15 cult TV series of the 90s that will forever remain in our memory

About first love and long-term friendship

Helen and the guys

Drama, comedy.
France, 1992-1994.
Duration: 3 seasons.
IMDb: 5, 7.

Three freshman friends go to university to study sociology, but their heart is not at all. Moreover, for almost 300 episodes of TV shows, we are never shown a single shot where the trinity would do at least something related to their studies. And all because the true vocation of heroes is to be musicians, fall in love and live a carefree student life.

The series was insanely popular in Russia, and every hero, heroine or couple in love from this show had their own fans. Someone tried to be like Helene in everything, dyed their hair and squinting their eyes in a special way, someone copied the style of dress and unusual habits of other heroes. What can we say, the song from the TV screen saver can still be heard on a call on someone's phone.

Beverly Hills 90210

Drama, melodrama.
USA, 1990-2000.
Duration: 10 seasons.
IMDb: 6, 3.

The cult series about American golden youth living in the prestigious Los Angeles area of Beverly Hills. This show is considered to be one of the progenitors of all modern youth TV series. In those days, "Beverly Hills" became a real revelation: it discussed rather sensitive topics related to sex, alcoholism, drug addiction, suicide and gender relations.

In Russia, the series was broadcast on NTV and STS, and then it was endlessly repeated on other channels.

Friends

Comedy, melodrama.
USA, 1994-2004.
Duration: 10 seasons.
IMDb: 8, 9.

The cult sitcom of the 90s, which I have not heard of and which has not been reviewed several times unless it is lazy. The story is about six friends who live in the neighborhood and share all the joys and hardships with each other.

The series is popular and does not lose its relevance to this day, and the army of loyal fans still idolizes Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross. Many fans remember with a smile phrases from the series, sing funny songs to Phoebe, dream of finding the same loyal friends and each time they sigh heavily, remembering the last episode.

About cool detectives and all sorts of devilry

Secret materials

Science fiction, thriller, drama, detective.
Canada 1993-2002, 2016-2018.
Duration: 11 seasons.
IMDb: 8, 6.

One of the first and still the best TV series, filmed in the science fiction genre. It tells the story of Special Agents Mulder and Scully investigating events that do not always lend themselves to logical explanation. Over the entire duration of the series, a lot of all devilry happened to the heroes: they encountered aliens, mutants, paranormal phenomena, werewolves - and this is not the most complete list.

Watching the series was unusual, scary in places, but incredibly interesting. “I watched all the X-Files series: now I am afraid not only to live, but also to breathe” - this is how you can describe the impressions of this show.

Twin Peaks

Drama, crime, detective.
USA, 1990-1991, 2017.
Duration: 3 seasons.
IMDb: 8, 8.

Perhaps this series is the strangest, most amazing and mystical thing that could ever happen to domestic television in those years. The whole country followed the mysterious adventures of the charming agent Cooper with bated breath. The series was scolded, did not understand, even feared - but continued to watch with unprecedented curiosity, because it was strikingly different from the boring Latin American "soap".

Even if these days "Twin Peaks" evokes mixed emotions for many, it is easy to imagine what a bomb it became in those years, spawning a whole generation of dedicated twinpix fans who have been waiting for the premiere of the 3rd season for a long 25 years.

About heroes who are always in a hurry to help

Xena - the Queen of Warriors

Fantasy, action, drama, adventure.
USA, 1995-2001.
Duration: 6 seasons.
IMDb: 6, 7.

A fascinating fantasy series about the fearless female warrior Xena, dashing with weapons and always ready to help those in need. The show was incredibly addictive: each episode told a small story, and it was interesting to watch the stunts, battles and special effects. It seems that all the little girls of that generation secretly dreamed of growing up and becoming like this cool and adult Xena.

Her name was Nikita

Action, thriller, drama, melodrama.
Canada 1997-2001.
Duration: 5 seasons.
IMDb: 7, 5.

A spy series written by Luc Besson about a young girl accused of a crime she did not commit. Nikita is sentenced to life imprisonment, but a very secret organization comes to the rescue and recruits her to work. The series was shown on NTV late at night, but it was necessarily repeated during the day, so that the students had the good fortune to enjoy it at lunch right after school.

About love affairs and fatal passions

Melrose Place

Drama, melodrama.
USA, 1992-1999.
Duration: 7 seasons.
IMDb: 5, 8.

American soap opera, which was once played on the STS channel. In a quiet place called Melrose Place, several main characters live full and rich life, with whom interesting things constantly happen: someone falls out of the window, disappears while walking on a yacht, drowns in the pool. In the intervals between these cases, they meet, quarrel, fall in love and do much more.

Wild Angel

Drama, melodrama, comedy.
Argentina, 1998-1999.
Duration: 1 season.
IMDb: 7, 3.

Another soap opera, but this time Argentinian, with the Uruguayan singer Natalia Oreiro in the title role. The plot revolves around the intricate relationship between the simpleton Millie, who works as a servant in the house of the rich, and Ivo, one of the sons of the owner of this house.

In Russia, the series became so popular that after the premiere it was repeated five more times. Schoolgirls of those times imitated the main character in everything, and the boys dreamed of being like the main character. The soundtrack with the song from the screen saver sounded from all tape recorders, and products with the symbols of the series were swept off the shelves almost instantly.

About unusual domestic inhabitants

Alf

Science fiction, drama, comedy.
USA, 1986-1990.
Duration: 4 seasons.
IMDb: 7, 4.

A comedy series about a charismatic and charming alien from the planet Melmak, who was sheltered by the hospitable Tanner family. Many years have passed since the first show of the series, but everyone who watched it still remembers that Alf was that still good-natured grumbler who loved cats for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Harry and the Hendersons

Fantasy, comedy.
USA, 1991-1993.
Duration: 3 seasons.
IMDb: 5, 6.

Another comedic story about unusual household inhabitants. This time a strange guest went to the Henderson family: on a forest road, they shot down a strange creature, which later turned out to be a Bigfoot. As decent people, after this incident, the Hendersons took him to their home.

About space, stars and time travel

Lexx

Science fiction, fantasy, comedy, adventure.
Canada, Germany, Great Britain, USA, 1997-2002.
Duration: 4 seasons.
IMDb: 7, 4.

An excellent sci-fi series that is not shameful to watch even today. Strange, eccentric and completely dissimilar heroes (among them - the head of a robot) seize the spaceship "Lexx", which was created to destroy planets. All this motley company, to the delight of the viewer, is sent to plow the expanses of space and get involved in all sorts of adventures.

Babylon 5

Science fiction, action, drama, adventure.
USA, 1994-1998.
Duration: 5 seasons.
IMDb: 8, 3.

The legendary cosmoopera, from which all the geeks of the planet are still fans. The space station Babylon 5 was built to conduct diplomatic negotiations between five civilizations. It is she who is the last hope for the restoration of peace and tranquility in the Universe.

About brave witches and their mystical enemies

Sabrina the Little Witch

Fantasy, comedy, family.
USA, 1996-2003.
Duration: 7 seasons.
IMDb: 6, 6.

Fantastic series about a little witch who is forced to be torn between the real and the magical world. Rumor has it that many watched the series only because of Salem's cat.

Charmed

Fantasy, drama, detective.
USA, 1998-2006.
Duration: 8 seasons.
IMDb: 7, 1.

The story of three sisters-sorceresses who constantly faced dark forces, conjured and read something in the huge "Book of Mysteries". Merch with "Charmed" was a worthy competitor to notebooks with Natalia Oreiro, chips and inserts from the Love is gum.

Of course, this is not a complete list of TV shows that we watched in those years. If you have something to add - welcome to the comments!