If I Could Only Watch One Network...

...It would 100% be AMC.

To be clear, this fictional "youonlygetonechannel" scenario would be a NIGHTMARE for me. As many people know, I love me some Lifetime. The thought of losing the network that has brought me such joy in the form of "Golden Girls", "Reba", and fillinthblank idiotic (and by idiotic, I mean genius) MFTVM*, is a reality I hope never to face.

However.

Quality programming is quality programming.

Yes, I love "Mad Men" (though I hope they plan on running a cheatsheet "here's what happened 3 years ago when this show was last on the air" prior to it's return this summer).

But really, the 3 series that caught my attention this year (albeit a bit late) are as follows:

"Breaking Bad": I may, or may not have watched the entire first 2 seasons over the holiday. OOPSIE. If you're not watching this show, you're doing yourself a disservice. It is one of the most interesting human stories I've seen on TV, maybe ever. The plot plays out like a movie you don't want to end (can't remember the last time that happened). Bryan Cranston is brilliant as the personification of average. Watching him evolve into someone anything but average makes for riveting television. Prior to watching, I was always irritated by Cranston's continual sweeping during awards season. Now I get it.

"The Walking Dead": Yes, yes I know. Everyone cool is already watching this show. I just talked about how much I love the Lifetime Network, so no one should be surprised that I'm behind. Because I do not like horror films or zombies or vampires or anyone that has interest in eating my flesh, I assumed the series was not for me. Score 0 for Lauren's instincts. Much like "Breaking Bad" (but in a completely different way), this is a human story. Yes there are a zombies (and they are nasty), but the focus is on the people who survived/are surviving. It's fascinating to watch these relatable characters attempt to find natural order (and some normalcy) in an unnatural world. Plus, there's a love triangle. Sold!

Honorable Mention:
-"The Killing": Yes, this show faltered mid-season, but it rebounded in the finale. Though I'm not sure I still care who killed Rosie Larson, I'll be tuning in to see if they can get me interested again.

*Made For TV Movie