In the last decade, the TV landscape has really picked up. There have been some fantastic TV shows, many of which can be considered among the best TV shows ever made. In fact, a few could even be called masterpieces.
These shows are highly rated, have earned tons of accolades and awards, spark conversation, and have been widely revered by viewers. Ranging from comedies to dramas, sci-fi and more, they are must-watches for fans who want to ensure they have immersed themselves in the best of the best from the last 10 years.
8 'Fleabag' (2016–2019)
Image via Prime VideoA comedy drama, Fleabag is based on Phoebe Waller-Bridge's one-woman show, following her life as a single, free-spirited woman living and dating in London. A character who is unlike any other, Waller-Bridge really brings "Fleabag" to life through the entire show's run. The series also stars Sian Clifford, Brett Gelman, Andrew Scott, and Olivia Colman.
Fleabag has been praised for its writing with tons of fantastic quotes as well as acting and stories. It often ranks on lists of the best shows of all time. The series earned Waller-Bridge an Emmy for both writing and acting for its second season, while the show itself has received many other awards and accolades. At just a dozen episodes over two seasons, it's a quick and easy watch, too.
7 'The Night Of' (2016)
Image via HBOArguably one of the most underrated crime drama miniseries, The Night Of stars Riz Ahmed as Nasir "Naz" Khan, a Pakistani American college student who wakes up next to a one-night stand who has been stabbed to death. Desperate to prove his innocence, the evidence continues to mount against him. That, combined with racial profiling, makes it challenging for Naz to get out of hot water and convince the police to look in any direction but him.
An incredibly moving story about a young life torn apart and a young man completely losing himself, The Night Of earned 14 Emmy nominations and won five, including, not surprisingly, one for Ahmed for his riveting and nuanced performance. It can be, at times, difficult to watch, but it is an extremely powerful miniseries that you owe to yourself to watch at least once.
6 'Mindhunter' (2017–2019)
Image via NetflixEven years after it ended, fans are still calling for a return of Mindhunter, one of the most fascinating shows ever about serial killers. In fact, it depicts the FBI team that first coined the term "serial killer" back in the late 1970s; the core team consists of Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff), Bill Tench (Holt McCallany), and Wendy Carr (Anna Torv). What makes the show most compelling are the interviews with notorious serial killers, which contain conversations from the actual transcripts of interviews with these men, adding a chilling sense of realism. Combined with the incredible actors who perfectly emulate (and resemble) these killers, Mindhunter is mind-blowingly intriguing.
Despite David Fincher confirming numerous times that there are no plans to bring Mindhunter back, it remains one of those psychological crime thrillers that fans can't get out of their heads. It seemed so real, so raw, like taking a microscope and diving right into the mind of a killer who actually existed in real life.
5 'Adolescence' (2025)
Image via NetflixThere's a simplicity to the filming technique of Adolescence combined with the heavy weight of the subject matter that combines to create utter brilliance. The British psychological crime drama centers around a 13-year-old boy who is arrested and accused of murdering a young female fellow student. The story unfolds as he talks with police and a psychologist while his parents grapple with the gravity of the situation and the reality that their son might be guilty.
With every episode filmed in one, long take, Adolescence doesn't use any fancy camera tricks or angles. There's no ominous soundtrack nor flashy scenes. It's raw and emotional, but strikes deep to the core, especially for parents who have their own teens at home. Owen Cooper, who plays the young boy Jamie, has become the youngest male actor to ever be nominated for an Emmy for supporting actor.
Collider Exclusive · The Sorting Hat Awaits Which Hogwarts House Are You? Gryffindor · Slytherin · Hufflepuff · Ravenclaw
Four houses. One destiny. The Sorting Hat has considered thousands of students — now it's your turn. Answer honestly and discover where you truly belong at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
🦁Gryffindor
🐍Slytherin
🦡Hufflepuff
🦅Ravenclaw
PLACE THE HAT →
01
What quality do you value most in yourself? Answer as honestly as you can — the Hat always knows.
ACourage — I act even when I'm afraid, because what's right matters more than what's safe. BAmbition — I know what I want and I have the drive and cunning to get there. CLoyalty — I show up for the people I love, no matter what it costs me. DWisdom — I think before I act and I'm always hungry to understand more.
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02
A friend is being treated unfairly. What do you do? How you protect others says everything about who you are.
AStep in immediately and confront whoever is responsible — I won't stand by. BWork out the best strategy to address it — a smart move beats a rash one. CBe by their side, support them, and help them through it however they need. DAnalyse what's actually happening and find the most reasoned, fair solution.
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03
What does success look like to you? What you're working toward defines who you're becoming.
ABeing remembered as someone who fought for what was right, whatever the odds. BAchieving the goals I set for myself — influence, status, and earned respect. CA life where the people I care about know I was there for them, always. DMastering my field, contributing something meaningful, and never stopping learning.
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04
What is your greatest fear? Fear is the most honest thing about a person.
ABeing a coward when it mattered — looking back and knowing I did nothing. BMediocrity — fading into obscurity without making my mark on the world. CLosing the people I love or letting them down when they needed me most. DIgnorance — being wrong and not knowing it, or never reaching my potential.
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05
The rules say no. Your gut says go. What do you do? Every institution has rules. What you do with them is a choice.
ABreak the rules — if it's the right thing to do, no rule should stop me. BFind a way to get what I want without getting caught. Rules are guidelines. CProbably follow the rules — but I'd find a way to help within them if I could. DThink it through carefully — is the rule unjust, or is my gut just impatient?
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06
What kind of friend are you? Who you are to the people you love is who you really are.
AThe protector — I will go to the ends of the earth for the people I care about. BThe strategist — I give sharp advice and I'm the one who figures out how to fix things. CThe constant — I'm always there, always reliable, and I never make it about me. DThe guide — I help people think things through and see perspectives they've missed.
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07
You look into the Mirror of Erised. What do you see? The mirror shows the deepest desire of your heart.
AYourself standing victorious, having faced the greatest challenge and won. BYourself at the height of your power — respected, successful, and in control. CYourself surrounded by everyone you love, whole and happy and together. DYourself with all the answers — every book read, every mystery solved.
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The Sorting Hat pauses. It whispers: "You could do well in any house. But what matters most to you — truly?" This is your tiebreaker. The Hat always listens.
ABravery. I want to be the kind of person who acts when others won't. BGreatness. I want to leave my mark and be more than ordinary. CBelonging. I want to be part of something good and never let my people down. DUnderstanding. I want to know the truth of things and keep growing forever.
REVEAL MY HOUSE →
The Sorting Hat Speaks Your House Has Been Chosen
After careful deliberation, the Sorting Hat has made its decision. This is the house your values, your instincts, and your particular way of being in the world were made for.
🦁 Gryffindor
You have nerve. Not the reckless kind, but the deep, quiet courage that shows up even when you're terrified — especially then.
- Gryffindors don't act because they're fearless — they act because they understand that some things are worth being afraid for.
- You stand up for people when it would be easier to look away.
- You charge toward what's right even when the odds are terrible.
- Harry, Hermione, Ron — the heroes of Hogwarts's greatest chapter — all called the tower with the scarlet and gold home. And now, so do you.
🐍 Slytherin
You are driven, sharp, and utterly clear-eyed about what you want and how to get there.
- Slytherin has long been misunderstood — painted as the house of villains when it is, at its best, the house of those who refuse to accept limits placed on them by others.
- You are resourceful, strategic, and you play the long game.
- You know your worth. You protect your own fiercely.
- The dungeon common room with its view of the Black Lake is yours — and the ambitions that will take you further than anyone expects are yours too.
🦡 Hufflepuff
You are the kind of person that makes the world genuinely better just by being in it.
- Hufflepuff is not the "safe" house or the "leftover" house — it is the house of those with the greatest heart and the most unwavering integrity.
- You show up. You work hard. You don't need glory or recognition — you do what's right because it's right.
- Your loyalty never wavers, even when tested.
- Nymphadora Tonks, Cedric Diggory, Newt Scamander — some of the wizarding world's finest. And now you join them.
🦅 Ravenclaw
Your mind is your greatest gift, and you've always known it.
- Ravenclaws are the thinkers, the questioners, the ones who find a puzzle irresistible and a good book better company than most people.
- Ravenclaw is not merely about intelligence — it's about the love of learning, the pursuit of truth, and the rare courage to admit you don't know something yet.
- You see the world with unusual clarity and depth.
- Luna Lovegood, Filius Flitwick, Rowena Ravenclaw herself — all extraordinary, all original. And so are you.
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4 'Baby Reindeer' (2024)
Image via NetflixRichard Gadd bravely tells the story of his own life in Baby Reindeer, which involves a woman stalking him for years and a powerful TV writer grooming and sexually assaulting him. Playing Donny Dunn, an aspiring comedian based on himself, Donny chats up a young woman at the bar where he works, not realizing that she has mistaken his innocent flirting with real interest. She begins to obsess over him, visiting, sending thousands of messages, and interfering with his life.
The monologue scene where Donny breaks down about the reality of his life — his contemplation of suicide, trauma, and challenges with his sexual identity — will leave fans gutted. It's no surprise Baby Reindeer earned six Emmy Awards for its seven-episode run, Gadd winning for both his acting and writing.
3 'Stranger Things' (2016–2025)
The long waits between some seasons aside, Stranger Things is like a modern-day The Goonies, introducing fans to a group of teenagers in the 1980s who start to encounter strange happenings in their small town. When their friend disappears and a young girl with special abilities shows up, their worlds are turned upside down, pun intended.
Stranger Things is a lovely look back into the ‘80s and what school was like at that time. The story is gripping, mixing horror with sci-fi and coming-of-age humor. Drawing inspiration in its direction and themes from revered writers and directors like Steven Spielberg, Wes Craven, and H.P. Lovecraft, Stranger Things has become a flagship series for Netflix, creating stars out of Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, Sadie Sink, and Joe Keery.
2 'Succession' (2018–2023)
Image via HBOThe satirical black comedy drama Succession centers around the Roy family, a wealthy family that owns a media and entertainment conglomerate. Rather, patriarch Logan (Brian Cox) does, and it's time to figure out what will happen once he decides to retire. He has four grown children — played exceptionally by Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, and Alan Ruck — but they're immature, selfish, and overall unfitting to lead. But they each want to be handed that golden ticket to power, influence, and of course, money, and all think they deserve it.
The story is inspired by a mix of real-life billionaire families with moments and characters highlighting corporate greed, elitism, and entitled kids. Considered to be one of the best TV shows of all time, with episodes that are bangers from start to finish, all the performances stand out, each actor beautifully capturing the nuance of their fractured character.
1 'Severance' (2022–Present)
Image via Apple TVArguably the most beautifully shot series on television, Severance takes viewers into the winding hallways of an office where various people work as their "innies" doing monotonous tasks. When they leave back into the real world, they are their "outies" with no recollection of what happened at work. That's because they have willingly participated in a program called severance that severs their brains into two parts.
Severance takes viewers on a wild ride as Mark Scout's (Adam Scott) two existences try to communicate with one another to investigate nefarious dealings within the company. With plot twists and turns, fans love to theorize and pick apart every moment in every episode of the gripping show. Two seasons in and Severance seems to get better with every passing episode.
Severance
Release Date February 17, 2022
Network Apple TV
English (US) ·