Six Feet Under, the HBO drama now streaming on NOW, is being celebrated on social media as the “best TV show” ever, with a series finale that viewers say is the greatest in television history. The show, which originally aired between 2001 and 2005, continues to receive rave reviews, prompting new audiences to add it to their watch lists.
Social Media Praise for the Two-Decade-Old Series
In a Reddit post, one user asked for a series that would have them “glued to the screen.” Many recommended Six Feet Under, which ran for five seasons. Another post on the platform explored why the series is considered the “greatest in TV history,” with a user asking, “Is Six Feet Under worth it?”
Created by Alan Ball for HBO, the series has received constant praise for its story and its “best series finale.” The show follows the Fisher family, who run a funeral home in Los Angeles. Each episode explores grief, morality, and messy family dynamics as the relatives manage the business while confronting a new death at the start of each storyline.
Award-Winning Drama with a Devoted Fanbase
Six Feet Under presents deeply flawed individuals trying to connect with one another. It ran for five seasons between 2001 and 2005, earning 46 awards out of 168 total nominations. As for funeral directors, they view the series as respectful and well-researched, even if it ramps up the family dysfunction for TV.
Starring Peter Krause (Nate Fisher), Lauren Ambrose (Claire Fisher), Michael C. Hall (David Fisher), Frances Conroy (Ruth Fisher), and more, the series aired 63 episodes in total. Since the Reddit post was shared, many viewers have gushed over the series. One said: “I still think about that ending and it's been over a decade since the last time I've watched that show.” Another added: “The deepest, most poetic show on HBO. Also without spoiling anything, it's the single best finale in the history of television.”
How to Watch Six Feet Under
A third commented: “It's my favourite show of all time, so yes. It also has one of the best endings.” And a fourth chimed in: “Great show, strong ending.” To watch Six Feet Under, you can stream all five seasons on NOW and via Sky Go if you have an active Sky TV subscription.
