Hey there.
Here is my list of best TV series>>
- NORMAL PEOPLE
I read the novel. I watched the show. It isn’t your chick-flick, it is intense, authentic, the convos are beautiful, the acting is 10 on 10.
There’re some explicit scenes that some might object to. In my opinion, it actually added to the intensity of the show.
For all the romance suckers out there, I would highly recommend watching it.
Genre- Romance
2. WHEN THEY SEE US
Based on a true incident.
In 1989 NY, a woman was assaulted and räped. Five black teenagers were charged with the crime. This show goes on from their teenage years to their adult lives, how they were wrongly convicted, and how the racism sh*t was pulled on them. After years of questioning, the settlement was finally reached in 2014 and they were proved innocent.
The cinematography and originality of this show are very good.
It’s a miniseries so it won’t take much of your time.
Genre- Crime.
3. UNBELIEVABLE
This is about a teen who reports being r*ped. But due to various reasons(which you’ll know after watching the show), her accusation was considered false and the case got closed. Two female officers then followed the evidence to reveal the truth.
It is disturbing (warning ya, you might want to strangle some characters) but people should watch it, cause no matter how bitter the truth is, it is what happens out there.
Genre- Crime, Drama.
4. THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT
Oh, what a masterpiece it was. I enjoyed it to the extent that I love chess now!
Set in Cold War Era (1940s-1990s), an orphaned struggles with her addiction to become the greatest chess player in the world.
You won’t get bored for even a sec there. It is perfectly directed and flawlessly acted. I believe this may be the best Netflix series produced in recent years.
Genre- Historical Drama.
(The posture she got! No one can possibly pull off this role as she did)
5. THE BOYS
Warning: The show is fïlthy! It has vïolence (of many kinds)
There are superheroes who are as famous as any A-list celebrity would be. They are saving the world. Not. You see they aren’t what they show to the outside world. So here some boys head out on a heroic quest to expose them.
Based on a comic.
Genre- Action.
6. EUPHORIA
Gone were the days when there were sweet high school dramas. This sh*t is really intense and disturbing here. Zendaya, Jacob, Hunter, Barbie, all gave a stunning performance.
The summary is drügs, exploring one’s sēxualïty, dealing with anger issues, getting out from one’s not-so-good history, anxïetïēs, deprēssïon, etc…
EDIT: After watching the roller-coaster that was season 2, I’ve come to realize that it’s full of toxicity. The only thing positive thing you feel is how perfect the acting is! I won’t remove it but just wanted to mention it. People still are going crazy for it!
Genre- Drama.
7. STRANGER THINGS
Now, this is what I call perfect entertainment. The right amount of everything.
It is set in the 80s. A kid mysteriously disappeared from the town, Hawkins. While the police considered it as a case of kidnapping, his mother is set on her belief of something very bad happening!
Genre- Supernatural, Mystery.
8. OUTLANDER
The main female lead gets transported back to 18th century Scotland. Now you know how those times were! A single married lady who appeared out of nowhere(wearing some outrageous clothes I might add), now to survive she has to wed a Scotland warrior.
There begins their passionate and epic love story which I wholeheartedly adore. This show steales my breath every time. Close to my heart, I would rather say. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and absolutely, completely fell in love with this perfection of a show.
(I speak like that after binge-watching a historical show)
Genre- Historical drama.
9. BODYGUARD
Underrated, I would definitely say. I don’t see many people talking about it.
A police sergeant is assigned to protect the Home-Security working as her bodyguard. The one-season series is packed with thrilling scenes and actions.
You get goosebumps watching it.
Genre- Thriller, Action, Politics.
10. LOCKE & KEY
Imagine getting a key that would open any door in the world! That is somewhat the concept here. Three siblings move to a house filled with secrets and magic.
You don’t get such simple magical shows anymore. Enjoy!
Genre- Fantasy.
11. THE ALIENIST
A psychological thriller that gets to your mind.
Based on a best-selling book, it is set in 1890s NY. A ritualistic killer is on loose killing the boy-prostïtues. A newly appointed police commissioner assigned a criminal psychologist, a newspaper illustrator, and his personal secretary to conduct the investigation(in secret).
Oh, and I couldn’t watch it while eating.
Genre- Crime, Psychological Thriller, Historical Period Drama.
12. THIS IS US
Time to soften up and relieve the stress. This show works wonders for that.
What got me was how exquisitely they performed their roles. It is no surprise of course since most of them are Emmy winners or nominated ones. It has great critics’ reviews and high ratings.
It’s an authentic family drama that has its moments that will go straight to your heart.
Genre- Drama.
13. OZARK
Really really forking good.
A financial planner relocates his family from Chicago to Ozarks. With his family, he is on the move since he has to pay a debt to the Mexican drüg lord. You get the gist.
Genre- Crime, Drama.
14. SUITS
Bing-watching office attorneys drama. Where y’all Harvey Specter’s fans?
A young college dropout is hired as an associate by the top attorney of NY. Now they gotta keep his secret a secret. Easy-peasy. Not.
Patrick J. Adams, Gabriel Macht, Rick Hoffman, Sarah R, Gina Torres, loved them all!
Genre- Office-drama.
15. THE OFFICE
Now when you’re talking about an office show, how can you not talk about The Office? I wouldn’t dare!
A sitcom where the office workers go through hilarious misadventures.
Epic would be the word.
Genre- Sitcom
16. FRIENDS
Just gonna leave it here, yeah?
Just a question though, which one is your favorite, The Office or Friends?
Genre- Sitcom
17. MODERN FAMILY
You’ve to be a part of this large and diverse family, in order to enjoy it.
It is funny and sweet. I love Phil Dumphy.
Genre- Sitcom.
18. FARGO
Crime anthology inspired by an Oscar winner movie.
I tend to avoid the shows which disturb the peace of my mind that I can’t stop thinking about them but then again I can’t actually bring myself to stop watching them in the first place. It is one of those shows.
Everything is astounding and excellent. The creators, the writers, the directors, the actors all of them are at their best here.
Genre- Crime anthology dramedy.
19. CHERNOBYL
This mini historical series is based on the nuclear disaster that occurred in 1986, Chernobyl. It was one of the worst nuclear disasters in the history of mankind. The tragedy cost many people their lives.
Such a must-watch show.
Genre- Historical drama.
20. LITTLE THINGS
A couple in their mid-20s living together in Mumbai goes through the ups and downs of a modern-day relationship.
Best thing? This is not your fairytale. This is so realistic that you want to relate to every one of their convos.
Genre- Rom-Com
21. THE WITCHER
I am a fan of Henry Cavill. I’ll watch literally anything if that means seeing him. Needless to say, this show didn't disappoint me(but oh well nothing of him ever disappoints me *giggles*)
Adapted from the game, it has got the perfect amount of everything.
Gerald, Yennefer, Ciri, all of them are such strong characters that you feel the energy right along with them. This show has some motherf***ing promises for the future.
If you belong to the GOT territory, I would highly recommend it.
Genre- Drama, Adventure, Thriller, Mystery, Action.
22. BREAKING BAD
With a 9.5 rating, this show is still considered one of the best. And why not? I can’t see a single flaw here.
Now well, that's a lie. No show is perfect. This is as close as you can get.
I felt like it got slow somewhere in between but in the end, it was all worth it. This is about a high school Chemistry teacher who was diagnosed with cancer and then got into mëth business with his ex-student.
Bryan and Aaron performed their roles with total perfection.
Genre- Crime, Drama.
23. DARK
Got your pen and paper? You'll need it for flowcharts.
When two children go missing in a small German town, its sinful past is exposed along with the double lives and fractured relationships that exist among four families as they search for the kids. The story includes supernatural elements that tie back to the same town in the 1980s.
Genre- Sci-fi, Thriller, Mystery, Supernatural.
24. VIRGIN RIVER
Take a break from such intense shows. This might be the thing for you.
A simple authentic, romantic show located in a beautiful place in the mountains, called Virgin River. A nurse practitioner moves from LA to a remote California town for a fresh start.
Genre- Romance, Drama.
25. BIG LITTLE LIES
The lives of young wealthy women are shattered when a murder takes place in their town.
Big names like Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley, Meryl Streep, and many more.
Genre- Crime, Mystery, Drama.
26. TRUE DETECTIVE
Again big names.
Season One for the starters is mind-blowing. Watch it, then we’ll talk.
Police Officers and detectives are investigating homïcïdes while also dealing with their dark secrets.
Genre- Anthology Crime Drama.
27. THE END OF THE F***ING WORLD
Two 17-year-old, James and Alyssa, embark on a road trip to find Alyssa's father, who left home when she was just a child.
Oh, such an interesting watch. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Genre- Dark Comedy.
28. ANNE WITH AN E
The coming-of-age story, so full of life.
The show is based on a classic book about a 13-year-old orphan who is seeking love, acceptance, and her place in the world.
I could never get enough of Anne. She is so full of life and energy who can find happiness in the worst of places. I adore her.
Genre- Historical drama, Coming-of-age.
29. MONEY HEIST
Our beloved Professor gathered up a team for the biggest heïst.
I leave it up to you to decide if it lives up to all the hype it gets.
Genre- Crime, Mystery, Drama.
30. RUSSIAN DOLL
An interesting and unique plot.
A young woman Nadia gets caught in a mysterious loop as she repeatedly attends the same event and dies at the end of the night each time.
Genre- Mystery, Comedy.
31. LOST
Now listen You! My list is never completed without this gem here.
A plane crashes on a mysterious island. The survivors gotta do what they gotta do to survive.
Who doesn't love a mysterious island? And if the show is good, then that's like Hallelujah!
Genre- Mystery, Supernatural, Adventure, Sci-fi.
32. DEATH NOTE
A friend recommended this to me(if you call forcing you to watch, recommended). It was my first experience in anime territory and I would be lying if I said I didn't like it. I absolutely enjoyed it.
“A high school student discovers a very interesting book that provides its users, the ability to kill.”
What I wouldn’t give to get my hands on this book.
Genre- Mystery, Thriller.
33. ALTERED CARBON
A brilliant underrated show. A little slow in the starting but hold your horses because damn!! What a masterpiece!
It is based on the cyberpunk noir novel of the same name. This show is highly intelligent. Everything is to the point. And, oh, what a treasure for Sci-fi lovers!
As for the plot, I have no idea how to explain it in a few lines. My version will be very long indeed.
Genre- Sci-fi, Cyberpunk.
34. THE EXPANSE
Another brilliant watch for Sci-fi lovers.
Let’s take a ride to hundreds of years in the future. Earth and Mars are on the brink of war. A hardened detective and a rogue ship's captain have come together to investigate the case of a missing young woman.
Genre- Sci-fi, Drama, Mystery.
35. WESTWORLD
Dum-dum-dum! Another brilliant thing for Sci-fi sweethearts.
Big names here. And we’ve got robots who are malfunctioning! Such a futuristic world!
HBO never disappoints.
Genre- Sci-fi, Western, Dystopian.
36. BLACK MIRROR
It’s a British dystopian science fiction anthology television series. There. That covers everything. Thank you
Genre- Dystopia, Sci-fi, Thriller, Anthology, Satire, Drama, Dark comedy, Psychological thriller.
37. THE HANDMAID’S TALE
It is based on the best-seller by Margaret Atwood. It’s a patriarchal society that treats women as property of the state. The remaining fertile women are forced into sexüal servïtüde. One of these women, Offred, is determined to survive the terrifying world she lives in, and find the daughter that was taken from her.
Tbh, it's hard to watch it sometimes, it goes straight to your head and makes it disturbing. It's unsettling to even imagine these scenarios. But make no misconception because this is a strong and powerful show. Our lead here stands up for her rights.
Genre- Sci-fi, Dystopian, Thriller, Drama.
38. THE WALKING DEAD
Never gets old.
Zombies Apocalypse. Survivors struggling to stay alive.
Damn, this is family. Not to mention, they go poop one by one. But the first Seven seasons are definitely breathtaking.
Genre- Post-Apocalyptic, Thriller, Horror, Drama.
39. CRIMINAL MINDS
An educational show which teaches you various ways to…
Genre- Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Drama.
40. SHERLOCK
221 Baker Steet, London. A detective and a doctor team up to solve the crimes of London.
Genre- Crime.
41. BETTER CALL SAUL
A spin-off of Breaking Bad.
Great reviews, high ratings, numerous awards. Now seriously what else do you want?
Genre- Crime, Drama, Dark comedy.
42. HOUSE M.D
Dr. House has his own way to treat patients’ illnesses. And it’s quite fascinating really.
Genre- Medical Drama
43. THE GOOD DOCTOR
Another worth-watching Medical drama for Medicos out there. The acting is perfect.
Our main doc is Shaun who uses his skills to treat patients and prove his abilities to his co-workers.
Genre- Medical Drama.
44. YOU
My love for psychöpāths freaks me out.
Joe, a bookstore manager, and a part-time pschyöpath/obsëssive stalkër will do anything to get her. And I mean Anything.
Now it's all sunshine and rainbows on the screen but in real life, horror!
Genre- Psychological thriller, Crime.
45. HOUSE OF CARDS
A Political thriller with a strong female lead.
Season one is the best of all.
Genre- Politics, Drama, Thriller.
46. SEINFELD
A pretty funny and relaxing 90s sitcom. Enjoy!
Genre- Sitcom.
47. FALLING SKIES
If you’re a TWD fan, you’ll love this one. In place of zombies, aliens have wiped out the population of Earth. We’ve got the survivors fighting them.
It's adventurous.
Genre- Sci-fi, Post-Apocalyptic, Drama.
48. PEAKY BLINDERS
Now, now, you don’t complete a list without Thomas Shelby in it.
This show is too good. Acting, directing, storyline, dialogues, background music, romance, hard to find a flaw. And what’s that word, “the manliest show ever” whatevs. I love this shīt.
Genre- Crime Drama, Historical Fiction.
49. SENSE 8
It was something else. Now, that something can be good or bad, depending upon your opinion.
Eight people all around the world find themselves to be connected to each other by their thoughts and actions. It was quite interesting really.
Genre- Sci-fi, Drama.
50. THE CROWN
Here is a masterpiece for all history enthusiasts out there. It's the best historical drama on the royal family.
The transformation of a princess to a queen is really something you could watch. And this show portrays everything so artistically. No wonder it has got so many nominations.
Genre- Historical Drama.
51. MAD MEN
Classic 60s vibing.
Donald Draper, living in NYC, tries to maintain a balance between his personal and professional life.
It has authenticity and a sense of humor which makes it both a compelling and easy watch.
Genre- Period Drama.
52. THE WIRE
Detective McNulty and his team investigate the crime happening in the city of Baltimore.
People don’t just say “THIS IS THE BEST SHOW EVER” or “ ONE OF A KIND” right? It has got to mean something!
Genre: Drama, Crime.
53. THE BIG BANG THEORY
A nerdy and hilarious roller coaster ride with Leonard, Sheldon, Howard, Raj, and Penny.
Join them :)
Genre- Sitcom
54. BROOKLYN NINE-NINE
What? You thought I wasn’t gonna add this adorable thing to my list? Oh, you’re so wrong, mister!
Jake Peralta and his odd, quirky team of detectives solve the crimes of NYC. Nine-Nine is a masterful comedy infused with a serious discussion about current affairs while having powerful and lovable characters that will stay with you.
Genre- Comedy, Crime.
55. THE BITE
I watched it in one go. I loved this series which presented a funny play on the weird times we’ve all been going through.
New York City neighbors, Lily and Rachel struggle through everyday life, career, relationship…and possibly…the end of the world.
Trust me, you need to watch it.
Genre- Comedy, Drama.
56. DOWNTON ABBEY
It’s a classic British period drama that tells the story of Crawleys and their estate. We’ve all heard of the success of this show at some point in our life. It’s idealistic beyond words.
The series illustration is so beautiful and at most detailing of costume and jewels, precise mannerisms of gentlemen, and aristocratic women which is far fetched imagination but do not go unnoticed.
Genre- Historical period drama
57. AFTER LIFE
After the death of his wife, Tony is changed. After contemplating taking his life, he decides he would rather live long enough to punish the world by saying and doing whatever he likes.
He is labeled as “controversial” because of his ability to actually talk about the taboō and uncomfortable truths that we all are unwilling to face.
Oh, I’ll tell you, it's a clever, clever show!
Genre- Dark comedy
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till next time ;)
