These are my personal choices of films and television shows that emotionally drained me as a viewer. Some of these choices are quite typical and probably not unexpected from previous statements I have made.
5) The Wire Marathon
I had never seen a full episode of The Wire before this year. I once in 2007 viewed the first twenty minutes or so of the pilot episode and didn’t think much. I vowed to myself to get to watch it because of all the praise the show had gotten. I had it in my head that this was just a show that was overhyped. I started to watch the first season and a few episodes in, I started to believe I was right. Nothing stood out to me as this being the “best TV show in history.”
Once I was done with the first season, I knew this show wasn’t overhyped. The praise the show got was deserved. I went on to season 2 and loved it more so than the first. I couldn’t get enough of The Wire. Over the summer I just ploughed through all five seasons back to back. It was a great experience but one which drained my emotionally.
4) Lost Season 4 Finale
The final of season 4 was amazing. Epic was the right term at the time. Everything came together beautifully. We got the answers of how the Oceanic 6 got off the island. We witnessed a reunion in which we never expected to happen so soon. Plus we found out who was in the coffin. An action packed finale which was great to watch. Though once it was over you just wanted more.
3) The Constant
The best episode of Lost season 4 and probably my favourite episode of the entire show. Everyone who finished watching this episode was emotionally drained. If you didn’t at least tear up at the phone conversation between Desmond and Penny then you are a robot. One of the finest hours of television I have ever watched, an hour I never wanted to end.
2) The Dark Knight
I try to go to the cinema often, over the past year I’ve frequented the cinema more so than ever in my life. I’ve seen many films and I consider I have a decent opinion when it comes to films. Most films I go and see at the cinema nowadays disappoint. Many of my favourite films are from the 80’s and 90’s. Not many films made now can rival those movies. After the credits rolled, I walked out of The Dark Knight and I was at a loss for words.
Here was a film that I had hyped up for months beforehand but somehow those expectations I had were supassed. I honestly cannot remember when the last time that happened. The sheer ballsiness of the film reminded me of when I finished watching Terminator 2 for the first time. Here was a sequel that was superior to it’s original and I loved Batman Begins with a passion. I saw heart and soul in The Dark Knight. That heart and soul came from Nolan and all of the actors who wanted to make this film great. An amazing cinema experience.
1) The Shield Finale
I try not to put Shield related things in my number 1 spot in all of these but I’m only being honest and I”m not showing any favouritism. If we’re talking about being emotionally drained then this has to be my number 1.
You can name every emotion and I felt them all while watching the final episode of The Shield. Once that final song comes on along with the montage, it got to me. I’m quite an emotional guy anyway but that set me off and I had tears in my eyes. Call me a wuss and I honestly don’t give a fuck. Those were tears of joy because of how fucking awesome this show was. Seven years coming to an end, it’s always sad to see your favourite television show finish. Seven years of emotion coming to an end.
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