Favorite TV-Shows
by abbadon-hades | created - 06 Feb 2012 | updated - 23 Jun 2020 | PublicThese are my favorite tv-shows, with my comments on why I like them so much.They are in order, however that is subject to change from time to time. I've also chosen to put some shows quite high despite them only having one season so far. The reasoning behind this is that they have yet to dissappoint me, unlike some of the veterans(GOT, TWD).
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1. Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks.
Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook
Votes: 215,311
FBI-Agent Dale Cooper arrives in Twin Peaks to investigate the murder of the local sweetheart Laura Palmer, but soon he realizes this is no ordinary case.
Elements of the supernatural, a unique gallery of odd people, and the general creepy atmosphere, makes this my favorite TV-series of all time.
2. Dark (2017–2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A family saga with a supernatural twist, set in a German town where the disappearance of two young children exposes the relationships among four families.
Stars: Louis Hofmann, Karoline Eichhorn, Lisa Vicari, Maja Schöne
Votes: 443,836
This show has that undefinable something that separates it from the ordinary and makes it great. The special effects are not necessarily that good, and the concept is deceptively simple at first glance: Missing boy, suspicious townspeople.
From there it moves outwards in unexpected directions. For example the ways by which different families lives intertwine, and how the consequences of each individual action undulates like rings in water.
Supplemented by some incredible acting, and the moody grey and raindrenched imagery, it manages to diverge from the formula. Add to that a haunting score, and you've got the elements of something that is at once beautiful and deeply unsettling.
3. Band of Brothers (2001)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama, History, War
The story of Easy Company of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division and their mission in World War II Europe, from Operation Overlord to V-J Day.
Stars: Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston, Shane Taylor
Votes: 526,846
It is the realism, the grittyness,and the in depth look at individual stories within the company that makes this series so special. Above all the convincing portrayal of soldiers attempting to hold on to some sense of humanity, amidst the horror of war.
4. Daredevil (2015–2018)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A blind lawyer by day, vigilante by night. Matt Murdock fights the crime of New York as Daredevil.
Stars: Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson
Votes: 474,565
5. Red Oaks (2014–2017)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
A coming-of-age comedy set in the "go-go" 80s about a college student enjoying a last hurrah before summer comes to an end--and the future begins.
Stars: Craig Roberts, Ennis Esmer, Oliver Cooper, Richard Kind
Votes: 12,829
6. Rectify (2013–2016)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
Daniel Holden must put his life back together after serving 19 years on Georgia's Death Row before DNA evidence calls his conviction into question.
Stars: Aden Young, Abigail Spencer, J. Smith-Cameron, Adelaide Clemens
Votes: 27,637
7. Rubicon (2010)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Will Travers is an analyst at a New York City-based federal intelligence agency who is thrown into a story where nothing is as it appears to be.
Stars: James Badge Dale, Jessica Ann Collins, Lauren Hodges, Dallas Roberts
Votes: 11,089
A spy-thriller series with some actual depth. It follows the investigation into the death of loved ones, from two very different points of entry: Will Travers,an intelligence analyst, looking into his father in-laws death. And Katherine Rhumor,widow of a powerful industrialist, trying to find the answers behind her husband's suicide. The four-leaf clover is the only common thread they have to start with.
This show is a slow-burner, building suspicions and subplots expertly, taking its time, making the revelations that much more exciting.
8. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Nine noble families fight for control over the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia.
Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Lena Headey
Votes: 2,283,077
Based on George R.R. Martins fantasy series " A song of fire and ice", we experience the power-struggles, corruption, violence and debauchery of the 7 noble families, in the mythical realm of Westeros.
My favorite character is Tyrion Lannister, it'd be much less entertaining without him.
9. Ripper Street (2012–2016)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The streets of Whitechapel are the haunt of Detective Inspector Edmund Reid and his team of officers, who aim to maintain law and order in a place once terrorized by Jack the Ripper.
Stars: Matthew Macfadyen, Adam Rothenberg, MyAnna Buring, Jerome Flynn
Votes: 22,499
A saga of crime and retribution,where the main players remain over three seasons. Caught in the aftermath of the Ripper killings, Detective Inspector Edmund Reid, Detective sergeant/Detective inspector Bennett Drake and Captain Homer Jackson, seek to uncover the truth that slithers and bends beneath the streets of Whitechapel. While searching for such enlightenment, and the protection of the people of this area, its dark heart threatens to swallow them all.
The best part of this series is its strong characters. Throughout the series they are allowed to develop, and come into their own. McFadyen seemed a strange choice to me at first as a hardened law enforcer, but his actions and manner turns convincing by the energy McFadyen puts into his role. Flynn looks the part from the beginning, step by step revealing his inner dreams and tenderness. Rothenberg excels as the unwilling participant and freelance medical examiner of H-division. All in due course caught up by their past and their choices.
The second thing that makes this series so great is that the storylines always run deeper than its individual cases. Some even to the very end. The show is able to reveal how crime in different ways, and of different categories followed in the wake of the industrial revolution, the new technological developments, and in the name of progress.
The third thing that makes this series so great, is the way the time and place in which it takes place, is imprinted on the visual style of the show. How the colours are muted, the streets are foggy and dusted, the people covered by the grime of their daily toil. Also how the violence and murders are rendered in a realistic style, not shying away from the gruesome effects that violence, poison and alike does to a human body.
If you have the stomach for it, this show will reward you with a tale that is absolutely riveting. Like a book you can't put down until it is finished.
10. Hanna (2019–2021)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Drama
In equal parts high-concept thriller and coming-of-age drama, HANNA follows the journey of an extraordinary young girl raised in the forest, as she evades the relentless pursuit of an off-book CIA agent and tries to unearth the truth behind who she is.
Stars: Esme Creed-Miles, Mireille Enos, Áine Rose Daly, Cherrelle Skeete
Votes: 42,296
11. The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Sheriff Deputy Rick Grimes wakes up from a coma to learn the world is in ruins and must lead a group of survivors to stay alive.
Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Lauren Cohan
Votes: 1,081,391
The show is gritty and brutal beyond words. And despite this, the main characters mostly manages to retain a core of basic humanity, amidst the horror that permeates nearly every aspect of their daily lives. I've come to care for these people, I hope with them for a better tomorrow. In my opinion it's one of only a handful shows through history to reach this level of excellence in everything from Storylines to characters, to scenery,to tension, to sound and special effects.
12. The X-Files (1993–2018)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Two F.B.I. Agents, Fox Mulder the believer and Dana Scully the skeptic, investigate the strange and unexplained, while hidden forces work to impede their efforts.
Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis
Votes: 249,680
FBI-agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully is tasked with solving cases of a paranormal nature. The challenge is staying alive and keeping their sanity, with enemies even within their own department.
The first seasons are the best, with quality declining subsequently, but it's still one of my absolute favorites.
13. Legion (2017–2019)
TV-MA | 1,316 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
David Haller is a troubled young man diagnosed as schizophrenic, but after a strange encounter he discovers special powers that will change his life forever.
Stars: Dan Stevens, Rachel Keller, Aubrey Plaza, Bill Irwin
Votes: 97,174
14. Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes (2000–2001)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Certain events which had an impact on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, while he was still a medical student under the supervision of Dr. Bell, his teacher and mentor, on whom the character of Sherlock Holmes is partly drawn from.
Stars: Ian Richardson, Charles Edwards, Simon Chandler, Mossie Smith
Votes: 774
Follows Arthur Conan Doyle during his initiation into crime investigation by his mentor Dr. Bell. Drawn away from his medical studies, Doyle is constantly surprised and impressed with Dr. Bells deductive method. Assisting the local police in solving various murder's they come to know the infernal workings of the human mind,and it's gruesome results.
15. Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge (1994–1995)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy
Alan Partridge hosts his own chat show on the BBC. He insults and belittles almost all of his guests and is humiliated by the rest.
Stars: Steve Coogan, Rebecca Front, Patrick Marber, Steve Brown
Votes: 6,848
As Alan Partridge the host of a BBC talk-show, Steve Coogan gives life to one of the most contemptible and obnoxious tv-characters ever put to screen. Alan is apparently stuck in the 80's both musically and otherwise, with a fashion sense like a mix of boarding school and 80's yuppie, Alan's only conceivable aim is to promote himself while belittling and generally deriding his guests. He's a complete prick,which is obvious to everybody but himself,which makes it all the more fun when his guests turn the tables on him, or when he gets himself into compromising positions,which he frequently does.
Later series involve him being fired as tv-host, taking work as a dj in Radio Norwich. Those series are equally funny.
16. Blackadder Goes Forth (1989)
TV-PG | 175 min | Comedy, War
Stuck in the middle of World War I, Captain Edmund Blackadder does his best to escape the banality of the war.
Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie
Votes: 56,841
In my opinion all four series deserves this position, so I'll be giving a description of the whole collection:
Wickedly funny comic series,with silliness and biting sarcasm throughout. We follow Edmund Blackadder and his lineage from 1380 up to the first world war. Supported by his stedfast but naive and turnip-obsessed friend/servant Baldrick, Blackadder is always planning and conspiring to get to a position of Power among the english nobles. Edmund is one evil little bastard,and you'll have the time of your life following his exploits. History has never before been this entertaining!
Oh and by the way, the lead role is Rowan Atkinson,but don't expect him in Bean Mode.This is fun primarily based on good lines,hilarious personalities and over the top costumes.
17. Sherlock (2010–2017)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The quirky spin on Conan Doyle's iconic sleuth pitches him as a "high-functioning sociopath" in modern-day London. Assisting him in his investigations: Afghanistan War vet John Watson, who's introduced to Holmes by a mutual acquaintance.
Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves
Votes: 997,624
Eccentric, direct, self-destructive(to a lesser degree),this Sherlock is certainly an interesting character. Unlike it's many predecessors we also get to follow doctor Watson's private life in this series. Holmes and Watson's strange dynamic is the driving force of the show, combined with up-to date mysteries, which retains the elegance and complexity of the original material,and perhaps even surpasses it.
18. True Detective (2014– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Anthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law.
Stars: Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch
Votes: 656,102
19. The Fades (2011)
55 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Paul has apocalyptic dreams, and sees spirits of the dead called The Fades. He must stop them before they destroy humanity.
Stars: Lily Loveless, Tom Ellis, Daniel Kaluuya, Iain De Caestecker
Votes: 7,013
Certain similarities with the Walking dead here. But this has a more supernatural content. Strange terrifying dreams, outsider issues, a budding romance, and gruesome murders, are the elements we are introduced to from the beginning of this series. And remarkably it only gets better, turning darker, more intense, still keeping one foot in the everyday goings on. In this tale there is no easy solutions, and no escape.
20. Justified (2010–2015)
TV-MA | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Enforcing his own brand of justice, U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, a strong-willed, quiet law-man haunted by his past, returns to his native town to see that justice is served to those in need.
Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts
Votes: 118,620
21. Parade's End (2012)
TV-MA | 57 min | Action, Drama, Romance
Revolves around a love triangle between a conservative English aristocrat, his mean socialite wife and a young suffragette.
Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rebecca Hall, Roger Allam, Adelaide Clemens
Votes: 10,735
22. The Punisher (2017–2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After his revenge on those who murdered his family, aimless Marine veteran Frank Castle finds a new meaning in life as a vigilante known as "The Punisher".
Stars: Jon Bernthal, Amber Rose Revah, Ben Barnes, Jason R. Moore
Votes: 264,871
23. 11.22.63 (2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
Jake Epping, a teacher, gets a chance to travel back in time to avert the death of John F. Kennedy. However, history's aversion to alteration and his love for the era and a woman endanger him.
Stars: James Franco, Sarah Gadon, George MacKay, Chris Cooper
Votes: 99,242
24. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
After her husband leaves her, young mother of two Miriam "Midge" Maisel discovers that she has a talent for stand-up comedy. Could this be her calling?
Stars: Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle
Votes: 142,877
25. Quirke (2013–2014)
TV-MA | 266 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A chief pathologist in the Dublin city morgue investigates sudden death victims in the 1950s.
Stars: Gabriel Byrne, Brian Gleeson, Nick Dunning, Aisling Franciosi
Votes: 1,367
There are so many procedurals,and cop shows out there,doing the same thing over and over again. This is not one of those regular TV- shows. Crime plays a part of course, but more than that, this is a series that is driven by character development. For each crime we also delve deeper into Quirke's family relations and history. There is a logical development in the way the story is built,so that the plots of the different episodes combine into a whole. And consequences are far from as clean cut, as it would have been in an ordinary cop-show.
I have tremendous respect for Gabriel Byrne and Michael Gambon as actors, and I think this material may well have provided the foundation for some of the best acting of their career. The supporting cast is also uniformly excellent, and that nearly all actors in this series is Irish, also makes it that much more convincing.I enjoyed the mood set by the music,and the portrayal of the era. From Smoke-filled streets and bars, to the clothes they use, the cars they drive, and all the small details that make up this wonderful mini-series.
26. Hell on Wheels (2011–2016)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Western
The Civil War is past, but former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon can't put it behind him. Fresh are the memories of the death of his wife, killed at the hands of Union soldiers, an act that sets him on a course of revenge.
Stars: Anson Mount, Colm Meaney, Robin McLeavy, Phil Burke
Votes: 55,749
At first I admit I was a bit sceptical. I was worried that the revenge motif, and ironically the railroad project, would limit the range and mobility of the series. But so far I've been proved wrong. The themes have been varied,from racism, revenge and corruption, to the conflict that was created by railroad expansion into the Indian territories. Combining this with various expeditions into the surrounding areas makes it more open and interresting,than I was afraid of. In addition the main actors does a very good job, managing convincingly to convey the many dreams, ambitions and motivations, that has brought together the motley crew of characters, that surround the building of the railroad.
27. Fawlty Towers (1975–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Hotel owner Basil Fawlty's incompetence, short fuse, and arrogance form a combination that ensures accidents and trouble are never far away.
Stars: John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth
Votes: 100,113
28. True Blood (2008–2014)
TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse encounters a strange new supernatural world when she meets the mysterious Bill Compton, a southern Louisiana gentleman and vampire.
Stars: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten
Votes: 260,038
We are taken on a dark and bloody rollercoaster ride, as Sookie and her friends delve deep into the underbelly of their community, revealing all manner of supernatural creatures and dark schemes.
29. Happy Town (2010)
353 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
A deputy sheriff is confronted with the unsolved mystery of a half-dozen child kidnappings over the past decade in a small town in Minnesota.
Stars: Geoff Stults, Lauren German, Amy Acker, Robert Wisdom
Votes: 3,426
Following in the vein of Twin Peaks, this series is a hidden gem. Seemingly a thriving community, full of general happiness, this is only a thin veneer over the dark and disturbing secrets, that lurk beneath the surface.
The only thing wrong with this show is that it was never really finished,but instead pulled by the network after one season. So much build up,that at least a second season would be needed to conclude the show in a satisfying manner.
30. Glory Daze (2010–2011)
TV-14 | Comedy
Centers on a group of friends who are trying to navigate college life in 1980s Wisconsin. From being out on their own for the first time to pledging a fraternity, they discover how challenging the next few years are going to be.
Stars: Kelly Blatz, Matt Bush, Drew Seeley, Hartley Sawyer
Votes: 1,899
It's comedy with a heart, and with it's own perfect blend of raunch and intelligence. Eli,Stankowski and professor Haines especially contributes to making this a wild ride. At the same time it's kinda comfortable. It feels like an old friend,and you'll miss it when it's gone.
31. The Hour (2011–2012)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
A behind-the-scenes drama and espionage thriller in Cold War-era England that centers on a journalist, a producer, and an anchorman for an investigative news programme.
Stars: Romola Garai, Ben Whishaw, Dominic West, Anna Chancellor
Votes: 11,033
Over 6 episodes we are slowly but surely pulled into the atmosphere of cold war England. Stylistically it has several things in common with Mad Men. You have the suit-and tie elegance,the chain-smoking and the omnipresent whisky-decanters. But here you also have the espionage element to stir things up. And it soon gets close and personal as people die, secrets are revealed, international events turns dramatic, and sexual tensions put established relationships to the test.
32. Skins (2007–2013)
TV-MA | 46 min | Drama
The story of a group of British teens who are trying to grow up and find love and happiness despite questionable parenting and teachers who would rather be friends (and lovers) than authority figures.
Stars: Kaya Scodelario, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Dempsie, Hannah Murray
Votes: 93,067
Uncompromising,raw and challenging. Crosses a lot of boundaries, and is all the better for it. I don't think Misfits would have existed without this series.
33. Case Histories (2011–2013)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Former soldier and policeman Jackson Brodie becomes a private investigator.
Stars: Jason Isaacs, Amanda Abbington, Zawe Ashton, Millie Innes
Votes: 4,852
Chronicles the life and work of a private investigator with a heart for society's unfortunates. Jason Isaacs convincing portrayal of a damaged P.I. that somehow manages to drag himself out of his personal darkness to do his job, is the prime reason for me placing this series so high. Coupled with good storylines and challenging cases, this is one of the better shows I've seen.
34. Boston Public (2000–2006)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
The lives of 10 faculty members at a high school in Boston weave in and out of dealing with trouble-makers, having a personal life, and keeping sanity.
Stars: Loretta Devine, Anthony Heald, Fyvush Finkel, Chi McBride
Votes: 6,299
This series presents a sort of heightened reality. It exaggerates, with the number, and gravity of the incidents portrayed. But at the same time Boston Public presents very real issues, and captures extremely well the stress the teaching staff is under, at a large number of schools today.Among other things a lack of funds, lack of manpower, trouble getting students through to graduate, and an ever increasing lack of discipline among the students. Boston Public presents a boiling pot, and you can't help but sympathize with most of the teachers, and some of the students, for what they are put through on a daily basis.
It is a quirky gallery of people we are introduced to. Sometimes you might wonder if any of them are fit to teach.Harvey Lipschultz is a bigot. But being so obviously wrong, he makes for great entertainment. Every time he's on screen I'm expecting some kind of scandalous remark, but more often than not I pitied him for being so out of touch with society. And how about the feeble romantic attempts by the school's assistant principal Scott Guber. There's the obvious rage and instability of Harry Senate, and the equally unstable pill-popping Marla Hendricks. Often you really don't know if you should sympathize,despise them or laugh outright.It's that kind of unease and ambiguity that in my opinion marks this series as a near perfect blend of drama and comedy.
35. Whitechapel (2009–2013)
TV-14 | 817 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
A fast-tracked inspector, a hardened detective sergeant, and an expert in historical homicides investigate modern crimes with connections to the past in the Whitechapel district of London.
Stars: Rupert Penry-Jones, Phil Davis, Steve Pemberton, Sam Stockman
Votes: 14,786
A clash of personalities and of investigative methods, in combination with murders rooted in the infamous history of the area, is the engine that drives these two seasons. The Ripper-episodes are the best, but the Kray-episodes aren't far behind in quality.
36. The Office (2005–2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium.
Stars: Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson
Votes: 710,788
37. Camelot (2011)
TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy
When King Uther dies and Britain faces chaos, Merlin presents an unknown named Arthur as the new king by birthright, as the late king's son, against the ambitious desires of his half-sister, Morgan.
Stars: Joseph Fiennes, Jamie Campbell Bower, Tamsin Egerton, Peter Mooney
Votes: 24,642
An alternative version of the Arthurian legend, following his rise to power, in the chaotic aftermath of King Uther's demise. This is the adult edition, which the Merlin series couldn't even aspire to. It's grittier, with darker themes,less magic, and some deeply tortured characters. A time when the battle seems to be for the very soul of the land.
Something I didn't like was the choice of actor to play Arthur. He probably functions according to the intention of portraying an immature, bratty, and less heroic Arthur,that's used to getting his own way. But although Jamie Campbell Bower does a decent job, he's completely outmatched by the strong personalities, and performances of Joseph Fiennes(Merlin) and Eva Green(Morgan Le Fay). As a whole this series is a strong addition to Arthurian lore, turning upside down several of the traits and relationships of the original tale.
38. In Treatment (2008–2021)
TV-MA | 25 min | Drama
A psychotherapist questions his abilities and gets help by reuniting with his old therapist, whom he has not seen for ten years.
Stars: Gabriel Byrne, Uzo Aduba, Dianne Wiest, Michelle Forbes
Votes: 18,273
A minimalistic concept honed to perfection: The psychotherapist in a conversation with his individual (or in some cases couples)patients, trying to get to the root of the problem.
Each episode is limited to one patient/alternatively a couple for couples therapy. The realism of not solving peoples problems in one session or at all, is certainly more interessting, than the forced resolutions, of most tv-series dealing with such serious subject matter. Add to that Paul Weston's (Gabriel Byrne) personal issues,and you've got an internal dynamic,that will appeal to the patient viewer.
39. Californication (2007–2014)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A writer tries to juggle his career, his relationship with his daughter and his ex-girlfriend, as well as his appetite for beautiful women.
Stars: David Duchovny, Natascha McElhone, Evan Handler, Pamela Adlon
Votes: 188,381
A truly adult series. Great dialogue, and filled with an eclectic and eccentric cast of characters. Californication is a neverending source of relationship based problems. Predictable in some ways(Hank's hormones always gets him in trouble), and unpredictable in others(all the humor that can be derived from what people do to satisfy their desires).
40. Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
A high school mathlete starts hanging out with a group of burnouts while her younger brother navigates his freshman year.
Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 153,213
Freaks and Geeks focuses on ordinary teens in the 80's. The series illustrates very well how youth's explore different social contexts, the angst and the social awkwardness they experience, and how they in different ways rebel against the conservative lifestyles of their parents.
41. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
TV-14 | 912 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A 15-year-old girl and her trials and tribulations of being a teenager and dealing with friends, guys, parents, and school.
Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 21,970
Similar to Freaks and Geeks, only placed in the 90's, and with a more serious tone to it.
42. Jack Ryan (2018–2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Up-and-coming CIA analyst, Jack Ryan, is thrust into dangerous field assignments.
Stars: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, Abbie Cornish
Votes: 175,490
43. Last Chance U (2016–2020)
TV-MA | 55 min | Documentary, Sport
Intense look inside the world of junior college football, chronicling the stories of players and coaches in the classroom and on the field.
Stars: Ron Ollie, Brittany Wagner, John III Franklin, Buddy Stephens
Votes: 7,499
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