Lasting less than 20 seconds, the title sequence to Breaking Bad is a masterclass in short and effective. The moment we see the swirling yellow smoke, the dark music that follows has set the tone for five seasons of unmissable TV!
True Detective
By far 2014's best opening credits work. Designed by studio Elastic, this unforgettable imagery becomes more apparent as the series deepens. Accurately foreshadowing the events, people and life changing experiences that will later effect detectives Rust Kohle (Mattthew McConaughey) and Martin Hart (Woody Harrelson). All the while it simultaneously capturing the mythical feel of a Louisiana land where it seems God has long since departed in the gritty drama.
Damages
Sound-tracked to 'When I Am Through With You' by VLA, the legal world that is ruled with an iron fist by Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) comes to life. Fitting in some the pillars of the legal world including 'The Glory of Commerce' and 'Civic Fame' above the Manhattan Municipal Building, it shows in the world of the law, the administration of justice can be a dangerous thing. It also fits in with Patty's persona because when she is through with you "there won't be anything left"
House of Cards
Spanning the playground of politician Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey, the shows tense and some times audacious tone comes full circle. At first seeming just random locations such at the Capitol Building, Nationals Park and the Kennedy Centre. But apparently if you look deeper there is more meaning to it, read this fine article by Phil Edwards to understand further! Either way it is an eye grabbing start to the Netflix drama!
Boardwalk Empire
Set against 'Straight Up and Down' by Brian Jonestown Massacre, we have one of HBO's finest efforts of recent times. Witnessing Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi) standing on a beach, suddenly we see thousands of whiskey bottles wash ashore. His profitable but occasionally underhanded enterprise is brought forward instantly and the corrupt theme of Martin Scorsese and Mark Wahlberg's excellent five seasons is set in stone.
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