My Newest Obsession
Just as i was despairing in the wasteland of mediocre TV shows, i have found the glimmer of home. My So-Called Life (MSCL), an underrated gem from the 90s is one of my recent revelations and it is one of the most compelling teen dramas ever created. It is one of the most compelling shows on teenage life that i have ever seen and MSCL is packed with a superb cast, sharp writing and realistic situations. 3 episodes in and i am already a convert. This has got to be one of the best shows ever created. No wonder TIME picks MSCL as one of the 100 Best TV Shows of ALL TIME. It is so good that lead actress Claire Danes won a Golden Globes for Best Actress for her role as Angela Chase. And i must say this is a truly deserving win because Danes is phenomenal. When she first starred in the pilot she was only 13 but displayed tremendous talent and i really wonder why she isn’t an A-list actress yet.
Unfortunately, this critically acclaimed drama which ran from 1994-1995 lasted only one season, which to me is a great tragedy because MSCL really is one of the best TV shows i have had the pleasure to watch. Claire Danes gives a superlative performance, and was the smart conflicted kid years before Ellen Page did Juno.
So, if you are in the mood for a good TV series then i highly recommend MSCL, easily one of the best shows of the 90s.
