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.
- 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 .
- 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.
- 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.
- Lost – A plane crashes on an island. A few survive, and they are nothing alike. Themes: philosophy, survival, behaviorism, addiction, hard work, and problem-solving.
- The Wire – A realistic depiction of crime in Baltimore. Themes: Drugs, economics, detective work, aggression, and patience.
- Ozark – A family works for a cartel. Themes: Business, politics, entrepreneurship, law.
- Prison Break – A guy gets locked up, tries to escape prison. Themes: Engineering, politics, problem-solving, courage, patience, vision, determination.
- House of Cards – An savvy politician fights his way to the top of the political game. Themes: Politics, cunning, economics, business, power.
- Mad Men – A smart marketer helps companies connect with their customers. Themes: Marketing, business, salesmanship, strategy, creativity.
- House – A genius physician cracks enigmas on a regular basis. Themes: Medicine, philosophy, psychology, addiction.
- Black Mirror – Dystopian futures. Themes: Technology, business, fear.
- Sons of Anarchy – Motorcycle gang. Themes: Business, leadership.
- Atlanta – Familiar yet strange. Dark yet funny.
- Entourage – Famous actor enjoys stardom with his buddies. Themes: Salesmanship, marketing, creativity, negotiation, desire.
- The Last Dance – Team Jordan. Themes: rivalry, teamwork, leadership, dedication.