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The 15 Shows Every Man Should Watch and Why

Usually, shows aren’t very educational. But sometimes they are. Below is a list of some great shows that could teach men a thing or two about a thing or two. Plus they’re fun. 1. The Sopranos– Hilarious, entertaining, snide, wise, sarcastic, honest examination of life.

Usually, shows aren’t very educational. But sometimes they are. Below is a list of some great shows that could teach men a thing or two about a thing or two. Plus they’re fun.

  1. The Sopranos– Hilarious, entertaining, snide, wise, sarcastic, honest examination of life.Themes: hypocrisy, courage, violence, loyalty, truth, good vs evil, naivety, happiness, greed, leadership, and stupidity .
  2. Breaking Bad– A story about how resentment is the root of all evil.Themes: business, manipulation, chemistry, drugs, psychology, shrewdness vs recklessness, envy, greed, and arrogance.
  3. Better Call Saul– A loud-mouthed, fast-talking, swindling, amoral yet endearing lawyer is the great anti-hero many can relate to – especially if you’ve ever had to sell anything.Themes: psychology, marketing, salesmanship, ambition, recognition, business and self-sabotage.
  4. Lost– A plane crashes on an island. A few survive, and they are nothing alike.Themes: philosophy, survival, behaviorism, addiction, hard work, andproblem-solving.
  5. The Wire –A realistic depiction of crime in Baltimore.Themes: Drugs, economics, detective work, aggression, and patience.
  6. Ozark– A family works for a cartel.Themes: Business, politics, entrepreneurship, law.
  7. Prison Break –A guy gets locked up, tries to escape prison.Themes: Engineering, politics,problem-solving, courage, patience, vision, determination.
  8. House of Cards– An savvy politician fights his way to the top of the political game.Themes: Politics, cunning, economics, business, power.
  9. Mad Men– A smart marketer helps companies connect with their customers.Themes: Marketing, business, salesmanship, strategy, creativity.
  10. House– A genius physician cracks enigmas on a regular basis.Themes: Medicine, philosophy, psychology, addiction.
  11. Black Mirror– Dystopian futures.Themes: Technology, business, fear.
  12. Sons of Anarchy– Motorcycle gang.Themes: Business, leadership.
  13. Atlanta –Familiar yet strange. Dark yet funny.
  14. Entourage– Famous actor enjoys stardom with his buddies.Themes: Salesmanship, marketing, creativity, negotiation, desire.
  15. The Last Dance– Team Jordan.Themes: rivalry, teamwork, leadership, dedication.

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