Watching the Mad Men marathon, I've been blown away by how good the show genuinely is (its not all awards-and-critics-hype). But more on that later. The incredible opening credits got me thinking: what show's opening credits are your favorite?
Mad Men Title Sequence from Caleb Woods on Vimeo.
Of course, I said near-perfect. In my mind, no show has crafted a better title sequence than Dexter. Of course, we know that Dexter is secretly a serial killer, and with that knowledge the show cleverly gives us the most sinister morning routine ever, even though it is completely harmless. It's two minutes of brilliantly dark perfection.
So what's your favorite title sequence. Please discuss in the comments below.
I do really enjoy Mad Men's title sequence; it graphics and the music perfectly reflect the cool-jazz era that the show is set in, and the silhouette free falling past buildings covered in advertisements is a great symbol of the show's themes. It's a near-perfect sequence.
Mad Men Title Sequence from Caleb Woods on Vimeo.
Of course, I said near-perfect. In my mind, no show has crafted a better title sequence than Dexter. Of course, we know that Dexter is secretly a serial killer, and with that knowledge the show cleverly gives us the most sinister morning routine ever, even though it is completely harmless. It's two minutes of brilliantly dark perfection.
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CSI does a good title sequence too, and I too like NY's the best, if only because I'm biased toward "Baba O'Riley."
The Scrubs opener is a nice little slice of what you can expect from the show: whimsical comedy with heart.