What tv show had a big impact on you?

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For me, its Xena.

Few years back, height of covid epidemic, was living in homeless shelters. Overcrowded slums, everyone miserable, yelling, screaming, fights, abuse, rage. At one point, could feel the anger building in me. Powerless, a victim, desire for retribution. What good was trying to be better person, when all it meant was people walking over me.

Started rewatching xena, hadn't in years. Big message of the show: when surrounded by hate, violence, it's tempting to give in, to not be a victim. But you have a choice, to not continue the cycle, to make a better world. I so needed to hear that message at that time in my life.

What tv show helped you?

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Silicon valley

I totally relate with gifoyle a lot

Martin Starr kicks ass

You might also check out Freaks and Geeks if you haven't already (you probably have).

It is so sad we only got one season. That show was too ahead of its time, it would be an absolute hit if it came out today