Which TV series do you think best uses dialogue to reveal complex character dynamics?

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Great writing can expose relationships through subtext, banter, and conflict. Which show excels: The West Wing’s rapid-fire political rhetoric, Mad Men’s loaded workplace conversations, Succession’s ruthless family barbs, or Seinfeld’s “show about nothing” as character study? How do pauses, tone shifts, and word choice build tension or intimacy? Do certain episodes serve as dialogue masterclasses? Share scenes where verbal exchanges revealed hidden motivations and transformed character arcs without heavy exposition. Why do you think the writers chose those interactions, and how did they deepen your understanding of the characters?