Reddit's Top 7 TV Shows You've Probably Never Heard Of

Navigating your way through the myriad of TV series out there is not easy, and so we've decided to help you out a bit, compiling a list of seven best lesser-known shows.

Based on fans' ideas on Reddit, the series on the list will surprise you with their unique stories, great writing, and compelling characters.

7. Life (2007, 2 seasons, rated: 70%)

Played by the magnificent Damian Lewis, the protagonist is a former cop who spent 12 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Having served his time, the character becomes a detective again and uses the knowledge and skills he gained behind bars in his work.

6. John Doe (2002, 1 season, rated: 73%)

The main character is a mysterious man who doesn't know anything about himself or his past but has extensive encyclopedic knowledge, which he uses to help the Seattle police investigate crimes.

5. Other Space (2015, 1 season, rated: 85%)

This sci-fi comedy series focuses on an inept spaceship crew voyaging to the far reaches of uncharted space. Similar to The Office and Brooklyn Nine-Nine in its style, the show offers a unique mix of genres and is very funny.

4. Moone Boy (2012, 3 seasons, rated: 95%)

This hidden gem of a sitcom revolves around a boy living in a small town in Ireland, navigating life with the help of his imaginary friend, a grown man in a suit. The boy's imagination is shown through animated segments created by the Irish studio Cartoon Saloon.

3. Review (2014, 3 seasons, rated: 95%)

Filmed in the mockumentary style, the show follows a TV host and critic who reviews unique life experiences. Stealing a car, sleeping with a celebrity, or doing drugs — the host does the things suggested by his show's viewers and rates the experience from one to five.

2. Detectorists (2014, 3 seasons, rated: 100%)

Two metal detecting enthusiasts fancy themselves great archaeologists. Constantly griping at each other, the friends navigate their lives in northern Essex, hoping to find something of great historic value and become rich.

1. Travelers (2016, 3 seasons, rated: 100%)

In a post-apocalyptic future, humans have learned to time travel, sending their minds back in time into the bodies of ordinary people who are about to die. Dealing with the everyday world of the 21st century, the time travelers try to prevent a terrible catastrophe.

Source: Reddit.