The 25 Best TV Shows of the Last 10 Years, Ranked
Each show on this list represents more than just hours of binge-watching; they're milestones in storytelling, pieces of visual art that have set the bar so high, it's like they're daring the next decade to jump.
This curated list of the top 25 TV shows from the past ten years isn't just a roundup; it's a testament to a decade that saw television break new ground, challenge conventions, and give us characters and narratives that went beyond the screen and seeped into our daily conversations.
Over the last decade, the landscape of TV has been nothing short of a renaissance, a golden age of what's been dubbed 'prestige TV', churning out shows across genres – from gripping dramas to mind-bending detective series, laugh-out-loud sitcoms to genre-defying experiments – that have not only redefined entertainment but have elevated the concept of 'Netflix and chill' to a culturally rich experience.
From the dark corners of crime thrillers that kept us on the edge of our seats to sitcoms that offered a comforting escape, each series on this list has contributed to a TV era.
Tuning in meant being part of a wider cultural moment, proving that settling in for a night of streaming can be just as enriching as any classic cinematic experience.