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"Every episode is entertaining, it twists in unexpected places, it tackles real philosophical questions, it only goes for as long as the story needs it to, and the ending is possibly the most beautiful ending I’ve ever seen on TV."
Here are some of the best responses:
2. Fleabag
Amazon / Courtesy Everett Collection
"I want so many more episodes, but it really left it in a perfect place."
—u/HonPhryneFisher
3. Severance
Apple TV/Courtesy Everett Collection
5. The Twilight Zone
Everett Collection
"Personally, I think The Twilight Zone (1959) is a 10/10. Some episodes aren't as strong as others but the concept of the show as a whole is superb."
—u/reece_1066
6. The Americans
FX Networks/Courtesy Everett Collection
"Elizabeth Jennings is one of my favorite characters of all time. As a side note, the soundtrack (not official, but there’s a playlist on Spotify for all 6 seasons) absolutely slaps."
—u/rbickfor1988
7. The Wire
HBO
8. The Good Place
NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection
"Every episode is entertaining, it twists in unexpected places, it tackles real philosophical questions, it only goes for as long as the story needs it to, and the ending is possibly the most beautiful ending I’ve ever seen on TV."
—u/kathrynjean97
9. Breaking Bad
AMC/Everett Collection
"One of the few shows I've ever seen that somehow consistently gets better as it goes on."
—u/samusmaster64
10. Freaks and Geeks
NBC/Everett Collection
"I am simultaneously crushed and relieved it never got more seasons. It will forever exist as the perfect season of TV, and in a way, it's the perfect 'ending' to not give much closure to the characters. Will Daniel stay a nerd? Will Lindsey become a deadhead? Will she regret it? Who knows. It's the perfect snapshot into a moment of time in their lives."
—u/BoulderFalcon
11. Derry Girls
Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection
"There’s no way to explain why this show is so funny, but the end of the very first episode is one of the funniest scenes I’ve ever seen on TV."
12. Fawlty Towers
BBC/Courtesy Everett Collection
"Side-splittingly hilarious show! I was pretty young the first time I saw it and it forever altered my sense of humor. Monty Python as well but it had a definite peak whereas I feel like Fawlty Towers was pure gold from beginning to end."
—u/One-Grab6568
13. Mindhunter
Netflix / Everett Collection
"Even with no proper ending, I was still hooked."
—u/Dumpst3r_Kid
14. Black Books
Channel Four/ Everett Collection
"Every episode is 10/10. I think about the show every time I see jam toast on the ceiling."
—u/3Dputty
15. The IT Crowd
Channel Four/Courtesy Everett Collection
"Absolutely brilliant. I watch it every year with my kids. They love it."
—u/AnotherYadaYada
16. Veep
HBO
"I think Veep may be the best-written comedy of all time. I am always sad it is not talked about more."
—u/TailorFestival
17. Barry
HBO
"Barry is so fucking good, but I don’t know anyone else who’s seen it in the UK."
18. Six Feet Under
19. Arrested Development
20th Century Fox / Everett Collection
"Arrested Development is not my favorite show, but Seasons 1-3 are pure perfection. Literally every episode from the pilot is a solid 10/10. Season 4 was okay, but damn Season 5 was so garbage it left a bad taste in my mouth."
—u/reallydarnconfused
20. Avatar: The Last Airbender
21. Chernobyl
HBO
"Chernobyl is my go-to show when I need to believe in humanity again. There were so many problems and mistakes at a system level, but so many brave humans stepped up to help on many levels, from firefighters to remediators to scientists."
22. Band of Brothers
HBO / Via youtube.com
"I make it a point to watch it once a year, and I'm not even American. A TV series made by Spielberg and Tom Hanks? Damian Lewis, baby Tom Hardy, baby Michael Fassbender, baby James McAvoy? Yes please."
23. Deadwood
24. And finally,The Sopranos
HBO
Do you agree with these choices? Are there any other shows you think should be on the list? Tell us in the comments below!
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