I think it was Family Guy that parodied how every raves about The Wire and Breaking Bad as the best shows ever, but for good reason. They're both solid shows that maintain their quality to the end... whereas most shows take a tragic nosedive in the final season(s).
I'm also a huge fan of 'Rectify' and 'Halt and Catch Fire' for quieter dramas that are hopefully more relatable to people's real lives than The Wire and Breaking Bad.
If you enjoy reading instead, check out The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. It's a lengthy read, but well worth.