20 TV Shows You Say You'll Watch (But Never Do)

We all have that one friend who won't stop saying how you so must watch "The Wire" or "The Americans" or another critically-acclaimed show you're not watching yet. Here are 20 of those series you say you'll watch but never do, but you really should to shut that friend up.

'The Wire' (2002-2008)

This Baltimore-set crime series stars Dominic West and introduced discerning viewers to Idris Elba.

'Deadwood' (2004-2006)

Everyone who was (or became) anyone seemed to be on this western series, from "Justified" star Timothy Olyphant to Oscar nominee John Hawkes. If only we could get past all the c**ks***k-ing language.

'Veronica Mars' (2004-2007)

It's never too late to rediscover this "teen noir drama" that had Kristen Bell solving crimes, including the murder of her best friend. Unless you've sworn off high school series forever.

'Rome' (2005 - 2007)

If you love "Gladiator"-style battles, with the political intrigue of "House of Cards," then perhaps this was a show you shouldn't have missed.

'Friday Night Lights' (2006 - 2011)

After it was a movie, and before it was an Amy Schumer skit, this was an underrated TV series about a really, really dedicated football coach and a town full of the sport's biggest fans. Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can't lose.

'Fringe' (2008-2013)

Before "The X-Files" revival, this was the closest thing to a new version of the beloved sci-fi series, but swap out "freak aliens" for "alternate universes."

'Damages' (2007 - 2012)

This Emmy-winning FX drama should appeal to any fan of legal wheeling-and-dealing, but there you go, watching yet another "Law & Order: SVU" rerun instead.

'Pushing Daisies' (2007 - 2009)

This very likable show about a guy who could raise the dead was loaded with quirk and charm, which is great, unless you hate that kind of thing.

'Sons of Anarchy' (2008-2014)

So you watched all of "Breaking Bad" but you didn't have room in your schedule for another great drama about people doing bad, bad things in the desert. That's just criminal.

'The Good Wife' (2009 - Present)

You loved Julianna Margulies on "ER," Chris Noth on "Sex and the City" and Jeffrey Dean Morgan on "Grey's Anatomy." And who doesn't love recurring guest star Taye Diggs? Maybe it wasn't on your radar because it's not on a sexy cable network.

'Justified' (2010-2015)

If you were a fan of Timothy Olyphant from "Deadwood" or Walton Goggins from "The Shield," then there's really no excuse for missing this dynamite series. Except, we know, you always meant to watch.

'The Americans' (2013 - Present)

You rooted for a ruthless mob boss in "The Sopranos" and a meth kingpin in "Breaking Bad," so why not side with some Russian spies trying to bring down '80s America?

'Broadchurch' (2013 - Present)

Doctor Who solves a murder in a small town! The former Time Lord Gracepoint.")

'House of Cards' (2013 - Present )

Either you're a political junkie or you're not -- and if you're not, then a series about politics can be a hard sell. But Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright are so good in this show, you will understand why it was the first online series to get major awards recognition.

'Masters of Sex' (2013 - Present)

Like "Mad Men," but about sex researchers! Surely that's worth a look.

'Ray Donovan' (2013 - Present)

It's like the film noir version of "Scandal," but instead of "fixing" things in D.C., it's in Hollywood. It also features an unscrupulous Irish-American bruiser (Liev Schreiber) instead of a beautiful, well-dressed woman.

'Rectify' (2013 - Present)

Let's face it, a series about an ex-convict trying to deal with life -- and lingering suspicions after being found innocent of the crime that got him locked up -- is pretty darn downbeat. It's also one of the best character-driven series on television, definitely worthy of joining the current "Golden Age" crop.

'The 100' (2014 - Present)

How devoted are fans of this underrated post-apocalyptic series? As a fan tweeted, "Drop out of school. This is inarguably more important."

'Bloodline' (2015 - Present)

There's a reason Ben Mendelsohn and Kyle Chandler earned Emmy nominations for their work on this Netflix crime thriller: The former is amazing as the ne'er-do-well black sheep who pushes his law-abiding brother (Chandler) to the breaking point.