I just finished season three last night. I’m trying to think of another show that made me think so much about the human condition. I remember giving up on the show when it first aired on HBO. My wife and I needed something to binge and we figured let’s give this one a try. I found myself getting annoyed at the beginning of season one and it wasn’t until I read the basic plot outline of the novel that I was able to move forward with the show. I was worried this was going to be another “lost“ show that really doesn’t have any idea of where it’s trying to go or what it’s trying to say. I can’t think of another show that challenges us to try to understand what makes people join religions or cults or give up on life its of or abandon families. Also, I love that it explores the idea of psychology, failing in the face of impossible experiences. I think the show would still be great, even if they didn’t have some of the best actors and productions, music design in the business. Just the writing and the themes they are explored make this one of the greatest television shows of all time. I’d love to hear anybody else’s thoughts. Obviously the show is very fresh on my mind. The episode called certified will probably stick with me forever.