The beginning of Community, they were still trying to figure out what kind of show it was. It's not until halfway through the first season that it goes from mediocre to fantastic. The paintball episode in particular was amazballs.

Nobody thinks True Blood is a good show. Nobody. You watch it for the beautiful people running around naked having sex with each other.

Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad could be my only saving grace.
Way to ignore the rest of my awesome show suggestions.

Watch Mad Men if you want something artful and beautiful. It's very Joe Wright/Atonement-esque. It also has some of the most subtle and intriguing acting I've ever seen on television.

Or you could go back a few years and watch The West Wing, which I think is one of the best shows to ever exist.