Any good shows to recommend?

[EcHoFiiVe]

Alrighty guys, video games have been getting a bit boring for me lately, and I have zero money so I can't go out and buy any new ones yet, so I am turning to television to get my giggles. Preferably something sci-fi/anime. The shows I watch on a regular basis are basically Fringe and Naruto, respectively covering my two favorite genres. Last night I was going through my sister's netflix instant queue on my PS3 and I noticed an anime called Claymore which I had never heard of and the premise seemed entertaining. I turned it on and I am already up to episode 10 of it. This is a problem however, because it appears to be an 26 episode long series for whatever reason so this will not keep me entertained most likely past today. So I ask you escapist, what shows do you recommend. Not limited to sci-fi and anime, but these are my favorite genres.
Thanks in advance!

 

[Jasper Jeffs]

Cowboy Bebop, Tengen Toppa Gurren Laggan. Those two are sci-fi animes, however they're both only 26 episodes or something each. I've just started watching Gin Tama, which is kinda sci-fi, but it's a comedy anime. It's pretty fucking funny though, so I'd recommend that, it has like 200 episodes. Akira is an awesome anime film too if you haven't seen it already.

 

[Urgh76]

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

......

You'll love it

 

[BOBdotEXE]

bleach (non_sci-fi) but awsome.
Ghost in A shell (stand alone complex) <--my Fav

 

[AmrasCalmacil]

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

......

You'll love it

Yes. Just about to Watch episode 16 now.
(Fluttershy is also the best pony)

 

[SomeLameStuff]

Watch Gurren Lagaan, but make sure to turn off your logic box. The awesomeness of Kamina is not constrained by logic.

And if you like that, search up Megas XLR, because... it's Megas.

 

[BOBdotEXE]

for us to give you the Best Suggestions;
What Do you like best about naruto/fringe?
What is the main thing you look for in your shows?
Story? action? character?

 

[redisforever]

Doctor Who (Scifi)
Torchwood (Scifi)
Top Gear (The British one)
Mythbusters (The only American show on the list)

Yeah, nearly anything from the BBC.

 

[EcHoFiiVe]

Watch Gurren Lagaan, but make sure to turn off your logic box. The awesomeness of Kamina is not constrained by logic.

And if you like that, search up Megas XLR, because... it's Megas.

I was sooooo pissed off when they cancelled Megas.

 

[mireko]

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is the best sci-fi anime I have ever seen, so you may want to give that a try.

Dennou Coil is a lot softer (the characters are all kids, it's very upbeat), but there's some really clever writing and some great twists in there. Worth a shot.

Also, Community. Not sci-fi or anime, but it's very funny.

 

[EcHoFiiVe]

Doctor Who (Scifi)
Torchwood (Scifi)
Top Gear (The British one)
Mythbusters (The only American show on the list)

Yeah, nearly anything from the BBC.

Mythbusters is a grand old time.

 

[Jonluw]

As has been mentioned: Cowboy Bebop, Tengen toppa Gurren Lagann and Top gear.

And here are the series you should watch even though they might not fit your preferences: Clannad (and after story), Welcome to the NHK, FLCL, Elfen Lied, Panty and stocking with garterbelt and Seitokai yakuindomo

 

[Soviet Heavy]

Blackadder.

Sort of alternate history where a family of assholish characters all played by Rowan Atkinson impose themselves on famous historical settings.

 

[Hashime]

Doctor Who
V (2009)
Fringe
Stargate Universe / Atlantis / SG-1
ReGenesis
Firefly
Alias
Chuck
Harry Birdman Attorney at Law

 

[lobster1077]

Cromartie High School. It is rather hilarious...Indeed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrI7QUJfkvI&feature=related

 

[Levethian]

Mad Men, The Walking Dead

& The Wire
Might like Charlie Brooker shows as well if you like ZP style rants.

 

[EcHoFiiVe]

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is the best sci-fi anime I have ever seen, so you may want to give that a try.

Dennou Coil is a lot softer (the characters are all kids, it's very upbeat), but there's some really clever writing and some great twists in there. Worth a shot.

Also, Community. Not sci-fi or anime, but it's very funny.

I used to watch that when I was younger. I enjoyed it but it couldn't keep my attention for very long for some reason. It's the same now at this age because I have tried to go back to it a few times.

 

[Dethpixie]

Community, Firefly, The Walking Dead, Dexter, and pretty much anything on Adult Swim

 

[EcHoFiiVe]

Mad Men, The Walking Dead

& The Wire

I watched The Wire all the way through and it was great. I have seen bits of Mad Men and it seems like a good show.