4) Halt and Catch Fire (2014–2017, AMC)
This drama follows a group of tech pioneers in the 1980s as they try to build new computers and shape the internet. It’s less about technology and more about ambition, relationships, and failure. The characters drive the story, especially Joe MacMillan, a manipulative visionary, and Cameron Howe, a rebellious programmer. It started slow, and the tech-heavy subject turned people away, but as the characters grew, so did its following. It never had big ratings, likely overshadowed by shows like Mad Men. Over time, it became a cult favorite for its realistic portrayal of risk-taking and reinvention.
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