What characteristics do you look for in drama series you like to watch on t.v.?

I look for something I haven't sen before. It is hard to write a drama which has surprises. And I look for fine acting.that is why I loved The Sopranos.

I like drama. Not in my life, just on the little screen. I look for quirky characters. I like someone who doesn't try to be anything else that they're not. And Grissom on CSI is the perfect example of this. And that's why I love that show. I also like when the cast is all different. It makes the show more realistic. Instead of having one dimensional people talking.

For me, it's characters. There has to be at least one - preferably more- characters I care about. Strong friendships among the characters on shows also helps. I can be a fan of some romantic relationships, but I'm a sucker for a good tv friendship between people. And, characters are why I can watch a bunch of shows that might have the same general theme (hospital shows, crime shows, etc) without thinking they're just the same thing. They're not. No two crime dramas have the exact same group of characters with the exact same relationships. Good writing and dialogue helps. I'm not really a stickler for shows to be completely accurate - just as long as it's reasonably believable. Anytime I can have some emotional connection.

The most important element I think is the storyline. It has to be interesting. Most of us are used to a girl meets boy whom another girl is interested in and wants to get rid of the first girl. Different scenes are shown but revolves on that same plot. Well, a good storyline should be something unique with new twists. And another factor to go along with that are good characters. A good bond between the on screen characters tends to make me more interested on how the story would affect each one.

I like it when a character loves someone and willing to let go and looks hurt just to make her/his happy. But in the end both are in good terms and understands of how life made them be part of each other's life in the past or maybe until the present.

Believeablity, storyline, likeable characters (and believable villians)

I like shows that deal with socio-politics as part of their plots. Also a like the characters to be more than their jobs, with hobbies and family concerns. The can't be 100% serious all the time, comedic breaks are good.