20 cult TV series of the 90s that will give a head start to modern ones: part 1

The 1990s were a period of great change for television series. Screens were flooded with a wave of dramatic shows, fascinating viewers who were just beginning to master the remote controls of imported TVs. These new works massively attracted the attention of the entire country, which was eagerly awaiting each new episode. We invite you to join the nostalgia and plunge into the world of the best TV series of the 90s if you are over 30, or meet amazing characters for the first time if you are younger.

Friends (1994 – 2004)

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The top TV series of the 90s begins a project that has gained worldwide popularity and is recognized as one of the best comedy shows in the history of American television. The sitcom is set in Manhattan, where two apartments on the same stairwell have become home to six inseparable friends. Spoiled Rachel, meticulous Monica, eccentric Phoebe, witty office worker Chandler, charming aspiring actor Joey and paleontologist Ross, who has gone through a divorce. They quarrel, make up, share secrets and fall in love – living life to the fullest and learning to be true friends.

The X Files (1993 – 2018)

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The most famous detective series of the 90s won high marks all over the world and became the starting point for many books, magazine publications and fan fiction. Two partners start working in the FBI’s specialized unit dealing with anomalous cases. One of them is Special Agent Fox Mulder, who is convinced of the existence of UFOs and the abduction of his sister by aliens. The second is Agent Dana Scully, an experienced medical doctor, skeptic, and woman of strong character. Together, these heroes chase monsters, expose conspiracies and take risks, gradually becoming more than just partners to each other.

Sex and the City (1998 – 2004)

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The plot of the nineties women’s TV series about love and friendship features four strangers and completely different girls who go to New York to conquer the city. Carrie Bradshaw is a young journalist with an emotional and impulsive personality. Samantha Jones is a future business tycoon, eccentric and scandalous. Charlotte York is a conservative and romantic nature, and Miranda Hobbs is an independent lawyer. These four ambitious individuals make up the perfect quartet. As they cross the thirty-year mark, their friendship continues to grow stronger, as they share intimate details, search for true love and the man of their dreams, and move toward their goals.

Twin Peaks (1990 – 1991)

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The series, which gained popularity in the 1990s, gained its rating thanks to viewers who are fascinated by mystery detectives and thrillers with intricate plots, intriguing characters, and a surprising twist in the ending. A small town is stunned by the terrible news that the body of teenager Laura Palmer has been discovered. Agent Cooper, along with the sheriff, must explore the darker aspects of this quiet town and pull skeletons out of the closets of its residents to uncover the culprit. As the agent delves deeper into the investigation, more sinister discoveries lie ahead.

Charmed (1998 – 2006)

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The three Hollywood sisters gather in their grandmother’s old house in San Francisco. Among them, the youngest and liveliest, Phoebe, discovers a magical book of spells in the attic. She reads one of them, and thus activates the abilities of all three sisters. It turns out that the girls have powerful witchy gifts, each with a unique superpower. Prue can manipulate objects, Piper has control over time, and Phoebe can predict the future. And now they have a serious mission on their shoulders – to protect people from unwanted aliens from the other world.

Mr. Bean (1990 – 1995)

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The classic British TV series introduces the viewer to Mr. Bean, an eccentric man with a child hidden in an adult body. The episodes of this comedy show demonstrate many funny situations in which the unpredictable hero finds himself. Even the most ordinary actions, such as going to the store or parking a car, Bean performs with characteristic carelessness and a unique comic style.

Kommissar Rex (1994 – 2004)

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A German shepherd named Rex is an active member of the Vienna police force, specializing in homicide investigations. This fearless dog investigates crimes with intelligence, not forgetting to show his cunning, for example, when he quietly steals a sausage sandwich from the table of his human colleague. In cooperation with Detective Moser, the furry policeman is ready to maintain order in the city, and no criminal can escape his perceptive nose.

ER (1994 – 2009)

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The list of outstanding TV series that were broadcast on television from 1990 to 2000 is replenished with the fascinating world of medicine at Chicago’s City Hospital. The team of medical professionals in this institution saves many lives by providing emergency care and making critical decisions. Different in nature, but all of them are such realistic and appealing characters, experiencing love and breakups, gossip and intrigue, mistakes and friendship.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997 – 2003)

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In addition to studying at college, Buffy Summers finds time to hunt down and destroy the most cunning messengers of evil – vampires. Under the supervision of her mentor, the school librarian Rupert Giles, the 16-year-old girl fights against demonic forces. But, like many young people, she is concerned not only with battles with unusual enemies, but also with internal experiences – quarrels with her family, problems in school, the desire to please the opposite sex, and other typical teenage problems.

Xena: Warrior Princess (1195 – 2001)

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The popular 90s adventure fantasy series takes the viewer back to the ancient era. The plot describes the adventures of a brave warrior named Xena. Together with her faithful companion Gabrielle, the invincible woman in an impressive outfit will fight for justice, challenging even the gods. Grand battles, sword fights, clashes with tyrants and bandits await them.

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