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Not to sound like a cliche, but Dan Harmon's Community has to take the crown for the most genuinely cinephile programme ever made. The first, fourth and sixth seasons are not the strongest. However, the lighthearted tone, intricate system of in-jokes and references as well as many heartfelt moments help sell an oddball love letter to fandom and personal growth. I discovered Community in lockdown thanks to my partner. I also remember hearing about it when it first made it to air while I was still studying - but having seen it several times since, I often hear it dismissed as geek TV. Don't be fooled, this is great TV.

Alongside epics like True Detective, Breaking Bad, and House of Cards, Matthew Weiner's Mad Men led the resurgence of "Prestige TV" in the 2010s. From its love of the 1960s, to impeccable production design, acting and writing, as well as genuinely complex explorations of masculinity and trauma - I continue to appreciate all the components of this show, done with a seemingly effortless and low-intensity approach. I discovered Mad Men at university, with it ending just as I was finishing my education, thus bookending a period of my life that, by the programme's existence, was made even more special.

A witty script, interesting concept and outstanding performance by Ryan Reynolds make this the perfect Friday night outing. Visually stunning, Free Guy makes use of CGI in all the right ways with its lovely cast and good pace.