I'd offer Star Gate: Atlantis (all five (I think?) seasons) and Stargate SG-1, and also Battlestar Galactica, or Doctor Who. There's like THREE DECADES of Dr. Who he could watch. And Star Trek, whether First Generation or all of the various descendents.
Non sci-fi things, hmmm, Carnivale is supposed to be compelling but somewhat unsatisfying as it's essentially unfinished - it got cancelled before the story arc closed. Or maybe The Sopranos, or The Borgias, if he's into costume dramas. Downton Abbey, if he'd like his costume drama slightly less bloody.
I'll second The Wire recs above and add The Bill and/or NYPD Blue, if he's into police procedurals.
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Non sci-fi things, hmmm, Carnivale is supposed to be compelling but somewhat unsatisfying as it's essentially unfinished - it got cancelled before the story arc closed. Or maybe The Sopranos, or The Borgias, if he's into costume dramas. Downton Abbey, if he'd like his costume drama slightly less bloody.
I'll second The Wire recs above and add The Bill and/or NYPD Blue, if he's into police procedurals.