of thrones!

24, GoT or prison break

I'd have to be paid to watch that!

It totally depends on what you like, a clue might be useful

The Sopranos is the best telly ever, in my view.

But I agree with PP it depends what your in to - of your political you can’t not watch the west wing for instance.

The Sopranos is the best series ever in my opinion.

The Witcher

@TimeForMeToF1y I've never seen GoT but I'm with you, I don't think I could watch it.

I do really like all sorts. I liked Handmaid's Tale. I was underwhelmed by The Watcher. I liked Dahmer. I do veer towards things that are a bit grim/gritty. I wasn't keen on Outlander - only watched the first series, but was in love with the books from the 90s when I was a teenager so I dont think I was ever going to enjoy watching it.

If you like gritty, I recommend Jessica Jones.

Also Person of Interest. Possibly the most underrated show I've watched.

The Wire!

I'm sure you will have watched some of them already but these spring to mind -
ER.
The West Wing (if you are interested in politics)
Line of Duty (1-4)
Pride & Predjudice (BBC version)
Broadchurch 1.
The Sopranos (chosen as Rolling Stones best TV series ever)
Band of Brothers
Mad Men
Game of Thrones

& Dinnerladies because we all need a bit of Victoria Wood.

Breaking Bad.

First series isn’t great but get a few episodes into series two and you’ll be hooked.

The West Wing should be at (or near) the top of everyone’s list.

On my personal favourite series’ list would also be:

The Crown
House
Scrubs
Buffy
Angel

Whoops I wouldn't have mentioned P&P or Dinnerladies if I'd spotted you like gritty
The Wire is a good call.

@Notonthestairs P&P is the only thing I've seen from your list. I suffered a few episodes of Dinnerladues with my parents 🤣

Hard no to Buffy/Angel. Just doesn't appeal at all

Homeland was great.

Would also put The Wire at the top of my list. Also recommend West Wing, House, Bodies (rewatching this at the moment), Line of Duty. Recently watched Anatomy of a Scandal which was not bad.

Happy Valley on iPlayer. Just excellent acting all round and really gripping. New series coming soon too!

Breaking Bad had us absolutely hooked after a few episodes.

West Wing
The Americans

Homeland.
Prison Break.
The Wire.

Orange is the New Black
House of the Dragon
Stranger Things
Pesky Blinders
Vikings
The Last Kingdom

I really do recommend Game of Thrones. It's fantastic. Not sure why people wouldn't be able to watch it.

Peaky* not pesky

Mad Men, i binged it all a couple of years ago and it’s probably my favourite series I’ve ever watched.

As others have said, Sopranos and Mad Men. I'd also add The Wire. Possibly Boardwalk Empire.