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I have had the chance to watch a lot of HBO, Showtime, and other network series lately and wanted to post my favorites:

1. Entourage (HBO) While the story line doesn't change much and there isnt much to this show, it cant be beat it terms of good hearted fun. You can't watch an episode of this show without smiling, laughing, and wishing you were there. This series will make you happy and make you want to go out with your buddies and have a good time. Or just sit and watch Entourage all day.

2. Dexter (Showtime) Has there been a more interesting series on television in a long? This show about a serial killer who kills only the people deserve it is a tingling, suspensful ride. It will make you cringe, cheer, and get really pissed off. This series is the perfect show for guys of every kind. And yes they show Dexter killing people.

3. Madmen (AMC) This historical series set in the 1960s will make you want to drink. There is hardly a scene in the entire series where the characters aren't drinking some kind of alcohol and smoking cigarettes. The intriguing characters, infedelity, slick business practices, and old school styles in this series will keep your interest and probably make you grab a drink.

4. In Treatment (HBO) This intense drama consists almost entirely of a Dr's therapy sessions with his patients. While the patients are telling stories about their lives you really can imagine the stories without every leaving the therapists office. The stories are truly heartbreaking and inspiring and will make you beg for another episode. I don't usually like dramas but this show caught me off guard and was surprisingly good.

5. The Wire (HBO) This Baltimore Police epic series is probably the best series about crime ever made. The long running show is frequently atop lists like this and deserves all the recognition it gets. The story lines can get boring at times, and can become quite complicated as well. If you want a glimpse into the world of drugs and crime this is your place.

Honorable Mentions: Breaking Bad, Sex and the City, Deadwood, Weeds

Please note that these are only series that are somewhat current and are not on the big network channels.

Also, please be sure to comment and critique my choices.