Even though the 1990s and 2000s made for some truly exceptional television, the 2010s were a crazy time for the entire television industry. We saw the grand explosion of streaming series, the death of cable, a shift in network television, and a rise in subscription services without ads, and then the introduction of ads to them as well. During all of this, we had an unprecedented era of storytelling, character development, and genre-bending innovation. And then it all ended with COVID. People called it the golden era of TV, and it really was that, with scripted series hitting an all-time high. Choosing just fifteen shows feels almost impossible, but after much deliberation, here's my ranking of the top TV shows that defined the decade.Let's dive in. 15. Better Call SaulCreators: Vince Gilligan and Peter GouldA spin-off of Breaking Bad had no right to be this good. It was such a shock at how good it was that it took me a long time to like be able to objectively watch it and get into the story because I was so amazed they were able to find a new angle and a new way to tell the story from the other side. The heartbreaking character study of Jimmy McGill's transformation into the corrupt Saul Goodman was a complete Greek Tragedy. 14. Parks and RecreationCreators: Greg Daniels and Michael SchurThis is one of those shows that got the time it needed to find its footing, and because they were patient, Parks and Recreation...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 30 October